Aims: The experiment was done to assess the phytotoxicity of untreated desiccated coconut industry wastewater on the germination (DCIWw) of Vigna radiata (mung beans) and the root development of Allium cepa (onion bulb). Study Design: The researchers employed a laboratory experim...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1258
Ferns play a crucial role in tropical forests by offering various ecosystem services; however, the spatial distribution and diversity of Adiantum capillus-veneris L. and Diplazium esculentum (Retz.) Sw has not been recorded in Erokut Camp of Cross River National Park. For this st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1259
This study investigates the bioaccumulation of heavy metals in epiphytic vascular cryptogams as indicators of atmospheric pollution in Eket wetlands, Nigeria. The research assessed seasonal variations in heavy metal concentrations of Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis undulata, a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1256
Gymnema sylvestre R.Br. (Apocynaceae), is a woody shrub, found in the tropical and subtropical regions in India (Saneja et al., 2010; Khan et al., 2019)). It is also known as “Madhunashini” in Kannada (Prajawal et al., 2018; Prashant, n.d.), literally meaning the “Sweet destroyer...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1255
Eutrophication, or nutrient enrichment, alters primary production and species composition in aquatic systems such lakes, rivers, estuaries, and oceans. Natural eutrophication occurs across timeframes that are often consistent with geological ones. Natural eutrophication occurs ov...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1254
Rajone Ahamed Mahin, Md. Marouf Hossen Titu, Kanij Fatema, Shoaib Uddin, Arifur Rahman Apurba, Mayeesha Nowshin, Muslima Islam Smrity, Nawreen Monir Proma & Md. Mustafiz Chowdhury·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2025
Background: Skin diseases represent a prevalent concern globally, impacting people of all ages. In Bangladesh, a country renowned for its diverse flora, local communities have a long-standing tradition of harnessing the therapeutic properties of native plants to address various s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1253
Endophytic fungi are eukaryotic cells that have co-evolved with numerous plants for symbiotic and mutualistic association. Since centuries, these endophytic fungi are known to support and protect their host plants by secreting various secondary metabolites beneficial to the host...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1252
Zeuxine seetharamii has been discovered from the Anshi National Park, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India. It is dissimilar to other species with thick rhizome, dwarf nature, compactly arranged small flowers, ovary structure and seeds. Labellum is similar to Zeuxine reflexa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1251
Introduction: The Wani region is located approximately 110 km east of the Yavatmal district headquarters and coordinates at 20°03’20” N and 78°57’12” E. The region boasts a thriving forest, where medicinal plants are a prominent part of the landscape. Aim: The aim of this study i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1250
This review aims to highlight recent advancements in research on Neem extracts, with a focus on their chemical composition, medicinal properties, and various applications of the Neem tree. Global health and medical practices aim to integrate alternative medicine with evidence-bas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1249
Ferns are important flora of the tropical forest which provides several ecosystem functions, however, not much attention have been given to this group of plants unlike the seed bearing plants. The Taxonomic inventory and identification of ferns in Ekureku, Abi Local Government Ar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1248
This study characterized the proximate, mineral, vitamin, and amino acid composition in the aerial parts of Commelina diffusa. The nutritional properties of the plant were estimated exploiting benchmark methods. The crude protein content was 17.39 ±0.04 %, crude fat (11.60±0.03%)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1247
Pteridophytes and lycophytes make up an important component of tropical flora, providing several ecosystem functions, yet it is neglected and understudy compare to the higher plants. The occurrence, distribution and indigenous uses of ferns within the tropical forest of Cross Riv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1245
Gaurav F. Nikam, Sakshi D. Bagade, Sapana T. Yadav, Harshal S. Singh, Christopher B. Lobo & Sanket P. Shinde·Asian Journal of Research in Botany·2025
Sansevieria name is derived from that of Duke Raimondodi Sangrio, Prince of Sanseviero (Italy). It is also known as snake plant and mother in law’s tongue. There are more than 100 species in this genus native to Tropical and South Africa. According to Chinese people, the snake pl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1246
Aim: To determine the influence of fertilizer, salinity, and bicarbonate treatments on vine length, fruit lycopene and carotene contents in snake tomato (Tricosanthes cucumerina L.) Study Design: Complete randomized block design (CRBD). Place and Duration of Study: This study wa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1244