Mulberry constitutes the exclusive host plant for the silkworm, Bombyx mori L. Investigations on the physiological attributes of mulberry leaves were undertaken at the Forest College and Research Institute, within the Department of Sericulture. The application of various types of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i2293
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a major staple food for more than half of the global population, with Asian countries contributing the largest share of production and consumption. Sap-feeding hemipterans are among the many arthropod pests that have increased to a problematic level due...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i2292
Nematodes constitute a highly diverse and widely distributed group of metazoans, inhabiting a variety of environments such as soil, freshwater and marine ecosystems. Despite their ecological importance, their study is often constrained by their microscopic size and the limited av...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i2290
Colostrum in goats is a nutrient- and bioactive-rich first secretion essential for neonatal survival, providing passive immunity, supporting growth, and influencing long-term metabolic programming. Its composition—especially minerals and lipids—varies with factors like breed and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i2291
Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. (Zingiberaceae) is a medicinally significant species frequently confused with morphologically allied taxa such as C. caesia and C. zedoaria in the herbal trade. This study authenticates C. aeruginosa collected from Assam, India, using an integrative taxon...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i2289
María Daniela Castro-Herrera, Jose Alejandro Chaves-Gómez, Ericka María Núñez-Rojas, Alejandro Portuguez-Blanco, Yanitza Valeria Torres-Alvarado & Juan José Mora-Román·Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology·2026
Antibiotic consumption has augmented globally without proper guidelines, accelerating the development of bacterial resistance to them, which is the ability of microorganisms to survive and proliferate despite the action of these substances. Given this situation, it is crucial to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i2288
Biotechnology is undergoing a rapid transition from descriptive life science towards an engineering discipline in which biological function can be measured, modelled, designed, and deployed. Several convergent trends underpin this shift: increasingly precise genome and epigenome...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1287
Sprouting and fermentation are traditional methods used to make legumes more nutritious by increasing nutrient availability and reducing antinutrients. In this study, we looked at how sprouting (for 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours) and spontaneous solid-state fermentation (for 24 to 72...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1286
Ovum pick-up (OPU) is a transvaginal ultrasound-guided technique used for repeated follicular aspiration and in vitro embryo production in cattle. Procedural variables such as needle gauge, aspiration pressure, flow rate, follicle size, synchronization strategy, and temperature i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1285
This study investigated the potential of biosurfactant-producing halophilic bacteria isolated from hydrocarbon-contaminated soils and evaluated their application in soil recovery. Soil samples collected from contaminated sites and an uncontaminated control were analyzed for physi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1284
Maize (Zea mays L.), an annual herbaceous plant of tropical origin belonging to the Poaceae family, is a cereal of major importance. It is used in both human and animal nutrition and as a raw material for a rapidly expanding agro-industry. However, its production remains low, mai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1283
Sulphur (S) is an essential secondary macronutrient that plays a wonderful role in measuring the oil content, yield, and quality of crops. It is integral part of protein synthesis, enzyme activation, oil biosynthesis, chlorophyll formation, and sulphur-containing production of se...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1282
Neuroinflammation plays a crucial role in Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology. AD is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss, cognitive decline and loss of autonomy. Present in our living environment, lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are known as potent neur...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1281
Gentamicin, a widely used aminoglycoside antibiotic, is associated with cardiotoxic effects largely mediated by oxidative stress and lipid metabolic disturbances. This study evaluated the cardioprotective potential of methanolic stem bark extract of Vitex doniana (MSEVD) against...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1280
Insects are being considered as alternative feed resources for animals, among which the yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larva) has gained popularity and is being recognized as a sustainable and nutritious alternative to traditional poultry feeds. Traditional poultry feeds, such...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1279