March, 2026

Volume 14, Issue 2

In this Issue: Corrigendum: 1, Editorial: 1, Research Article: 15, Review Article: 6

On the cover: The genes identified as transcriptional regulators in the pathogenic islands of Clostridium chauvoei are involved in activating enzymes, transporters, etc (Image Credit: Pasam et al., Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, India).

Editorial

25 Jan, 2026

Microbial resources: Untapped treasure for environmental sustainability

Ajar Nath Yadav

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.303863edPages: i-iii

Review Article

25 Jan, 2026

Biotechnological advances in RNA interference for mosquito control: Delivery platforms, gene targets, and field prospects (2015–2025)

Precious O. Jegede, Tobiloba I. Bajepade, Emmanuel C. Amadi, Abiodun H. Adebayo

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.270826Pages: 1-11

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

Genome editing: A new age technology for sustainable agriculture and developing abiotic stress resilience in crops

Raghvendra Saxena, Manish Kumar, Rajesh Singh Tomar, Neelam Yadav, Narinderpal Kaur, Paridhi Puri, Ashok Yadav, Rajeshwari Negi, Ajar Nath Yadav

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2025.232158Pages: 12-22

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

Genetically modified crops: Advances, biosafety, and the quest for sustainable food

Satyajit Saurabh

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.244399Pages: 23-39

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

Navigating the complexity of biologics and biosimilar: structural, clinical, and regulatory insights

Balaji Nagarajan, Tamilarasi Anandbabu, E. Vasudevan, K. Lakshmi, G. Neethirajan, Kumaraswamy Dabburu, P. Muthu Prasanna, D Catherine Grace, K Suria Prabha

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.274436Pages: 40-49

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

Biodiversity, mechanisms of action, and potential biotechnological applications of phytate-solubilizing microbiome: A review

Tanvir Kaur, Geetanjali Gupta, Rajeshwari Negi, Babita Sharma, Tawseefa Jan, Rubee Devi, Naseer Ahmad, Neelam Yadav, Sangram Singh, Sarvesh Rustagi, Ajar Nath Yadav

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.258140Pages: 50-63

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

Gastrointestinal microbiome: The two-way communication within us

Inderdeep Kaur, Parminder Kaur Narang, Bhumika Goyal

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.270878Pages: 64-73

Graphical Abstract

Research Article

25 Jan, 2026

Engineering Corynebacterium ammoniagenes for urocanic acid production from glucose

Takumi Watanabe, Masahiro Maeda, Bui Hoang Dang Long, Riccardo Riso, Tomonari Tanaka, Yuji Aso

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.286355Pages: 74-80

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

High-yield production of cytotoxic actinomycin D from endophytic Streptomyces parvulus AL036 through nutritional optimization

Thongchai Taechowisan, Thanaporn Chuen-Im, Phonthep Kunkasikorn, Waya S. Phutdhawong

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.248963Pages: 81-87

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

Genome-wide analysis and gene expression studies revealed putative homeotic genes with a role in flower formation in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

H. N. Annapurna, Arya Ramachandran, N. S. Ronald Reagan, Injangbuanang Pamei, K. T. Ramya, Ragiba Makandar

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.250381Pages: 88-97

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

Effect of temperature on drying kinetics, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant activity of okra seeds (Abelmoschus esculentus)

Ho Thi Ngan Ha, Le Hoang Bao Ngoc, Phan Uyen Nguyen, Diep Kim Quyen, Tran Nguyen Tuong Vy, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Giang

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.260521Pages: 98-107

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

Generation mean analysis of quality protein maize (Zea mays L.) using a six-parameter genetic model for grain yield and biochemical characters in sub-humid climatic conditions of Odisha

K. Vinay Teja, K. Krishnam Raju, Anjan Roy, Satyabrata Nanda, Poulami Sil, Swapnil, Vidadala Rajendra, Sanghamitra Rout, Rajneesh Kumar, Ajaz A. Lone

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.249256Pages: 108-117

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

Novel hydrophobins Hydph6, Hydph7, and Hydph16 from Pleurotus ostreatus: In silico characterization reveals Hydph6 chitin affinity and industrial potential

Shraddha Suyog Kulkarni, Aditya Dani, Atharv More, Sakshi Kudagi, Sakshi Turkar

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.262732Pages: 118-130

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

Evaluating cytochrome C oxidase subunit 1 and NADH dehydrogenase 1 mitochondrial genes for five Buthidae scorpions with maximum likelihood, Bayesian inference, and parsimony analyses

Shorouk Aldeyarbi, Ali Hussein Abu Almaaty, Mohamed Kamel Hassan

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.272599Pages: 131-144

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

Melatonin attenuates bisphenol A-induced circadian disruption, gut barrier damage, and ovarian dysfunction in zebrafish

Yashshvini Patel, Bindusha Das, A. V. Ramachandran, Tejal Gajaria, Darshee Baxi

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.282178Pages: 145-156

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

Genomic and functional characterization of Bacillus sp. B.PNR2 from extinct volcanic soil in Buriram province, Thailand

Praphat Kawicha, Kusavadee Sangdee, Thanwanit Thanyasiriwat, Rattana Pengproh, Khanitta Somtrakoon, Aphidech Sangdee

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.270804Pages: 157-165

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

Purification and characterization of plantaricin K-2 from Lactiplantibacillus plantarum K-2 isolated from locally fermented cabbage

Khonsuluv A. Sohibnazarova, Muzaffar Muminov, Iskandar Yakubov, Azimjon Abdunabiev, Shakhnoza Umarova, Jakhongirbek Gulomov, Yulduz Abduvokhidova, Urmonalieva Shakhlo, Ibragimova Shakhnoza, Akmal M. Asrorov, Fazliddin Kobilov, Bozorov Soyibjon, Dilbar Dalimova, Shakhlo Miralimova

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.269482Pages: 166-174

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

Optimization of biomethane production from pet coke through anaerobic digestion using microbial inoculum and Fe2O3 nanoparticles: A response surface methodology approach

Ravikumar Rajarathinam, Mazen Yousif

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.265069Pages: 175-184

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

Isolation and functional evaluation of probiotic bacteria from goat milk: A small ruminant-derived resource for animal and human health applications

Kusuma Kandati, Deva Prasad Raju Borelli, Viswanath Buddolla, John Sushma Nannepaga

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.264555Pages: 185-194

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

Effect of microwave treatment duration on resistant starch formation and functional properties of black rice flour

Nurhidajah Nurhidajah, Yuliana Noor Setiawati Ulvie, Sufiati Bintanah, Wikanastri Hersoelistyorini, Shivania Kathiresan, Diode Yonata, Boby Pranata

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.263563Pages: 195-203

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

Steviol glycoside biosynthesis pathway gene expression profiling of transformed and non-transformed plant leaf tissues of Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni)

Priya Singh, Amol S. Phule, Heena Tabassum, Minal Wani

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.250346Pages: 204-211

Graphical Abstract

25 Jan, 2026

In silico analysis of pathogenic islands and metabolic pathways for understanding infection biology and lifestyle of Clostridium chauvoei

Keerthana Pasam, Surekha Challa, Nageswara Rao Reddy Neelapu

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2026.253744Pages: 212-225

Graphical Abstract

Corrigendum

25 Jan, 2026

Corrigendum to “The role of plant growth regulators in modulating secondary metabolite production in nampu (Homalomena rostrata Griff)”

DOI: 10.7324/JABB.2025.244383.corrigendumPages: 226-226

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