Md. Atiqul Islam Mondal, Md. Rashed-Un-Nabi, Naina Islam, Md. Matiur Rahman & Mohammad Alamgir Kabir·Asian Journal of Biology·2024
Aims: This study aimed to assess the population dynamics of Gudusia chapra in Lake Kaptai, Bangladesh, utilizing FiSAT II software for comprehensive analysis. The key objective was to determine growth parameters, mortality rates, exploitation status, and length-weight relationshi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i1382
Rourkela Forest Division presents a sub-tropical climatic condition with high humidity and rainfall after the onset of the monsoon. Lepidopterans are a group of insects that are potent pollinators and protectors of different terrestrial ecosystems. Among all the Lepidopterans, mo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i1380
Ijeoma L. Nwosu, Jude N. Ogbulie, Chinwe I. Chikwendu & Enuma E. Mike-Anosike·Asian Journal of Biology·2023
Livestock production has thrived and sustained the livelihood of farmers while reducing poverty and improving the economy of developing nations. It has also contributed largely to the spread of pathogenic bacteria. This study evaluated the bacterial quality of air, water, soil, f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i4379
African Yam Bean [Sphenostylis stenocarpa (L.)] as an unexploited, neglected and underutilized crop, calls for urgent attention for its breeding and improvement to avoid extinction. Fifty AYB seed samples from Idomi, Obubra, Ekoli-Edda, Abakaliki, Jos as well as IITA, Ibadan, Nig...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i4378
Wnt signal transduction pathways play crucial roles in animal development, and after birth, they are involved in maintaining cellular and tissue homeostasis. Deregulation of the Wnt-mediated pathways occurs in many human diseases, including a wide range of human cancers. Many yea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i4377
C. Roland Zinga Koumba, A. Armel Koumba, A. Emelie Apinda-Legnouo, R. Leotard Sima Owono, Richard Pamba & J. François Mavoungou·Asian Journal of Biology·2023
Aims: This study aims to characterize Stomoxys spp., potential vectors of pathogens in the north-east of Gabon. Place and Duration of Study: This research was conducted in the Minkébé forest massif, Woleu-Ntem Province, Gabon from April to May 2023 (rainy season). Methodology: Th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i4376
Success Eni Kalu, Charles Chukwuemeka Chigbu & Jedidiah Solomon Eyibio·Asian Journal of Biology·2023
The present study was carried out to analyze the antibacterial and phytochemical properties of clove extracts on vegetable spoilage bacteria. The study seeks to determine its potential use as bio-preservative. The bacteria used for this study were isolated from infected leaves of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i4375
Inclusion of biodiversity into Environmental Impact assessment (EIA) process has been recognised as a means of addressing biodiversity loss. This study evaluated the extent of biodiversity inclusion in Nigeria`s EIA reports. One Hundred (100) sectoral EIA reports from Power, Manu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i4373
Jean François Sibri, Joël Akakpo-Akue, Stéphane Claver Vanié, Tatiana Kangah Mireille Kple, M'Bèféhê Soro & Obou Constantin Okou·Asian Journal of Biology·2023
Scientific interest in the search for natural antioxidants (secondary metabolites) from medicinal plants has increased considerably in recent years, due to the involvement of free radicals in the genesis of many diseases. The aim of the present study is to determine qualitatively...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i4374
Bienvenue Djobo Kalsane, Marie Ivonne Firita, Marie Caroline Momo Solefack & Delphine Nguemo Dongock·Asian Journal of Biology·2023
Beekeeping is a booming industry in Cameroon, thanks to the interests shown by the population in certain regions, notably Adamawa, West, North-West, and East, yet its productivity remains low. In the villages of the Far North region in particular, beekeeping is an age-old practic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i3372
Mbelede, K. C., Akunne, C. E., Ononye, B. U., Chidi, C. A., Okafor, K. P., Okeke, T. E. & Aniefuna, C. O.·Asian Journal of Biology·2023
The recognition of insect-related damages to rice plants and the subsequent consequences for biodiversity have shown the relevance of insect communities in rice farms. This study documented the insect fauna of rice (Oryza sativa L. 1787) in two rice farms in Nnamdi Azikiwe Univer...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i3371
The cultivation of Carp (Cyprinus carpio, Linn) in hatcheries can be approached through various methods, including traditional, semi-intensive, and intensive techniques. Presently, many hatchery operations still adhere to traditional practices. This activity aimed to actively eng...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i3370
Victoria Moltong Yilwa, Nwankwo Cornelius Tochukwu, Emere Matthew Chika, Adejo Peter Ojodale & Danfulloh Tundeno Barde·Asian Journal of Biology·2023
The aquatic environment is incessantly polluted by the release of high toxic concentrations of heavy metals which are bio-accumulative and persistent in nature. This investigation was conducted to assess the phytoremediation potential of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) grow...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i3369
Aims: Butterflies are the symbol and target species for conservation in many parts of the world, and are key indicators of an environment's ecological status. The abundance, brief generation time, quick movement, and sensitivity to climatic changes of the butterfly fauna make it...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i3368
Farming of Guinea corn in Sokoto is face with a lot of Crop protection problems which prevent full scale production of this crop in the state and Nigeria at large. A study was conducted to assess the correlation of insect pest infestation of Guinea corn stored in Kasarawa and Ku...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i3367