Asian Journal of Biology

Health Status and Mortality Dynamics of an Arbor Broiler Flock on a Peri-urban Semi-industrial Farm in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Konan Alexis Oussou, Kouamé Jean Paul Angui & Boye Donatien Amanidja · Asian Journal of Biology · 2026

Aims: This study described the health status and temporal mortality distribution of an Arbor broiler flock reared on a semi-industrial farm near Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, and examined their relationships with prophylactic interventions and growth performance. Study Design: A descri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11718

Preliminary Observations on Muscle Calcium Variations in Clarias batrachus Exposed to Sago Industry Effluent: A Descriptive Study

F. Ramesh & A. Gracelyn Portia · Asian Journal of Biology · 2026

Industrial wastewater may alter the aquatic environment and influence physiological measurements in freshwater fish. This study descriptively assessed muscle-extract calcium values in the freshwater catfish Clarias batrachus following exposure to treated sago-industry effluent. F...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11717

Ecological Uses of the Flora in the Beach Forests of Mapanas, Northern Samar, Philippines

Neschelle B. Tejano & Abel Alejandro U. Flores, Jr. · Asian Journal of Biology · 2026

Beach forests contribute to coastal vegetation cover and provide resources used by local communities. This study focused on an inventory of plant species composition in the beach forests of Mapanas, Northern Samar. Specifically, it aimed to: (1) identify the plant species in the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11716

Buck Semen Cryobiology: Integrating Biochemical, Hormonal and Functional Evidence

Pratyanshu Srivastava, Sushil Kumar, Anoop Kumar, Amrita Priyadershi, Ashutosh Mishra, Ankit Saran, Nagendra Singh, Atul Saxena, Anuj Kumar, Jitendra Agrawal, Neeraj Srivastava, Vivek Sharma, Shubhangi Prakash Suryawanshi & Amala Jackson · Asian Journal of Biology · 2026

Buck semen cryopreservation supports genetic exchange, conservation and artificial insemination, but successful storage cannot be inferred from post-thaw motility alone. Goat spermatozoa encounter interacting osmotic, membrane, metabolic and oxidative stresses during dilution, co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11715

Evaluation of the Therapeutic Potential of Anthocleista djalonensis Stem Bark Aqueous Extract against Mercury (II) Chloride-Induced Splenic Toxicity in Adult Wistar Rats

Onyeije Benson Peter & Innih Orlu Sivanus · Asian Journal of Biology · 2026

Mercury is a potent environmental toxin and a major global health concern, posing serious risks to humans and animals. This study examined the possible protective effects of Anthocleista djalonensis extract on the spleens of adult Wistar rats exposed to mercuric chloride. Anthocl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11713

Physicochemical, Phytochemical, Antioxidant and Microbiological Characterization of a Traditional Herbal Tea Used in the Ivorian Pharmacopoeia

Gboko Abiba Ouattara, Coulibaly Ouolouho Seydou, Kamagate Tidiane, Toure Abdoulaye & Kablan Ahmont Landry Claude · Asian Journal of Biology · 2026

Traditional liquid herbal teas are widely used in Côte d’Ivoire, yet integrated data on their composition and microbiological quality remain limited. This study characterised a ready-to-use herbal tea marketed by a traditional practitioner using physicochemical, phytochemical, an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11714

Natural Regeneration Dynamics of Borassus aethiopum Mart. (Arecaceae) in the Palm Groves of Toumodi, Central Côte d’Ivoire

Sylla Moussa, Kouassi Kouadio Claude, Koffi N'Guessan Achille & Traoré-Ouattara Karidia · Asian Journal of Biology · 2026

Natural regeneration is central to understanding the persistence of Borassus aethiopum Mart. stands exposed to local resource use in central Côte d’Ivoire. This study characterised developmental stages and examined population structure in the palm groves of Adaou, Loukou-Yaokro a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11712

Osteometric Morphological Study of Cervical Vertebrae and Apparent Sex-based Trends in Tripureswari Ducks of Tripura, India

Sukanta Das · Asian Journal of Biology · 2026

Background: The cervical skeleton provides the structural basis for avian neck mobility and extreme flexibility, compensating for the immobility of the eyes. However, the cervical osteology of the indigenous Tripureswari duck, a distinct breed from Tripura in north-eastern India,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11711

Exploration of Latent Fingerprint Recovery from Various Household Items and its Implication in Forensic Investigation

Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Promise Iburu Sunday & Kennedy Iregbeyanse Ebhojaye · Asian Journal of Biology · 2026

Aims: This study explored and compared the recovery of latent fingerprints from selected household surfaces using charcoal powder dusting and ninhydrin application immediately and at 24-hour and 5-day post-deposition intervals. Study Design: An experimental, laboratory-based desi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11710

Genetic Diversity and Strong Population Structure of Tallow Tree (Pentadesma butyracea) in Natural Stands of Bassila, Benin: Insights from Microsatellite Markers

Serge Sètondji Houédjissin, Corneille Ahanhanzo, Hubert Adoukonou-Sagbadja, Achille Ephrem Assogbadjo & Paulin Azokpota · Asian Journal of Biology · 2026

The main objective of this study was to assess whether genetic diversity within individual mother trees influences allelic diversity within Pentadesma butyracea stands. Eight microsatellite markers were assessed in 43 individuals from 15 mother trees belonging to three natural st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11708