Plant fitness relies on metabolic adaptability to abiotic stress, in which the antioxidant system plays a crucial role. This system is intensively studied, yet our existing knowledge of the matter is almost entirely derived from experiments at molecular and species levels, whilst...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i9793
Soil organic carbon (SOC) is widely recognized as a critical indicator of soil health, productivity, and climate change mitigation potential, particularly in fragile arid ecosystems where organic matter is naturally low. The present study examines the effect of Acacia tortilis, a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i9791
Ecology, once rooted in theoretical explorations of species interactions and energy flows, has shifted from descriptive study of biotic–abiotic interactions to an applied discipline addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, ecosystem degrada...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i9790
Yao Anicet Gervais Kouamé, Bernadin Dro, Eric Francis Soumahin, Anselme-Cyrille Mabo, Yah Laeticia Carmelle & Dolou Charlotte Tonessia·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2025
Aims: To evaluate the spatial variation of anthropogenic pressures and their impact on the stand structure and carbon stock of Rhizophora racemosa in the peri-urban mangroves of Abouabou Bay, Côte d’Ivoire. Study Design: Descriptive and comparative ecological study based on a spa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i9789
Earthworms and microbes work together to break down organic materials to create vermicompost, a microbiologically active amendment that is high in nutrients. This organic fertilizer is created when earthworms break down organic waste. It provides major advantages for the economy,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i9787
The dynamic intertidal zones of the Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat present a mosaic of habitats shaped by pronounced tidal regimes and varied substrate compositions. This study provides a comprehensive comparative analysis of macrofaunal assemblages across two ecologically distinct in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i9788
The Lerma-Santiago-Pacific region faces significant challenges related to water availability and pollution. The main problem lies in the fact that water extraction exceeds the annual renewable natural supply. The contamination of the Lerma River is evident from its source, aggrav...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i9786
As urbanization increases day by day, the demand for water also rises, this growing consumption leads to the overuse of water resources, consequently, the quality of available water continues to decline. Severe water shortages and contamination have become major concerns. To over...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i9785
The aim of the research was to identify the influence of plant cultivation on the restoration of degraded soils. The analysis was carried out on the main groups of soil microorganisms and on the salt composition of soils. Microbiological and chemical analysis of degraded soil sam...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i9783
The streams are the slow-moving water bodies that sustain biodiversity and play a key role in environmental balance. The streams originate from the Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot that harbors an extensive freshwater network system and provides crucial headwaters for the la...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i9784
A field study on the nesting pattern of Asian Openbill Stork (Anastomus oscitans) was conducted over two days in September, 2024 in Adina Deer Park (25°08'25"N, 88°10'24"E) of West Bengal, India. The study area was the deer’s enclosure of Adina Deer Park, where colony of Asian Op...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i8782
Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is one of the most important staple food crops in India, ranking second after rice in terms of area and production. It plays a crucial role in ensuring food security for millions of Indians. The experiment was conducted during 2022-23 at the soil researc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i8781
From the perspective of mangroves ecosystem, these ecosystems are the most productive and ecologically significant on the planet, delivering important goods and services that are essential for environmental well-being. Before implementing any strategies for the protection or rest...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i8780
Public Land Forests (PLFs) represent a promising nature-based solution for climate-resilient landscape restoration in Churia-Terai region of Nepal. This study, conducted under the Building a Resilient in Churia Region of Nepal (BRCRN) project, assessed the ecological and socio-ec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i8778
Wetland ecosystems are highly responsive to changes in land use and land cover (LU/LC), profoundly affecting hydrological processes, biodiversity, and ecosystem health. The current research examines the spatio-temporal land-use/land-cover (LU/LC) transitions in a 1.5-kilometre bu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i8779