Konan Alexis Oussou, Kouamé Jean Paul Angui & Boye Donatien Amanidja·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Aims: This study described the health status and temporal mortality distribution of an Arbor broiler flock reared on a semi-industrial farm near Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, and examined their relationships with prophylactic interventions and growth performance. Study Design: A descri...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11718
Industrial wastewater may alter the aquatic environment and influence physiological measurements in freshwater fish. This study descriptively assessed muscle-extract calcium values in the freshwater catfish Clarias batrachus following exposure to treated sago-industry effluent. F...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11717
Beach forests contribute to coastal vegetation cover and provide resources used by local communities. This study focused on an inventory of plant species composition in the beach forests of Mapanas, Northern Samar. Specifically, it aimed to: (1) identify the plant species in the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11716
Mercury is a potent environmental toxin and a major global health concern, posing serious risks to humans and animals. This study examined the possible protective effects of Anthocleista djalonensis extract on the spleens of adult Wistar rats exposed to mercuric chloride. Anthocl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11713
Traditional liquid herbal teas are widely used in Côte d’Ivoire, yet integrated data on their composition and microbiological quality remain limited. This study characterised a ready-to-use herbal tea marketed by a traditional practitioner using physicochemical, phytochemical, an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11714
Natural regeneration is central to understanding the persistence of Borassus aethiopum Mart. stands exposed to local resource use in central Côte d’Ivoire. This study characterised developmental stages and examined population structure in the palm groves of Adaou, Loukou-Yaokro a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11712
Background: The cervical skeleton provides the structural basis for avian neck mobility and extreme flexibility, compensating for the immobility of the eyes. However, the cervical osteology of the indigenous Tripureswari duck, a distinct breed from Tripura in north-eastern India,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11711
Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Promise Iburu Sunday & Kennedy Iregbeyanse Ebhojaye·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Aims: This study explored and compared the recovery of latent fingerprints from selected household surfaces using charcoal powder dusting and ninhydrin application immediately and at 24-hour and 5-day post-deposition intervals. Study Design: An experimental, laboratory-based desi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11710
The main objective of this study was to assess whether genetic diversity within individual mother trees influences allelic diversity within Pentadesma butyracea stands. Eight microsatellite markers were assessed in 43 individuals from 15 mother trees belonging to three natural st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11708
Kaempferia galanga L. (Zingiberaceae) is an aromatic rhizomatous medicinal plant whose essential oil is characterised by marked geographical and chemotypic variation. The present study characterised the rhizome essential oil of K. galanga collected from Marngar, Ri-Bhoi district,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11709
Drabo Samuel Fogné, Nabie Békouanan, Damiba Pascal, Dieni Ibonyé David, Tiendrebeogo Wendlasida Elvis Estélina & Ouedraogo Issoufou·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Since 2024, Burkina Faso has received repeated notifications concerning insect pests detected in international consignments of raw cashew nuts, highlighting the need for effective post-harvest management. This study assessed the quality-related storage conditions of raw cashew nu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11707
Background: Lettuce production in Saïoua is constrained by pest pressure and frequent dependence on synthetic inputs. Aims: This study evaluated the effect of Artemisia annua L. extracts on the growth and yield of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) in Saïoua, with the aim of proposing a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11706
Background and Aims: The diets of two small predators were characterised within a small agro-pastoral system in the savannah of northern Côte d'Ivoire. The aim was to understand feeding interactions in these systems. Study design: Qualitative and quantitative analysis of stomach...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i10705
Basile Tindano, Sawadogo Emmanuel, Maya Doukouré, Elisabeth Ouedraogo, Abdelaziz Koussoubé, Filkpièrè Léonard DA, Alé Bayala & G. Raymond Belemtougri·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Background: The epididymis and seminal vesicles play key roles in male fertility. The development of these organs requires the action of male sex hormones, specifically testosterone. Therefore, these organs can be used to assess androgenic and antiandrogenic activities in Wistar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i10704