Lonar Crater Lake represents a unique haloalkaline ecosystem containing extremophilic microorganisms with significant industrial relevance. The present study aimed to isolate, identify, and characterize alkaline thermostable lipase-producing bacteria from Lonar Lake and evaluate...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i5504
Mukhtar Sa’adatu Ismail, Bukar Aminu, Yahaya Sani, A. M. Magashi, Muhammed Yahuza Gimba, Salisu Nainna Zainab, Yusuf Saadatu Abba & Baita Nafisa·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2026
Background: Selecting an appropriate microbial host is as critical as choosing a suitable feedstock. Gram-negative bacteria such as Cupriavidus necator are known for their high polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) yields; however, the presence of lipopolysaccharide endotoxins complicates do...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i5503
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) remain critical public health challenges in low-income and environmentally degraded communities. This study assessed household sanitation and hygiene practices alongside the bacteriological quality of domestic water sources in Twanchik commun...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i5502
Modesta Mmaduabuchi Egwu-Ikechukwu, Ikechukwu Herbert Egwu, Chinyere Geraldine Ikwuakor, Promise Chiamaka Elebe & Julius Okemini Ikporo·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2026
Background: Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli are among the commonest causes of urinary tract infection (UTI) in all ages with notorious antibiotic resistance. The peculiar substandard conditions of living of most undergraduate students in tertiary institutions make them...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i4501
Tuberculosis (TB), caused primarily by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC), continues to be a significant global health concern, particularly in Nigeria, which ranks among the top eight countries responsible for two-thirds of TB cases worldwide. This situation underscor...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i4500
Lycopene is a potent antioxidant and natural carotenoid pigment known for its health-promoting properties, including anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities. The present study explores an eco-friendly approach for lycopene extraction from tomato peels using fungal pectinase....
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i4498
Background: Foodborne diseases are a major public health challenge globally, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. Salmonella enterica is a leading bacterial cause of gastroenteritis and invasive infections, often transmitted through contaminated animal-d...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i4499
Aim: The overall aim was to isolate plant growth-promoting fungi from rhizospheric soil, assess their heavy metal tolerant potential and identify them molecularly. Study Design: The study adopted a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) carried out with ten rhizospheric soil samples....
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i4496
Microbial antagonism occurs across a spectrum of interactions, ranging from direct to indirect mechanisms. Direct antagonism involves physical contact and/or highly selective targeting of pathogens by biocontrol agents, whereas indirect antagonism arises from activities that do n...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i4497
Beta vulgaris (beetroot) is a root vegetable valued for its nutritional content, natural pigments, and health-promoting bioactive compounds. Due to its high moisture content, beetroot is highly perishable and susceptible to microbial contamination, physicochemical deterioration,...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i3495