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Field Evaluation of Different Insecticides against Shoot Fly [Atherigona approximata (Diptera: Muscidae)] in Browntop Millet

Krishana, Prabhu C. Ganiger, S. Amruth & Bairasandra Ashwathanarayana Hemanth · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2026

Shoot fly is an important seedling pest of millets, but crop-specific evidence for browntop millet remains limited. A two-season field experiment was conducted during the 2023 and 2024 kharif seasons at the Zonal Agricultural Research Station, University of Agricultural Sciences,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3315

Population Dynamics of Certain Insect Pests of Brown-top Millet and Their Natural Enemies

Krishana, S. Amruth & Prabhu C. Ganiger · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2026

Browntop millet is an under-researched small millet for which field information on insect pest succession is limited. A two-season observational study was conducted at the Zonal Agricultural Research Station, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, during Kharif 2023 and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3314

Molecular Identification, Phylogenetic Characterisation and Conidial Formulation of Emericella nidulans for Mosquito-larvicidal Bioassay

Rufa’i Nasir, Abubakar Mannir Rawayau, Muhammad Mukhtar Usman, Amina Yahaya Sani & M. A. Ahmad · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2026

This study confirmed the molecular identity and phylogenetic placement of an entomopathogenic fungal isolate previously identified morphologically as Emericella nidulans and standardised its conidial suspension for subsequent larvicidal evaluation against Anopheles gambiae. Genom...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3313

From Ancient Pastures to Modern Genetics: The History, Breeding Systems, and Improvement Programmes of Sheep in India's Arid North-West

Shruti Gupta, Sanchit Pal Singh, Rohit Solanki, Vivek Singh & Amritanshu Upadhyay · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2026

The arid and semi-arid tracts of north-western India, spanning Rajasthan, Kutch, and adjoining parts of Gujarat and Haryana, have supported extensive sheep husbandry for millennia, giving rise to a remarkable assemblage of indigenous breeds adapted to heat, water scarcity, and sp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3311

Hygiene Practices and Quality Evaluation of Artisanal Juices from Kaya, Burkina Faso

Boureima Kagambèga, Nicolas Ouédraogo, Alain Gustave Yaguibou, Edwige Rosine Somé/Tiodjio, Tarnagda Bakary, François Tapsoba, Ckeikna Zongo & Savadogo Aly · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2026

Aims: This study aimed to assess the quality of artisanal fruit juices produced in Kaya, the capital city of the Kulsé region in Burkina Faso, through an evaluation of production practices and physicochemical and microbiological characterisation. Design: A cross-sectional experim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3312

Optimizing the Nutritional, Phytochemical, and Techno-functional Profiles of Pigeon Pea Seed (Cajanus cajan L.) Flour through Spontaneous Fermentation

Naka Toure, Mouhamadou Kebe, Sylvie Assoi & Abdoulaye Toure · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3310

Characterization of the Biometric, Physicochemical, Nutritional, and Bioactive Properties of Cocoa Beans (Theobroma cacao L.) from the Secondary Harvest in the Municipality of Obala (Central Region, Cameroon)

Touwang Charles, Ndih Aimé Christian, Bayang Jean Paul & Lesse Modo Bienvenu · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3309

Nanotechnology Applications for Oil Spill Remediation in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Critical Review of Mechanisms, Constraints, and Prospects

Muhammad Kabir Usman, Usman Aliu Omeiza, Yusuf Yusuf Arowosaye, Alkasim Yushau, Adamu Abdulmumini & Mustapha Saidu · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3308

Isolation of Bacteria with Potential to Produce Enzyme Cellulase from Soil Samples

F. O. Ibitoye, T. R. Elehinafe & I. I. Awoyo · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3307

Microplastics and Microbial Contamination in Warri River Surface Waters, Delta State, Nigeria

Odesiri-Eruteyan, Eunice Asiboroko & Enakireru, Bobby Davis · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3306

Exploring the Ethnobotanical Properties of Bombax buonopozense and Evaluating Sauces Made with its Calyces in the District of Bas-Sassandra, Côte d'Ivoire, through Sensory Evaluation

Comoé Amadou Fatou, Digbeu Dogoré Yolande, Kouadio Benal Kouassi, Tano Olivia Taki & Dué Ahipo Edmond · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3305

Exploring Nanoparticle-based Approaches to Improve Semen Freezability in Domestic Animals

Pratyanshu Srivastava, Sushil Kumar, Neeraj Srivastava, Uttam Kumar Sahu, Anoop Kumar, Shubhangi Prakash Suryawanshi, Amala Jackson, Usha Yadav & Amrita Priyadershi · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3304

Pink Shrimp Chitosan: A Cutting-edge Sustainable and Low Cost Alternative against Clinical Multidrug Resistant Isolates

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3303

Fermented Fruit Peels for Sustainable Biotechnological Applications

Aminu Argungu Umar, Isah Musa Fakai, Ibrahim Shehu & Zainab Saidu Salah · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3302

Physicochemical and Nutritional Characterization of a Post-Operative Beverage Formulated with Rice Milk, Soy Milk, Doum Extract and Lemon Juice Harvested from Benoué Valley in Cameroon

Junias Paki, Charles Touwang, Jean Paul Bayang & Pierre Biyanzi · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3301