The genus Ficus encompasses over 800 species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions where they have been historically utilized in traditional medicine to treat diverse range of ailments. This evaluative review synthesizes current scientific evidence regarding the eth...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3371
Ikemesit Udeme Peter, Ugonna Cassandra Aniokete, Ijeoma Onyinye Okolo, Onyinye Lovette Nomeh, Mandu Daniel Thompson, Agbo ThankGod Ede & Awoke Obinna Okpaga·Asian Plant Research Journal·2026
Background: The emergence and rapid spread of ESKAPE pathogens (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species) represent a critical global health crisis due to their remarkable multidr...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i2370
Mineral nutrition remains a persistent global challenge, as macro and micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent. Conventional agriculture faces sustainability constraints that include fertilizer overuse and pollution. Microgreens are young edible seedlings of vegetables, herbs and...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i2369
Nadine Esther Atibita Otiobo, Auguste Pharaon Mbianda, Joseph Blaise Pando, Dounia Dounia, Moïse Adamou, Champlain Djieto-Lordon, Joseph Lebel Tamesse, Fernand-Nestor Tchuenguem Fohouo & Martin Kenne·Asian Plant Research Journal·2026
Background: Floral visitors play a crucial role in maintaining agro-ecosystem productivity, yet their dynamics in the highlands of North-West Cameroon remain poorly understood. The plant plays a crucial ecological role by offering alternative nectar and pollen resources, thereby...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i2368
Citronellal is a valuable aromatic compound widely used in the fragrance industry and in daily life. The aim of this research is to investigate sources of essential oils with high citronellal content in Vietnam to serve the domestic fragrance industry. The main methods for extrac...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i2367
Trinh Ngoc Bon, Mai Thi Linh, Dao Trung Duc, Pham Quang Tuyen, Nguyen Thi Hoai Anh, Nguyen Thuy Duong, Truong Trong Khoi & Tran Van Do·Asian Plant Research Journal·2026
Camellia mairei var. lapidea belongs to Theaceae family, which has beautiful red flowers used as ornamental plant and seed oil is edible. In this study, C. mairei var. lapidea was first found to have natural distribution in Northwest Vietnam. It grows naturally in an evergreen br...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i2366
Orchids (family Orchidaceae) are one of most diverse and largest family of flowering plants, with over 28,000 species globally. They have varied growth habitats (terrestrial, epiphytic, lithophytic, and saprophytic) and possess highly specialized flowers with longer life span. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i2365
Anopheles mosquitoes are the primary vectors responsible for transmitting malaria-causing protozoans that affect populations worldwide. The use of synthetic insecticides to control mosquito populations can result in environmental pollution, human health risks, and depletion of th...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i2364
Background: Continuous cropping and intensive agricultural practices have led to the degradation of many productive soils, resulting in problems such as loss of organic matter and nutrients, drought stress, erosion, waterlogging, salinity, and soil compaction. Biochar has been re...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i2363
Amaranthus cruentus is an important crop for subsistence farmers and a nutritious green vegetable in South Western Nigeria. The maximum growth and organic production of this vegetable to supply protein and minerals for people is necessary to enhance food security. Pot experiments...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i1362