Aims: Documentation of larval parasitoids of lepidopteran pests in vegetable crops from Kerala and finding out host suitability of predominant larval parasitoid for the purpose of mass production. Study Design: Completely Randomized Design for laboratory experiment. ...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i22042
Andhra Pradesh is endowed with a wealth of water resources including rivers, canals, reservoirs, ponds and tanks, two large estuarine systems (Godavari and Krishna), backwaters near Kakinada and Visakhapatnam. These water bodies are home to a rich biodiversity of ichthyofauna. Am...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i22034
A roving survey was conducted during rabi season 2018-19 in six predominantly chickpea growing mandals of Prakasam district, A.P with an aim to observe the incidence of Fusarium wilt symptoms caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. ciceri (Foc) and to forecast/ forewarm the farmers re...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i22035
The present study was conducted to assess the effects of Moringa oleifera methanolic leaf extract (MLE) and indigenous cow urine distillate (CUD) on growth performance, carcass and organ weight in broiler birds. 150 nos. day-old broiler chicks (Ross AP strain) were divided into 5...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i22036
This experiment was conducted to compare the efficacy of native Munga plant (M. oleifera) methanolic leaves extract, indigenous cow (Kosali) urine distillate (CUD) and their combination on hematobiochemical status, immune status and oxidative parameters of Ross AP strain broiler...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i22037
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), the most ancient and significant oilseed crop, is extensively cultivated in India. It is in rich source of protein, high-quality seed oil, and possesses numerous antioxidant properties. Sesame crop is threatened by several fungal diseases causing huge...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i22030
The increasing demand for fish products worldwide, driven by increased awareness about the health advantages they offer, calls for improved techniques to ensure the safety, authenticity and quality of seafood. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) is a highly useful anal...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i22031
After the Green Revolution, the increase in the choice of modern varieties at the expense of landraces has become a major cause of varietal loss. The preference, choice, and the economy of rice (Oryza sativa L.) largely depend on its physicochemical and cooking properties, which...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i22032
Sreejitha S. Pillai, Samir E. Topno, Utkarsh Sawant Dessai, Govind Vasant Parab, Yasharth Mishra, Jogi Lalit Kumar & Vignesh Mahendra Shetye·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2025
The experiment was carried out to study the effect of storage conditions and period on the organoleptic properties of starfruit RTS beverage with the objective to evaluate the shelf life of starfruit RTS beverage. The prepared starfruit RTS beverages were stored at ambient room t...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i22033
An underappreciated legume with significant nutritional and agricultural potential, especially in tropical areas, is the winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus (L.) DC.). The presence of anti-nutritional chemicals, extended maturation times, and unpredictable growth habits prev...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i22027