Introduction For centuries, medicinal plants are widely used in healthcare practices and to manage and treat several diseases [1]. Tribal populations across several countries around the world have been known…
Introduction The increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices has intensified the search for environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical fertilizers and synthetic plant growth regulators. Excessive application of agrochemicals has contributed…
Introduction Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f., often listed in older tissue-culture papers as Aloe barbadensis Mill., supplies gel, latex-associated compounds, and processed ingredients to cosmetic, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries [13]. Farmers…
INTRODUCTION Commensal rodents have lived in close association with humans for thousands of years and remain among the most widespread and economically important vertebrate pests worldwide [1] [2]. The development…
Introduction Agriculture is one of the significant pillars of Nigeria’s economy as it contributes immensely to employment, households’ income, poverty alleviation, and food security. This sector provides direct employment to…
Introduction Agriculture is one of the most important sectors of the Nigerian economy as it contributes significantly to employment, food security, poverty reduction, and overall livelihood. According to the [1],…
INTRODUCTION Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda) constitute the largest and most diverse phylum in the animal kingdom, comprising more than one million described species that inhabit virtually all terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems…
INTRODUCTION Butterflies occupy a crucial position in terrestrial ecosystems and contribute significantly to ecological functioning. During their larval stage, butterflies are phytophagous, feeding selectively on host plants and thereby influencing…
INTRODUCTION Freshwater ecosystems, including lakes, ponds, reservoirs, rivers, and wetlands, represent some of the most productive and biologically diverse environments on Earth. Although these ecosystems occupy less than 1% of…
Introduction Pollination is a fundamental ecological process that ensures the sexual reproduction of flowering plants and contributes significantly to biodiversity conservation, ecosystem resilience, and global food security. In agricultural ecosystems,…