This study evaluates the effect of inoculation with local strains of Trichoderma asperellum and T. virens on the chemical quality of compost. Aerobic composting with two treatments, each repeated three times, was carried out. These treatments were: T1 (control) and T2 (inoculated...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121049
The role of microbes in solubilization of e-waste metals offers an eco-friendlier and cost-effective alternative to traditional metal recovery methods. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Providencia. manganoxydans and Pseudomonas fluorescens isolated from soil obtained from an e-waste dump...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121050
Zaheer Ahamed, B., Yenjerappa, S. T., Amaresh, Y. S., Gururaj Sunkad, Shekhargouda Patil & Raju, G. Teggelli·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is an important commercial spice crop grown in India. The area is increasing year by year due to its culinary, medicinal and traditional usage. Although turmeric is considered to be a medicinal plant, it is susceptible to various diseases. Among the va...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121051
Chinemelu, Mercy Omolola, Okoye, Ebele Linda, Ezebialu, Chinenye Uzoamaka, Nwankwo, Uchechukwu Gloria & Uba, Christian Chibuzo·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
There is an urgent need for new therapeutic options due to the rising incidence of antifungal resistance, especially among Candida species. Although medicinal plants such as Azadirachta indica (neem) and Persea americana (avocado) have long been used to treat infections, a thorou...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121047
A survey conducted at the College of Horticulture, Bharsar, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, led to the finding of Morchella elata at an altitude of approximately 1900 m above mean sea level. The mushroom was identified based on its characteristic dark, honeycomb-patterned pileus and...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121048
The shelf life of protein rich crackers is an important quality parameter because ingredients such as legumes can influence moisture retention, lipid oxidation, and microbial stability during storage. The present investigation was undertaken to evaluate the shelf life of protein...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121046
Yakubu Mohammed BABA, Agwu Nkwa AMADI, Okechukwu Kalu IRO, Ugo Uwadiako ENEBELI, Eziyi Iche KALU, Kalu Obasi OJO, Yakubu Joel CHERIMA, Faith Adamma KALU, Perfection Chinyere IGWE, Justin Junior KALU, Beauty Olamma KALU, Rejoice Kaka HASSAN & Uchenna Stephen NWOKENNA·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
This study assessed the bacteriological quality of drinking water sources and associated health risks among primary school children in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, to inform Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene interventions. This is a cross-sectional study in the Federal Ca...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121045
Drought stress is a major constraint to crop productivity and the use of drought-tolerant plant growth-promoting bacteria such as Azospirillum offers a promising strategy for sustainable agriculture. The present study aimed to characterize twenty Azospirillum isolates collected f...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121044
Chidiebere Anab-Atulomah, Ejikeme Nwachukwu, VINCENT CHUKWUEMEKA EZE, VIVIAN NWANYIBUEZE KANU & EZINNE GERALDINE UWANU-MECHA·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
Background: Abattoir wastewater is treated by physical, chemical and biological methods before release or reuse. These methods have high costs and the use of chemicals has adverse effects on the environment and human health. Aims: The research investigated the effect of bacterioc...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121043
The present study investigates the potential of biosurfactant producing bacteria isolated from hydrocarbon contaminated soils as dual agents for plant growth promotion and biocontrol of Pyricularia grisea, the causal pathogen of blast disease in finger millet (Eleusine coracana)...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121042