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670 articles for “microbe.”
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Contribution, Limitations and Future Of Plant Growth Promoting Consortium in Sustainable Agriculture
Abstract: Current agricultural methods rely significantly on chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and other agrochemicals to enhance plant growth and combat pathogens, aiming to boost crop yields. However, the accumulation of chemical residues in the soil diminishes soil fertility considerably over a period. These accumulated chemicals gradually alter the soil's chemical composition, ultimately rendering it infertile. The high-risk conditions associated with these agricultural chemicals such as bioaccumulation, chemical toxicity and development of resistance …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 29–51 Read article
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Bioremediation Strategies to Address the Menace of Oil Spills
Abstract: Bioremediation is an innovative and effective process that leverages the capabilities of microorganisms to address and mitigate contamination in both soil and water environments. This technique is particularly valuable in the context of surface oil spills, where it presents significant advantages over traditional physical and chemical remediation methods. Unlike physical methods, which often involve the use of barriers and skimmers to remove oil from the surface, or chemical methods, which …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 43–56 Read article
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Carbon Sequestration in Mineralogy: Potential of Ultramafic Rocks for CO₂ Storage
Abstract: The increasing concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) due to anthropogenic activities has necessitated the development of effective carbon sequestration strategies. Mineral carbonation, particularly utilizing ultramafic rocks, has emerged as a promising approach for long-term CO₂ storage. This review explores the potential of ultramafic rocks in sequestering CO₂, discussing their mineral composition, reaction mechanisms, advantages, and challenges associated with their utilization in carbon capture and storage (CCS). Additionally, advancements in …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Effectiveness of Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs in Glove Hygiene: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
Abstract: Introduction: Hand hygiene is crucial for preventing hospital-acquired infections, though gloves have been reported to curb the spread of infection, but they have their limitation. While recommended for specific procedures, they don't guarantee complete protection and frequent changes are resource limiting. This study investigates the potential of alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHR) for disinfecting gloves worn by healthcare workers (HCWs). Methodology: We conducted a meta-analysis searching six databases for studies on …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 33–45 Read article
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Nutritional Status, Bioactive Properties & Therapeutic Efficacy of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Obtained by Green Synthetic Routes
Abstract: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are crucial for human health. They support structural brain development, visual acuity, and cardiovascular function, while also exhibiting potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Historically, marine fish oil has been the primary dietary source of these essential fatty acids. However, escalating concerns regarding ecological environmental impacts, the oceanic bioaccumulation of heavy metal contaminants, …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 47–65 Read article
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Effect of Particle Size Mix Ratio of Adsorbent for AGO and PMS Adsorption: The Monitoring of Hydrocarbon Utilizing Bacteria in Water Media
Abstract: The effect of particle size mix ratio of clay and agro-based material of Plantain Ogoni Red (POR), Banana Native (BN), Banana Ogoni Red (BOR) and Plantain Agbagba 1 was monitored in AGO and PMS adsorption process based on formulated adsorbents. The characteristics of hydrocarbon utilizing bacteria was monitored in both salt and fresh wager media upon the effect of particle size and contaminants medium. Different particle size and contaminant medium. …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 08–16 Read article
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Comparison of Physicochemical Concentration on Temperature Effect of Crude Oil Contaminated Water Environment
Abstract: The bio-adsorbents used are plantain stem fiber, banana stem fiber and palm fruit fiber and the investigation was aimed to examiner the effect of temperature on the performance of the bio-adsorbents in a packed bed unit for the mitigation (reduction or removal) of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) from the fresh water medium using agro based fibre, which was prepared by subjecting the agro materials into sun and room dried before …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Mucosal Defense Mechanism in Fish: An Overview
Abstract: Mucosal surfaces are important physical barriers whose main function is to protect the systemic environment of the body against microbial invasion. It is the first line of defense to protect the animal and also functioning as an active immune tissue. Four mucosal-associated lymphoid tissues (MALTs), which start the immune responses are skin, gills, gut, and nose, have been reported in fish. Humoral and cellular immunity, their regulation and the factors …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Identification of ESBL producing Escherichia coli from Urine Samples at Tertiary Care Hospital in Jhalawar
Abstract: Introduction: Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a serious worldwide threat to public health due to the emergence of multidrug resistant bacteria and is considered as a great problem in the treatment of bacterial infections both in hospital as well as community settings. Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) producing strains have emerged as a significant challenge to counter with present antibiotics. Aims: Our study was aimed to know the prevalence of ESBL producing …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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A Review of Studies on Bacterial and Fungal Diversity in Wetland Ecosystems
Abstract: Wetlands provide habitat to plethora of bacteria and fungi. Though a large number of ecological studies are carried out on various wetlands all over the world, the aspects of bacterial and fungal diversity are often ignored. This is despite the fact that these microorganisms play vital role in decomposition of dead organic matter and in biogeochemical cycles. The scenario of microbial studies in India is not encouraging. Moreover in Gujarat …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 25–38 Read article
