The grasses are the most prevalent and extensively dispersed group of monocotyledon flowering plants. The current study aims to explore the taxonomic status, diversity, distribution, and ethnobotanical relevance of grasses across different altitudinal ranges of the Kumaun Himalay...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4914
Wetlands serve as ecological hotspots that sustain a high degree of biodiversity, particularly in regions where climatic and edaphic conditions vary considerably. The present study aims to document the floristic composition and determine the biological spectrum of wetland vegetat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4913
Land degradation has emerged as a critical environmental problem that affects agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods in many parts of India. The present study examines the spatial distribution of land degradation in Jamui district of Bihar using geospatial techniques. Sa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4912
Maximus Chibuoyi Korie, Mary Rose Ogechi Echeta, Uzoma Nwabueze, Clifford T. Onyema, Maximus Obinna Nzeagwu, Angela Mma Ochia, Olugbue, Victor Uzochukwu & Unegbu, Valentine Nnachetam·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2026
Cow dungs and poultry wastes (organic supplements) were co-applied with Micrococcus sp. (plant growth promoting rhizobacteria), both individually and in consortium. This was aimed at understanding their effects on bioremediation of Zn-polluted soil and the growth of corn seedling...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3910
Sacred groves represent traditionally protected forest patches that serve as important reservoirs of biodiversity and carbon storage in tropical landscapes. The present study assessed the above-ground carbon (AGC) stock of large-girth trees in the Gubbalamangamma Sacred Grove, Ka...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3911
Urban areas face increasing pressure from climate change, ecological degradation, and rising infrastructure costs, prompting renewed interest in Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) as alternatives to conventional grey infrastructure. This study systematically reviews 87 peer-reviewed ar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3909
Background: The land use and land cover change (LULCC) reduces carbon storage by degrading vegetation and soils, worsening climate change. In Awka, rapid urbanization is turning carbon sinks into sources, highlighting the need for predictive modelling. Aims: The purpose of the st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3908
Nanotechnology has recently become increasingly widespread in various areas of human activity. Various methods for producing nanoparticles of metals and other substances are used worldwide. Microbial synthesis is the most environmentally friendly method. Soil is the richest sourc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3907
Odonates are sensitive indicators of ecological condition because their life cycle depends on the integrity of both aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Here, we compared odonate diversity, assemblage composition and seasonal population dynamics across rural and urban agricultural l...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3905
Shubham Gurav, Himanshu Madavi, Aasawari S. Jadhav, Suraj R. Vekhande, Pravin Mulay, Arya Bhosale & Lalitkumar L. Maurya·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2026
This study examines the relationship between household carbon emissions and climate change vulnerability across different settlement types in Maharashtra, India. A stratified household survey covering 1000 households across 123 villages and cities was conducted between August 202...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3906
Background: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a well-established risk factor for skin damage and skin cancer. In a tropical city like Mumbai, where sun exposure is frequent throughout the year, understanding public awareness and protective practices is important. Aim: This study aime...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3904
Groundwater is the principal source of freshwater for domestic and agricultural needs in semi-arid regions of peninsular India. The present study evaluates the groundwater quality of the Lower Papagni River Basin in Chikkaballapura District, Karnataka, with special emphasis on it...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3903
This paper presents the first record of Brachyponera obscurans (Walker, 1859) from southern India, specifically from the Kolli Hills in Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu. This record expands the known distribution of the species beyond the northern states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3901
This review consolidates findings from two decades of research on Javanese medaka (Oryzias javanicus) as model organisms in scientific studies conducted in Malaysia since 1998. A systematic review following the PRISMA guidelines was conducted to ensure a comprehensive and transpa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3902
Tourism over the years has become a revolutionizing phenomenon, and it is emerging as a catalyst of the development process due to economic and employment generation as well as generating a number of socio-economic benefits, particularly in remote and backward areas at the region...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3900