Bacteria of the genus Salmonella are motile, Gram-negative bacilli belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. In sub-Saharan Africa, foodborne illnesses caused by Salmonella result in approximately 680,000 deaths annually. Previous studies have been conducted in the Central Afri...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i21713
The Niger Delta is one of the world’s most significant hydrocarbon-rich regions, harbouring vast oil reserves that have been exploited for decades. Oil exploration in Nigeria's Niger Delta has led to extensive hydrocarbon contamination, severely impacting aquatic ecosystems and n...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i61585
Introduction: Diarrheal diseases remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five years old, particularly in developing regions such as Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Aim: This study aimed to molecularly characterize bacteria in diarrheic stool samples fro...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31554
Ahmat Mahamat Ahmat, Djibrine Adoum Oumar, Hissein Ousman Abdoullahi, Cissé Hama, Fissou Henry Yandai, Kadidja Gamougam, Abdelsalam Tidjani, Savadogo Aly & Choua Ouchemi·Microbiology Research Journal International·2024
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacterium present in several ecological niches causing opportunistic infections in humans. In developing countries like Chad, this bacteria is responsible for various human pathologies. High-priority pathogens, such as Salmonella and Shigella, represen...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111495
Pearl millet is a widely grown, climate resilient rainfed cereal crop cultivated on 29 million ha in the arid and semi-arid tropical regions of Asia and Africa accounting for almost half of global millet production. It is useful for minimizing the adverse effect of climate change...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i1130544
Wetlands can intercept runoff from surfaces prior to reaching open water and remove pollutants through physical, chemical, and biological processes thereby protecting and preserving the environment. Because of unsustainable oil exploration activities, most wetlands in Rivers Sta...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i730334
Aim: This study investigated the screening and molecular characterization of biosurfactant-producing yeasts from saps of Elaeis guineensis (oil palm) and Raphia Africana (Raphia palm). Methodology: Physicochemical characteristics (pH, temperature, alcohol contents, and reducing s...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i430169
Aims: The study aimed to isolate and analyse the phenotypic and genotypic features of bacteria nodulating Acacia gummifera Wild. Study Design: An experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was done at the Department of Biology (Soil & Environment Microbiology...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/43531
Globally, non-dairy products are fast gaining acceptability comparable to dairy products in order to satisfy certain individuals with dietary limitations. Natural food additives such as ginger and garlic are preferable to chemically synthesized food additives and flavour enhancer...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/37699
UTI is characterized by the evidence of uropathogens and pyuria and is accompanied by various clinical manifestations depending on the area of involvement. Aim: The aim of this study was to isolate the bacterial infection to urinary tract infection in men and women at different a...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/30053
Aims: The study investigated the diversity and identities of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) isolated from different fresh fruits and vegetables using Molecular Nested PCR analysis with the view of identifying LAB with anti-microbial potentials. Study Design: Nested PCR approach was u...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/2520