Salinity is one of the major abiotic stresses limiting crop establishment and productivity, particularly in legumes such as cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp). This study evaluated the effect of salinity on seed germination and early seedling development of thirteen cowpea acce...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2193
Antimicrobial resistance and oxidative stress-related disorders have increased the need for multifunctional bioactive materials. This study synthesised iron-manganese (Fe-Mn) bimetallic nanoparticles using aqueous Mangifera indica leaf extract and evaluated their antibacterial an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2192
Background: Medicinal and aromatic plants are important sources of secondary metabolites with potential antibacterial properties. Aim: This study compared the phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of ethanolic extracts from seven plant materials: Hibiscus rosa-sine...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2190
Cornelius Tochukwu Nwankwo, Abdullahi Ishyaku Alhaji, Mohammed Sani Abdulsalami, Ahmed Ali Haroun, Nkechi Eucharia Egbe, Ada Imelda Oyong & Joseph Michael Okorie·Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering·2026
Plant pathogens destroy a substantial share of global crop production every year, and reliance on conventional agrochemicals is increasingly constrained by resistance evolution, residue regulation and environmental concern. Antimicrobial peptides synthesised by plants as part of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2191
Aim: This study developed and evaluated chitosan–silver nanobiocomposite films for antimicrobial food-packaging applications. Methodology: Chitosan obtained from shrimp shell waste was used as the biopolymer matrix, and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were incorporated at 6 wt.% and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2189
Companion animals can harbour pathogenic and antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus species, posing a public health risk because of their close contact with humans. This study investigated the prevalence, virulence genes and antimicrobial susceptibility of Staphylococcus species iso...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2188
The development of metal-based therapeutics remains a cornerstone of modern medicinal chemistry. In this study, a novel Au (III) complex was synthesized using the heterocyclic bis-azo dye ligand 2,2-[1,1'-(1,1')-Dimethylphenyl azo]-bis-benzylphenol (O-TPAN). Characterization via...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2187
Background: Optimization of Ovaprim dosage is necessary to improve spawning success in sixth-generation (G6) transgenic Mutiara catfish carrying the Clarias gariepinus growth hormone (CgGH) gene, whose reproductive performance has not yet been comprehensively evaluated despite st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2186
Background: Fish feed requires essential amino acids for optimal protein synthesis, and tryptophan supplementation at appropriate levels can improve growth performance, feed efficiency, and stress tolerance in juvenile fish while excessive or deficient levels can impair growth an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i1184
Agriculture in Odisha is highly vulnerable to climate variability, including floods, droughts, cyclones, salinity intrusion and rising temperature stress, which significantly affect crop productivity and livelihood security. In this context, agricultural biotechnology has emerged...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2185