Moringa oleifera, referred to as the drumstick or Miracle tree, has become well-known for its abundant nutritional and therapeutic benefits, especially in traditional medical practices. Flavonoids, phenolic acids, glucosinolates, isothiocyanates, tannins, and saponins are the bio...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i5340
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is a crucial oilseed crop in Bangladesh, valued for its high-quality oil and adaptability to diverse environments. This study aimed to characterize 30 sesame germplasm accessions using DUS descriptors to assess genetic diversity. The research was condu...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i5338
Fatima Dantanko, Rita M. Sunday, Alfred Kalu, Ekaete Udofia, Nusaiba M. Sodangi, Dominic Okolo, Safiya Muhammed, Anita Jite, Adamu Sadiq Galadima, Olutayo O. Ayanleye, Glory Ononokpono, Esther Inegbedion, Roseline Joseph, Yvonne A. Onmonya & Abdullahi Mustapha·Asian Plant Research Journal·2025
Mosquitoes are vectors for a number of infectious diseases, including malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus and chikungunya; hence, they pose a significant threat to public health globally. The rising incidence of insecticide resistance in mosquito populations as well as the environm...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i5336
Fransis Joseph Masanja, Lilian Fanuel Shechambo, Emmanuel Justine Mrema & George Muhamba Tryphone·Asian Plant Research Journal·2025
The genetic diversity of African oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) accessions in four agroecological zones of Tanzania using 16 microsatellite (SSR) markers was conducted for breeding. The study involved sixty-five (65) oil palm genotypes selected from the Tabora, Mbeya, Morogor...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i5337
Syzygium haemisphericum, a medicinal plant native to the Western Ghats of India, is traditionally utilized for the management of diabetes and kidney stones due to its hypoglycemic and bioactive properties. This research presents the phytochemical analysis, Fourier Transform Infra...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i5335
To estimate the genetic variability, characters association and path analysis for the various characters, the characters of 39 recombinant inbred lines (RILs) were evaluated from pre-monsoon season crops cultivated in 2024 at the Department of Plant Breeding, Physiology and Ecolo...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i5332
Minerals and Vitamins are key bioactive compounds found in medicinal plants that contribute to their therapeutic action in the treatment of diseases. They are essential for maintaining health, supporting immune function, and preventing oxidative stress. The study aims to compare...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i5333
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) plays a pivotal role in global agriculture, contributing significantly to food security and economic prosperity. However, insect pests such as melon flies (Bactrocera cucurbitae Coquillet) and aphids (Myzus persicae Sulzer) threaten cucumber producti...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i5334
Medicinal plants continue to play a vital role in healthcare systems worldwide, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds that support both traditional therapies and the discovery of modern drugs. This review brings together recent evidence on their ecological value, pharmaco...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i5331
T. A. Raveloarison, J. H. Rabefiraisana, H. T. Rarivojaona, H. Razafimandimby, N. Razafindrianilana & V. Rakotoarimanana·Asian Plant Research Journal·2025
The Dalbergia genus belongs to the Fabaceae family. Four species of Madagascar’s Dalbergia are called rosewood, including D. baronii Baker, D. louvelii R. Vig., D. maritima R. Vig., D. normandii. Their woods are classified in the first category of natural forest wood in Madagasca...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i5330
A field experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh from July to December, 2023 to evaluate the effect of age and depth of seedlings on the yield performance of Kasturi aromatic rice in aman season. The experiment comp...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i5329
Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less., belonging to the family Asteraceae, is one of the ten sacred herbs that comprise 'Dasapushpa' according to Hindu mythology and is commonly used in traditional rejuvenating healthcare practices during the monsoon season in Kerala. V. cinerea is reporte...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i5328
Ethnomedicinal studies plays crucial role in understanding use medicinal plants for traditional healing practices which can also be a precursor for drug discovery and medicinal conservation. A purposive sampling technique was used to identify plant species used by local inhabitan...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i4326
White wormwood (Artemisia herba-alba Asso.) is a medicinal plant of great importance, widely used for its health benefits. An experiment was conducted on dry herb to investigate the effect of storage duration on its qualitative characteristics. The study was carried out under roo...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i5327
Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) play an essential role in the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Tanzania, serving as a food security crop and a source of income. Despite their importance, production has been hindered by various factors, including insect pests such as Aphis...
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