The tamarind tree is a wild species native to northern Côte d'Ivoire, where its fruits are highly valued. While the ecology and botany of this fruit species are well-documented, there is a scarcity of studies on its consumption and health impacts. This study was conducted to asse...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i12870
Brunel M. Angounda, Fabien R. Niama, Anicet L.M. Boumba, Felix Koukouikila Koussounda, Serge O. Mokono & Gabriel Ahombo·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2024
Hepatitis B virus infection is a major global health problem, particularly in HIV-infected patients and increases the risk of liver damage. The purpose of this study was to assess the HBV prevalence and genotypes among HIV-infected patients in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo....
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i12869
Sclerotinia stem rot disease caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary is a serious problem of mustard. The effect of five plant extracts using neem, garlic, eucalyptus, datura, and calotropis were tested against S. sclerotiorum. Maximum inhibition (%) of mycelial growth...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i11867
Shivanand S. Hiremath, Narsing Laxmi Prasanna, Sudhakar S, Arvind M, Akshaya C.K., Rashmi Nigam, Sanjay Kumar & Marimuthu Elangovan·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2024
Root exudates are diverse compounds secreted by plant roots that significantly influence the rhizosphere-where complex interactions among plants, microbes, and pathogens occur. These exudates include sugars, amino acids, organic acids, phenolics, and volatile organic compounds, w...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i12868
Antimicrobial resistance in food animals is a global issue. Particularly, the dissemination of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase and fluoroquinolone resistant Escherichia coli in food-producing animals posed a public health threat to the efficacy of various antibiotics. Therefore,...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i11866
Background: Recently, Pangasianodon hypophthalmus has emerged as an important fish species farmed in India, contributing to food security in the region. Understanding the bacterial flora associated with this fish is essential to ensure food safety, particularly in the Indian cont...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i11864
Cordyceps militaris is a medicinal fungus known for its diverse biofunctional properties. This subject has been extensively analyzed over the past decade. The diverse pharmacological potential of C. militaris has garnered significant global interest recently. This research aims...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i11865
In the burgeoning landscape of probiotic research, the intricate interplay between the gut microbiota and host health has underscored the significance of specific enzymatic activities, notably bile salt hydrolase (BSH) produced by Lactobacilli. Harnessing the potential health ben...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i11863
The relationship between microbiota and human health has long been stated by Hippocrates said, “Death sits in the bowls” in 400 B.C. With recent scientific advance ments, there is a growing understanding of the significance of microbiota in health and disease. The two-way communi...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i11862
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is currently the most common cause of viral hepatitis in developing countries. While prospective blood donors are routinely screened for HIV, Hepatitis B and C globally in endemic areas, HEV is not included in the protocol, despite the increase in global p...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i11861