The Nilgiris, located in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, represent one of the most ecologically significant montane ecosystems in southern India. This study presents a comprehensive and systematic enumeration of ferns and fern allies (pteridophytes) inhabiting the montane forest...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i2278
Aims: This study is to generated wheat varieties with a range of grain hardness index, provided some parental materials for breeding wheat varieties, and determined the optimal gene combinations for high grain hardness. Study Design: This study was performed using the particle bo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i2277
This study evaluates the role of pollution-preventing aquatic macrophytes in the industrial zones of Jajpur district, Odisha, India. Surveys were conducted in 2024 across various aquatic habitats within these zones to document aquatic phytodiversity and assess its potential in po...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i2276
Turmeric (Curcuma longa), a perennial herb of the Zingiberaceae family, has held a prominent place in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, and Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. Its principal bioactive constituent, curcumin, along with other curcuminoids...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i2275
This study aimed to identify fungal contaminants affecting various local and imported fruits (figs, oranges, pomegranates, and strawberries) available in the markets of Kirkuk city between November 2024 and March 2025, using both traditional and molecular diagnostic methods. A to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i2274
Yahaya S.A, Koloche I.M, Mariam N.I, Jibril S.M, Mai-Abba I.A, Okoye C.I, Ibrahim M.P & Abubakar S.I·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2025
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a leafy green flowering plant native to central and Western Asia, though it has been cultivated around the world for centuries. Belonging to the Amaranthaceae family, spinach is widely known for its nutritional benefits and versatility in the kitche...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i2273
In this research, two Vicia L. species (Vicia Sativa and Vicia Hybrida) were exposed to different light intensities (50,000, 30,000 and 3,000 lux) with a 14:10 light: dark cycle. This study aimed to investigate the effects of different light intensities on photosynthetic pigment...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i2271
Achugbu Adaeze Nnedinma, Okoubulu Ben Augustine, Omaka, Onyekachi, Orakwelu, Ncheta Obianuju & Achugbu Obioma Erochukwu·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2025
Comparative studies on the physio-chemical and toxicological properties of Agaricus bisporus (edible mushroom) and Amanita phalloides (non-edible mushroom) were carried out in this study. Samples used in this study were air-dried at room temperature for three days. The air-dried...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i2272
Dipa Rani Roy, Sabbir Ahmed, Amit Kumar Dey, Md. Salim Khan, Md. Ahashan Habib, Md. Moniruzzaman, Nayeema Talukder Ema, Md. Al-Amin Miah & Abu Kowser·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2025
Fungal mycelium-based composites are an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to petroleum-based products, as synthetic goods are a great threat to our natural ecosystem due to their non-biodegradability and toxicity. The aim of this study was to collect, characterize, and opt...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i2270
Aim: This study is to examine how different organic and inorganic variations, such as sand, cow dung, vermicompost, and cocopeat, affect the germination of jowar (Sorghum bicolor) and bajra (Pennisetum glaucum) seeds in a growth chamber environment. Study Design: The study was co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i2269
Ecosystems that occur on cliffs and rocky outcrops are home to many plants that are specially adapted to harsh environmental conditions. These habitats are seeing increased pressure from development, recreational use, and invasive species, calling for a thorough evaluation of the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i2268
Mohammad Reza Zargaran Khouzani, Mohammad Hossein Gharineh, Ahmad Koochek Zadeh & Amin Lotfi Jalal Abadi·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2025
Drought is an inevitable phenomenon that frequently occurs in hot and arid regions, and Iran faces significant challenges in terms of water availability due to its geographical and climatic conditions. Studies suggest that future years will likely witness more severe droughts and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1267
In this study, we looked at the mitotic cell divisions in dividing root tip cells of Allium sativum to see whether crude extracts of three endophytic fungal species may be mutagenic. Observations were made about the following. The mitotic index (MI) and other abnormalities were b...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1266
Meghalithic site, Hirebenkal located near to Hampi, is the ‘Valley of the Dead’, “Mouryaragudda”, one of the seven wonders of Karnataka & selected for obtaining UNESCO World Heritage status from India for 2025. An intensive field surveys have been carried out in this megalith...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1265
TOLMO Samson, MAKEMTEU Junelle, ESSONO Damien Marie, TCHOUA Jean Merimée, NJIKE Merlin, MADIAPEVO Stéphane-Nazaire, DENGUAEDHE Th. Steve Kolongo & Noumi Emmanuel·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2025
A phytosociological study of the vegetation in the bed of the Nyong was carried out at Akonolinga in order to understand not only the dynamics and floristic diversity, but also the physiognomy of the different plant groups. A system of 16 plots of varying size was set up in the v...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1263