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
Tomato is a fruit vegetable that is consumed globally and its production is greatly affected by soil salinity. An experiment was carried out at the Shelter House, Biological Garden of the Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Nige...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i1307
Understanding herbicides requires an appreciation of the significance of weed control in agriculture. Even prior to the development of chemical herbicides, the management of weeds has been essential, as their presence can adversely affect crop growth and yield. Weeds compete with...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i1308
Nitrogen is an essential macronutrient required for plant growth, as it plays a vital role in the synthesis of proteins, enzymes, chlorophyll, and nucleic acids. The growth and yield of tomato are strongly influenced by soil fertility and nutrient availability, particularly nitro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i1306
Diviya Varshini Dushanthan, Zerene Cassendra Kristine Pereira, Kande Michelle Kesara De Silva & A. V. L. K. Udalamaththa·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2026
Untreated sewage and industrial waste discharge contaminates water sources, causing major risks to ecosystems and human health. This study aimed to compare the coagulation, antibacterial, and cytotoxic properties of Artocarpus altilis (Park.) Fosh. (Breadfruit) peel, and Nymphaea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i1305
A. S. Ayesa, O. K. Ekundayo, I. I. Ajayi, A. M. Yusuf, S. A. Alonge, T. O. Ayodele, T. O. Ajewole & B. O. Sunmola·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2026
Heavy metal contaminated soil caused by pesticides, industrial pollution, and atmospheric deposition has harmful impact on the environment, posing a risk to human health, and affecting food safety. Physiochemical and convective methods to remediate contaminated soil are often cos...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i1304
Bauhinia racemosa Lam. (Fabaceae) is widespread in India. It is found to have an array of therapeutic properties. The bark and leaves are sweetish and bitter, used as a coolant, astringent, in the treatment of headache, skin ailments, blood illnesses, dysentery, and diarrhoea. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i1302
Aims: This field study evaluates the effect of salinity on the foliar nutrient and proximate composition of Okra planted in Gliricidia sepium leaf ameliorated soil. Study Design: The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design (CRD) and replicated three times. It co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i1303
This study aimed to authenticate three medicinal plants of Datura innoxia, Solanum nigrum and Withania somnifera, belonging to Solanaceae by addressing their micro-morphological structures and phytochemical compositions. Transverse sections and epidermal peels were examined using...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i1300
Aims: This research focuses on the comparatively analysis of the effect of different soil amendments, Rice-husk ash (RHA), Gliricidia sepium leaves, Rice-husk ash mixed with Gliricidia sepium leaves and NPK fertilizer on the proximate content and foliar nutrient yield of Telfairi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i1301