https://journalaprj.com/index.php/APRJ <p><strong>Asian Plant Research Journal (ISSN: 2581-9992) </strong>aims to publish high quality papers <a href="https://journalaprj.com/index.php/APRJ/general-guideline-for-authors">(Click here for Types of paper)</a> in all aspects of plant research. By not excluding papers based on novelty, this journal facilitates the research and wishes to publish papers as long as they are technically correct and scientifically motivated. The journal also encourages the submission of useful reports of negative results. This is a quality controlled, OPEN peer-reviewed, open-access INTERNATIONAL journal.</p> Asian Plant Research Journal en-US Asian Plant Research Journal 2581-9992 https://journalaprj.com/index.php/APRJ/article/view/371 <p>The genus <em>Ficus</em> encompasses over 800 species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions where they have been historically utilized in traditional medicine to treat diverse range of ailments. This evaluative review synthesizes current scientific evidence regarding the ethnomedicinal applications, phytochemical diversity, and pharmacological potentials of key <em>Ficus</em> species. Selected literature, comprising research articles, reviews, and book chapters, was systematically analyzed to extract pertinent reports on phytochemical constituents, traditional uses, and validated pharmacological activities of <em>Ficus</em> species. Phytochemical investigations across the genus reveal a rich profile of bioactive secondary metabolites, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, triterpenoids, and phenolic acids. These compounds contribute to a broad spectrum of empirically validated pharmacological activities, most notably: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, and anticancer activities. Studies highlight the potential of these species in mitigating oxidative stress and managing chronic conditions like cardiovascular disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Furthermore, toxicity assessments of the <em>Ficus</em> genus suggest a favorable safety profile for therapeutic development. The findings underscore the significance of the <em>Ficus</em> genus as a promising reservoir for novel pharmaceutical agents.</p> Ugodi Gerald Walter Didiugwu Precious Ogochukwu Copyright (c) 2026 Author(s). The licensee is the journal publisher. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. 2026-05-15 2026-05-15 14 3 1 19 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3371 https://journalaprj.com/index.php/APRJ/article/view/372 <p>The Fall Armyworm (<em>Spodoptera frugiperda</em>) 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 <em>Ocimum suave</em> extracts (water, methanol, dichloromethane, hexane) from leaves, stems, and roots against second-instar FAW larvae under laboratory conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Larval mortality and antifeedant activity were recorded at 12, 24, and 48 hours post-treatment, with a synthetic pesticide (Karate) as positive control. Data was analyzed by R software (version 4.3.0), normality was checked using the Shapiro-Wilk test. All <em>O. suave</em> extracts showed significant bioactivity versus the negative control. The aqueous extract exhibited the highest overall efficacy, with robust, dose dependent insecticidal and antifeedant effects, likely due to polar compounds such as phenolics and flavonoids. Methanolic and hexane extracts showed considerable but lesser toxicity. As expected, the synthetic pesticide induced the fastest and highest mortality. Findings indicate that polar bioactive compounds in aqueous <em>O. suave</em> extract effectively inhibit feeding and cause larval death. Thus, <em>Ocimum suave</em> especially as a water extract holds significant potential for managing <em>S. frugiperda</em> within integrated pest management. Further research is needed to identify active compounds, develop stable formulations, and validate field efficacy.</p> Mercy Sillas Munuo Martin John Martin Lilian Fanuel Shechambo Copyright (c) 2026 Author(s). The licensee is the journal publisher. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. 2026-05-16 2026-05-16 14 3 20 27 10.9734/aprj/2026/v14i3372