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Evaluating the efficacy of household filters used for the removal of bacterial contaminants from drinking water
This study aims to evaluate efficiency of household point of use filter devices (membrane fil... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - June 18, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Presence of phytopathogenic fungi and oomycetes on rice and avocado crops in Tolima (Colombia)
Tolima is one of the largest zones in Colombia where avocado and rice are produced. The disease management programs for these crops are mainly chemical-dependent and tend to have variable results since the diagnosis of some diseases is based on unspecific symptoms. In this context, the present study aims to bring information about the phytopathogens affecting Tolimas rice and avocado crops. ... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - June 18, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Fungal diversity within organic and conventional farming systems in Central Highlands of Kenya
In this study, amplicon sequencing of the Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) region was used to explore their diversity and composition within long-term farming system compa... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - June 18, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Isolation of an emerging thermotolerant medically important Fungus, Lichtheimia ramosa from soil
Lichtheimia ramosa, a ubiquitous clinically important mould was isolated during a screen for thermotolerant fungi obtained from soil on a freshly burnt field in Ikorodu, Lagos State. In the laboratory, as expected it grew more luxuriantly on Potato Dextrose Agar than on size limiting Rose Bengal Agar. The isolate had mycelia with a white cottony appearance on both media. It was then identifi... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - June 18, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Phenotypic detection of extended spectrum β -lactamase and Metallo β -lactamase production by Gram negative uropathogens after exposure to gamma radiation
Eighty-five uropathogen isolates were collected and differentiated on the basis of their Gram stain reaction. Among the collected isolates, 25 (29.4%) were Gram positive cocci and 60 (70.6%) were Gram negative bacilli. Antibiotic susceptibility profile towards 15 different antibiotics concluded that impenime (IMP), amikacin (AK) and Pipperacillin/tazobactam (TZP) were the most effective agai... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - June 4, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) associated with cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) growing in the Far-North region of Cameroon
The present study was carried out with the aim of highlighting the diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) associated with the rhizosphere of cotton grown in the Far-North region of Cameroon. To achieve this, composite soil and root samples were taken in six fields, chosen according to edapho-climatic conditions and types of cultural practices. After entrapping the glomales in the gr... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - June 4, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

GC-MS analysis of bioactive compounds and evaluation of antimicrobial activity of the extracts of Daedalea elegans: A Nigerian mushroom
Phytochemicals are naturally occurring compounds present in varying levels in plants and help significantly in protecting them against pathogens. The chemical composition of acetone and ethanolic extracts of Daedalea elegans were determined using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. Twenty-eight and fourty-four compounds were identified in the acetone and ethanolic extracts respectively. On... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - June 4, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Distribution of β -Lactam resistant Gram-negative bacteria isolated from clinical and environmental sources in two tertiary hospitals in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
For appropriate control of infections, it is necessary to possess updated awareness about occurrence of the causative agents. Gram-negative bacteria are considered important microorganisms that cause hospital infections. Clinical multidrug resistant Gram-negative bacteria were obtained from clinical samples including urine, high vaginal swab (HVS), wound swab (WS), stools, ear swab (ES), end... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - May 29, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Bacillus cereus, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Succinovibrio dextrinosolvens promoting the growth of maize and soybean plants
Plant growth promoting bacteria can be an alternative to increase plant production, and reduce production costs and environmental impacts. Ruminal bacteria have several abilities and some of them are related to plant growth promotion. The aim of this study is to evaluate the increase in maize and soybean plants and in soils promoted by the inoculation of three ruminal bacteria: Bacillus cere... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - May 23, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Occurrence of multidrug-resistant bacteria in aquaculture farms in C ô te d ’ Ivoire (West Africa)
Aquaculture provides a significant proportion of the fish consumed around the world. In West Africa, aquaculture is an important economic sector. However, several diseases with high fish mortality are caused by bacterial infections. Due to the lack of surveillance in aquaculture, this study investigated the presence of bacteria in fish farms. The purpose of the study was to isolate bacteria ... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - May 15, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Antibacterial resistance patterns of bacteria isolated from clinical specimens at Uttara IbnSina Diagnostic Centre, Dhaka
Nowadays, antibiotic resistance is a global public health threat. Bangladesh is accelerated to this owing to its sub-standards healthcare along with the self-medication and overuse of antibiotics. The study aimed to assess patterns of antibacterial resistance in the clinical samples. The study was carried out at Ibn Sina Diagnostic and Consultation Center Uttara, Dhaka, from January to Decem... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - May 14, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Naftifine inhibits pigmentation through down-regulation on expression of phytoene desaturase gene CAR1 in Rhodotorula mucilaginosa
In this study, regulation of gene expression by naftifine was investigated to elucidate mechanism of yeast de-pigmentation. RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) was used to screen differentially expressed genes (DEGs), followed by quantitative PCR (qPCR). The qPCR res... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - May 14, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Assessing the polymorphism of DHFR gene from Plasmodium falciparum in the south of C ô te d ’ Ivoire
Since 2005, Cte dIvoire has adopted new strategies of malaria management including free provision of Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) to children less than five years of age and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) as Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPT) for pregnant women. However, introduction of ATCs raises concerns about the extensive use of cheap SP which could increase Plasmodi... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - May 14, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

In vitro efficacy of Trichoderma asperellum and detached leaflet assay on late blight pathogen: Phytophthora infestans
The objective of the study was to determine efficacy of Trichoderma asperellum against Phytophthora infestans and its compatibility with fungicides. T. asperellum at 33% (3 106), 66% (7 106) and 100% (1 107 CFU/mL; g/L), Ridomil (Metalaxyl 4% + Mancozeb 64%) and Mistress 72 (Cynamoxil 4% + Mancozeb 6... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - May 14, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research

Chemical composition and in-vitro antimicrobial activity of essential oil of African nutmeg (Monodora myristica (Gaertn) Dunal on microorganisms isolated from smoke-dried catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
Dried seeds of Monodora myristica were obtained from Oba market in Edo State, ground into fine powder and stored in an air tight plastic container at room temperature until when used. Essential oils were extracted using steam distillation and characterised using the gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) technique. Microbial isolates obtained from smoke dried fish samples purchased fro... (Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research)
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - April 29, 2020 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research