Selective sweeps are genomic signatures that arises when a beneficial allele rapidly increases in frequency in the population and reduces diversity in the surrounding chromosomal region. Since the hitchhiking effect was formalised by Smith and Haigh in 1974, methods for detecting...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33720
Kanneganti Raviteja, Manisha Satyawan Mote, Mouli Paul, Kaminee Singh, Aman Tutlani, Dhamni Patyal, T N Dhanalakshmi, Vaishnavi Gajananrao Wuike & Nidhi Dubey·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a globally important staple cereal with a complex allohexaploid genome that provides substantial genetic variability for yield improvement under diverse agro-climatic conditions. However, enhancing grain yield remains challenging due to its polygen...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33721
Boron (B) dynamics in calcareous soils are strongly influenced by soil chemical properties, which affect its availability and transformation. A factorial experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of boron sources (borax and boric acid) and application level (0, 2.5, 5, and...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33722
The yam bean (Pachyrhizus spp.) is a climate-resilient, multipurpose underutilized legume that holds significant potential for global food security and sustainable, low-input farming. Its nutrient-dense tubers rich in protein, vitamin C, and folic acid coupled with its ability to...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33723
The preservation of poultry meat through advanced storage techniques such as super-chilling and freezing is essential for maintaining quality and extending shelf life in modern retail systems. However, limited information is available on the effects of these preservation methods...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33717
Canine distemper is a highly contagious viral disease of dogs caused by Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), affecting multiple organ systems and associated with high morbidity and mortality. The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence and clinico-epidemiological pattern...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33718
Background: Micronutrient deficiencies, or "hidden hunger," affect over 2 billion people globally. Despite dietary guidelines, urban populations often consume less than 50% of the recommended daily intake of green leafy vegetables (GLVs). Basella rubra L. (red Malabar spinach) is...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33719
Chickpea is an important pulse crop, the productivity of which is frequently constrained by the unfavorable soil fertility and soil-borne pathogens. The solution to this is a sustainable approach to improve crop performance by the use of bio-agents in integrated nutrient and dise...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33715
Kinnow mandarin is an important citrus fruit crop valued for its nutritional quality and economic significance. Improvement in fruit biochemical characteristics through efficient nutrient management practices, particularly foliar nutrition, has gained considerable attention in ci...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33716
Rashmi Mohapatra, P. Jabeena Begum, D. A. Shahira Banu, V. Sampath, Jaiminee Jhankar, Damayanti Giri, S. Alagendran & Gabriela Fernández Saavedra·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Herbal extracts provide a rich reservoir of bioactive molecules with notable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, driven by phytochemicals such as polyphenols, flavonoids, terpenoids, tannins, alkaloids, saponins, and polysaccharides that influence oxidative and inflamma...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33712