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Isolation and Characterization of Rhamnolipid from Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Assessment of Biofilm Disruption Potential
Abstract: Biosurfactants are microbial metabolites bearing typical amphiphilic structure of a surfactant. This study is aimed at isolation and characterization of Rhamnolipid (RL) biosurfactant from Pseudomonas aeruginosa MTCC 2488. Characterization of biosurfactant was assessed by oil displacement test, foaming test, thin layer chromatography (TLC) and antimicrobial activity for the same was evaluated against planktonic/sessile microbes including Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Candida albicans. Keywords: Biosurfactant, rhamnolipid, biofilm, Pseudomonas aeruginosaCite this ArticleKaur …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Isolation of Lactobacillus Acidophilus with A High Acid-Producing Capacity and Its Common Characteristics
Abstract: Some strains of lactobacilli like spore Lactobacillus offer good merits in normalizing intestinal micro biota, resisting selectively to intestinal pathogens, exerting resistance to heat, acid and antibiotics, and are of good storage stability. This research work has been conducted in order to isolate a certain strain of Lactobacillus that offers high resistance to the gastric acid, bile and pathogens, and mutualistic symbiosis with useful intestinal microbes, and identifying its characteristics …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Chitosan-Based Polymer Coatings for Antimicrobial Catheter Surfaces
Abstract: Catheter-associated infections (CAIs) remain a major clinical challenge. Microbial adhesion and subsequent biofilm formation on catheter surfaces significantly reduce the effectiveness of antimicrobial therapy, resulting in prolonged hospitalization, increased healthcare costs, and higher patient morbidity. Consequently, the development of antimicrobial polymer coatings has emerged as an effective strategy for minimizing catheter-associated infections while improving device performance. Among the various biomaterials investigated, chitosan has attracted considerable attention owing to its intrinsic …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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A Review of Biofilm: Mechanism of Dispersal and Eradication Strategies for Medical Devices
Abstract: Biofilm is formed by the adhesion of different microorganisms with each other and to the surface forming a matrix-like structure. Biofilm on medical devices forms over a period which causes severe infections and is harmful to immune-suppressed patients. Therefore, removal from the medical devices is required to get rid of it. These biofilms can be removed by various methods such as scrubbing or high-pressure spraying, steam removal, and usage of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 51–56 Read article
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Study of Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteriological Profile in Patients Presenting with Ear Discharge and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Aerobic Isolates
Abstract: Ear discharge is a major health problem in both, developed and developing countries. This study was undertaken to determine the pattern of the different etiological aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in patients presenting with ear discharge and clinically diagnosed as CSOM and ASOM and also to know the antibiogram of aerobic bacteria in Kota Rajasthan. A prospective study was carried out in department of microbiology, MBS Hospital, Kota, among 100 patients …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Analysis for Respiratory Transmittable Diseases via Mass Spectrometry
Abstract: Microbial identification in clinical diagnostic laboratories has mainly relied on conventional phenotypic and gene sequencing identification techniques. The development of matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) devices has revolutionized the repetitive identification of microorganisms in clinical microbiology laboratories by introducing an easy, rapid, high throughput, low-cost, and effective identification technique. This technology has been modified to the restraint of clinical diagnostic laboratories and has likely to replace …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Reduction of Heavy Metal by Biosorption
Abstract: Microorganisms can be used for treatment of metal and metalloid containing water streams in way to sequester the targeted species. The pollutants of concern include lead, chromium, mercury, uranium, selenium, zinc, arsenic, cadmium, gold, silver, copper and nickel. These toxic materials may be derived from mining operations, refining ores, sludge disposal, the processing of radioactive materials, metal plating, or the manufacture of electrical equipment, paints, alloys, batteries, pesticides or preservatives. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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A Review on Bioremediation of Polluted Environments and Uses of Bacteria to Detoxify and Destroy Environmental Toxins
Abstract: Environmental biotechnology's fast evolving and developing field of bioremediation uses microbes to clean up polluted areas. Although bioremediation is a promising method for improving environmental conditions, our limited knowledge of how biological factors contribute to its effects and its effects on the ecosystem has made it difficult to develop the technology and make it safer and more dependable. These cutting-edge molecular microbiological approaches will offer fresh perspectives on bioremediation in …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 36–40 Read article
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To Evaluate the Effect of Biofertilizer on Plant Growth Parameter of Triticum aestivum (Wheat)
Abstract: AbstractThe term ‘biofertilizer’ or 'microbial inoculants/fertilizer’ can be generally defined as a preparation containing live or latent cells of efficient strains capable of nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization which are used for application of seed and soil with the objective of increasing the number of such microorganisms and accelerating certain microbial processes to enhance the degree of availability of nutrients to the plants. Increasing cost of chemical fertilizers is unaffordable by …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Development of Moringa oleifera Incorporated Fortified Probiotic Curd
Abstract: Dahi is one of the most popular options of all ours global liked by all age groups. It has resoled health problem and also provides enough nutrition at a low cost to a large population. An experimentation planned to monitor the durability of certain dairy products was store temperatures (-4°C) within their shelf life and nutritive value. The culture added into MPP dahi sample and incubated to 38°C temperature. The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 18–26 Read article