Md. Al Amin, Md. Monirul Islam, Talha Zubair Masror, Md. Jamal Hossain, Md. Ekramul Hoque & S. M. Abdullah Al Mamun·Asian Plant Research Journal·2026
Background: Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) is a commercially important ornamental and aromatic bulbous plant whose large-scale production is constrained by conventional propagation methods, necessitating the development of an efficient in vitro micropropagation system for rapi...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3377
Ashraful Islam, Md. Liton Mia, Sumaiya Ahmed, A F M Mominul Haque, Brishty Biswas, Md. Shafiqul Islam, Sabina Yeasmin & Ahmed Khairul Hasan·Asian Plant Research Journal·2026
Nitrogen is recognised as the most limiting nutrient element in the soils of Bangladesh, and the application of nitrogenous fertilisers has become indispensable for achieving desirable rice yields. Consequently, nearly all rice farmers rely on relatively costly nitrogen fertilise...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3379
A. S. Abdullahi, A. Abdullahi, A. I. Yaradua, N. U. Matazu, A. Nasir, I. S. Darma & H. G Bawa-Sani·Asian Plant Research Journal·2026
Food-borne mycotoxins constitute a major concern to public health in many developing countries. Their consumption is associated with gastrointestinal illnesses. This study aimed to determine the level of mycotoxin contamination in improved varieties of Maize and groundnut. The gr...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3380
Background: Dipterocarpus alatus and Dipterocarpus turbinatus are medicinally important tree species rich in bioactive phytochemicals and have attracted growing interest as potential sources of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agents. Aims: This review article seeks to compare...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3376
Ousmana Youssoufa, Charlotte Sah, Taïmanga, Moukhtar Mohammadou, Moïse Adamou, Tsekane Sedrick Junior, Kenne Toukem A. S., Pharaon Mbianda A., Edith Laure Kenne, Abraham Sale Tchoubou, Otiobo Atibita N. E. & Martin Kenne·Asian Plant Research Journal·2026
Background: Pollinator-dependent crops such as okra face increasing threats from intensive pesticide use, creating a need for eco-friendly pest management solutions that effectively control pests while preserving pollinator diversity and activity. Aims: Synthetic pesticides pose...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3375
Background: Lepraria leuckertiana, a corticolous lichen from Central India, remains poorly studied despite lichens being recognized as rich sources of pharmacologically important secondary metabolites. Aims: The objective of this study was to examine the phytochemical profile (qu...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3373
The Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) threatens cereal production in sub-Saharan Africa, where reliance on synthetic pesticides poses resistance, health, and sustainability risks. This study evaluated insecticidal and antifeedant efficacy of crude Ocimum suave extracts (water...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3372
The genus Ficus encompasses over 800 species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions where they have been historically utilized in traditional medicine to treat diverse range of ailments. This evaluative review synthesizes current scientific evidence regarding the eth...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3371
Ikemesit Udeme Peter, Ugonna Cassandra Aniokete, Ijeoma Onyinye Okolo, Onyinye Lovette Nomeh, Mandu Daniel Thompson, Agbo ThankGod Ede & Awoke Obinna Okpaga·Asian Plant Research Journal·2026
Background: The emergence and rapid spread of ESKAPE pathogens (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species) represent a critical global health crisis due to their remarkable multidr...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i2370
Mineral nutrition remains a persistent global challenge, as macro and micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent. Conventional agriculture faces sustainability constraints that include fertilizer overuse and pollution. Microgreens are young edible seedlings of vegetables, herbs and...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i2369
Nadine Esther Atibita Otiobo, Auguste Pharaon Mbianda, Joseph Blaise Pando, Dounia Dounia, Moïse Adamou, Champlain Djieto-Lordon, Joseph Lebel Tamesse, Fernand-Nestor Tchuenguem Fohouo & Martin Kenne·Asian Plant Research Journal·2026
Background: Floral visitors play a crucial role in maintaining agro-ecosystem productivity, yet their dynamics in the highlands of North-West Cameroon remain poorly understood. The plant plays a crucial ecological role by offering alternative nectar and pollen resources, thereby...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i2368
Citronellal is a valuable aromatic compound widely used in the fragrance industry and in daily life. The aim of this research is to investigate sources of essential oils with high citronellal content in Vietnam to serve the domestic fragrance industry. The main methods for extrac...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i2367
Trinh Ngoc Bon, Mai Thi Linh, Dao Trung Duc, Pham Quang Tuyen, Nguyen Thi Hoai Anh, Nguyen Thuy Duong, Truong Trong Khoi & Tran Van Do·Asian Plant Research Journal·2026
Camellia mairei var. lapidea belongs to Theaceae family, which has beautiful red flowers used as ornamental plant and seed oil is edible. In this study, C. mairei var. lapidea was first found to have natural distribution in Northwest Vietnam. It grows naturally in an evergreen br...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i2366
Orchids (family Orchidaceae) are one of most diverse and largest family of flowering plants, with over 28,000 species globally. They have varied growth habitats (terrestrial, epiphytic, lithophytic, and saprophytic) and possess highly specialized flowers with longer life span. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i2365
Anopheles mosquitoes are the primary vectors responsible for transmitting malaria-causing protozoans that affect populations worldwide. The use of synthetic insecticides to control mosquito populations can result in environmental pollution, human health risks, and depletion of th...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i2364