Crossbreeding between indigenous N’Dama and exotic German Brown cattle has been explored to improve reproductive performance and productivity in tropical dairy systems through the combined effects of adaptation, additive genetics, and heterosis.The aim of this study was to estima...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2279
The increasing discharge of sewage and industrial effluents in Ghaziabad (Delhi NCR) into the environment (i.e., water, air, and soil) has led to the accumulation of heavy metals and other toxic pollutants mainly in water, creating selective pressure on aquatic microbial communit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2278
Zaitunia rufa (Caporiacco, 1934) is a Crevice weaver spider species belonging to the family Filistatidae, distributed exclusively within Asia. In the present study, a total of 15 specimens (11 females and 4 males) of this species were collected from three sites in the Gariaband d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2277
Termite mounds significantly modify soil properties and ecosystem processes, making them important contributors to soil fertility, vegetation patterns, and land productivity in tropical landscapes. This study was conducted to assess the mound dispersion of Macrotermes bellicosus,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2275
Pesticides are chemical compounds that are used to kill, control or delay the growth of insects, rodents, fungi, and unwanted weeds that cause damage to the growth of crops, bushes, woods, and other vegetation that humans use. Imidacloprid (IMI) is a new class of synthetic neonic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2276
The quality of water is one of the crucial concerns nowadays. The quality of water in a region is influenced by both natural processes such as precipitation, weathering and soil erosion as well as by the anthropogenic effects like discharge of waste and wastewater by municipal, a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2274
Biofloc technology (BFT) has emerged as a sustainable and nutrient-efficient approach to aquaculture, providing a practical response to resource limitations in Bangladesh's fisheries sector. This study examines the present condition, key challenges, and prospects of biofloc fish...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2273
N. Akhil Goud, G. Bapu Reddy, Imran Siddqui, Sunil S. Hiremath, Emmanuel Kote, Ravikanth Manchiryala, Mahendar Reddy, Korutla Srikanth & Vikas Rathod·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2026
The Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) is a unique myrmecophagous ursid whose diet exhibits considerable seasonal and geographical variation across its range in the Indian subcontinent. This study presents the first systematic documentation of the seasonal diet composition of Sloth be...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2272
Nitrogen-containing compounds like cannabisativine and anhydrocannabisativine are found primarily in the roots and leaves. Scientists have highlighted these for their unique ability to influence the central nervous system (CNS) and their potential contribution to the plant's over...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2271
Aim: Chemical insecticides have been reported to cause health hazards; such as cancer, bioaccumulation, discomfort and allergy when applied on stored food produce. These has led to the search for a safer alternatives in the control of insect pests. Hence, this research was evalua...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2269
Microbial spoilage of fruits is a major challenge affecting food quality, shelf life, and public health. At the same time, the increasing emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens has created an urgent need to explore alternative antimicrobial agents derived from natural source...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2270
The present study evaluates the antimicrobial efficacy of ethanolic extracts from Cinnamomum zeylanicum and Illicium verum against bacterial strains isolated from spoiled vegetables and selected human pathogenic microorganisms. In recent years, plant-based antimicrobials have att...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2268
βGBP was identified in the serum of the mole crab, Emerita asiatica, which was purified by laminarin precipitation. It is followed by affinity chromatography on laminarin-Sepharose 6B. The purified protein’s carbohydrate-binding specificity was confirmed, and its electrophoretic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2266
Metal toxicity has become a critical environmental and health concern, as it can adversely affect entire organisms or specific components such as cells or organs. Zinc, in particular, is a trace element essential for the proper physiological functioning of organisms. As a vital m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2267
Malachite green (Basic Dye) is more used in dyeing and aquaculture industries is reported as toxicant. MG is acutely toxic to wide range of aquatic and terrestrial animals. It is environmentally persistent and causes serious health hazards. At very low concentration of malachite...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i2264