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Development of Artificial Diets for Mass Rearing of Eldana saccharina Walker (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae): A Systematic Review

Hamis Daniel Wambura, Gration Mutashoberwa Rwegasira, Martin John Martin & Germana Henry Laswai · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2025

Sugarcane is a commercial crop and prime source of sugar contributing about 60% of worldwide sugar demand. Production of the crop in Africa is threatened by the African sugarcane stalk borer (Eldana saccharina), which can reduce yields up to 0.5 t/ha, even with just one larva pre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i3309

Influence of Host Diversity on Antibacterial Potency of Mistletoes Phragmenthera capitata (Spreng.) Balle (Loranthaceae) Ethanolic Shoot Extract on Microbes of Public Health Significance

Mbong, E. O., Chukwwudi, P, Akomolafe, G. F., Ntekpe, M. E., Okon, O. G., Antia, U. E. & Koffi, U. E. · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2025

The rising cost of conventional antibiotics and the evolution of resistant microbial strains promote the search for effective and cheap novel plant-based antibiotic substitutes. Based on the foregoing, a study was carried out to investigate the antibacterial activity of the ethan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i3308

Biostimulant-induced Phytochemical Changes from Moringa, Neem, Papaya, and Bitter Leaf on Dioscorea bulbifera Mini-setts

Teke, E.C., Akonye, L.A & Eremrena, P.O · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2025

The use of chemical agents or plant extracts on the exposed surfaces of the minisett to retard fungal, nematode and insect attack is a common practice amongst farmers. As a result, it is important to investigate the effects of these extract on the phytochemical composition of cro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i3307

Timing of Transplantation vi-a-vis Growth and Yield of Aman Rice Varieties and Mutants

Md. Ibrahim Ali, M. H. Rahman, Md. Hasanuzzaman, Tania Sarmin, Muhammad Maruf Husain, Nowrin Islam Toma, Sudab Karmaker & Syed Tanvin Abir · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2025

The present study highlights the impact of transplanting dates on the development and productivity of Aman rice varieties and mutants in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. Aman rice, a critical crop in Bangladesh, plays a vital role in ensuring food security and supporting the livelihoods o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i3305

Morpho-Anatomical and Pharmacognostic Properties of Whitfieldia elongata (P. Beauv.) De Wild. & T. Durand

Johnny, I. I., Bassey, M. E., Ntukidem, A. U., Umoh, O. T. & Akpanama, N. G · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2025

Whitfieldia elongata (P. Beauv.) De Wild. & T. Durand is a species in the family Acanthaceae which is used in folklore medicine for the management of pains, food poisoning and stomach complaints. The aim of this study was to document the taxonomic and pharmacognostic characte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i3306

A Palm Fruit of Cocos from the Sediments Near the Cretaceous-palaeogene (K/Pg) Boundary in Central India

Gaurav K. Singh, Shreerup Goswami, Kamal Jeet Singh, Prashant Shrivastava & Sandip K. Roy · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2025

The Deccan Traps from the Indian subcontinent represent one of the largest and most spectacular outpouring of continental flood basalts which is often linked with the Cretaceous-Palaeogene (K/Pg) boundary. In many of their exposed sections, the time gap between consecutive lava f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i3304

Biofortification of Potato Tubers with Zinc through Foliar Application of Zn Fertilizer

S. Ahammed, M. A. Rahim & M. I. Hossain · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2025

The aim of this study was to investigate the proof-of-concept that the potato(Solanum tuberosum L.) can agronomically be biofortified with zinc (Zn) fertilization as foliar spray. The experiment was set up in a two-way factorial randomized complete block design with three replica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i2302

Morphological and Anatomical Features of Bridelia ferruginea

Anthony E. Nweze, Anthonia N. Ngwu, Clara N. Ikegbunam, Nnenna H. Osayi, Godswill C. Ajuzioju, Obinna V. James, Prince I. Nwagbo, Angela N. Amujiri & Eugene O. Ojua · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2025

This research aims to examine and make available the morphological and anatomical features inherent in Bridelia ferruginea, which will serve as taxonomic tools for its delineation. The stem, leaves, flowers and fruits were investigated in the Department of Plant Science and Biote...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i2303

Biophytum reinwardtii Extracts as Promising Alternative Agents against Pathogenic Bacteria

Amith L Y, Sainudeen N, Perera H E H, Widanagamage R D & Patabendige C G · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2025

Aims: With the growing resistance of pathogenic microbes to antibiotics, the search for novel approaches to address this challenge has increased. In this instance, plant-based medicine emerges as a promising alternative, having been utilized by humans for centuries. Biophytum rei...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i2301

The Response of Selected Potato Varieties to Different Levels of Vermicompost in Bangaladesh

Md. Aynul Haque, Tuhin Shuvra Roy, Mahirul Islam Biswas, Muhammad Abdul Mannan, Mahrupa Tasnim, Sadia Morioum Jui, Rifa Tasfia, Niharika Das & Sahida Easmin · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2025

This study investigates the impact of five levels of vermicompost application on the yield and quality of various potato varieties at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in Bangladesh. The experiment was conducted following a two-factor split-plot design with three replications...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i2300

Weed Growth Observation in Transplant Aman Rice Field as Influenced by the Organic Manures and Fertilizers with Rice Straw Allelopathy

Zeba Humaira, Bohiny Sarker, Md. Tutul Hossen, Pinky, Sadia Zaman Shormi, Kazi Ashika Mahmuda Onna, Farhana Zaman & Md. Shafiqul Islam · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2025

The present experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh from June 2022 to November 2022 to estimate the combined effect of manures and fertilizers with the rice straw allelopathy on the weed growth of transplant aman r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i2299

Effect of Different Compost Weights on Soil Microorganisms, Properties and Growth Parameters of Capsicum chinense (Habanero Pepper)

Nengi-Benwari, A. O., Obichi, E. A. & Jerusalem, A. O. · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2025

Compost plays major role in the quality of soil parameters and the microbiological diversity. The effect of compost rates on microorganisms and growth parameters of Capsicum chinense was investigated. Organic compost with concentrations: 0, 200, 400, 600, 800 and 1000g was transf...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i2298

Optimizing Productivity and Nutritional Composition of Boro Rice (BRRI dhan97) through Vermicompost Application

Umme Husna Asha, Tahmina Ferdous, Rashel Ahmed, Mahmuda Khatun, Mokhshedul Haque, Mohammed Nuruzzaman, Md. Shariful Islam, Nahian Rahman, Nusrat Jahan Sunny, Md. Liton Mia & Kawsar Hossen · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2025

The present study was conducted at the Field Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture, Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), Noakhali-3814, from December 2022 to May 2023 to investigate the effect of vermicompost on the growth, yield, and nutritional content of bo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i2296

Influence of Fertilizer, Salinity and Bicarbonate Treatment on Leaf Area and Fruit Mineral Content in Snake Tomato (Tricosanthes cucumerina L.)

Ofobeze T. N., Izundu A. I., Chukwubeze C. P. & Uba C.C. · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2025

Aims: To evaluate the influence of fertilizer, salinity and bicarbonate treatments on leaf area and on fruit mineral content. Study Design:  Complete randomized block design (CRBD). Place and Duration of Study: Place of study was Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i1295