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Phytochemical, Antioxidant and Free Radical Scavenging Activities of Ethanol Extract of Costus afer, Sida acuta and Irvingia gabonensis

Chioma Juliet Ejiofor, Adamma Angela Emejulu, Chieme Sunday Chukwudoruo, Chibuike Valentine Edom, Muhammad Tasi'u Uba & Nnenna Chinenyenwa Osuji-kalu · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Background: Scientific investigation supporting the use of various African plant species for the management of diseases, including neurological disease is currently ongoing. Plant-based antioxidants have recently received a lot of attention because of their purported positive imp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5440

HPLC Analysis of Bioactive Constituents and in vitro Antidiabetic Potential of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Solanum aethiopicum

Happiness Adaekwu Orlu, Christopher Unyime Ebong, Ajoko Imomotimi Timipa, Return Overe & Ebubechukwu C. EZEONWUMELU · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Solanum aethiopicum (African garden egg) is a tropical vegetable commonly consumed in Nigeria and other parts of Africa, traditionally used not only as food but also in folk medicine for the management of chronic ailments such as diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the phyt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5437

Quantitative Phytochemical Profiling, Nutritional Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Carica papaya (paw-paw) Leaves

Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Chiamaka Vivian Okochi, Ngozichukwuka Immaculata Achara, Nma Helen Ifedilichukwu, Chiamaka Maryann Nwarienne & Miracle Oluebubechukwu Mbidom. · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Introduction: Carica papaya commonly known as pawpaw is a rich medicinal plant with high nutritional value. This study focused on assessing the phytochemical composition, proximate analysis, and in vitro antioxidant activities of the leaves of Carica papaya to unravel its potenti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5438

Behavioral and Histopathological Responses of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) to Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Leaf Extract: Risks for Aquaculture and Food Safety

George, U. U., Abiaobo, N. O., Ajayi, O. O., Eteng, A. O. & Abasubong, K. · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

This study investigated the toxicological effects of ethanolic leaf extract of turmeric (Curcuma longa) on the mortality and organ morphology of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fingerlings. Two hundred healthy specimens (mean length 3.40 ± 1.2 cm; mean weight 2.26 ± 1.25 g)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5436

Neem-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles: Characterization and Biological Applications against Mosquito Larvae and Pathogenic Bacteria

Titilayo Oluwaseun AGUNBIADE, Oluwadare Joel AGUNBIADE, Precious El-nathan KOLAWOLE, Kehinde Oluwatobi OKE & Adenike Kuku · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Introduction: Nanotechnology offers sustainable solutions for healthcare and environmental management. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were green-synthesized using Azadirachta indica (Neem) leaf extract, a plant renowned for its broad pharmacological activities. Aim: To biosynthesiz...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5434

Evaluation of the Renal Function Response to Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Selected Edible Plants in Male Wistar Rats

Temioluwa E. OSOLAJA & Albert C. Ibezute · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

This study evaluated the renal function response to aqueous leaf extracts of five commonly consumed edible plants—Solanum aethiopicum (SA), Amaranthus hybridus (AH), Pterocarpus mildbraedii (PM), Ocimum gratissimum (OG), and Telfairia occidentalis (TO)—in male Wistar rats over a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5435

Nutritional, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Profiling of Dysphania ambrosioides Leaves from Different Locations of Kangra Valley, Himachal Pradesh,India

Shivani Sharma, Nageswer Singh & Shipra Singh · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Medicinal plants have gained considerable attention in recent years due to their therapeutic potential and nutritional benefits. In this study, the proximate composition, mineral content, phytochemical profile, and antioxidant activity of Dysphania ambrosioides leaves were analyz...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5433

Comparative Proximate Analysis of Piper guineense Leaf and Xylopia aethiopica Seed

Ubah, V.C.S., Adaeze, B.C., Ubah, C.E., Nwachukwu, M.O. & Abara, P.N. · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Piper guineense leaf and Xylopia aethiopica seeds are two plant materials commonly used in traditional medicine and as spices in cooking, particularly in South-Eastern Nigeria and other parts of Africa, due to their high nutritional properties. Nursing mothers in these regions of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5431

Investigating the Relationship Between Soil Enzyme Activities and Soil Nutrients

A. M. Memane, V. N. Ghorpade, D. H. Phalke, D. S. Waghdhare, A. B. Gosavi, P. C. Bhosale & C. A. Nimbalkar · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Soil enzymes mediate the transformation of organic matter into nutrient-rich compounds and play a central role in energy transfer. Their activity influences the recovery of organic matter, soil structure, microbial biomass and overall microbial activity. The present study was con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5432

Dietary Exposure and Health Risk Assessment of Aflatoxin B1 in Stored Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) and Maize (Zea mays) Samples of Katsina State, Nigeria

Abubakar R, Abdullahi AS, Kankia IH, Matazu NU, Matazu KI, Muhammad I, Nasir A & Yaradua AI · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Aflatoxin B1 contamination in food is a significant global health challenge, particularly affecting children, leading to delayed development, stunted growth, liver damage, and liver cancer. The study was carried out in 2024 in Katsina State, Nigeria. A study aimed to determine th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5430

Comparative Assessment of Farming Practices on Wheat Yield, Quality Parameters and Nutrient Uptake

Rutuja Chaukhe, Deepak Sawale, S.U. Deshmukh, S.R. Mane & A. A. Bhagat · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

A field experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Farm, College of Agriculture, Pune during kharif, 2024 to study residual effect of farming practices on yield, quality and nutrient uptake under wheat cultivation. The experiment was initiated in 2022- 23 as a soybean-wheat sequenc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5429

GPS-Based Soil Fertility Mapping of Agriculture College Farm, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Tejal Pawar, Dipti Waghdhare, Sangita Shinde, Pushpalata Bhosale, Avinash Gosavi & Shraddha Wable · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Present soil survey was carried out during 2024 in College of Agriculture, Pune (Maharashtra) India by using Global Positioning System (GPS). Fertility maps were prepared with 160 geo-referenced soil samples collected by randomized method. Out of 160 soil samples, 127 samples fro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5428

An Assessment of the Effect of Azotobacter on the Mineral and Vitamin Content of Amaranthus viridis

Ujah II, Achikanu, CE & Okeke DO · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Amaranthus viridis is a vegetable widely grown and consumed in Nigeria. There is the need for a sustainable approach that will enhance its cultivation and growth. This study was conducted in response to the growing concern about the insufficient supply of essential minerals and v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5426

Residual Effect of Different Farming Practices on Soil Biochemical Properties under Wheat Cultivation

Rutuja Chaukhe, Deepak Sawale & Avinash Gosavi · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Field experiment was conducted to study residual effect of farming practices soil biochemical properties under wheat cultivation at Agronomy Farm, College of Agriculture, Pune during kharif, 2024. Research was conducted as a sequence cropping of soybean-wheat which was started du...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5427

Influence of Organic Substrates and Microbial Consortia on the Physicochemical Properties and Nutrient Profile of Vermiwash

Pranali Ramteke, Abhay Patil, Dharmendrakumar Phalke, Avinash Gosavi & Tai Deokate · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

A field experiment was conducted during 2024 at Vermicompost Unit, Division of Soil Science, College of Agriculture, Pune to study the effect of different substrates along with microbial consortia on composition and quality of vermiwash. The experiment was laid out in completely...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5425