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Antifungal Activity of Thymol on Vegetable Tanned Leather
Abstract: Thymol is a key component of many essential oils and acts as active antimicrobial agent. It is a natural monoterpene phenol extracted from thyme, bishop’s weed (ajwain) and many other plants in varied quantities. Literature has marked for its successful application as antimicrobial activity. Thymol is used actively for its antibacterial and antifungal properties in agriculture and the field of medicine. In this research an attempt has been made to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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In-vitro assessment of plant growth promoting traits integrated with antagonistic activity of biosurfactant producing Bacillus species of oil contaminated soil
Abstract: Researchers are in search of microbial tools having plant growth promoting activity integrated to biosurfactant production potential to develop eco-friendly technique for sustainable agricultural. Presented study was undertaken to characterize the plant growth promoting activity of biosurfactant producing Bacillus species isolated from oil contaminated soil. Bacterial strains were identified as Bacillus licheniformis P1 and Bacillus velezensis P2, on the basis of morphological, biochemical and 16SrDNA gene sequence homology. Biosurfactant producing …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Activity: Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) Complexes of Schiff Bases Derived from 4-Cyanobenzaldehye and 4-Amino-5-Mercapto-3-Methyl/Ethyl-1,2,4-triazoles
Abstract: Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes of bidentate Schiff bases derived from the condensation of 4-amino-5-mercapto-3-methyl-1,2,4-triazole and 4-amino-3-ethyl-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole with 4-cyanobenzaldehyde have been synthesized. The synthesized Schiff bases and their metal complexes were then characterized by elemental analysis, spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR, electronic spectra), magnetic moment measurement and thermogravimetric techniques. The electronic spectra and magnetic moment studies suggest octahedral geometry for Co(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) complexes and square planar geometry for …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 27–36 Read article
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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile of Airborne Bacteria and Fungi at Owena Market, Osun State, Nigeria
Abstract: Environmental conditions and human activities influence the ubiquity and diversity of microorganisms in the atmosphere thereby acquiring the ability to resist antibiotics which poses serious public threat. Airborne bacteria and fungi isolated using settling plate method from three different points (where kolanuts, meat and onions are sold) at Owena Market, Osun state, Nigeria were assayed for antimicrobial susceptibility using disc diffusion. The microorganisms were identified as Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Degradation of Synthetic Reactive Red Dye and Bioremediation of Textile Effluent Using Penicillium chrysogenum in a Fluidized-Bed Reactor
Abstract: 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Bioremediation of reactive red dye using five fungal species (Aspergillus niger, Penicillium chrysogenum, Fusarium oxysporum, Trichoderma harzianum and Sacchromyces cerevisiae) was studied in a shake flask system for 13 days. A. niger (91%) and P. chrysogenum (91%) were efficient decolorizers of red dye followed by F. oxysporum, and T. harzianum (84% and 53% respectively). Decolorization efficiency of P. chrysogenum in fluidized-bed …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Screening of Phytochemical Constituents Towards Antimicrobial Potency of Hygrophila schulli
Abstract: The present study was carried out to determine the invitro antibacterial and antifungal and phytochemical activity of Hygrophila schulli. In this study antimicrobial activity of leaves of Hygrophila schulli was studied by analyzing in different concentrations ranging from 100-500µg. We observed that at higher concentrations (>300 µg) ethanolic extract of Hygrophila schulli showed certain significant antimicrobial effect. Antimicrobial activities against Escherichia coli, Fusarium verticillioides, Klebsiella sp., Aspergillus flavus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Screening of Secondary Metabolites for Estimating Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Potency of Clitoria ternatea (L.)
