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56 articles for “Aspergillus”
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Evaluation of Bio-Based Polymer Composites Containing Guava Leaf Extract for Antimicrobial Functionality
Abstract: This study explores the formulation of an herbal soap using guava leaf extract as a primary ingredient. Guava leaves are a rich source of biopolymers like pectin and cellulose, which may contribute to the binding properties in the soap. The antimicrobial activity of the soap was evaluated against common skin pathogens (Staphylococcus aureus, Trichoderma spp., Aspergillus spp.). The formulated soap exhibited inhibitory effects against all tested pathogens. The weight, foaming …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 875–880 Read article
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Invitro Evaluation of a Herbal Soap Formulation as an Antifungal Agent
Abstract: During the past few decades, there is a rise in the resistance of bacterial and fungal pathogens. In this accord, lot of research is being carried out and many studies are focused on the use of plant extracts as fungicides. There is archaeological evidence that the betel leaves have been chewed since very ancient times, for its activity towards bacteria and fungi. Hydroxychavicol, a phenolic substance isolated as an aqueous …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2011 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Isolation of Fungi from Infected Skin and Scalp
Abstract: The objective of this study was to isolate fungi from infected skin and scalp from persons suffering with dandruff. Skin scrapings were collected from patients of different ages and of both genders, suffering from various fungal diseases, and were transferred on to Sabouraud dextrose agar medium to isolate the fungi present in the infected tissues. The fungal colonies isolated were stained and observed microscopically to aid in their identification. Eight …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Study on Isolation, Identification and Effect of Physical Parameters on the Growth of Fungi from Fresh and Spoiled Vegetables
Abstract: Abstract:Food is the basic substrate for the survival of life. As it is rich in various nutrients it is more prone to microbial contamination and spoilage. The objective of the present study was to isolate and identify fungi from fresh and spoiled vegetables and determine the effect of physical parameters like temperature and water. Twenty-one samples were collected from local markets of Nizamabad and Hyderabad. After the culture on Czapekdox …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 36–40 Read article
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Chemical Simulation for Determining Total Fungi in a Water Environment
Abstract: This research focuses on using chemical simulation methods to determine the Total Fungi available in a water environment. The water type investigated was the fresh and salt water environment. Total Heterotrophic Fungi (THF) were Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, mucor sp, penicillium sp, Aspergillus sp, lomentospora sp, Fusarium sp, collecttrichum sp, cladosporium sp, Trichoderma sp and Rhizopus sp for both fresh water and salt water environment. The effect of the fungi …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Efficiency of Waste Banana Peels in Bio-ethanol Production
Abstract: Aim: To check the efficiency of waste banana peels in bio-ethanol production. Methods and Results: Waste from banana fruit peel powder is subjected to the simultaneous saccharification and fermentation process for 7–10 days of co-culture of Aspergillus niger and Saccharomyces cerevisiae and also with a co-culture of Bacillus subtilis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae, in two different batch processes. The extracted β-amylase enzyme from the biomass of Aspergillus niger is also used …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Potentials of Carrot (Daucus carota) and Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) Peels as Suitable Mycological Culture Media
Abstract: Potentials of carrot (Daucus carota) and cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) peels as suitable mycological culture media was investigated in the present study. The method employed for proximate composition involved the spectrophotometric, oven drying and furnace drying method. Standard methods of isolation, characterization, growth rate and antifungal activities were employed. The result revealed that both carrot and cocoyam peels were rich in carbohydrates, protein, ash, moisture and crude fiber contents.The growth of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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Creep Analysis Characterization and Study of Biodegradation Effect on Compression Molded LDPE/Cellulose Composites
Abstract: AbstractSynthetic polymers are important industrial materials, but their everyday use is hazardous to the environment. The solution to this seems to lie in modification of their structure through blending with biopolymers. Low density polyethylene (LDPE) and Cellulose were used in sample preparation for research in this work. LDPE/starch composites have undesirable properties and so there was need to explore LDPE/cellulose composites and evaluate their susceptibility to primary biodegradation. Compression molded …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 37–45 Read article
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Antifungal Activity of Lactic Acid Cocci Isolated from Camel Milk
Abstract: This study examines the antifungal activity of lactic acid cocci isolated from camel milk against mold growth. After the isolation, purification, and characterization of lactic acid cocci, the screening of strains with antifungal activity was done by overlay and confrontation methods against Aspergillus fumigatus. These strains show strong activity. Antifungals were selected to study their inhibitory effect on liquid medium, evaluate their antifungal spectrum, and study the effect of their …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Spectral, thermal, electrochemical and biological studies of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes derived from 4-(3-bromo-4-hydroxy-5-methoxybenzylideneamino)-3-mercapto-6-methyl-5-oxo-1,2,4-triazine.
