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Endophytic Bacteria-based Biostimulant Improved Rice (Oryzae sativa L.) Growth and Production in Mali

Djeneba Nantoumé, Adounigna Kassogué, Sognan Dao, Amadou Hamadoun Dicko, Djeneba Ouattara, Ibrahima Mallé, Bakaye Doumbia, Rokiatou Fané, Fatoumata Alhadji Faradjia, Ousmane Diarra, Moctar Coulibalily, Christiane Dembelé, Amadou Hamadoun & Amadou Hamadoun Babana · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Aims: Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is usually the staple food of more than half of the world's population, and in particular that of Mali. Mali is among the largest producers of rice in West Africa. But also given the in-population growth and in consumption, Mali is forced to resort to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v17i1322

A Malian Rice Seed Endophyte Bacteria Control Efficiently the Growth of Xanthomonas oryzae pv oryzae and Xanthomonas oryzae pv oryzicola

Djeneba Ouattara, Sognan Dao, Amadou Hamadoun Dicko, Adounigna Kassogué, Djeneba Nantoumé, Ibrahima Mallé, Mamadou W. Bagayogo, Seydou Koné, Bakaye Doumbia, Fatouma Alhadji Faradji, Kangaye Amadou Diallo, Ousmane Diarra, Salimatou Samaké, Rokiatou Fané, Moctar Coulibalily, Christiane Dembelé & Amadou Hamadoun Babana · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Aims: In Mali, rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a very important cereal in the food system and important losses in rice production are caused by bacterial diseases. Despite the important rice losses in production and the proven ability of some bacteria to control rice pathogens, in Mali...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v17i2323

Quality Assessment of Portable Water Sourced from Various Locations within Yenagoa Metropolis of Bayelsa State, Nigeria

N. A. Osaribie, O. Ewa, M. Aisha, E. Ekata, O. Oda & J. Wassagwa · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

The indispensability of water cannot be over emphasized being an essential resource upon which life thrives. Good quality water is critical to a healthy living. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of portable water obtained from different locations within the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v17i1321

Microbiological Survey of Animate and Inanimate Surfaces in a Correctional Center, South-South, Nigeria

C. I. Ohanekwu, T. Sampson & L. P. Peekate · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Correctional centers (formerly referred to as prisons, in Nigeria) are facilities where offenders of the law are kept after been convicted of a crime. Many factors have in recent time contributed to an increasing rate of morbidity and mortality in these facilities, including over...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v17i1320

Evaluation of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria from Organic Fertilized Farm Soils and Waterleaf (Talinum triangulare) in Aluu, Rivers State, Nigeria

Soibibo Alabo Harry, Janet Olufunmilaya Williams & Salome I. Douglas · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

The use of antibiotics in agriculture is believed to contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance, and consumption of vegetables represents a route of direct human exposure to resistant bacteria found in soil. This study was carried out to isolate and characterize antibiotic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v17i1318

Evaluation of the Influence of Culture Media and Neem Cake Extract on the Growth Rate of Three Soil Borne Fungi (Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma viride and Sclerotium rolfsii)

Daniel Offiong Etim, Bassey Rosemary Aniete, Ndarake Eden Ini-Ibehe, Etim Johnson Umana & Ireozor Nancy · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Aims: To evaluate the performance and efficacy of three fungi on pure Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA), Potato dextrose agar (PDA), malt extract agar (MEA); SDA, PDA and MEA modified in combination with different neem cake concentrations. Study Design: The experiment was laid out in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v16i4317

Temporal Variation of Methanogenic Microbial Community in Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) Anaerobic Digester

Hui Jing Ng, Nur Kamilah Abd Jalil, Jemilatu Omuwa Audu & Mohd Firdaus Abdul-Wahab · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Palm Oil Mill Effluents (POME) serve as suitable substrates for methane gas production through anaerobic digestion. This process relies on a complex microbial community that plays a critical role in ensuring stable anaerobic digester operation and efficient biogas production. Amo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v16i4316

