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Plant Growth Promotion and Biocontrol Potential of a Streptomyces sp. Strain N3-3b Isolated from the Rhizosphere of Chakhao, a Black Rice Variety of Manipur, India

Debananda S. Ningthoujam, Shamjetshabam Babeeta Chanu, K. Tamreihao, Rajkumari Lynda, Khaidem Aruna Devi & Ningthoukhongjam Jeeniita · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: To isolate and investigate actinomycete strains from rhizospheric soil of Chakhao (black rice) in Manipur, India for biocontrol and plant growth promoting activities. Study Design: Dual culture, plant growth promoting activities and vigor index. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27422

Necropsy Findings and Histopathological Changes in Dogs with Conjunct Experimental Trypanosoma congolense and Ancylostoma caninum Infections

R. I. O. Nwoha & I. R. Onoja · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Trypanosoma congolense and Ancylostoma caninum are parasitic diseases of dogs which commonly occur in the south-eastern part of Nigeria. There appear to be dearth of information on the histopathological changes in dogs with mixed infections of both parasites which necessitated th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27741

A Study of Bacteriological and Physicochemical Characteristics in Soils of Auto-mechanic and none Auto-mechanic Workshop Soils from Selected Areas in Calabar Metropolis

D. R. Tiku, B. E. Asikong & S. O. Idire · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

The research study was aimed at investigating physicochemical and bacteriological characteristics of auto-mechanic and none auto-mechanic workshop soil samples. Auto-mechanic and non auto-mechanic workshop environments were randomly sampled within Calabar Metropolis. The study wa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/23596

In-vitro Evaluation of Antagonists and Fungicides in Controlling Citrus Gummosis Caused by Phytophthora, Phytopythium and Pythium species in Tunisia

Najwa Benfradj, Slim Tounsi & Naima Boughalleb-M’Hamdi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: This study investigated the efficiency of some bioagents and fungicides against causals agents of gummosis of citrus. Study Design: Antifungal activities of bioagents and effect of fungicides. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biological Sciences and Plant Protecti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27247

Isolation of Rare Salmonella Serovars, Wangata and Penarth from Chicken in Nsukka, Nigeria

Okechukwu J. Obi, Anthony C. Ike & Chinasa V. Olovo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Introduction: Salmonella infections remain a veterinary and public health problem of major importance. Rare Salmonella serovars, whose epidemiological and serological patterns are not well understood, are becoming increasingly common in Nigeria and other parts of the world. We re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27849

Bacterization Effect of Culture Containing 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic Acid Deaminase Activity Implicated for Plant Development

Nisha Sharma & Baljeet Singh Saharan · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

ACC deaminase regulates the production of ethylene level of plants by metabolizing 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC) into α-ketobutyric acid and ammonia. It was observed that two important phyllospheric bacteria of Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) which are Paenibacillus polymyx...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27135

Effects of Ethanol and Aqueous Extracts of Six Indigenous Spices on Listeria monocytogenes in Meat

Onoriode Christian Eruteya & Sunday Ayo Odunfa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: It was aimed at determining the antilisterial activity of aqueous and ethanol extracts of Thymus vulgaris L, Allium sativum L, Piper guineense Schum and Thonn, Monodora myristica (Garrtn) Dunal and Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A Rich and Ocimum gratissimum L. Study Design: Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/26893

A Comparative Study on an Anaerobic Oral Microbiota among Autistic and Non-autistic Children

Archana Singh Sikarwar, Fransazellea Anak Runai Robert, Abhishek Parolia & Ankur Barua · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: An evidence suggests that microbiota plays an important role in health and diseases. Studies also suggested that microbiota may be different in children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than typically developing children. The aim of the study was to examine the oral ba...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/18544

Bacteriological Quality and Prevalence of Multidrug Resistant Gram-negative Bacteria from Surface and Underground Domestic Water Sources in Selected Locations in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

O. S. Alabi & O. J. Fatoyinbo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: To examine the bacteriological quality and prevalence of multidrug resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacteria in surface and underground domestic water sources in Ibadan. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Collection of water samples wa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27445

Incidence of Antibiotic Resistant E. coli Isolated from Drinking Water Sources in Ondo, Southwestern Nigeria

Olukemi Aromolaran, Olubunmi Adesola-Famade & Olayinka Eyitope Omoseyin · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli in drinking water sources in Ondo, southwestern Nigeria. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biological Sciences, Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo between M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/26876

Seroepidemiology of Incidentally Detected Asymptomatic HBsAg Positive Subjects from Southern State of India – A One Year Study

Sarwat Fatima & Ayesha Anjum · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Introduction: Hepatitis B virus infection is assuming a silent epidemic phase in India. Majority of the chronically infected are asymptomatic and unaware of their status. This pool of individuals called; incidentally detected hepatitis B positive subjects [IDAHS], unknowingly tra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27483

Multidrug Resistance Phenotype and Plasmid Profiling of Escherichia coli Isolates Causing Urinary Tract Infections in North East Part of Bangladesh

Md. Fazle Rabbee, Musammat Kulsuma Begum, Md. Jahidul Islam, Parveen Afroz Chowdhury, Osul Ahmed Chowdhury, Fatema Tuj Zohora, Pijush Sutradhar, Kamrul Islam & Abul Kalam Azad · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by Escherichia coli have become a significant worldwide public health concern and the situation is now worsening by the ability of bacteria to develop resistance to antimicrobial agents. The main aim of our study is to determine the pro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27393

Linezolid and Methicillin Resistances in S. aureus Isolated from the Anterior Nares of Apparently Healthy Undergraduates of the Niger Delta University, Nigeria

Abdulrasheed Abdu & Adebayo Lamikanra · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Background: The carriage of Staphylococcus aureus in the anterior nares of subjects in the study environment has not been carried out before and this study is thus a reference study against which future studies can be compared. The isolates obtained were also tested against frequ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27202

Quorum Sensing Inhibitors: The Novel Bacterial Infection Disrupting Agents

Suha M. Abudoleh & Adel M. Mahasneh · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

With increasing misuse of antimicrobial substances in medical settings, it became imminent to search for alternative pathogen control means to aid in preventing disease spread. Among such alternatives is the action upon virulent gene expression of the pathogen itself. A possible...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27009

Serological Characterization and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Profile of Haemophilus influenzae Serotypes Isolated from Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria

M. Umar, A. H. Arzai, G. Yusuf, J. O. Oko & D. Y. Jobbi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: The aim of this research study was to isolate and serologically characterize Haemophilus influenzaeserotypes with view to determine antibiotic susceptibility profile of the isolated bacterium and compare the effectiveness of the antibiotics used on the capsulated and unencap...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/26779