Agriculture faces numerous challenges that limit its productivity. These constraints include declining soil fertility, the high cost of chemical fertilizers, and fungal diseases. The application of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has been documented to pose various hazards, s...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i121682
The sustainability of global agriculture is increasingly threatened by climate change, soil degradation, declining biodiversity, and the overuse of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. In this context, plant- and soil-associated microbiomes have emerged as vital allies for achiev...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i121670
Phytobiomes encompass the dynamic ecosystems surrounding plants, which include a diverse range of microbial communities such as fungi, bacteria, algae, viruses, and nematodes. These microorganisms interact intricately with plants, influencing their health, growth, and resilience....
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i101486
The avocado (Persea americana Mill.) is a dicotyledonous plant of the Lauraceae family. It is a fruit rich in nutrients, which has many benefits for human health. It is especially appreciated for its taste quality. However, post-harvest diseases of avocados due to fungal attacks...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i91483
Caroline Antunes do Nascimento, Milena Zanoello Bertuol, Luana Pasqualotto, Elis Presser Püttov, Fernando Pilotto, Luciana Ruschel dos Santos & Laura Beatriz Rodrigues·Microbiology Research Journal International·2022
Aims: To perform the isolation and phenotypic characterization of bacteriophage with lytic activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. To demonstrate that this type of viral agent can be isolated from the environment and used for the biocontrol of resistant bacterial types, such as...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i81340
Biocontrol of plant pathogens involves the use and manipulation of living organisms or bioorganic compounds to reduce inoculum density and to maintain the pathogen population below the disease threshold level. This study investigated the inhibitory potential of lime fruit (Citrus...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/31539
Aims: To isolate and characterize Bacillus thuringiensis from different soil types within Zaria and screen them for the possession of cry genes. Methodology: Soil samples were collected from different sites in Zaria. A total of twelve Bacillus thuringiensis strains were isolated...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/30397
This study sought to develop a biological control agent against gray mold disease caused by Botrytis cinerea in tomato using a strain of Streptomyces, which showed significant antagonistic activity against B. cinerea. Such strain (C51) was screened by dual culture method from a t...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27284
Aim: This research investigated the use of Trichoderma longibrachiatum NGJ167 (Rifai) as a biocontrol agent of Fusarium wilt in cucumber varieties (Ashley and Marketmoor) both in the screenhouse and on the field. Study Design: The screenhouse experiment was laid down in a Complet...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28208
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:...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27422
The presence of ochratoxin A (OTA) in cocoa beans is a major health concern, due to its deleterious effects on humans and animals. During the traditional processing and storage of cocoa, fungi contamination occurs. Many of these fungi, produce mycotoxins that can cause acute or c...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25072
Adounigna Kassogué, Amadou Hamadoun Dicko, Diakaridia Traoré, Rokiatou Fané, Fernando Hercos Valicente & Amadou Hamadoun Babana·Microbiology Research Journal International·2016
Aims: To screen of the multiple plant growth promoting activities of some Bacillus thuringiensis strains isolated from Malian Agricultural soils and evaluate their ability to improve maize seed germination and seedling vigor in vitro. Study Design: Strains of Bacillus thuringiens...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24785
Aim: This study was undertaken in order to determine the effect of land-use intensification on occurrence, distribution, and diversity of Trichoderma fungus. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Distribution of Study: Mycology Laboratory, University of Nairobi between M...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/18034
Aims: To investigates whether a new bio control agent Bacillus amyloliquefaciens CC09 can be used to manage the root rot disease of Rehmannia glutinosa resulting from continuous cropping. Study Design: Completely randomized block experiments with 3 replicates were conducted in th...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/8983
Aims: Control of microbial pathogens by using antagonistic microorganisms is a promising alternative to chemical fungicides. The objective of the present study was to isolate and characterize soil actinomycetes and to their inhibitory activity against some fungal plant pathogens....
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6619