Sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica (L.) Roxb.) is one of the most widely cultivated vegetables in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is highly nutritious, providing a good source of vitamins, iron, and essential minerals. The vegetable is light, easy to digest, and commonly used in a varie...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111655
Background: Environmental aeroallergens and dietary allergens significantly contribute to hypersensitivity reactions. Their impact in Basrah province residence remains unclear. Objective: Understanding local allergen patterns is crucial for effective management and treatment of a...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111656
Aims: The medicinal herb Argemone mexicana L. possess significant medicinal values and being used to treat various infections. The research on exploring endophytic fungal diversity of the A. mexicana and their pharmacological applications remains limited. This study aimed to inve...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111657
Sampson Margret, Uzochukwu G. Ekeleme, Christopher Chike A. Okereke, Stephanie Akunna Adiruo, Bagbi Loveday Elebari, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Osuji Chidubem Daniel, Ezejindu Cosmas Nnadozie, Chinyere Adanna Alinno, Juliana Chinyere Omire, Nkachukwu Faith Ngozi & Uchechukwu M. Chukwuocha·Microbiology Research Journal International·2025
Introduction: Schistosomiasis, caused by parasitic trematodes of the genus Schistosoma, remains a major public health challenge in many tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in communities with inadequate access to sanitation and safe drinking water. In Rivers State, Nig...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111653
Mah Alima Esther Traoré, Pingdwindé Marie Judith Samadoulougou-Kafando, Nabèrè Ouattara, Lèdgué Marie Virginie Kaboré, Mamadou Sanou, Adama Lodoun, Bazoin Sylvain Raoul Bazié, Pierre Zabré, Georges Zongo & Charles Parkouda·Microbiology Research Journal International·2025
Bixa orellana is a plant species that provides a natural dye traditionally used in Asia, America, and Africa. This study aims to contribute to a better understanding of the physicochemical, microbiological quality and the conditions of production of spices made from annatto (Bixa...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111654
The study aimed to develop β-carotene-enriched yoghurt and to investigate its efficacy on gut microflora associated with E. coli infection. The study was conducted in the Department of Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, for product development, and the animal test was...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111652
Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, a well-known anthracnose-causing pathogen, primarily reproduces asexually through conidia. However, the formation of Arthrospores, a less-characterized survival structures, was observed under nutrient-depleted conditions in C. gloeosporioides isola...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111651
Gerbera jamesonii L.is a commercially important ornamental crop, but its production is severely constrained by leaf blight caused by Alternaria alternata, leading to 40-60 % yield and quality losses. Increasing concerns over fungicide resistance and chemical residues necessitate...
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Background: Reusable sanitary pads represent an affordable alternative to disposable products for addressing menstrual poverty in Senegal. However, their safety profile remains largely unexplored, particularly regarding microbiological contamination risks. Methods: We conducted m...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111649
This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the emerging roles of Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma species in veterinary medicine, focusing on their pathogenesis, diagnostic approaches, and control strategies. It highlights their clinical significance in companion animals, l...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111647