This study addresses an important post-harvest challenge in groundnut production in Sudan: aflatoxin contamination caused by Aspergillus flavus. It evaluates locally available plant extracts (neem, garlic, moringa, vinca) as potential antifungal agents, which aligns with the grow...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i5395
T. G. S. Geethika, H. M. P. K. Bandara, R. M. A. H. B. Ranathunga, S. P. N. N. Senadeera, R. S. J. Udari, D. U. Kottahachchi, C. B. Ranaweera & N. R. M. Nelumdeniya·Asian Plant Research Journal·2026
Background: Inflammation is a biological response characterised by redness, oedema, fever, pain, and loss of function. Medicinal plants have long served as a valuable source of anti-inflammatory compounds, and Mirabilis jalapa Linn. (Four O’clock plant) is traditionally used in f...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i5394
Digera muricata (L.) Mart. (Amaranthaceae), commonly known as false amaranth or tartara, is an annual wild edible herb distributed through parts of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and South Asia. It occupies an unusual position at the interface of weed ecology, traditional food use...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i5393
Josiah Kelechi Ndukwe, Ejike Celestine Orji, Victor Henry Azubuike Enemor, Uchenna Frank Eneh & Eze Kingsley Okereke·Asian Plant Research Journal·2026
Anaemia remains a major health challenge, and the search for affordable, accessible, and biologically effective plant-based therapies has increased interest in medicinal plants traditionally used for blood-related disorders. This study evaluated the blood-enhancing potential and...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i5392
Invasive alien plant species (IAPS) are recognised as major drivers of ecosystem degradation, altering soil properties and nutrient cycling, thereby facilitating their establishment and spread. The present study evaluated the influence of invasive plant species on the physicochem...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i5391
Bhanupriya, Karina, Sangita Yadav, Aarti Saini, Anamika, Meena Yadav, Sushila & Rajat Arora·Asian Plant Research Journal·2026
Green synthesis offers an environmentally preferable route for producing metal oxide nanomaterials while reducing reliance on hazardous reagents and energy-intensive procedures. This study synthesised polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-stabilized cerium oxide (CeO₂) nanohybrids using Mur...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4390
A comparative evaluation of anatomical and chemical traits provides important information on the adaptive capacity and ecological performance of woody species growing under semi-arid conditions. The present study investigated the leaf stomatal characteristics, wood tracheary elem...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4388
Lisa Regyna Ardianingrum, Marlin Marlin, Marulak Simarmata, Sigit Sudjatmiko & Reny Herawati·Asian Plant Research Journal·2026
This study aimed to determine the effects of different concentrations of Catharanthus roseus leaf extract on the morphological characteristics of Dendrobium orchids. The research was conducted in the greenhouse of the Agronomy Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ben...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4389
Cassia fistula L. (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae), commonly known as the golden shower tree, is an ornamental species valued for its striking yellow flowers and cultural significance in tropical regions. Despite its prominence, information on the floral pigments and volatile cons...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4387
Okechukwu, Chikodi Lilian, Iwuagwu, Mary Oluchi, Emmanuel, Nneka Constance, Obioma, Idinmachukwu Ezinwa & Nwaugo, Victor Oluoha·Asian Plant Research Journal·2026
Medicinal plants remain important sources of antimicrobial compounds, particularly as antibiotic resistance increases. This study evaluated the antimicrobial activity and bioactive constituents of methanol extracts from the flowers, leaves and stems of Senna alexandrina Mill. (Ca...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4386
Lignin is the most recalcitrant component of the plant cell wall, and its selective removal underpins numerous biotechnological processes ranging from second-generation biofuel production to animal feed upgrading and industrial effluent treatment. White-rot fungi remain the most...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4385
Endophytic microorganisms produce bioactive compounds and are increasingly being investigated as biological control agents for sustainable agriculture. Their roles in fruit crop management are receiving growing attention, and several bacterial endophytes have been reported to exh...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4384
Limited attention has been given to non-rhizobial root-nodule bacterial endophytes in relation to the growth and yield of Arachis hypogaea. This study evaluated two non-rhizobial endophytes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain OG1 and Alcaligenes faecalis strain OT1, isolated from root...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4383
Kritika Patel, Nishita Gautam, Sulagna Ghosh Barman, V. Shanthi & Shubha Diwan·Asian Plant Research Journal·2026
Water pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges worldwide because of rapid industrialisation, urbanisation, and agricultural intensification. Conventional wastewater treatment methods are often expensive, energy-intensive, and difficult to impleme...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4382
Under the broad generic concept of Magnolia adopted by POWO and many recent treatments, the flowering plant family Magnoliaceae comprises two monogeneric subfamilies, Liriodendroideae and Magnolioideae, represented by Liriodendron L. and Magnolia L., respectively. Accordingly, tw...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4381