The primary genera of endospore-producing endophytes are Bacillus and Clostridium, both known for their robust survival strategies and diverse metabolic capabilities. Endospore-forming endophytic bacteria, particularly members of the genus Bacillus, are gaining increasing recogni...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i85631
The present study aims to investigate the prevalence and occurrence of bhendi yellow vein mosaic disease in okra and to explore the potential bacterial endophytes. A survey was conducted in the major okra-growing areas of Thiruvananthapuram and Kottayam districts in Kerala during...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33737
Background: Coconut is a vital perennial tropical crop with major global and socio-economic importance, but its productivity is affected by climatic stress, nutritional deficiencies, and severe button shedding that significantly reduces yield. Button shedding varies from year to...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i44135
The present study investigated the occurrence, symptomatology, pathogenicity and characterization of the fungal pathogen associated with wilt of salad cucumber in selected agro-ecological units (AEU 8 and AEU 9) of Kerala. Survey conducted in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Pathan...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123380
Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is a valuable commercial crop of India, particularly in Kerala, with Wayanad district serving as a major hub for its cultivation, where farmers in these hilly regions heavily rely on chemical fertilizers to maintain crop productivity. However, prolo...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72587
Aiswarya Prasanth, Mohammed Nabin, N. Chitra, Gowri Priya, S. Anu Rajan, K. N. Anith & V. I. Soumya·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
The rapid expansion of agro-industrial production has generated large volumes of lignocellulosic agricultural residues, many of which remain underutilized or are burned, causing nutrient loss and environmental pollution. Composting provides a sustainable pathway to convert these...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121036
Pink-pigmented facultative methylotrophs (PPFMs) are common plant associated bacteria with diverse biochemical traits that may contribute to plant interactions. This study characterised functional variation among 36 PPFM isolates recovered from okra phyllosphere and rhizosphere s...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i111210
Thanku Mariam Scaria, V.I. Soumya, N. Chitra, Gowri Priya, S. Anu Rajan, Nayana Grace Koshy & K. N. Anith·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
The soil microbiome is a dynamic and intricate ecosystem that plays a fundamental role in maintaining soil health, facilitating nutrient cycling, and supporting plant growth. However, the excessive and prolonged application of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has severely disr...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i5939