Background: Spices are dried aromatic plant materials used to improve the flavour, colour, and taste of foods and are valued for their bioactive compounds and micronutrients. Aims: This study assessed the microbiological quality of selected spices (pepper, fèfè, chilli, and ginge...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i61758
The present study evaluated the chemical composition of Chhana prepared from blends of buffalo milk and soy milk during refrigerated storage. Chhana was prepared using four buffalo milk:soy milk proportions, namely A1 (100:0), A2 (75:25), A3 (50:50) and A4 (25:75), and two coagul...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i61757
Aim: The overall objective of this study was to characterise the bla genes responsible for beta-lactam resistance in two major strains of Enterobacteriaceae (Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae) involved in bacterial infections and producing extended-spectrum beta-lactamas...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i61756
Akshaykumar, R. Devaraju, Adarsh M. Kalla, Basavabharati, N. M. Madhusudan, K. Priyatam Reddy, C. S. Shashi Kumar & H. Manjunatha·Microbiology Research Journal International·2026
Background: India's dairy sector is a major contributor to the national economy and the livelihoods of millions of people. Improving milk quality through good dairy farming practices and proper milking hygiene is essential for sustainable dairy production. These measures help pre...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i61755
Oil palm fruit heap wastes contain various microorganisms with high lipolytic potential and opportunities for biotechnological uses. Although there has been a growing interest in bacterial lipase, very little is known about the types and lipolytic capacities of the bacteria that...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i61753
Chronic wounds remain a significant clinical challenge due to persistent microbial infection, biofilm formation, oxidative stress, and delayed healing. Conventional wound dressings often lack multifunctional properties required for effective management of such wounds. In the pres...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i61754
Endophytes, comprising diverse groups of bacteria and fungi that reside asymptomatically within plant tissues, have emerged as promising biological agents in sustainable insect pest management. These microorganisms establish mutualistic associations with host plants and confer pr...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i61752
Agricultural pesticides like Atrazine and Dichlorvos persist in soil; disrupt microbial communities and soil-dwelling organisms such as snails, affecting key ecosystem processes. These chemicals reduce microbial biomass indicators (MB-C, MB-N, MB-P) and biodiversity, highlighting...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i61749
Background: Lactoferrin is an iron-binding glycoprotein found in secretions like milk, saliva, and tears that plays a key role in innate immunity. It inhibits bacterial growth by sequestering iron and also helps modulate immune responses, making the environment less favorable for...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i61750
Moynam Ekte Heredeibona, Aroun Abdel Nassir, Bejendo Dan-Houron, Héritier Obed Lango, Christelle Luce Bobossi, Coretha Bokia Baguida, Ernest Lango-Yaya, Boniface Koffi, Emile Minyaka & Romaric NzoumbouBoko·Microbiology Research Journal International·2026
Background: Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) are the cornerstone of malaria treatment. However, partial artemisinin resistance associated with mutations in the Plasmodium falciparum Pfkelch13 propeller domain threatens malaria control efforts. The C580Y substitution...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i61751