Pigeon peas, although they contain two to three times more protein than cereals, are not widely used due to low digestibility, antinutritional properties, and difficult cooking characteristics. This study evaluated the effect of spontaneous fermentation on the nutritional and tec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3310
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is an important export crop in Cameroon, and bean quality strongly influences its technological and industrial value. This study characterised the biometric, physicochemical, nutritional and bioactive properties of cocoa beans obtained from the secondar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3309
Oil spillage remains one of the most persistent and under-addressed environmental hazards confronting Sub-Saharan Africa, with the Niger Delta standing as the most heavily documented but by no means the only affected region. Decades of pipeline vandalism, ageing infrastructure, i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3308
The importance of cellulases, one of the most important enzymes in modern industry, cannot be overstated. Bacteria that produce cellulase are significant for sectors such as food, textiles and paper. Therefore, isolating such bacteria from soil samples associated with refuse dump...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3307
The increasing accumulation of microplastics and microbial contaminants in surface waters has emerged as a significant environmental and public health concern, particularly in regions characterised by inadequate waste management practices, such as the Niger Delta, Nigeria. This s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3306
This study examined ethnobotanical knowledge of Bombax buonopozense and the sensory characteristics and acceptability of sauces prepared from its calyces in the District of Bas-Sassandra, Côte d'Ivoire. An ethnobotanical survey was conducted from March to April 2024 in the depart...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3305
Semen cryopreservation is an indispensable tool in animal reproductive biotechnology, supporting long-term genetic conservation, artificial insemination, selective breeding and livestock improvement programmes. However, the freeze-thaw process can induce substantial cryoinjury in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3304
Majeste Mbiada Pahane, Keynes Agonang Tchuimo, Alphonse Tegang Sokamte, Paul Alain Nana, Nyondo Christian, Anasthasie Sorelle Koudjou Magakou, Deutchoua Djitieu Arlette Danelle & Hippolyte Tene Mouafo·Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology·2026
Therapeutic failures and the ever-increasing costs of treating resistant bacterial infections are prompting a search for alternative treatments. The present study was initiated to evaluate the antibacterial activity of chitosan extracted from pink shrimp exoskeleton on multi-resi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3303
A new and environmentally viable approach towards recycling fruit waste is the valorisation through fermentation that could yields a multipurpose liquid called eco-enzyme (EE) or garbage enzyme. This study aimed to provide an insight on the multienzyme, antibacterial and antioxid...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3302
Liquid diets are used temporarily after illness or surgery to provide easily absorbable nutrients, maintain hydration, and support recovery, but they may lack sufficient protein, fiber, and micronutrients if poorly balanced. In northern Cameroon, many postoperative patients canno...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3301