Afield experiment “Influence of plant geometry and weed management strategies on productivity and profitability of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)” was conducted during summer season of 2023 at the Instructional Farm, OUAT, Bhubaneswar. The experiment was laid out in a factorial...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23669
To evaluate genetic variability and the correlation between yield-attributing traits and seed yield, 92 genotypes—including two checks—were analysed for respective traits and seed yield. The analysis of variance revealed significant differences between the genotypes for each attr...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23670
Genetic diversity in grain zinc content was assessed among thirty-five rice genotypes presumed to be biofortified, utilising candidate gene-based primers. The research also aimed to validate the effectiveness of these markers in determining the distribution of rice genotypes base...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23671
Plant-derived nutraceuticals are increasingly incorporated into aquafeeds as functional ingredients that may influence fish reproductive physiology, gamete quality, and spawning outcomes. Their effects span beneficial actions, such as antioxidant protection of gonads and gametes,...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23672
Since ancient times, dogs are thought to have been the first creatures that humans domesticated and employed. In veterinary practices, the word "geriatric" refers to animals that have achieved around 75% of their projected lifespan. The present study evaluated the prevalence of s...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23673
Subclinical mastitis (SCM) is a prevalent and economically significant disease in dairy cattle, causing hidden losses through reduced productivity and milk quality. Elevated somatic cell count (SCC) is a key indicator of SCM, which is influenced by factors like age, parity, and l...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23662
Aims: The present study aimed to determine the genetic diversity and population structure of Fusarium species causing common bean root rot in Uganda Study Design: The study used isolates from a previous disease survey in Uganda Place and Duration of Study: The isolates were coll...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23663
Mastitis is a multifactorial, economically detrimental inflammatory disease of the mammary gland, characterized by physical, chemical and bacteriological changes in milk along with pathological alterations in glandular tissue. The present investigation was undertaken to determine...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23664
Background: The whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) is a destructive insect pest and vector of begomo viruses, which transmits virus diseases in several important crop plants leading to severe losses in yield and quality. Aims: Whitefly population and weather data,...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23665
Back pain, stiffness, uveitis, and peripheral arthritis are the main symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a chronic inflammatory disease of the spondyloarthritis group that affects the spine and sacroiliac joints. Early identification is crucial since progressive illness can...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23666