The study focused on the characterization of 18 linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) germplasms to evaluate genetic diversity through morphological, biochemical, and molecular markers. Germplasm characterization is essential for identifying valuable traits and facilitating the develo...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82725
A field experiment was conducted during two consecutive seasons, 2023 and 2024, at the Horticultural Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj, to assess the effect of different mulching materials and plant spacings on the growth,...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82700
Aims: To evaluate the bio-efficacy of Chlorpyrifos 35% + Fipronil 3.5% EC against major insect pests viz., thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood and fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) under field conditions. Place and Duration of Study: Field t...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82701
Background: Rice (Oryza sativa) is a major food crop of India, covering a large area in the country. It is also the most important staple food for more than half of the global population. Nearly 300 species of insect pests damage crops at different stages, and among them, only 23...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82702
Canned tomato paste is a widely used culinary product due to its practicality, long shelf life, and characteristic tomato flavor, which is preserved during storage, ensuring the stability of its properties for a considerable period. This study aimed to evaluate the physicochemica...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82703
Insect pests are a serious constraint on global wheat production. Pests can significantly impair agricultural output and quality. Among the several biotic and abiotic elements, insect pest damage results in a significant reduction in yield. Aphids are a severe wheat pest that can...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82704
The study was conducted at the experimental farm of Rice and Wheat Research Centre, Malan during Kharif, 2021. Experimental material consist of 43 germplasm lines of red rice (Oryza sativa L.) sourced from various districts of Himachal Pradesh. Significant genotypic differences w...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82705
Deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) is a naturally occurring iminosugar primarily found in mulberry (Morus spp.) leaves and is known for its potent α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. Due to this property, DNJ plays a significant role in regulating blood glucose levels, making it a promising n...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82706
The tricuspid valve was the largest of all cardiac valves in both sheep and goat. The fibrous ring that formed the annulus of the right atrio-ventricular orifice was nearly elliptical in sheep but circular in goat. The annulus helped in the attachment of all the three leaflets v...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82707
The first complete genome of a free-living organism, Mycoplasma genitalium, was sequenced in 1995 using whole-genome shotgun sequencing, which eliminated the need for initial mapping. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) has transformed Parasitology by enabling rapid, high-throughput...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i82708