This study was aimed at evaluating the possible utilization of glyphosate tolerant plant growth promoting bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus cereus) for bioremediation of glyphosate polluted soil. The soil samples were spiked with 3.1 mg/ml, 7.2 mg/ml and 14.4 mg/ml of...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i630081
Isara Lourdes Cruz-Hernández, Eliton da Silva Vasconcelos, Juliana Conceição Teodoro, Alvaro de Baptista-Neto, Maria Lucia Gonsales da Costa Araujo & Alberto Colli Badino·Microbiology Research Journal International·2019
Streptomyces clavuligerus, initially described as a Cephamycin C producer, has been currently utilized to produce clavulanic acid (CA) which shows low antibiotic activity, being, however, a strong β-lactamase inhibitor, enzymes responsible for bacterial resistance to β–lactam ant...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i630080
The aim of this study seeks to assess the quality of recreational waters in selected swimming pools in the Asuogyaman district in the Eastern Region, Ghana. Samples from three different swimming facilities, coded as VH, RS and SH were collected during the months of March 2018 thr...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i530079
Corn and especially maize stigma are traditionally used to facilitate urinary and digestive elimination functions that favour certain diseases such as urinary tract infections. Similarly, papaya seeds possess potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which improve di...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i530078
Kukwah Anthony Tufon, Henry Dilonga Meriki, Kwenti Emmanuel Tebit, Teuwafeu Denis Georges, Nyeke James Tony, Nicholas Tendongfor, George Enow-Orock & Damian Nota Anong·Microbiology Research Journal International·2019
Aim: HBV infection is known to cause liver fibrosis as well as some extrahepatic manifestations. We aimed at assessing hematological changes and identifying possible hepatic fibrosis of Hepatitis B origin using non-invasive markers (NIMs). Study Design: A hospital-based Case-cont...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i530077
Aims: To determine the growth profile and catabolic pathways involved in degradation of aromatic hydrocarbons by marine bacteria isolated from Niger Delta, Nigeria. Study Design: Nine treatments designs were set up in triplicate in 500 mL conical flask containing 100 mL of steril...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i530075
Menssah Teko, Mounerou Salou, Solange E. Kakou Ngazoa, Issaka Maman, Kodjovi Agbodeka, David Coulibaly N., Christiane Aby Amon, Bahou Roger Dehe & Yaovi Ameyapoh·Microbiology Research Journal International·2019
Background: Buruli ulcer is the third most common mycobacterial disease worldwide. Cases most occur in 30 countries but severe cases occur in West Africa countries such as Benin, Cote d’Ivoire and Togo mainly in rural regions. Early diagnosis may prevent severe disability. The mo...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i530076
The present study was carried out to determine the influence of dietary probiotic source feed (fungal-yeast; Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on the ability of E. coli 0157:H7 to attach and efface healthy young broilers at different feeding periods (7, 10, 14, 21, and 28 days of age). T...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i430074
Aim: To isolate a thermotolerant yeast strain with fermentation potential at elevated temperatures. Study Design: Lab experimental design was used in the study. Methodology: Yeasts were isolated from over-ripened fruits and naturally fermenting sugarcane juice. Four isolates show...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i430073
Aqsa Jamil, Nain Taara Bukhari, Yasmeen Lashari, Urooj Rajput, Tasmia Anis, Anum Muneer, Atiya Hussain, Arif Jamil Khan, Hamid Hussain Khan & Shahana Urooj Kazmi·Microbiology Research Journal International·2019
Introduction: Nosocomial infection have increased and gained attention because of high isolation rates of multi drug resistant (MDR) organism in admitted and out patients in hospitals with complicated infectious ailments. The spread of multi drug resistant organisms among critica...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/45312