Abstract: The Schiff base4-(3-bromo-4-hydroxy-5-methoxybenzylideneamino)-3-mercapto-6-methyl-5-oxo-1,2,4-triazine and its Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes have been synthesized and characterized by IR, NMR, electronic, ESR, fluorescence, thermal, magnetic moment and electrochemical studies. IR and thermal data support the presence of coordinated water in the metal complexes. The electronic spectral and magnetic moment measurements indicate octahedral geometry for Co(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) complexes and square planar for Cu(II) complexes. Biological studies of the ligand and …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 6–16 Read article
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Bioremediation of Crude Oil Polluted Ecosystem Using Mixed Microbial Population on Polluted Areas
Abstract: Bioremediation utilizes the capability of microorganism to degrade all toxic wastes. This emerging technology is a promising method for the effective treatment of contaminated soil and water. This work investigates the possible methods to enhance the rate of natural bioremediation of hydrocarbons in a more effective, efficient, economical and environmentally friendly way. The bioremediation processes in this research was applied to a crude oil polluted ecosystem with a high level …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Evaluation of Some Botanicals in Controlling Grain Spawn Infecting Pathogens of Pleurotussajor-cajuSinger
Abstract: AbstractSeveral fungal pathogens attacks grain spawn of P. sajor-caju. Successful methods to control the infecting fungal pathogens in mushroom grain spawns are not presently known. Six different botanicals namely neem (Azadirachta indica), garlic (Allium sativum), datura (Datura stramonium), ginger (Zingiber officinalis), turmeric (Curcuma longa) and tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) were tested at 5 and 10 per cent concentrations to test their efficacy against mushroom and grain spawn infecting pathogens. The percent …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Integrated Effect of Bioagents along with FYM on Pokkah Boeng Disease of Sugarcane
Abstract: AbstractSugarcane production in various regions of the country is affected by different biotic and abiotic stresses. Among the biotic constraints, there are many diseases such as red rot, wilt, grassy shoot, pineapple disease, smut, leaf scald and pokkah boeng disease. Amongst the foliar diseases, the pokkah boeng disease is becoming a major disease of sugarcane. Pokkah boeng is frequently associated with sett rot or stem rot disease as both are …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Production of Bioethanol from Agro-food Waste (Potato Peel) with the Aid of NPK Fertilizer and Moringa Leaf as Activators
Abstract: In this work, the production of ethanol with the aid of activators was investigated. Two-step hydrolysis of sweet potato peel was studied. Acid hydrolysis was carried out using dilute sulphuric acid, while enzyme hydrolysis was studied using Aspergillus niger inoculum. The effect of activators on ethanol yield was also investigated. Saccharification was studied using aspergillus niger which is a starch degrading organism to generate convertible sugar. Fermentation was carried out …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Phytochemical Screening and In Vitro Antifungal and Antibacterial Analysis of Four Indian Medicinal Plants
Abstract: Four plants have been used in present study i.e., chamomile, cinnamon, cloves and lemon, that are commonly used as spices in Indian foods as well as in the recipes of ayurvedic medicines since the ancient times. They have not only antimicrobial property for curing diseases but also have essential concentration of certain phytochemicals. Hence, phytochemical screening (both qualitative – saponin, tannin, flavonoid, carbohydrate, protein, alkaloid, steroid, phenol, phytosterol, terpenoids and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 17–31 Read article
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Microflora and Nutrient Changes during 72 hours Fermentation of African Breadfruit (Treculia Africana) Seeds
Abstract: The proximate composition, minerals and microflora of Treculia africana seeds were investigated during a 72 h of fermentation of the seeds. The ash content ranged from 3.28 to 2.25 g/100 g, moisture content: 8.78–9.25 g/100 g, crude protein: 18.98–19.98 g/100 g, fat content: 3.55–2.27 g/100 g, fibre content: 1.29–1.22 g/100 g and the carbohydrate content: 65.2–64.57 g/100 g. For the mineral analysis, Na content ranged from 6.85–6.54 mg/100 g, Mg: …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Fungal Biosorption: An Innovative Treatment Method for the Removal of Textile Dyes
Abstract: Basic fuchsin is a potential toxic, irritant and carcinogenic dye. Conventional dye effluent treatment strategies can cause extreme ecological problems. Therefore, the present study was focused on the sorption of Basic fuchsin dye by dead Aspergillus niger biomass at different pH (pH 6.0, pH 6.5, pH 7.0 and pH 7.5) from aqueous dye solution. Maximum dye removal was observed at pH 7.0 (80.42%). The equilibrium data were analyzed by employing …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 82–89 Read article
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Phytochemical Screening and Biological Activity of Pomegranate Extracts
Abstract: Pomegranates are renowned for their abundance of bioactive compounds that exhibit potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, making them a subject of growing interest in natural medicine. This study aimed to compare the biological activities of ethanolic extracts derived from different parts of the pomegranate plant—specifically, the bark, peel, and leaves. A comprehensive investigation was conducted to evaluate their phytochemical composition and assess their antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. The …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 64–79 Read article
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Ocular Films as a Drug Delivery System Against Fungal Infections: Current Insights and Future Directions
Abstract: Fungal infections of the eye, including keratitis, endophthalmitis, and blepharitis, represent a challenging class of ocular diseases due to their potential for vision loss and the limited efficacy of existing treatments. These infections are caused by a range of pathogenic fungi, such as Aspergillus, Candida, and Fusarium species, and often require long-term therapeutic intervention. Conventional topical antifungal therapies, such as eye drops and ointments, suffer from poor ocular bioavailability due …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 101–109 Read article
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Analysis of Bioethanol Production from Agricultural Waste using Simultaneous Saccharification
Abstract: This research was carried out to investigate the possibility of producing a bioethanol using an agricultural waste with the adoption of simultaneous saccharification method. The results collected during the investigation shows that the effect of different varied parameters on the yield of bioethanol from potato peels and other different characterization carried out on the produced bioethanol shows possibility in the reliability of the production process where A(B), A(0.5) and A(2) …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 9–15 Read article