The pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis is one of the major insect pest in stored pulse (i.e. Chickpea seeds) causing 40-50% losses of pulses in storage. Experiments were conducted to study the efficacy of some selected biorational insecticides on mortality of beetle, weight l...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2021/v6i130151
Aims: The essence of this research was to assess the microbiological quality of suya condiments/spices sold at different points in Obio/Akpor (Choba and Rumuepirikom) and Ikwerre (Aluu) Local Government Areas, Rivers State and reduction of microbial load using home microwave oven...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2021/v6i130150
Pandemic outbreaks are always a challenge for the health care management to control the mortality rate when the preventive measures are not established. The challenge is being faced worldwide with the outbreak of COVID-19 including the developed countries. The only solution is to...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2020/v5i430149
Aims: Suya is a popular spicy roasted meat product in Nigeria. The aim of the work is to investigate the microbial safety and effect of Lactobacillus species on some pathogens when used as a biopreservative on suya. Methodology: Five suya group samples were used. Two samples were...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2020/v5i430155
Traditional leafy vegetables are recommended because there are important sources of nutrients and they protect against certain non-communicable diseases. This study aimed at assessing the microbiological quality of Ipomoea batatas leaves and evaluating the susceptibility to antib...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2020/v5i430148
Emmanuel M. Lengbiye, Clément M. Mbadiko, Clarisse M. Falanga, Aristote Matondo, Clément L. Inkoto, Etienne M. Ngoyi, Carlos N. Kabengele, Gédéon N. Bongo, Benjamin Z. Gbolo, Jason T. Kilembe, Domaine T. Mwanangombo, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Dorothée D. Tshilanda, Shetonde O. Mihigo, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua & Pius T. Mpiana·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2020
Aims: COVID-19 pandemic affects hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Since there is no effective treatment, the need of finding alternative methods, which can help to curb this pandemic is urgent. This study aims to collect the information on the virucidal and toxicity prop...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2020/v5i430145
Watermelon fruit contain high vitamins and minerals. Watermelon is susceptible to many pathogenic microorganisms that results to unpleasant odours and cause foodborne diseases. This study was conducted to isolate and identify fungi that are associated with rot of watermelon fruit...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2020/v5i430146
Chidiebere A. Otuu, Rose N. N. Obiezue, Chris I. Okoye, Innocent C. J. Omalu, Ada Q. A. Otuu, Samuel S. Eke, Emmanuel. O. Udeh, Innocent C. Ekuma, Hadijah U. Yamman & Fabian C. Okafor·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2020
Many modern medicines are derived from the chemicals available in plants. The utilization of plants against diseases by traditional medical practitioners is common in many parts of the world and several researches have been carried out to determine the scientific basis for the us...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2020/v5i430144
Dorothée D. Tshilanda, Etienne M. Ngoyi, Carlos N. Kabengele, Aristote Matondo, Gédéon N. Bongo, Clément L. Inkoto, Clément M. Mbadiko, Benjamin Z. Gbolo, Emmanuel M. Lengbiye, Jason T. Kilembe, Domaine T. Mwanangombo, Giresse N. Kasiama, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua & Pius T. Mpiana·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2020
Aim: The aim of this work was to review literature data reported on some species of the Ocimum genus regarding their phytochemistry and antiviral potential in order to show how Ocimum species might be used in the management of COVID-19. Methodology: Various databases like PubMed,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2020/v5i430143
The objective of this study was to determine the different morphotypes of Fusarium oxysporum present in the root of Xanthosoma sagittifolium and evaluate the effect of alcoholic extracts of Psidium guajava on their in vitro inhibition. Strains of Fusarium oxysporum were collected...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2020/v5i430142