This study investigates the impact of varying water temperatures (30°C, 33°C, and 36°C) on the growth performance and muscle tissue histopathology of Catla catla, an economically important Indian major carp. Over a 30-day period, specific growth rate (SGR), feed conversion ratio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2193
The experiment was conducted at the Entomology Laboratory of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University to understand the efficacy of different insecticidal combinations with wetting agents against the nymphs and the adults of devastating mango mealybug. The treatments consisted of T1...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2192
El-Shamy E. Abd El-ghfar, Mahmoud K. Abada, Hassan, A. A. Gad El-Kareem, Mohamed M.A.H. El-balasy & Asmaa M. Nagah·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2025
The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, is a major pest damaging common bean crops worldwide. This study was conducted to monitor the population dynamics of T. urticae on four common bean cultivars (Bronko, Giza-6, Valentino, and Nebraska) during 2023 and 2024 grow...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2190
This study ascertained the biochemical state of the African catfish, Clarias heterobronchus, from the Oloibiri and Warri rivers in Nigeria's Niger Delta, both of which have been exposed to crude oil spills for 50 years. Fish samples (n=10 each) were obtained from the two rivers a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2191
In order to maintain soil fertility and quality, sustainable agriculture, and ecosystem processes, the population and diversity of soil organisms are crucial. This study was carried out at the Arboretum of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt, and examined the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2189
In the natural world, animals frequently face food scarcity due to fluctuating environmental conditions. To endure such challenges, they have evolved sophisticated biological mechanisms, with calorie restriction (CR) emerging as a vital adaptive strategy. It involves reduced calo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2188
Aims: The widespread use of Profenofos, an organophosphate pesticide, in agriculture, has raised concerns about its ecotoxicological effects on aquatic ecosystems. This study investigates the impact of Profenofos on the gill morphology of Channa gachua, a freshwater fish species,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i1187
Human-wildlife conflicts, particularly predation on livestock by large carnivores, possess significant challenges to conservation. This research aims to examine the spatial-temporal variation of leopard attacks on livestock in the buffer zone of Bardia National Park from 2016-202...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i1186
Aims: The aim of the study is to review the mechanism of larvicide bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Against mosquito larvae and other insects. Discussion: characteristics of mosquito larvae is unique and different from any other stage of insect. One of its vulnerabilities is...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i1185
Clover, Trifolium alexandrinum L. is the key fodder winter crop, for feeding livestock in Egypt, particularly with a sharp decline in meat and dairy production. One of the important insect pests attacking clover is the beet armyworm, Spodoptera exigua Hübner (Lepidoptera:Noctuida...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i1184
The aim of this study was to compare the protein content and melisopalynological characteristics of raw and branded honey from the Chalisgaon region in Jalgaon district, North Maharashtra, India. Twelve honey samples were analyzed, consisting of seven raw and five branded honey s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i1182
This research was carried out to evaluate the effects of complete and partial replacements of fishmeal with M. oleifera seed meal (MSM) on the growth performance of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings. One hundred and forty (140) C. gariepinus fingerlings were used for this study. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i1181
Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) in Himachal Pradesh is a critical issue arising from the intersection of human activities and wildlife habitats. Rapid deforestation, agricultural expansion, urbanization, and infrastructure development have all reduced natural habitats, pushing wild...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i1180
Gawad, A.A., Hamdy, M. M., Abd-Elsalam A. Farag, Noura, F.Abou-elenien, Heba A. Elshanat & ELsayed A. Refaei·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2025
The two spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae is a highly polyphagous sap sucking pest, without a hibernation period, efficacy all the year round. He is destructive pest of important and fields and vegetable crops. This investigation was carried out at Beheira Governorate duri...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i1179
Silkworm (Bombyx mori) is the primary producer of silk. It has also been noted that minerals affect the quality of the silkworm. Calcium, a mineral with vital metabolic functions, might be involved in betterment of silkworms resulting in high quality silk production. Hence, this...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i1178