Mini P. U., C.D. Onwukwe, Ezeonuegbu, B. A, Ikedimma C. M, Daodu, B. T., Stanley H. O. & Ariole C. N.·Biotechnology Journal International·2025
Biofertilizers are natural fertilizers that contains live biomass. This study demonstrates the production of Liquid biofertilizer through the use of spent mushroom substrate (SMS), and watermelon peels by liquid state fermentation technique. This is a result of contamination and...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i1766
Soil samples from some selected farms where Telfaria occidentalis Hook F. was planted within the Federal Capital Territory was during the rainy season (August 2023) soil samples were collected using a modified grid of 40 m – 40 m adapted from (Anibasa, 2016) with 20 m apart betwe...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i1764
The sericulture industry, focused on producing silk from Bombyx morisilkworms, is highly vulnerable to pathogenic outbreaks due to the domestication of silkworms, which has diminished their natural immunity. Pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, are common threats in...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i1765
Abdullahi Abdulkadir, Martha Tarfa, Mohammed Abdulhamid Umar, Mohammad Saquib, Ali AG Benisheikh & Mohammed Audu·Biotechnology Journal International·2025
This study examines the in vitro propagation of Jatropha curcas, a drought resistant tree species valued for its medicinal uses, biofuel production, and soil rehabilitation in arid regions. The research addresses the challenges of natural regeneration by employing micropropagatio...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i1763
Namwin Siourimè Somda, Guira Flibert, Domonbabele François de Sales Hien, Abel Tankoano, Tomiwa Olumide Adesoji, G Romaric Bayili, Eugenie Mamounata Konfé/Kanwé, Amadou Roamba, Donatien Kaboré, Ouindgueta Juste Isidore Bonkoungou, Aly Savadogo & Hagrétou Sawadogo-Lingani·Biotechnology Journal International·2025
Background and Aims: Food contamination is often linked to diverse factors such as poor food preservation, culinary techniques, and the handling of products during marketing. These factors could facilitate the spread of bacteria which are among the primary causes of food borne in...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i1762
Aims: Liquid gapal is a fermented food prepared mainly from millet paste and milk, and is increasingly consumed in Burkina Faso's major cities. This study aims to contribute to knowledge of the microbiological quality of liquid gapal marketed in Ouagadougou. Methodology: To achie...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i1761
Traoré Aboulaye, Soro Sibirina, Ayémou Alloua R. E., Soro N. Arsène, Traoré-Ouattara Karidia & Kone Daouda·Biotechnology Journal International·2025
Cashew nuts are one of the agricultural products that contribute significantly to Côte d'Ivoire's economic development. However, cashew nut production in Côte d'Ivoire is threatened by anthracnose. Reducing anthracnose proliferation factors could reduce its impact on cashew trees...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i1760
Assessing the potential for biogas from cassava residues, poultry droppings and household waste in Bouaké will help determine the viability of a sustainable energy project. Cassava is abundant in this region, and its exploitation produces starch-rich residues, a potential source...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6759
Aims: The lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus) is a species of legume rich in protein and minerals, particularly potassium, phosphorus, calcium and iron. However, this legume is not widely consumed because it is considered a poor man's protein and its consumption leads to digestion prob...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6758
A thorough understanding of the diversity, functions and specific interactions of endophytic bacteria present in legumes is essential for improving crop production. This study aimed to identify roots nodule endophytes associated to Bambara groundnut by analyzing their morphologic...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6757
The field data collection was conducted before the war (before October 2020) in Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia. The objective of the study was to determine the relationships between the linear body traits (LBTs) and body weight of the indigenous sheep, and to develop regression...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6756
Hind A. Hanoon, Dhyauldeen Aftan Al Hayani, Thana I Mustafa, Safa Mohammad Hamid, Safaa Mohammad Abdel Rasoul, Safa Ahmed Atallah & Saleh Mohammad Danhash·Biotechnology Journal International·2024
This study was designed to determine the effect or the relationship between neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGASL) and some kidney function parameters in kidney disorder patients to detect the level of serum markers in kidney disorder patients (acute glomerular nephri...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6755
Zobo drink is an affordable local soft beverage derived from the calyx of Hibiscus sabdariffa, a herbaceous medicinal plant that thrives in tropical regions. The characterization and identification of fungi present in Zobo drinks produced and sold by vendors in Eket, Akwa Ibom St...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6754
Garba, an Ivorian dish composed of attiéké (a fermented cassava couscous), fried tuna, and condiments, is increasingly consumed by the population, particularly in the streets of Abidjan. However, garba could pose a health risk to consumers. This study, aimed at preserving public...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6753
Maimouna L. KOUAME, Wilfried K. Yao, Souleymane Soumahoro, Anou S. SANOGO, Abdoulaye Toure & Yadé R. SORO·Biotechnology Journal International·2024
Aims: The present study highlights about Bacillus sp. starter strains to control fermentation of Parkia biglobosa (néré) seeds. Place and Duration of Study: Between February and August 2023, this work was performed at Laboratory of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Valorization of A...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6752