Context: In Côte d’Ivoire, Loranthaceae are a major factor in the parasitism of trees and shrubs, particularly cocoa trees, causing damage that can affect productivity. Knowledge of their specific diversity and ecological preferences is essential for the development of sustainabl...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1835
Aim: This study assessed the fungal microbiological profile of the Gwagwalada River, which is influenced by effluent from the Kutunku abattoir, Abuja, to evaluate water quality and potential public health risks. Methods: Three water samples were collected from three designated si...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1833
Aim: The aim of this study was to isolate oleaginous yeast from soil and to optimize media components for enhanced lipid accumulation using different carbon and nitrogen sources, followed by statistical analysis at a 5% significance level. Study Design, Place, and Duration: An ex...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1834
Background: Next-generation smart textiles represent an advanced class of fabric-based systems designed to actively support skin health and wound management. Unlike conventional textiles and passive wound dressings, these materials integrate sensing elements, responsive biomateri...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1832
Aim: Neurodegenerative disorders are increasingly associated with oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and cholinergic dysfunction. In this context, plant-derived bioactive compounds, particularly those found in commonly consumed fruits, have attracted growing scientific inter...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1831
Mensah A. C. G., Kouderin A. B. B., Koura W. T., M. Sikirou, Azagba D. A. J., F. Yalinkpon & M. Zandjanankou-Tachin·Biotechnology Journal International·2026
Aims: Okra is a vegetable of major nutritional and economic importance in tropical and subtropical regions. In Benin, its production remains limited by disease and pest pressure and the lack of high-performing varieties. This study aims to assess agro-morphological traits of five...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1830
Kaempferia marginata Carey ex Roscoe is a valuable medicinal plant currently threatened by over-exploitation and habitat loss. We established an efficient in vitro micropropagation protocol via somatic embryogenesis. Rhizome buds were cultured on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium s...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1829
Cécile Harmonie OTOIDOBIGA, Abdou Rasmané OUEDRAOGO, Abalo Itolou KASSANKOGNO, Ernest SOME, Moïse SAWADOGO, Massiribi Bintou BARRO, Kevin Stanislas BATIONO, Issa WONNI & Ynoussa MAIGA·Biotechnology Journal International·2026
Rice productivity is often hampared by low soil fertility and and excessive dependence on chemical fertilizers. This study evaluated the effects of plant growth–promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on rice germination, vegetative growth, and biomass production. Rice seeds were inoculat...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1828
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant public health issue, with its recent reports in Nigeria showing rising resistance among community and clinical bacterial pathogens. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) remains a major issue due to its ability to acquire resistance gen...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1826
A tropical plant belonging to the genus Gossypium, cotton is cultivated for both its fibers and seeds. In Côte d'Ivoire, cotton cultivation represents 10% of export earnings and contributes 1.7% to the gross domestic product. Despite its social and economic importance, cotton far...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1827
Introduction: Indiscriminate use of herbicides in agriculture poses significant threats to soil health, particularly by affecting the diversity and abundance of soil microorganisms Aim: This study investigated the effects of glufosinate ammonium on soil microbial communities and...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1825
While Africa continent has high potential due to its large and youthful population, manufacturing remains underdeveloped, with only 2% of global manufactured goods originating from Africa. Inadequate and unreliable infrastructure is one of the most critical barriers to manufactur...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1824
Aims: The MOB protein family is an evolutionarily highly conserved protein family that participates in the regulation of cell volume and proliferation. However, its function in tomato growth and development remains unclear. Clarifying the properties, structure and protein interac...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1823
Tobias Peter Pwajok Choji, Samuel Ifedioranma Ogenyi, David Yakubu Bot, James Saidu Ahmed, Raphael Ellis Teme, Comfort Danchal Vandu, Joshua Bitrus Gyang & Ejeatuluchukwu Obi·Biotechnology Journal International·2026
Aims: To investigate the Synergistic ameliorative effect and the safety of Vitamin C/ Activated Charcoal on Paraquat-induced lung histotoxicity and normal lungs of Wistar rats respectively. To investigate the relationship between the level of tissue damage and clinical manifestat...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1821
Bacterial pneumonia involves acute lung parenchyma and alveolar inflammation triggered by various bacteria, leading to fever, cough, dyspnea, and potential complications like sepsis or respiratory failure. The treatment of this infection is increasingly hindered by antibiotic res...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1820