Isolation and Molecular Detection of Klebsiella pneumoniae from Children Affected by Pneumonia in Dinajpur District, Bangladesh

Md. Ashikur Rahman, Mst. Deloara Begum, Farzana Afroz & Md. Khalechur Rahman · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

The study was conducted to isolate and identify Klebsiella pneumoniae from children affected by pneumonia in Dinajpur district. This research includes sample collection from pneumonia affected children, isolation and identification of Klebsiella pneumoniae from those samples, mol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v16i4314

Effects of Methanolic Turmeric Extract, Alum on E. coli in Borehole & Sachet Water PH.

Lawrence O. Amadi, Mark Happines C. & Nrior, R. R. · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

The aim of this research were to determine the antibiogram and effects of methanolic turmeric extract and alum on Escherichia coli in some borehole and sachet water in Rivers State respectively. The various concentrations (100mg/ml,50mg/ml,25mg/ml and 12.5mg/ml) of these combinat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v16i4315

Seasonal Influence on the Microbiology and Physicochemistry of Crude Oil Polluted Wetlands

Chibuike, P. M., Wemedo, S. A., Williams J. O., Ugboma, C. J. & D.N. Ogbonna · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Pollutants such as crude oil spills in an environment, affect the physical, chemical and biological properties of that environment. This study was conducted to determine the effect of seasonal variations on the microbiological and physicochemical characteristics of three crude oi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v16i3312

Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Airborne Aspergillus flavus and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Public Toilets within Port Harcourt, Nigeria

L. O. Amadi, T. Sampson & Nwala Noble Iwezor · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

MRSA is a major contributor to skin infections, bloodstream infections, toxic shock syndrome, and joint inflammation. Aspergillus flavus can result in a range of health issues these problems include allergic reactions, aspergilloma, both invasive and non-invasive. infections are...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v16i4313

Effects of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) on Body Weight and Pathology of Vital Organs in Pathogenic Staph Infection

Osho I. B., Oyekanmi B. A. & Osanyintuyi S. G. · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Aims: Oyster mushroom is rich in secondary metabolites of pharmacological importance. This study evaluates the effect of ethanolic extract of Oyster mushroom on the vital organs of Staphylococcus aureus infected Wistar rats after seven days of administration. Study Design: Comple...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v16i3308

Effects of Methanolic Ginger and Garlic Extracts on Biofilm Forming Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Borehole Water

George, P. A., Akani, N. P. & Ugboma, C. J. · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

This study investigated the effect of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) and Allum sativum (Garlic) on biofilm forming Staphylococcus aureus isolated from selected boreholes in Port Harcourt city Local Government Area of Rivers State. Twenty four water samples were collected from 4 ran...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v16i3309

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites among Children Accessing Medical Healthcare at the Federal Medical Centre Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Morakinyo Abraham Adebambo, Mitsan Olley, Ismaila Ibrahim, Ajongbolo Abigail Olayinka, Azeez Oyemomi Ibrahim, Samuel Idowu Omotosho, Ayodele Kamal Alabi, Bawonda Ene Omenyi & Kehinde Oluwafunmilayo Sito · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Aim: This work was conducted between the period of April 2022 and March 2023 to investigate the prevalence and predisposing factors of enteric parasites among children accessing medical healthcare at the Federal Medical Center keffi, Nasarawa State. Study Design: The study was a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v16i3310

Comparative Eco-toxicological Effect of Corrosion Inhibitors on Aquatic Nitrogen Fixing Bacterium in Fresh and Brackish Water Ecosystem

J. O. Williams, R. R. Nrior & E. C. Gold · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Aquatic nitrogen-fixing bacteria play a crucial role in maintaining the nitrogen cycle and supporting primary productivity in freshwater and brackish water ecosystems. The activities of oil and gas industries operating within the coastal region of PortHarcourt releases effluents...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v16i3307