The impact of water pollution on aquatic macrophytes was investigated during the post-monsoon season in selected lakes of Valsad district, Gujarat, India. The hypothesis was tested to assess the pollution-macrophyte relationship and to evaluate the role of polluting factors in th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i2324
The genus Cissus (Vitaceae) is widely recognized in traditional medical systems, including Ayurveda, African traditional medicine, medieval Islamic medicine and Chinese medicine. Species within the genus contain diverse bioactive constituents, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tanni...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i2323
Medicinal plants remain important sources of bioactive compounds; however, comparative evidence on how plant species and organs influence phytochemical composition and antioxidant potential remains limited for several traditionally used taxa in sub-Saharan Africa. This study eval...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i2322
Dongock Nguemo Delphine, Zephirin Oumarou Haman, Kalsane Djobo Bienvenue & Adandé Belarmain Fandohan·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2026
Tropical countries harbor the majority of the world's venomous snakes. The medicinal plants used for the treatment of snakebite are rare due to inaccessibility in hospitals and poor storage facilities for Antivenom. The review synthesises knowledge on antivenom plants of Cameroon...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i2320
Zea mays L. (Maize) is an annually growing plant of the Poaceae plant family. It is an essential and most consumed staple food as it is consumed around the world because of its nutritive values and it also serves as a source of biofuel production. Various researchers have attribu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i2321
Numerous studies on some plants have shown that plant growth, development and yields are affected by salt stress. This study was carried out at the Botanical Garden of the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology (PSB) in Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt, Rivers...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i2319
Background: Achyranthes aspera is a traditionally important medicinal plant with documented antimicrobial properties, whose hydroethanolic leaf extract warrants phytochemical and antimicrobial evaluation to identify bioactive compounds and support its therapeutic applications. Ai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i2318
Medicinal plants remain a vital source of bioactive compounds with significant therapeutic potential, particularly in regions where traditional medicine is widely practiced. This study aimed to evaluate the qualitative and quantitative phytochemical composition of aqueous extract...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i2317
Irvingia gabonensis is an economically important fruit tree native to the tropical rainforest regions of West and Central Africa. However, microbial infestation during postharvest storage significantly threatens its quality; safety; and shelf life. This study aimed to identify an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i1316
Background: Vegetable are essential for optimal health providing vital nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants that protect against chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke and contain cancers, Anthracnose and die back as a devastating fungal disease, primarily caused by Colleto...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i1315
Vincent NGOUANA, Dorette Erica Tang Kenne, Boniface Pone Kamdem, Jaurès Marius Tsakem Nangap, Jean Polidor Nguetsa Demafo, Prisca Laure Nobosse Pewoupa, Armel Cyrille Tenkeu, Guy Sedar Singor Njateng, Léon Azefack Tapondjou, Rémy Bertrand Teponno & Fabrice Fekam Boyom·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2026
Background: The growing use of medicinal plants as an alternative therapy for a variety of diseases has gained significant attention, leading to increased scientific investigation into their bioactive compounds and pharmacological properties. However, the toxicity profile of such...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i1314
The growing need for effective natural therapeutics has driven interest in Barleria prionitis as a source of bioactive compounds with antimicrobial and antioxidant potential.This study explores the medicinal potential of Barleria prionitis L. by examining its chemical composition...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i1312
Background: Vigna radiata is a nutritionally important grain legume whose genetic improvement and breeding efficiency depend on accurate assessment of genetic diversity using SSR molecular markers. Aims: To assess the genetic diversity of mung bean genotypes through the applicati...
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C4 photosynthesis represents a key adaptive strategy that enhances plant productivity and water-use efficiency under conditions of high temperature and aridity. This study investigated the anatomical characteristics associated with the C4 pathway in ten plant species (monocotyled...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i1311
Endophytic fungi are those which are capable of thriving and surviving inside plant tissues without causing apparent harm to their host. They can be found in different plant parts including leaves, stems, bark, roots, fruits, flowers and seeds. These fungal groups form symbiotic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i1310