Joachim Ohiakwu Ezeadila, Christian Chibuzo Uba, Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, Peace Chidimma Ilo, Christian Chinedu Orji & Chukwuebuka Chisom Anene·Microbiology Research Journal International·2024
Vaginal candidiasis, primarily caused by microorganisms belonging to the Candida genus, is a common fungal infection prevalent among millions of women worldwide and can lead to significant morbidity. The treatment of Candida infections has often relied on antifungal drugs such as...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i101490
The present study aimed to evaluate the level of awareness among cattle farmers about Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), including its general aspects, transmission, and preventive measures, in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu. The study involved 218 cattle farmers who visited the var...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i101489
Agré Don Josette, Bolou Gbouhoury Eric-Kévin, KONAN Gbê Kouakou N’Dri Ange, Koné Check Hamed Baba, Kakou Marie Ange-Evelyne & N’guessan Jean David·Microbiology Research Journal International·2024
The recurrent nature of dermatophytes, combined with the development of resistance to antifungal agents, makes the management of these infections more difficult. The search for plant-based compounds that can effectively combat dermatoses offers an ideal alternative in the African...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i101488
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
Background: The development of stomach illnesses has been linked, in part, to Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection; in clinical practice, accurate identification of Helicobacter pylori infection is crucial, H. pylori infection was associated with a decrease in microbial dive...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i101487
Muhammad Suhaib Ismayil M, N R Kiran, Kavya Thottempudi, Akash Yadav, R. Vinothini, Akshay Kisan Mundhe, Manisha Satyawan Mote & Shankar M·Microbiology Research Journal International·2024
Gene editing has emerged as a transformative tool in modern agriculture, offering new avenues for enhancing disease resistance in crops. By precisely modifying the DNA of plants, scientists can develop varieties that are better equipped to withstand the onslaught of pathogens, wh...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i91485
Sibananda Darjee, Gunturi Alekhya, Sudarshan S, Smruti Ranjan Padhan, Gundreddy Rajareddy, Moumita Baishya & Amit Kumar Dash·Microbiology Research Journal International·2024
The increasing demand for food production, combined with the environmental degradation caused by conventional farming practices, has prompted a shift towards sustainable agriculture. Biofertilizers, consisting of living microorganisms such as nitrogen-fixing bacteria, phosphate-s...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i91484
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
Reducing the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides is the goal of current agricultural practices, which calls for low-input technology to improve food production sustainability and restore ecosystem function. The geochemical cycles and plants function rely heavily on the co...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i91481
Ifeoma Roseline Nwafor, Yusuf Alhassan, Joseph Ifeanyi Udoh, David Odanibeh, Jumoke Oyaniyi, Victory Kokolae Efoli-Bam, Eberechukwu Osinachi Azubuike, Jane-Frances Chinenye Ojobor & Chibuzo Valentine Nwokafor·Microbiology Research Journal International·2024
Biofilms are a group of microorganisms that exist on living or non-living surfaces, embedded within extracellular matrices produced by microbial cells. They primarily cause antimicrobial resistance and treatment failure in clinical settings. Biofilms resist conventional antimicro...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i91482