The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is an invasive pest of maize, which are kept under control by mostly chemical insecticides. The environmental impact and potential for resistance development due to continuous use of insecticides has resulted in the search for alternative...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i12880
The study investigated biogas production from control, pre-treated and blended waste samples, while also examining the interaction effects of ambient temperature (AT), slurry temperature (ST), and pH on the biogas volume generated from the waste samples. Experimental research des...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i12879
In cereal and legume grains, the presence of Aspergillus spp. and their aflatoxins induce huge economic losses, health problems and environmental problems during storage. Thanks to their mycotoxins, Aspergillus, Penicillium and Fusarium cause losses of up to 25% of agricultural...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i12875
Sunita Yadav, Satyabrata Sarangi, Ali Assaba Mohammed Shafi, Kartikey Pandey, Mamatha Thodusu, Suraj Soni & Shradha Parmar·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2024
Climate change is significantly altering the dynamics of insect populations, with wide-ranging implications for agriculture, biodiversity, and ecosystem services. Rising temperatures, shifts in precipitation patterns, and elevated atmospheric CO₂ levels are reshaping insect behav...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i12876
Background: In recent years, the reporting of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing and colistin-resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli) in food-producing livestock animals is of great importance as a potential vector of multi-drug resistant (MDR) E. coli for the farm environm...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i12877
E.T. Umezurike, K.O. Adegbehingbe, A.S. Abeeb, O. Sindiku, A. P. Effiong, V.A. Melle, B. F. Alimi & S.T. Ajadi·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2024
Aim: Smoked fish is a widely consumed food and protein source prepared in various cultures around the world. The aim of this study was to determine microbial load of smoked fish sold in select markets in Ibadan, Oyo State. Methodology: A total of 36 samples of 4 different fish sp...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i12878
Introduction: Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is one of the common major health problems, causing morbidity and mortality. Aims: The study was conducted to determine the current trends of bacterial etiology of LRTIs among patients who attended the University Teaching Hos...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i12873
Nitroreductase enzymes and Nim genes have been observed to be a factor predisposing to reduced susceptibility to metronidazole in anaerobic bacteria. Therefore, this study was determined the effect of nitroreductase enzymes and nim genes in metronidazole susceptibility in UK C. d...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i12874
Background: Raoultella species, are gram-negative bacteria of Enterobacteriaceae family, originally classified under Klebsiella, were reclassified in 2001 as a distinct genus. Members have emerged as notable pathogens, mostly in hospitalized and immunocompromised patients. Though...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i12872
Aim and Scope: In recent decades, there has been an increase in the incidence of dermatophytosis among humans, especially those who are in close contact with animals. It is caused by one of the dermatophyte groups causing superficial mycoses in both humans and animals. Trichophyt...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i12871
The tamarind tree is a wild species native to northern Côte d'Ivoire, where its fruits are highly valued. While the ecology and botany of this fruit species are well-documented, there is a scarcity of studies on its consumption and health impacts. This study was conducted to asse...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i12870
Brunel M. Angounda, Fabien R. Niama, Anicet L.M. Boumba, Felix Koukouikila Koussounda, Serge O. Mokono & Gabriel Ahombo·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2024
Hepatitis B virus infection is a major global health problem, particularly in HIV-infected patients and increases the risk of liver damage. The purpose of this study was to assess the HBV prevalence and genotypes among HIV-infected patients in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo....
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i12869
Sclerotinia stem rot disease caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary is a serious problem of mustard. The effect of five plant extracts using neem, garlic, eucalyptus, datura, and calotropis were tested against S. sclerotiorum. Maximum inhibition (%) of mycelial growth...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i11867
Shivanand S. Hiremath, Narsing Laxmi Prasanna, Sudhakar S, Arvind M, Akshaya C.K., Rashmi Nigam, Sanjay Kumar & Marimuthu Elangovan·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2024
Root exudates are diverse compounds secreted by plant roots that significantly influence the rhizosphere-where complex interactions among plants, microbes, and pathogens occur. These exudates include sugars, amino acids, organic acids, phenolics, and volatile organic compounds, w...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i12868
Antimicrobial resistance in food animals is a global issue. Particularly, the dissemination of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase and fluoroquinolone resistant Escherichia coli in food-producing animals posed a public health threat to the efficacy of various antibiotics. Therefore,...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i11866