Abstract: The present study was carried out for the screening of secondary metabolites for estimating the antimicrobial potency of Clitoria ternatea (L.). In this study antimicrobial activity of leaves of Clitoria ternatea were studied by analyzing in different concentrations ranging from 100–500 µg. We observed that at higher concentrations (>300 µg) ethanolic extract of Clitoria ternatea showed certain significant antimicrobial effect. Antimicrobial activities against Escherichia coli, Fusarium verticillioides, Klebsiella sp., Aspergillus …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Detection of Heavy Metals Indifferent Soil Samples and Their Bioremediation with the Help of Fungus Cunninghamella sp
Abstract: Due to increased population, industrialization and urbanization are environmental contamination is growing day by day. Levels of some heavy metals (Zn, Pb and Cd) were investigated in various soil samples, nursery sample (NS), nursery sample containing herbicides (HS) and a sample from the area that has less human interference (LHI), after bioremediation with the help of fungus. There are various fungi (Aspergillus sp., Cunninghamella sp., Trichoderma sp. and Candida sp.) …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Antagonistic Potentials of Actinomycetes Isolated from Coastal Area of Niger Delta against Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange) and Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) Fungal Pathogens
Abstract: The antagonistic potentials of actinomycetes isolated from coastal area of Niger Delta against Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) and Lycopersicum esculentum (tomato) fungal pathogens were investigated. Marine sediment and water samples were collected from ten (10) different points from Onne Light Flow Terminal Seaport situated in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. The actinomycetes were isolated on Glycerol Starch Casein Nitrate Agar using spread plate technique as well as …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 4–15 Read article
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Analyze the growth of Pleurotus florida under different incubated conditions
Abstract: The edible mushroom Pleurotus florida was cultured under microbiological condition which favored the growth of mycelium on selective potato dextrose agar medium. The same mycelium also grows well in wheat grain substrate during grain spawn production. But the mycelial growth efficiency of P. florida was higher in coconut coir, paddy straw and paddy straw + newspaper waste substrates when spawn running process. The pin head formation stage was only observed …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Role of Phosphocompost in Comparison with Other Inorganic Fertilizers on Soil Aggregation
Abstract: AbstractPhosphocompost, phosphorus-enriched organic manure, generally improves the crop yield and maintains soil quality by improving various physical properties of the soils including soil aggregation. Sixteen different combinations of treatments including different doses of phosphocompost, inorganic fertilizers and other nutrients etc. were applied to study the effect of phosphocompost on soil aggregation and comparative evaluation among themselves. Soil aggregation was much higher in the soils treated with phosphocompost and simple compost …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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An Assessment of the Phytochemical Properties and Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Tree Species
Abstract: Currently, more people are becoming aware of the value of medicinal plants also. Compared to other medications, drugs made from plants are readily available, affordable, safe, and have few to no adverse effects. In the present study, we investigate the phytochemical screening and enumerate the antimicrobial activity of the selected tree species of Sapindus emarginatus, Murraya koenigii, Mangifera indica, Sterculia fodita, and Tamaridus indica. The plant extracts were prepared by …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Impact of Fungal Spores and Pollen Grains Present in the Atmosphere of Rui-Chhattisi, Taluka & District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India
Abstract: AbstractThe present investigation deals with the study of aerospora at Rui-Chhattisi. The observations were done during the two seasons (rainy and winter) with the help of volumetric tilak air sampler. During the investigation of winter and rainy seasons, some fungal spores and pollen grains which are having adverse effect on human beings and plants were studied. The dominant allergic fungal spores are Aspergillus, Penicillium, Curvularia, Cladosporium, Fusarium and Alternaria and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Microbiological Characteristics of Water and Seafood (Oyster Tissue) from Trans-Amadiwoji Creek, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Abstract: AbstractTrans-Amadi/Woji creek receives heavy influx of organic and inorganic matter from the surroundings which are all products of anthropogenic activities going on in the area. Assessment of microbes in water and oyster (crassotrea gasar) tissue from Trans-Amadi/Woji creek, Niger Delta were carried out for 6 months between January and June 2017. The microbial samples were collected and analyzed in the laboratory following the standard method of APHA. The total heterotrophic …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Isolation and Identification of Mycoflora from Floor Dust Via Non-culturable and Culturable Method: A Case Study of Indoor Atmospheric Quality (IAQ)
Abstract: The concentration of fungal genera in the floor dust was studied by culturable and non-culturable methods. A total of eight fungal genera were isolated and identified out of which two were characterized by non-culturable method, one with culturable method and other five were common for both the methods. The predominant genera were Aspergillus, Cladosporium Penicillium, Fusarium and Curvularia. From the comparative data obtained from culturable and non-culturable fungal concentration it …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Synthesis and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Novel Benzimidazolyl Chalcones
Abstract: A new synthesis of benzimidazolyl chalcones derivatives of N1-[4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl) phenyl] derivatives were synthesized. These compounds have been characterized by detailed IR and NMR spectral analysis and have been screened for their antimicrobial activity in-vitro against bacterial Strains of Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus subtelis, and fungal strains of Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans were used. Most of the tested compounds exploited potent antimicrobial activity with …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 22–29 Read article