Skip to content

All published articles 1739

Bio-stimulation Approach in Bioremediation of Crude Oil Contaminated Soil Using Fish Waste and Goat Manure

V. G. Awari, D. N. Ogbonna & R. R. Nrior · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the ability of Fish waste and Goat manure to bio-stimulate the degradation process during bioremediation of crude oil-contaminated soil. Study Design: Research was designed to evaluate and compare the strength of the organic nutrients (Goat manur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i130188

Assessment of Biofilm Formation among the Clinical Isolates of Escherichia coli in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Bedobroto Biswas, Naik Shalini Ashok, Deepesh Nagarajan & Md Zaffar Iqubal · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aims: Identification and grading of the Escherichia coli according to their biofilm production capability. Study Design:  Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This was conducted in Department Microbiology at M.S. Ramaiah Medical college and Hospital, Bengaluru from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i130187

Using of Some Agro-industrial Wastes for Improving Carotenoids Production from Yeast Rhodotorula glutinis 32 and Bacteria Erwinia uredovora DSMZ 30080

Gehan F. Galal & Rania F. Ahmed · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Some agro-industrial wastes such as clarified cane molasses, high test molasses, sweet whey, potato starch and corn steep liquor were tested as carbon sources or nitrogen source for growth and carotenoid accumulation using bacteria Erwinia uredovora DSMZ 30080 and yeast Rhodotoru...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i130186

In vitro Antioxidant Activities and Effect of Hydroethanolic and Aqueous Extracts of Terminalia avicennioides (Combretaceae) on Salmonella

Louis-Claire Ndel Famen, Benjamin Tangue Talom, Richard Simo Tagne, Gabriel Tchuente Kamsu, Norbert Kodjio, Stephen Tamekou Lacmata & Donatien Gatsing · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Today, Typhoid fever remains a public health problem in developing countries due to the poor quality of lifestyle associated with abusive and inappropriate use of antibiotics. Aims: Considering the ethnopharmacological relevance of Terminalia avicennioides                        ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i130185

Improvement of Faba Bean Production in Saltaffected Soils by Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viciae Inoculation and Phosphorus Application

Ibrahim El-Akhdar · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) represents a major source of protein for animal and human nutrition, and provides several benefits such as improved soil quality. The Giza cultivar 87 (Vicia faba L.) was evaluated in three different salinity levels (6.9, 8.7 and 14.8 dSm-1) during two s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i630184

Risk Factors and Prevalence for Latent Tuberculosis Infection among Health Care Workers in Al-Quwayiyah General Hospital Riyadh, KSA

Enas Sh. Khater & Khalid H. M. Abdo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Background: All health care facilities should intensify TB screening and encourage treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among Healthcare workers (HCWs) to prevent progression to tuberculosis (TB) disease. Aim: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i630183

Detection of Oxacillin (Methicillin)-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from a Tertiary-care Hospital, Georgetown, Guyana

Paul Cheddie, Drovashti Seepersaud & Tereasia Ramlochan · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Background and Aim: Methicillin-resistant Staphylocccus aureus (MRSA) continues to be a major problem globally. Previous data had suggested that the prevalence of MRSA infections in the tertiary hospital setting was 51%. The aim of this study was to conduct a point prevalence sur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i630182

Bioassay of Lemongrass on Fungi Pathogen Associated with Cassava Tubers Rot in Farin Gada Market, Jos

W. C. John, O. Oke, M. Ishaya, O. O. Olorundare, N. Janfa & M. J. Mafuyai · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of Lemongrass on fungal pathogen associated with cassava tuber rot. The study was carried out in the biology laboratory of the Federal College of Forestry Jos, Plateau state from March to May, 2019. Rotten and healthy cassava tub...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i630181

Influence of Sublethal Temperatures on Some Spore-forming and Vegetative Foodborne Bacteria and Impact on Hygienic Quality of the “Foléré” (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Beverage

James Ronald Bayoï, Roger Darman Djoulde, Flaure Essoung Ehawa & Francois-Xavier Etoa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aims: “Foléré” beverage is a refreshing locally made drink much appreciated by the populations of the hottest parts of Cameroon. This paper aims at investigating microbial contamination of “Foléré” beverage and highlights impact of the sublethal temperatures on the hygienic quali...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i630180

Antifungal Activity of Copper, Zinc and Potassium Compounds on Mycelial Growth and Conidial Germination of Fusarium solani f. sp. piperis

Renata Aparecida Ahnert dos Santos, Verônica D’Addazio, João Vitor Garcia Silva, Antelmo Ralph Falqueto, Marcelo Barreto da Silva, Edilson Romais Schmildt & Adriano Alves Fernandes · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Fusariosis is a disease that causes economic damage to black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) producers. Despite being a major disease, there is no record of efficient chemical control. Thus, the objective was to evaluate the antifungal activity of copper, zinc and potassium compounds in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i630179

Isolation, Identification and Antifungal Susceptibility of Dermatophytes Isolated from Clinically Suspected Cases of Tinea Infections in Pakistan

Shumaila Shakir, Sidrah Saleem, Wajhiah Rizvi, Abdul Waheed & Javid Iqbal · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Dermatophytosis or tinea is a type of cutaneous infection caused by keratinophilic fungi, infecting the skin, nails and hair. A correct diagnosis is important for epidemiological purposes and initiating appropriate treatment. An increase in the prevalence of fungal infection worl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i530178

Effects of Nitrogen and Carbon Sources on Biosurfactant Production by Hydrocarbon-utilizing Stenotrophomonas sp.

Victor Ezebuiro, Ipeghan Jonathan Otaraku, Boma Oruwari & Gideon Chijioke Okpokwasili · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aim: This study investigated effects of nitrogen and carbon sources on the production of biosurfactant by a hydrocarbon-utilizing bacterium, Stenotrophomonas sp. Methodology: The hydrocarbon-utilizing bacterium was isolated with Bushnell Haas (BH) broth using enrichment method. B...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i530177

Bioremediation Efficiency of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Pseudomonas aeruginosa with the Nutrient Amendment on Crude Oil Polluted the Soil

David N. Ogbonna, Renner R. Nrior & Festus E. Ezinwo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aim: To assess the Bioremediation efficiency of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain CL 9 with nutrient amendment using bio-stimulating agents such as Fish waste and Goat manure on crude oil polluted soils in Rivers State, Nigeria. Study Design: The study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i530175

Isolation, Screening and Characterization of Exopolysaccharide Producing Bacteria

I. G. Nwosu, G. O. Abu & K. O. Agwa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Exopolysaccharides(EPSs) are essential metabolites synthesized and excreted by certain microorganisms in response to extreme condition of pH, temperature, salinity, osmotic stress and other contaminants for survival in such adverse environment. The present study focuses on isolat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i530174

Degradation Kinetics of Microbial Consortium Isolated from Diesel Oil Impacted Soil in Delta Park, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Ogochukwu Ann Udume, Enobong Effiong & Gideon Orkwagh Abu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Heavy-duty generators constitute a form of hydrocarbon pollution but enrich microorganisms to having degradative ability of hydrocarbons hence can be used for remediation. In this study a laboratory treatability (biodegradation screening) study was employed to investigate the hyd...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i530173