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
Suya, a traditional West African grilled meat product, is highly susceptible to nutritional and microbiological deterioration during ambient-temperature storage. This study evaluated the effects of four packaging materials cellophane film (CF), aluminium foil (AF), glass jar (GJ)...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7886
Dementia is an emerging public health concern, with increasing evidence linking its development to midlife lifestyle factors, particularly dietary patterns. This study assessed dietary patterns and the prevalence of probable dementia among middle-aged men (40-65years) in Eti-Osa...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i62069
Background: Iliopsoas abscess (IPA) is an uncommon yet potentially life-threatening retroperitoneal suppurative infection associated with significant morbidity and mortality, particularly among immunocompromised individuals. Clinical manifestations are frequently nonspecific, oft...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i2814
Background: The widespread use of smartphones has introduced new behavioural challenges among adolescents, notably Mobile Gaming Addiction (MGA) and phubbing While these phenomena independently impact developmental and social competencies, their interrelationship remains underexp...
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Research Article10.9734/arjass/2026/v24i6911
Numerous studies on some plants have shown that plant growth, development and yields are affected by salt stress. This study was carried out at the Botanical Garden of the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology (PSB) in Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt, Rivers...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i2319
Background: Optimization of Ovaprim dosage is necessary to improve spawning success in sixth-generation (G6) transgenic Mutiara catfish carrying the Clarias gariepinus growth hormone (CgGH) gene, whose reproductive performance has not yet been comprehensively evaluated despite st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2186
Canine demodicosis is an important parasitic skin disease associated with proliferation of Demodex mites in hair follicles and sebaceous glands, leading to dermatological and systemic alterations. A total of 240 dermatitis cases studied in dogs at Veterinary Clinical Complex, Col...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64017
Clostridium botulinum is a Gram-positive, obligate anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium that produces botulinum toxin. It is one of the most potent neurotoxins known and this toxin causes botulism, a rare but life-threatening neuroparalytic disease characterized by descending flacc...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i6507
B. C. Poovamma, S. P. Kanaujiya, Animesh Sarkar, Moakala Changkiri, Sentirenla Jamir, H. P. Chaturvedi, Datti Purushotama Rao & N. Pradeep Kumara·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus L.) is a highly nutritious but underutilised tropical legume with considerable potential for enhancing food and nutritional security. The present study was conducted to assess morphological diversity among 30winged bean genotypes and one c...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64018
Insect pests are a serious constraint on global tomato production. Fruit borer is causes a sever tomato pests that cause significantly crop damage. The study analyzed the correlation between fruit borer and abiotic factor in tomato during the Kharif seasons of 2023 and 2024. The...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i64019
Antonio Ademar Farias Lima, Paulo César Ferreira Linhares, Adrielle Luciene dos Santos, Andréia Aparecida Batista Sampaio, Daniel da Silva Lima, Francisca Davila de Lima, Tainara Cristina Rodrigues da Silva, Jezimiel Oliveira da Silva, Walter Martins Rodrigues, Lunara de Sousa Alves, José Roberto de Sá, Aline Carla de Medeiros & Uilma Laurentino da Silva·Journal of Experimental Agriculture International·2026
Background: Intercropping lettuce and peppermint improves crop productivity and offers environmental and economic benefits. In Brazil’s semi-arid region, combining cattle manure with green manure from native species can reduce production costs and enhance soil fertility sustainab...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i64281
Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceri, is a major soil-borne pathogen constraining chickpea productivity. A field experiment was conducted in a randomized block design during the Rabi seasons of 2024–25 and 2025–26 at the Student’s Instructional Farm, C.S.A. U...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i64282
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) remains the world's most critical food security crop, sustaining over half of the global population's caloric and protein needs, particularly across developing nations in Asia. Global rice production reached a record 534.9 million tonnes in 2024-25, yet per...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i64283
Background and Objective: Seed-borne fungal pathogens pose a significant threat to papaya (Carica papaya L.) seed quality and seedling vigor, ultimately affecting crop establishment and productivity. This study aimed to identify seed-borne fungal contaminants in papaya seeds from...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i64285