Yakubu Mohammed BABA, Agwu Nkwa AMADI, Okechukwu Kalu IRO, Ugo Uwadiako ENEBELI, Eziyi Iche KALU, Kalu Obasi OJO, Yakubu Joel CHERIMA, Faith Adamma KALU, Perfection Chinyere IGWE, Justin Junior KALU, Beauty Olamma KALU, Rejoice Kaka HASSAN & Uchenna Stephen NWOKENNA·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
This study assessed the bacteriological quality of drinking water sources and associated health risks among primary school children in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, to inform Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene interventions. This is a cross-sectional study in the Federal Ca...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121045
Drought stress is a major constraint to crop productivity and the use of drought-tolerant plant growth-promoting bacteria such as Azospirillum offers a promising strategy for sustainable agriculture. The present study aimed to characterize twenty Azospirillum isolates collected f...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121044
Chidiebere Anab-Atulomah, Ejikeme Nwachukwu, VINCENT CHUKWUEMEKA EZE, VIVIAN NWANYIBUEZE KANU & EZINNE GERALDINE UWANU-MECHA·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
Background: Abattoir wastewater is treated by physical, chemical and biological methods before release or reuse. These methods have high costs and the use of chemicals has adverse effects on the environment and human health. Aims: The research investigated the effect of bacterioc...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121043
The present study investigates the potential of biosurfactant producing bacteria isolated from hydrocarbon contaminated soils as dual agents for plant growth promotion and biocontrol of Pyricularia grisea, the causal pathogen of blast disease in finger millet (Eleusine coracana)...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121042
Souleymane Diallo, Bonaventure Kolie, Mariama Bah, Mohamed DIALLO, Mamadou Gando Diallo, Abdoulaye Djibril Diallo, Mamadou Malick BAH, Aissatou Boiro & Boubacar Sidy Sily BAH·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
Poor-quality surface water with microbial contamination intended and/or used for recreational purposes is implicated in many infectious diseases worldwide, particularly in countries where waste management systems are currently failing. A prospective study was conducted from June...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121041
Yoghurt is produced through the coagulation of milk by lactic acid fermentation of milk, facilitated by a starter culture containing Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus. It is consumed globally and is recognised as one of the most popular fe...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121040
Aim: Bacteria in their natural habitat, including Lactobacillus sp., are subjected to various types of stress, including physicochemical and nutritional stress with nutritional stress as one of the most common stress types. Lactobacillus plantarum is a versatile species of Lactic...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121039
S.H. Etumabo, M.Y. Iliyasu, A.J. Na’Allah, U.S Haruna, V. Agbo, A. Abdulrahman, B. I. Olawale & E.B. Agbo·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
Background: Globally, with the advent of industrial-scale intensification of poultry rearing, improved health and performance of chicken due to inclusion of sub-therapeutic levels of antibiotics in feeds have gained acceptance. The poultry industry has responded with development...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121038
Objectives: This study describes the epidemiological and microbiological characteristics of Corynebacterium species cases between 2023 and 2025, to guide surveillance, prevention, and management. Study type: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in six affected health...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121037
Aims: To evaluate the influence of whey protein concentrate (WPC-80) and virgin olive oil fortification on the sensory profile of a Greek style yoghurt sauce and to optimize their inclusion levels for achieving the highest consumer sensory acceptance Study Design: A laboratory-...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121034
Bacteriophages are bacterial viruses with promising applications in microbial biocontrol and antimicrobial therapy. The efficiency of bacteriophage isolation and visualization can depend on the type of culture medium used for plaque formation. This study provides a comparative as...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121035
Aiswarya Prasanth, Mohammed Nabin, N. Chitra, Gowri Priya, S. Anu Rajan, K. N. Anith & V. I. Soumya·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
The rapid expansion of agro-industrial production has generated large volumes of lignocellulosic agricultural residues, many of which remain underutilized or are burned, causing nutrient loss and environmental pollution. Composting provides a sustainable pathway to convert these...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121036
Soil microbiome engineering, a frontier within sustainable agriculture, involves the manipulation as well as stewardship of soil microbial communities to improve crop productivity, restore soil health and address climate-related challenges. This review critically synthesizes rece...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121030
Chinwendu N. Ozoh, Ibekwe Ifeyinwa Maureen, Chidimma Osilo, Tobechukwu M.C. Ajogwu, Josephine C. Ohuche & Ikechukwu U. Nwiyi·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
Aim: This study evaluated the effect of a probiotic consortium (70% yeast, 30% bacteria) on lipid metabolism in Triton X-100/high cholesterol-induced hyperlipidemic rats. Study Design: Male Wistar rats (50-110 g) were obtained from Onyewuchi Farm, a certified animal farm located...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121031
Taro, a versatile crop grown under diverse and adverse climatic conditions, is susceptible to several fungal, bacterial, and viral pathogens. Among these, bacterial leaf blight caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. dieffenbachiae (Xad) is a major disease, leading to severe damage...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121032