Ethnoentomology offers important critical analysis of the cultures, nutrition, and ecology of insects to indigenous societies, especially in biodiversity hotspots such as Northeast India. One edible insect, the predaceous diving beetle, Cybister tripunctatus (Coleoptera: Dytiscid...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2763
The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a legume that faces numerous biotic constraints that hinder its production. Among these are fungal diseases that attack both leaves and pods, reducing yields. The objective of this study is to contribute to improving green bean productio...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2761
Mangrove ecosystems are strategic areas that provide a significant number of ecosystem services to communities. However, they are becoming increasingly fragile due to natural and anthropogenic phenomena. It is therefore important to characterize mangrove ecosystems in order to im...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2762
K. Maruthupandi, B. Devaraju, K. Ramachandran, R. Balamurugan, M. Selvaraj, P. Papitha, R. Kamaleshwaran, M. Prabu, S. Bharathi, A. Yogapriya, A. G. Meena, R. Priyanka, S. Rajaguru, G. ArunPrasath, S. T. Ponsiva & K. Ashokkumar·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2026
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is well recognised as one of the most significant oilseed crops cultivated worldwide, known for its high quality. A good crop of sunflowers can be grown in areas with rainfall of 300-500 mm. Sunflowers possess the potential to mitigate the prevailing...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2760
Tobias Peter Pwajok Choji, Samuel Ifedioranma Ogenyi, Kizito Peter Jugu, Calistus Gyang Nyam, Lovelyn Peter Unubi, Linus Koomnoe Biringmiap, Mada Umoru Alesa, Lot Emmanuel Logyang & Ejeatuluchukwu Obi·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2026
Background: Paraquat is a highly toxic, non-selective herbicide that induces severe oxidative stress and multiorgan damage, particularly affecting the liver, lungs, and kidneys, with high mortality in cases of acute poisoning. Owing to the lack of a specific antidote, antioxidant...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2759
This study describes a new distributional record of two cobweb spider species of the genus Argyrodes Simon, 1864 in Chhattisgarh. Two Argyrodes spider species, Argyrodes fissifrons O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1869 and Argyrodes nephilae Taczanowski, 1873, were recorded from the forest...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1758
This review explores the use of morphogenetic traits as an educational tool in genetics study. Morphogenetic traits and observable physical characteristics inherited from parents offer tangible and engaging ways to demonstrate genetic principles. This paper discusses their applic...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1757
Mali is a tropical country with an agrosylvopastoral vocation. The livestock sub-sector in Mali is the primary source of livelihood for more than 30% of the population and is a productive activity for more than 85% of the country's population. Despite this large population, Mali...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1754
Phaulopsis grandiflora Mankt. and Phaulopsis imbricata (Forssk.) Sweet (Acanthaceae) are morphologically similar species whose taxonomic delimitation has often been problematic. This study provides a comparative analysis of their morphology, foliar anatomy, and palynology to iden...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1755
In Burkina Faso, livelihoods rely strongly on the primary sector such as livestock farming. Owing to their high reproductive potential, rapid growth, and relatively low production costs, rabbit farming appeared increasingly as a sustainable source of income and animal protein. Ho...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1756
Nutrigenomics integrates disciplines such as bioinformatics, molecular biology, and genomics to identify genes and genetic predispositions affecting the risk of diet-related disorders. This review presents a Narrative and Critical Review of the literature, focusing on transparenc...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1753
Background: Mango is highly perishable and difficult to store, which results in considerable post-harvest losses and the accumulation of unutilized waste. Composting these residues represents an ecological strategy to restore soil fertility. Objective: This study aims to contribu...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1752
The correlation between plant dry pod yield and other traits like number of pegs, number of pods and fresh pod yield per plant was found to be significantly positive in 30 groundnut genotypes studied under a randomized block design in triplicates. Thus, these traits might be used...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1751
Feed shortage has been identified as one main constraint limiting livestock productivity in Niger. Stover from cereal crops is a significant source of feed during the lean, long and dry season with producers showing preference for sorghum stover. Sorghum brown midrib (bmr) genes...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1750
Context: Breast milk, which plays a vital role in preventing childhood illnesses, has shown a decline in production among many women. Objective: The present study aims to optimize mammary gland development through the use of local food plants, specifically Cyperus esculentus and...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1749