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Nutritional, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Citrus Peels: A Sustainable Valorization Approach

Sudeshna Sengupta, Rojina Khatun, Aanchal Kumari, Roshlina Rai, Subarna Dutta, Torsha Mondal, Banani Chattaraj & Malavika Bhattacharya · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Background: Citrus peels are often discarded as waste despite being rich in bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. Traditional extraction methods for these compounds are not always sustainable and can lead to environmental harm. Using a sustainable vaporization appro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121517

Microbial and Metabolites Dynamics during the Fermentation of Artisanal Drinks: Screening and Estimation from “cha’a” and “arky” Consumed in Yaoundé-Cameroon

Marcelle Aude Mafo Fokam, Pierre René Fotsing Kwetche, Pascal Dieudonné Chuisseu Djamen, Christelle Domngang Noche, Nelly Nkuete, O’Neal Dorsel Youté & Christophe Masiala Tsobo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Objective: The present work aimed at contributing to the mastering of fermentation processes in agricultural products. Methodology: It targeted the identification and enumeration of micro-organisms present in three corn-based substrates namely sweet and fermented ‘‘cha'a’’, and t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121516

Response of Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] to Local Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria Inoculation in Divo Area, Center-south of Côte d’Ivoire

Kouadio AMANI, Raïssa Nassé Kaéda GUEI, Adama OUATTARA, Noupé Diakaria Coulibaly, Lassina FONDIO, Guy Fernand YAO & Ibrahim Konate · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Experiment was conducted on farm in Divo to evaluate the elite native rhizobia strains on soybean nodulation, growth and yield. The experiment was layout in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The treatments include seven native strains, one exotic strain...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121515

Genetic Engineering in Insect Management: New Frontiers in Pest Control

Sunita Yadav, Samreen, Satyabrata Sarangi, Shradha Parmar, Mamatha Thodusu, Suraj Soni & Kartikey Pandey · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Genetic engineering is transforming the landscape of pest management, offering innovative solutions to longstanding challenges in agriculture and public health. Traditional methods, such as chemical pesticides, have led to significant ecological harm and widespread resistance amo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121514

Effects of Lactobacillus sporogenes Supplementation on Growth Performance, Survival, Immune Parameters, and Disease Resistance in Labeo rohita Challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila

K. M. Nesara, V. Baglodi, E. G. Jayaraj, S. Nasren & M.A.A. Mamun · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

The present study aimed to investigate the effect of Lactobacillus sporogenes on the growth performance, immune responses, and susceptibility to Aeromonas hydrophila infection in Labeo rohita. The diet was prepared with four levels of L. sporogenes supplementation, viz.104 cfu g-...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121513

Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Salmonella Enterica Isolated from Improved Poultry Breed Farming Chain, Maharashtra, India

Radha Rasve, Rupesh Waghamare, Feroz Siddiqui, Nitin Jadhav, Kakasaheb Khose & Nandini Kuntawar · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Aims: With rising demand for poultry meat, globally backyard farms have adopted semi-intensive systems using improved birds. Food safety is a prime issue in antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella spp. found in meat, which has often been traced back to farms. Study Design:  We carried...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121512

Characterizing Listeria Species of Dairy Environments: Phenotypic Insights

Chaithra, S, Kempanna, C & Prabha. R · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Aim: Genus Listeria include food borne pathogens. They contaminate the milk through soil, sewage and other sources in the dairy farm.  In the present study, attempt was made to collect dairy environmental samples and carried out enumeration, isolation as well as phenotypic charac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121510

Functional Peptides: Novel Tools for Controlling Plant Diseases

Ayushi Dole, Manish Maharania, Rahul Sahu & Nidhee Yadav · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Chemical pesticides, which are today subject to stringent regulations and limits, are the primary means of controlling plant diseases. In terms of plant health, functional peptides are intriguing substances. Many novel synthetic and natural compounds have been found and employed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121511

