Crustacean isopod parasites, particularly in the marine environment, are prevalent around warmer seas and can significantly impact local fish populations. Mothocya renardi, a notable species of isopod parasites, commonly infests fishes in shallow, turbid coastal waters. This stud...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i8580
Phytoplankton are the foundation of food webs and the most important producer in aquatic ecosystems. They can photosynthesize and convert light energy into organic energy. They are a secrete ingredients used as a bioindicator of water quality and pollution. This study investigate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i8579
The Visakhapatnam gas leak incident happened on May 7, 2020, at LG Polymers chemical plant in RR Venkatapuram, Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, India, resulted in fatalities and several injuries. This study is about a comprehensive analysis of the incident and also focuses...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i7578
In aquatic ecosystems, water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) often proliferates, impacting water quality and ecological balance. This study investigates the density, biomass, carbon stock, and nutrient concentrations of E. crassipes across five significant lakes in Coimbatore: Kr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i7577
This study characterized microplastics from Otammiri River, Imo state, Nigeria. The study was carried out according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) protocol for surface water trawling for microplastics. The microplastics characterized were at the ran...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i7576
Abdulkadir K. Narura, Jamilu E. Ssenku, Ali Kudamba, Shaban A. Okurut, Aidah Namuli, Noor Nansikombi, Joweria Nakizito, Hussein M. Kafeero & Abdul Walusansa·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2024
The climate change crisis might soon be the biggest threat to global human existence if immediate action is not taken to overpower it. In Eastern Uganda, Mbale city is among the most affected areas, and the burden manifests in form of disasters such as long dry spells and floods....
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i7575
This study was estimating the physicochemical parameters of water and preparing the water quality index for drinking water in a residential area of Bilaspur city. Fifty water samples were collected from ten sites and analyzed six parameters of water quality by using the portable...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i7574
Kaolinitic clay deposits, esteemed as valuable mineral resources in Sri Lanka, are widely distributed throughout the country. Clay deposits in the Ratnapura District are often unearthed during gem mining operations. Unfortunately, excavated deposits are frequently disposed of ope...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i7573
Bauxite exploration and production have significant negative impacts on ecological systems, primarily due to the high distribution of heavy metals in the environment. Post-bauxite mining reclamation efforts are most times inadequate. As a result, some abandoned pit mines have tur...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i7572
Brinjal Solanum melongena L. is an herbaceous, tropical perennial plant, belongs to the family Solanaceae which is grown for its edible fruit. Among the different major insect pests infesting brinjal, whitefly, Bemicia tabaci (Genn.), is very important under West Bengal condition...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i7570
Aim: This review aims to synthesize current understanding of the multifaceted impacts of climate change on agriculture, examine adaptive strategies to maintain food security, and offer insights into sustainable farming practices. Objectives: The objectives are to: (1) identify th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i7571
Chennai the capital city of Tamil Nadu and the southernmost state of India recently got hit by cyclone Michaung, and the impact caused by the cyclone resulted in heavy rainfall. Due to global warming, the impacts of climate change have negative effects on the environment. Though...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i7567
Geoephysical surveys involving Very Low Frequency Electromagnetic (VLF-EM), Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) and 2D resistivity imaging were conducted along the embankment of Asejire dam to detect potential seepage zones and assess the integrity of the dam. 750 VLF-EM measureme...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i7568
Aims: This study was designed to assess quantitative estimates of epiphyte biomass and diversity on the dominant macrophytes in two rivers in the Eastern flanks of Mount Cameroon. Place and Duration of Study: Two sets of water samples were collected at the top 10cm of the rivers...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i7569
The Jaunsar Bawar region of Uttarakhand, India, is well-known for its rich biodiversity and cultural history, which is inseparably, connected through traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and ethnobotanical traditions. This work explores the ethnobotanical knowledge and practice...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i7566