Volume 13, Issue 2

Mrudhulla Sivakumar, Pariyaporn Itsaranuwat, Narendhirakannan RT

pp. 250-257 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.32 · 2024

Aim: Medicinal plant research is becoming increasingly prevalent since it is devoid of pollution, toxins and adverse effects. In recent years, it has come to light that a variety of ailments can be treated with plant-der…

Shivani Kondal, L.K. Attri

pp. 258-265 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.33 · 2024

Aim/Background: Orchids epitomizes an array of mimicry strategies, from seducing carrion flies with the scent of decaying flesh to crafting petals that convincingly resemble leaves to entice ant pollinators. Unmasking th…

Mariya Angel Augasta Victor Jeyasingh, Venkatesh Rajendran

pp. 271-277 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.35 · 2024

The evergreen flowering treeSimarouba glaucais indigenous to Florida, the Lesser Antilles, South America, and the United States. Common names for this plant include bitterwood, dysentery barks, Laxmi Taru, and paradise t…

Paras Chauhan, L.K. Attri

pp. 278-286 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.36 · 2024

Aim/Background: Orchids, known for the exquisite beauty of their flowers and ecological diversities, invariably depend on mycorrhizal fungal partners to obtain the essential nutrients and growth factors at the time of th…

Jeyanthi Kumari Venkatasamy, Radhika Duraisamy, Veerabahu Chockalingam

pp. 287-296 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.37 · 2024

Background: The growth performance of Spirulina platensis, a type of blue-green algae known for its high nutritional value, on media supplemented with poultry droppings slurry from a biogas plant can be an intriguing stu…

G. Rahul, S. Ravi Kiran, J. Achyutha Devi, Ch. Venkata Ramana Devi

pp. 566-575 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.70 · 2024

Arginase is an essential enzyme catalyzing the L-arginine hydrolysis to L-ornithine and urea, fundamental to the urea cycle in mammals. The isoforms, arginase I, mainly hepatic and cytosolic, critical for detoxifying amm…

MulaRam Suthar, Ritesh R, Rakesh Roushan

pp. 266-270 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.34 · 2024

Background: In Ayurveda, health signifies an equilibrium state where the body’s physiological processes, encompassing Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, and Agni, are balanced, alongside a state of overall well-being for the soul, sens…

Mathews Payoor Raj, Reena Susan Philip

pp. 297-307 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.38 · 2024

Aim: Bangalore City in Karnataka is known for its serene environment, landscapes, and IT development. The continuous inflow of people from various states and increased anthropogenic activities have caused stress to lake …

Ningombam Pratima, Wangkheimayum Vidyarani Devi

pp. 308-315 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.39 · 2024

Minerals are essential in determining the overall health status of different organisms. Fishes can directly absorb and retain minerals from the water through their gill or skin. The amount of minerals in fish depends on …

Aishwarya Shetty, Pulikeshi M. Biradar

pp. 316-321 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.40 · 2024

Aim: Diabetes is considered as one of the serious complications and disorders in recent years. So, the present work was undertaken to investigate the anti-diabetic activity using Eisenia fetida earthworm extract. Materia…

Sonia Angeline Martin, Esther Shoba, Suchithra Jayakumar, Muhammed Asharudheen

pp. 322-329 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.41 · 2024

Aim: The study aimed to identify the phytochemical components, antibacterial, antifungal, and antidiabetic activity in methanol and aqueous extracts of Cerbera odollam leaves and bark using different testing techniques. …

Sistine Zen S. Alvarez, Karrie R. Abraham, Ryana Daniele T. Azurin, Isaac Gabriel O. Bacani, Christel Aira G. Banaag, Andre Manuel G. Bato, Kimberly Anne L. Budomo, Pamela Rose Bremner

pp. 330-337 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.42 · 2024

Background: The surge in bacteremia and healthcare-associated infections, driven by aging populations and antimicrobial resistance, prompted research into nanotechnology. Copper Oxide Nanoparticles (CuONPs) have emerged …

Christa Judiel Ramos Amor, Ronee Anne Angala Abaya, Charo Mikaella Atencio Alcera, Bien Jaric Valdez Antonio, Tatum Ranile Bautista, Princes Mae Oborsa Baximen, Gabrielle Frances Cruz Berido, Joshua Carl Lim Boe, Pamela Rose Flores Bremner, RMT R, MSMT T

pp. 338-346 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.43 · 2024

Background: Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of both healthcare-associated and community-acquired infections, contributing to an extensive array of illnesses, ranging from skin infections to life-threatening cond…

R. Marivignesh, M. I. Zahir Hussain, P. Chithaiya, M. Sithi Jameela, M. Vijayalakshmi

pp. 347-352 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.44 · 2024

Aim: Plant Growth Promotion in Solanum lycopersicum through Endophytic bacteria isolated from Flower of Samanea saman and antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum. Materials and Methods: Endophytes were isolated fr…

Dhanush Danes, Juhi Vaishnav, Suresh Balakrishnan

pp. 353-359 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.45 · 2024

Aim: This study examines the hematological effects of flubendiamide, a novel insecticide, on freshly hatched chicks at in-ovo injection. Given the extensive use of pesticides and concerns about their influence on non-tar…

A. Antony Annammal, P. Preethi, B. Geetha

pp. 360-367 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.46 · 2024

Aim: Tinospora cordifolia, commonly known as Giloy, is a medicinal plant extensively used in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda for its diverse pharmacological properties. This study investigates its potential…

Naveena Rajasree R, Thangavel M

pp. 368-375 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.47 · 2024

Aim: Coating the surface of a urinary catheter using two different synergistic drug combinations to prevent bacterial adhesion was considered the primary objective of the study. Materials and Methods: Coatings were carri…

Sushil Kumar Upadhyay, Babita B, Manoj Singh, Nirmala Sehrawat, Raj Singh, Yogendra Prasad Pandey, Nisha Vashishta

pp. 376-383 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.48 · 2024

Background: The parasitic helminths have long been a significant concern to human health and the sustainability of various ecosystems, including aquaculture. Parasitic infections can disrupt aquaculture quality and biodi…

Nalini Ballachanda Monappa, Basavarajappa Sekarappa

pp. 384-394 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.49 · 2024

Aim: Inventorying the insect pollinators and their diversity at different agro-ecosystems of Kodagu district. Background: Many insect species play a crucial role in the process of pollination of various flowering plant s…

Usha J. Zala, Jatin V. Raval

pp. 395-402 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2024.13.50 · 2024

This study examines the foraging behavior of seven insectivorous bird species from theMonarchidaeandMuscicapidaefamilies in Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary during the winter of 2020-2022. The aim is to understand how these bir…