Snakes are a crucial part of the ecosystem, both as prey and predators. Being a wild animal and not usually sighted by ordinary man, they are often found in captivity in zoos. The study of these creatures in captivity gives an important insight into how captivity can affect their...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2894
Salinity gradients play a critical role in structuring penaeid shrimp assemblages in tropical estuaries. The present study aimed to evaluate salinity-driven spatial segregation, diversity structure, and marine-estuarine connectivity of penaeid shrimps in Ashtamudi Lake, a Ramsar-...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2892
Wetlands are complex hydrological and bio-geochemical system with specific structural and functional attributes and perform many ecological roles in the biosphere. This study is undertaken to evaluate the present water quality scenario existing in 3 fresh water bodies of Manipur...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2893
A comparative phytosociological assessment was conducted across three land-use systems—forest land, agroforestry, and wetland ecosystems—in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, to evaluate vegetation structure and diversity patterns during 2022–23. Quadrate-based sampling (10 m × 10 m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2891
Groundwater is a vital national resource. To protect it, sustainable use, careful planning, and conservation strategies are necessary to ensure its quality and availability for the future. The purpose of this research is to assess the water quality in the surroundings of the Pari...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2890
Plant invasions are a worldwide occurrence that have detrimental impacts on the environment. Monitoring the status of invasive species in tree crops and forest plantations is essential for informed management decisions. This study identified weed species in selected tree crop and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2889
Phytolith carbon sequestration is one of the lesser-known long-term carbon storage mechanisms, where carbon is trapped inside the silica formed in plant tissues. Phytolith is strongly resistant to decomposition; hence, the carbon inside it can be trapped for millions of years. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2888
Dhir Beel, located in Dhubri District of Assam, India, is an ecologically significant freshwater wetland forming an integral part of the Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary. The wetland plays a crucial role in supporting diverse wildlife, and serves as an important livelihood resource...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2886
On a worldwide scale, plant life, human health, and food security are under serious threats due to contamination of productive agricultural land by trace metals. Attributed from both anthropogenic as well as natural causes, heavy metals can spread through the environment in innum...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2885
Background and Aims: Mangrove forests are very important in ensuring the ecological balance of the coastal areas, but the sustainability of these forests is being affected by abrasion, pollution, and natural regeneration to the point where it is becoming rare. This was research c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2884
This paper reviews the sustainability of oil palm plantations in Arunachal Pradesh, India. This reviews the aspects of environmental, social and economic sustainability of oil palm plantation in existing literature from the year 2000 to 2024. This document also includes tips for...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2883
Air pollution from thermal power plants poses significant environmental and health risks due to the emission of toxic gases and particulate matter. This study conducts real-time monitoring of key pollutants—sulfur dioxide (SO₂), nitrogen oxides (NOₓ), fine particulate matter (PM2...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2882
Water resources face significant threats to climate change impacts, including decreasing potable sources, rapid flooding and drying trends, and endangering water supply from natural springs and streams. Therefore, the Department of Forests and Parks Services (DoEPS) conducted a c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2881
Groundwater remains the primary source of potable water in many urban centres of southeastern Nigeria, yet its potential, quality, and sustainability are often poorly understood. This study aimed to evaluate the groundwater potential and aquifer characteristics of selected urban...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2880
Background and Aim of the Study: The status of naturalised understory herbs serves as a key indicator of habitat change within forest ecosystems on both local and global scales. Petiveria alliacea, a low-growing, naturalised shrub, forms dense community patches, particularly alon...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2879