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The Role of Trehalose-producing Bradyrhizobium japonicum and Azotobacter chroococcum in Enhancing Salinity Tolerance of Zea mays Plants

Amal A. Ali & Heba O. M. Orf · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2022

Salinity is one of the most potent abiotic elements in nature and is damaging to both plants and microbes. Osmostress response in bacteria involves the accumulation of small organic compounds called compatible solutes as trehalose. In this work the synthesis and accumulation of t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i12690

The Influence of Viscosity on the Antimicrobial Activity of Simple Alcoholic-Based Hand Sanitizer for Infection of Covid-19 in Nigeria

J. I. Ugochukwu, D. C. Ugo, O. D. Gbadegesin & I. T. Nzekwe · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2022

Aim: This study was carried out to analyze and evaluate the influence of viscosity on the antimicrobial activity of simple alcoholic-based hand sanitizer preparations. Methods: The preparation of different viscosities of hand sanitizer was done by the introduction of carbomer to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i12691

Survey of the Intestinal Bacterial Compositions of Three Sympatric Passeriformes Species

Hisako Masuda, Fattaneh Nejad Zarabadi & Lina Rifai · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2022

Aims: The gut microbiota of avian species, especially wild birds, is studied less than that of mammals. Moreover, due to ethical concerns, a vast majority of microbiota studies have been limited to their feces. In this study, we investigated the microbial composition in the upper...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i12689

Sanitary Investigation on Microbial and Heavy Metals of Grilled Fish Sold in the Night Street Market of Daloa (Ivory Coast)

Constant Arthur Zébré, Paul Yao Attien, Haziz Sina, Marina Gome, Ibrahim Konate & Lamine Baba-Moussa · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2022

The quality of food sold in the street is a major public health concern. This research was conducted to study the sanitary quality of grilled fish sold in the streets of three districts of Daloa. Seasoned and unseasoned grilled fish were collected in 3 districts of Daloa, namely...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i12688

Isolation and Characterization of Endophytic Kosakonia radicincitans to Stimulate Wheat Growth in Saline Soil

Amal A. Ali & Aziza S. El-Kholy · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2022

Among abiotic stresses, salinity is a significant limiting factor affecting agricultural productivity, survival, and production, resulting in significant economic losses. The goal of this study was to isolate and characterize the endophytic Kosakonia radicincitans bacteria and th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i11698

Multi-Drug Resistant Campylobacter jejuni of Poultry Origin in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

O. O. Jegede, A. O. Ajayi, G. O. Daramola, A. Ojo, A. Egbebi, O. O. Ogunfolakan, A. O. Ojerinde & E. M. Aluko · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2022

The occurrence of Campylobacter jejeni in the large intestine of domestic fowls in Ado-Ekiti was assessed using standard microbiological procedures. One hundred faecal swabs were inoculated into modified cefoperazone charcoal deoxycholate agar (mCCDA). Twenty-seven isolates of Ca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i11687

Antifungal Activity of Verticillin D Isolated from Clonostachys rosea EC28 against Alternaria burnsii and Sclerotium rolfsii

Sagou Dominique, Pakora Gilles Alex, Yeo Dodehe & Amari Ler-N'Gon Dade George Elisha · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2022

Alternaria leaf spot and white crown rot caused respectively by Alternaria sp and Sclerotium rolfsii are responsible for significant economic losses in tomato cultivation in Côte d'Ivoire. Chemical control of these diseases has its limits due to the harmful effects of synthetic f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i11686

Evaluation of Microbiological and Physico-Chemical Parameters of Juices Sold in the Streets of the City of Man (Côte D’Ivoire): Case of Zingiber officinale and Hibiscus sabdariffa

Koffi Affoué Carole, Kouassi Kouassi Clément, Nimaga Daouda & Koffi-Nevry Rose · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2022

Objective: To study the microbiological and physico-chemical quality of traditional drinks based on Hibiscus sabdariffa and Zingiber officinale sold in the streets of Man (Côte d’Ivoire). Materials and Methods: The material consisted of Hibiscus sabdariffa and Zingiber officinale...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i11684

Screening and Characterization of L-asparaginase Producing Bacterial Strains from the Soil in Bangladesh

Md. Mohiuddin Kabir, Md. Rayhan Imam, Tasrin Naher Nijhum & Chowdhury Faiz Hossain · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2022

Although the enzyme L-asparaginase (L-ASNase) from Escherichia coli, Erwinia and Serratia has been applied to treat certain lymphomas and leukemias, several medical complications such as severe immunological responses leading to hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis, etc. have limited it...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i11685

Prevalence of Acute Viral Hepatitis in Symptomatic Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital of North India

. Maasha, Loveena Oberoi, Shailpreet Kaur Sidhu & Kanwardeep Singh · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2022

Background: Acute Viral Hepatitis (AVH) is a major health problem worldwide, with a higher incidence in developing countries, like India. The most common cause of viral hepatitis is a specific group of hepatic viruses A, B, C and E (HAV, HBV, HCV and HEV). Their clinical manifest...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i11683

Optimization of Pectinase Production from Bacillus subtilis PSE-8 Using Cassava Peels as Substrate in Submerged Fermentation through Response Surface Methodology (RSM)

Stephen Ajuluchukwu Echesi, Francis Sopuruchukwu Ire & Ngozi Nma Odu · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2022

Pectinases are widely used in food processing, textile and other allied industries. Cassava peels generated from cassava processing outfits constitutes one of the major environmental pollutions in Nigeria and there is need to find alternative economic value of the waste instead o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i11682

Pathogenic Bacteria Profiles in Street Cooked and Raw Meat from Selected Markets in Entebbe Municipality, Uganda

Patricia Nagingo, Denis Omara, Joel Philip Mwesigwa & Fortunate Lujjimbirwa · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2022

Background: Microbial contaminations and their toxins have a lead role in food-borne outbreaks (FBOs) through food poisoning, spoilage, and intoxications. In Africa, it’s approximated that 92 million people fall ill from consuming contaminated foods, resulting in 137,000 deaths e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i11681

Phage Therapy: A Golden Alternative to Antibiotics in the Era of Multidrug Resistance

A. Hassan, O. O. Mabekoje & H. Majiya · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2022

Phage treatment is a technique that has been used for over a century to treat bacterial illnesses by using bacterial viruses (phages). Antibiotics' overall reduction in efficacy has reignited interest in reexamining this procedure. Phage therapy may be utilized as an alternative...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i11680

Assessing the Antifungal Activities of Buchholzia coriacea on Dermatophytes Isolated from Horses in Katsina State, Nigeria

C. A. Salami, I. J. Omeh, S. Lukman & C. N. Kwanashie · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2022

Dermatophytes are filamentous fungi that affect both human and animal skin, hair, and nails. There is a public health issue with it. In order to ascertain the effects of the methanolic extracts of Buccholzia coriacea on the isolates and the sensitivity level of the isolates to co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i11679

Pattern of Drug Resistance among Patients with Tuberculous Pleural Effusion in Tb Culture & Drug Susceptibility Laboratory, Jamnagar, India

Pratiksha Sojitra, Rashmika Parmar, Swati Jethva, Hitesh K. Shingala & Payal Mankodi · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2022

Background: Tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) is among the most common forms of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. India is such country which is classified as the highest multi drug resistance burden overall. There is limited information available regarding the drug resistance patte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i11678