Vaginal Ecological Profile and Characteristic of Vaginal Infection of the Genital Tract of Pregnant Women followed at the Laboratory of the Inter-Army Medical Center Senegal

Gora Lo, El Hadj Seck, Assane Dieng, Awa Ba-Diallo, Abdoulaye Ndiaye, Aissatou Sow-Ndoye, Anna Julienne Selbé Ndiaye, Papa Silman Diawara, Serigne Mbaye Ndiaye, Alioune Tine, Abdoulaye Seck, Halimatou Diop-Ndiaye, Ndèye Coumba Touré-Kâne, Souleymane Mboup & Makhtar Camara · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Introduction: Female genital tract infections are a public health problem. Initial treatment of vaginal infections is most often probabilistic. The benignity of the condition and the safety of topical medications allow for immediate management, even empirical.  Hence this study,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121509

Post-vaccination Alteration in Meningococcal Disease Rate in the US from 1980-2019

Sarah Khan, Farah Arsalan, Pamphil Igman, Abrar Khan, Sandy Goyette, Zahra Naqvi, Malpe Surekha Bhat & Tulika Mishra · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Aim: To study the impact of vaccination on Meningococcal infection in the United States from 1980 to 2019. Study Design: The study used deidentified publicly available data. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Anatomical & Developmental Sciences, and Pathological Proce...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121507

Tolerance of Phosphorus and Potassium Solubilizing Bacteria to Fungicides In vitro

Neha Hemant Patil, Sunita J. Magar, S. D. Somwanshi, Rajashri Harishchandra Mali & Gauri Ganesh Nashte · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and Potassium solubilizing bacteria (KSB) plays a vital role in converting these nutrients into forms that plants can readily absorb, thus enhancing soil fertility and crop yields.  The compatibility of phosphorus and potassium solubilizing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121508

Advances in Viral Pathogenesis and Control in Plants: A Review

Priyanka Kumari Meena, Narsing Laxmi Prasanna, Neha Nandkumar Patait, Rohinee Dehariya, R. Yuvarani, Rashmi Nigam, Sanjay Kumar & Saumya Saloni · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Plant viral diseases pose a significant threat to global agriculture, leading to substantial yield losses and affecting food security. Advances in viral pathogenesis and control have been driven by a combination of traditional and modern approaches. This review highlights key are...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121506

Antifungal Efficacy of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles against Anthracnose and Southern Blight Disease in Green Gram

Hasna Hakeem, S. D. Somwanshi, S. J. Magar, S. Subadarsani & K. B. Shinde · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Nanotechnology has rapidly advanced in the 21st century, with significant developments in the synthesis and application of nanoparticles. ZnNps (Zinc nanoparticles) were synthesized using extracts from mehandi (Lawsonia inermis), neem (Azadirachta indica), marigold (Tagetus erect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111505

Genomic Evolution and Dynamics of Drug Resistance in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis across West Africa- A Review

Oluwabusola Oluwakorede Asenuga, James Ponman Sargwak, Emmanuel Chimeh Ezeako, Matthew Babalola, Faith Omosigho, Eberechukwu Osinachi Azubuike & Chibuzo Valentine Nwokafor · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Background: The continuous evolution of drug-resistant Tuberculosis strains around the globe, particularly in West Africa, continues to be a major public health problem and poses serious threats to the actualization of the ”End Tuberculosis Strategy” projected by 2030. Hence, a c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111504

Assessment of Risk for Immune and Psychiatric Disorders Using qPCR-Based Monitoring of the nan Gene in Gut Microbiota: A Non-invasive Approach

Mitsuo Nagasaka, Tadashi Fujii, Toshiaki Kamano, Seiya Mihara, Kohei Funasaka, Eizaburo Ohno, Chie Mogi, Yoshiki Hirooka & Takumi Tochio · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Aim: This study aimed to establish a non-invasive, rapid, and cost-effective method to assess the potential risk of immune and psychiatric disorders by quantifying nan gene levels in gut microbiota, specifically focusing on Ruminococcus gnavus and other Lachnospiraceae species as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111503