Soybean (Glycine max) is a cash crop of economic and agronomic importance in Sahelian countries due to its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen. Researchers have developed several disease-resistant varieties, but yields remain suboptimal. This situation motivates this study, which...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i2837
Aim: This study focused on isolating and purifying Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) from soil bacteria collected from manure and banana farm soil samples. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are natural bactericidal compounds produced by a variety of organisms, including microorganisms an...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1838
Avian diversity plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and environmental sustainability by providing key ecosystem services such as biological pest control, seed dispersal, nutrient cycling, and aesthetic enrichment. Birds also serve as effective bioindicators for...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1839
Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has emerged as a transformative technology for engineering lymphoid organs, offering a promising alternative to traditional two-dimensional (2D) cultures and animal models. This technique employs biocompatible natural hydrogels and advanced prin...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1840
Introduction: Climate change is increasingly posing a threat to global food security, nutrition, and human health. Increased crop yields, decreased livestock productivity due to heat stress, and increased pest and disease transmission are all consequences of rising temperatures,...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1846
Aim: This study assesses the potential of Halophiles from marine water to promote plant growth and alleviate salinity effects. Salinity is a significant abiotic stress impacting plant growth and agricultural productivity globally. Study Design: To test the hypothesis, Halophiles...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1847
Cobalamin, often known as vitamin B12, is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for one-carbon metabolism, erythropoiesis, DNA synthesis, and neurological integrity. Vitamin B12 deficiency is still a major global health issue despite its vital physiological functions; it is p...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1851
Context: In Côte d’Ivoire, Loranthaceae are a major factor in the parasitism of trees and shrubs, particularly cocoa trees, causing damage that can affect productivity. Knowledge of their specific diversity and ecological preferences is essential for the development of sustainabl...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1835
Aim: This study assessed the fungal microbiological profile of the Gwagwalada River, which is influenced by effluent from the Kutunku abattoir, Abuja, to evaluate water quality and potential public health risks. Methods: Three water samples were collected from three designated si...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1833
Aim: The aim of this study was to isolate oleaginous yeast from soil and to optimize media components for enhanced lipid accumulation using different carbon and nitrogen sources, followed by statistical analysis at a 5% significance level. Study Design, Place, and Duration: An ex...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1834
Background: Next-generation smart textiles represent an advanced class of fabric-based systems designed to actively support skin health and wound management. Unlike conventional textiles and passive wound dressings, these materials integrate sensing elements, responsive biomateri...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1832
Aim: Neurodegenerative disorders are increasingly associated with oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and cholinergic dysfunction. In this context, plant-derived bioactive compounds, particularly those found in commonly consumed fruits, have attracted growing scientific inter...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1831
Mensah A. C. G., Kouderin A. B. B., Koura W. T., M. Sikirou, Azagba D. A. J., F. Yalinkpon & M. Zandjanankou-Tachin·Biotechnology Journal International·2026
Aims: Okra is a vegetable of major nutritional and economic importance in tropical and subtropical regions. In Benin, its production remains limited by disease and pest pressure and the lack of high-performing varieties. This study aims to assess agro-morphological traits of five...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1830
Kaempferia marginata Carey ex Roscoe is a valuable medicinal plant currently threatened by over-exploitation and habitat loss. We established an efficient in vitro micropropagation protocol via somatic embryogenesis. Rhizome buds were cultured on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium s...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1829
Cécile Harmonie OTOIDOBIGA, Abdou Rasmané OUEDRAOGO, Abalo Itolou KASSANKOGNO, Ernest SOME, Moïse SAWADOGO, Massiribi Bintou BARRO, Kevin Stanislas BATIONO, Issa WONNI & Ynoussa MAIGA·Biotechnology Journal International·2026
Rice productivity is often hampared by low soil fertility and and excessive dependence on chemical fertilizers. This study evaluated the effects of plant growth–promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on rice germination, vegetative growth, and biomass production. Rice seeds were inoculat...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i1828