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Effects of Madagascar Periwinkle Leaf Extract (Catharanthus roseus (L.) G.Don, Apocynaceae) on the Agromorphophysiological Characteristics of Dendrobium sp. during Acclimatization Phase

Lisa Regyna Ardianingrum, Marlin Marlin, Marulak Simarmata, Sigit Sudjatmiko & Reny Herawati · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2026

This study aimed to determine the effects of different concentrations of Catharanthus roseus leaf extract on the morphological characteristics of Dendrobium orchids. The research was conducted in the greenhouse of the Agronomy Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ben...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4389

Chemical Characterization of Floral Pigments and Headspace Volatiles of Cassia fistula L.

Jinu Mathew & M. V. Krishnaraj · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2026

Cassia fistula L. (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae), commonly known as the golden shower tree, is an ornamental species valued for its striking yellow flowers and cultural significance in tropical regions. Despite its prominence, information on the floral pigments and volatile cons...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4387

Antimicrobial Activity and Bioactive Constituents of Methanol Extracts of Cassia Senna (Senna alexandrina Mill)

Okechukwu, Chikodi Lilian, Iwuagwu, Mary Oluchi, Emmanuel, Nneka Constance, Obioma, Idinmachukwu Ezinwa & Nwaugo, Victor Oluoha · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2026

Medicinal plants remain important sources of antimicrobial compounds, particularly as antibiotic resistance increases. This study evaluated the antimicrobial activity and bioactive constituents of methanol extracts from the flowers, leaves and stems of Senna alexandrina Mill. (Ca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4386

Extrapolating the Ligninolytic Ability of White-Rot Fungi during Solid-State Fermentation: A Critical Review

Latika Bhatia · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2026

Lignin is the most recalcitrant component of the plant cell wall, and its selective removal underpins numerous biotechnological processes ranging from second-generation biofuel production to animal feed upgrading and industrial effluent treatment. White-rot fungi remain the most...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4385

Isolation of Endophyte Assemblage of Pomegranate from Chitraduraga, District of Karnataka, India: A Preliminary Report

M. B. Geetha & H. S. Ravikumar Patil · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2026

Endophytic microorganisms produce bioactive compounds and are increasingly being investigated as biological control agents for sustainable agriculture. Their roles in fruit crop management are receiving growing attention, and several bacterial endophytes have been reported to exh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4384

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Growth and Yield Enhancement by Non-rhizobial Root Nodule Endophytic Bacteria

Monday Ubogu, Peter A. Abya & Esther E. Ebah · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2026

Limited attention has been given to non-rhizobial root-nodule bacterial endophytes in relation to the growth and yield of Arachis hypogaea. This study evaluated two non-rhizobial endophytes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain OG1 and Alcaligenes faecalis strain OT1, isolated from root...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4383

Water Hyacinth: Exploring Its Potential for Phytoremediation

Kritika Patel, Nishita Gautam, Sulagna Ghosh Barman, V. Shanthi & Shubha Diwan · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2026

Water pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges worldwide because of rapid industrialisation, urbanisation, and agricultural intensification. Conventional wastewater treatment methods are often expensive, energy-intensive, and difficult to impleme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4382

Three New Names and a New Combination in Magnolia (Magnoliaceae) from China, Costa Rica and Ecuador

Christopher B. Callaghan & Siak K. Png · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2026

Under the broad generic concept of Magnolia adopted by POWO and many recent treatments, the flowering plant family Magnoliaceae comprises two monogeneric subfamilies, Liriodendroideae and Magnolioideae, represented by Liriodendron L. and Magnolia L., respectively. Accordingly, tw...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i4381

Efficient Micropropagation System for Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) from Cormel-derived Explants Using Optimized Cytokinins and Auxins

Md. Al Amin, Md. Monirul Islam, Talha Zubair Masror, Md. Jamal Hossain, Md. Ekramul Hoque & S. M. Abdullah Al Mamun · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2026

Background: Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) is a commercially important ornamental and aromatic bulbous plant whose large-scale production is constrained by conventional propagation methods, necessitating the development of an efficient in vitro micropropagation system for rapi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3377

Response of Aus Rice Cultivars to Different Nitrogen Levels

Ashraful Islam, Md. Liton Mia, Sumaiya Ahmed, A F M Mominul Haque, Brishty Biswas, Md. Shafiqul Islam, Sabina Yeasmin & Ahmed Khairul Hasan · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2026

Nitrogen is recognised as the most limiting nutrient element in the soils of Bangladesh, and the application of nitrogenous fertilisers has become indispensable for achieving desirable rice yields. Consequently, nearly all rice farmers rely on relatively costly nitrogen fertilise...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3379

Mycotoxin Contamination Analysis of Improved Varieties of Maize (Zea mays L.) and Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)

A. S. Abdullahi, A. Abdullahi, A. I. Yaradua, N. U. Matazu, A. Nasir, I. S. Darma & H. G Bawa-Sani · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2026

Food-borne mycotoxins constitute a major concern to public health in many developing countries. Their consumption is associated with gastrointestinal illnesses. This study aimed to determine the level of mycotoxin contamination in improved varieties of Maize and groundnut. The gr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3380

Phytochemical Composition, Medicinal Applications and Pharmacological Insights: A Comparative Review of Dipterocarpus alatus and Dipterocarpus turbinatus

B.G.A. Eranga & N.D.N. Perera · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2026

Background: Dipterocarpus alatus and Dipterocarpus turbinatus are medicinally important tree species rich in bioactive phytochemicals and have attracted growing interest as potential sources of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agents. Aims: This review article seeks to compare...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3376

Comparative Effect of Synthetic Insecticide and Botanical Extracts on the Abundance of Pollinators in Okra Agrosystem in Boklé, North Cameroon

Ousmana Youssoufa, Charlotte Sah, Taïmanga, Moukhtar Mohammadou, Moïse Adamou, Tsekane Sedrick Junior, Kenne Toukem A. S., Pharaon Mbianda A., Edith Laure Kenne, Abraham Sale Tchoubou, Otiobo Atibita N. E. & Martin Kenne · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2026

Background: Pollinator-dependent crops such as okra face increasing threats from intensive pesticide use, creating a need for eco-friendly pest management solutions that effectively control pests while preserving pollinator diversity and activity. Aims: Synthetic pesticides pose...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3375

Preliminary Qualitative and Quantitative Screening of Phytochemicals in the Corticolous Lichen Lepraria leuckertiana (Zedda) L. Saag, Dhamtari District, Chhattisgarh, India

Deepmala Suryavanshi & Surendra Kumar Gautam · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2026

Background: Lepraria leuckertiana, a corticolous lichen from Central India, remains poorly studied despite lichens being recognized as rich sources of pharmacologically important secondary metabolites. Aims: The objective of this study was to examine the phytochemical profile (qu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3373

Laboratory-based in vivo Exposure of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Larvae to Ocimum suave Extracts

Mercy Sillas Munuo, Martin John Martin & Lilian Fanuel Shechambo · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2026

The Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) threatens cereal production in sub-Saharan Africa, where reliance on synthetic pesticides poses resistance, health, and sustainability risks. This study evaluated insecticidal and antifeedant efficacy of crude Ocimum suave extracts (water...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3372