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119 articles for “Bacteria isolates”
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Strain Improvement of Lactobacillus casei Strain Shirota for Production of Bacteriocin and Its Utilization as a Biopreservative
Abstract: Food is a great concern for humans as well as for animals; also because as we buy vegetables and fruits from the market and after some days with or without refrigeration, they start getting spoiled. To minimize the spoilage and make them preserve for a long period, we did this research on preservation of vegetables and fruits using lactobacillus casei isolated from the Yakult and testing in vitro against spoilage …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2-3, 2020 · pp. 18–31 Read article
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Characterization of Plant Growth Promoting Bacillus subtilis (VBKT5) Isolated from Vermicompost
Abstract: Vermicompost is a rich source of nutrients and beneficial soil bacteria which can promote plant growth in various ways. Ten prevalent bacterial strains were isolated from the cow dung vermicompost and assessed for growth promotion of paddy. Bacterial suspensions (3X108 CFU/ml) were individually applied to the pots planted with paddy variety and vegetative growth parameters and yield were recorded. Among the bacterial treatments, better shoot length, root length and yield …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 11, Issue 4, 2021 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Determination of Effect of Temperature on Bacteria and Fungi (Salt and Fresh Water)
Abstract: This study investigates the effect of temperature on bacterial and fungal activity in fresh and saltwater environments contaminated with crude oil. Utilizing standard characterization techniques, pure cultures of bacteria and fungi were isolated and identified. A bioreactor setup was employed to assess microbial growth and heat generation at varying temperatures (15°C to 120°C) over a 6-hour period. The results demonstrated that temperature significantly influences microbial activity, with bacterial growth rates …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 01–08 Read article
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Improvised Rapid Antibiotic Sensitivity Test by Disc Dispersion Method
Abstract: Multidrug resistance is the one of vital issue globally, there are several causes for multidrug resistance, like improper utilization of antibiotics and selection of suitable antibiotics are the one of the predominant reasons for multidrug resistance gaining. To enable physician to select the suitable antibiotics, appropriate antibiotic sensitivity shall be performed in shortest time period. A method has been developed to get the antibiotic sensitivity test in 2–3 hours for …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 44–57 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, Purification, and Identification of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacterial Strain from Food Stuffs
Abstract: The widespread presence of bacteria in foodstuffs poses significant trouble to health and food safety. Pathogens in consumable products increases the transmission of resistance genes to human, potentially compromising the efficacy of conventional antibiotics. This study aims to isolate, purify, and identify antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains from food items, meals, and vegetables. The investigation employed selective culture techniques, antibiotic susceptibility assays, and molecular identification methods to detect and characterize resistant strains. …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 37–45 Read article
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Production and Characterization of Thermostable Amylase Produced from Spore Former Thermophilic Bacilli Isolated and Screened from Teff (Eragrostis teff) Starch Rich Soil
Abstract: There is a need to isolate and screen amylase-producing bacilli bacteria from soil rich in content of teff starch at high temperature environment. Therefore, the aim of this study was to isolate and screen amylase-producing bacilli isolates and characterization of their optimal amylase activities. Amylase-producing bacilli were isolated and their enzymes characterized. Effect of temperature, pH, substrate and salt concentration were determined. All isolates have clear zone over 15 mm …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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In silico Bioprospection and Identification of Propitious Herbal Mitigators Against Highly Virulent Pathogenic Strains of Bacteria Like Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci
Abstract: Vancomycin resistance genes have been isolated from various strains of Enterococci, owing to the high rate of recombination and vast potential of disseminating resistant genes between Enterococcal strains. Various virulent factors contribute towards the dissemination of infections caused by such Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) strains, ultimately leading to a devastating state of environmental contamination and cross infection. Minimizing the prevalence of these strains by multiple control efforts therefore is of paramount …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Salmonella Isolated from Al-Gharraf River and Iraqi Sewage
Abstract: Salmonella is a Gram-negative bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. It has a rod-shaped (bacillus) structure. Salmonella is a prominent contributor to gastrointestinal sickness worldwide. In addition, it is the causative agent of more systemic severe disorders such as typhoid and paratyphoid fevers. Salmonella is primarily recognized as pathogens transmitted by water and food to people and animals. Salmonella is often found in water-related epidemics, even though it is routinely …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Study of the Antimicrobial Potential of Consortiums of Hot Alcoholic Extract of Plants against Multidrug Resistant Bacteria Including One Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA)
Abstract: Increasing antibiotic resistance exerts threatening implications in human health care. It subsequently increases the need to develop an alternative strategy to counter the growing concern against the superbug infection in open wounds. In the present study, two combinations of herbal alcoholic extracts have been assessed for antimicrobial activity against the isolates collected from human burn wound sample and biopsies. Total of 42 strains have been isolated and screened for its …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Starter Culture Development for Spontaneously Fermented Buttermilk
Abstract: Fourteen fermented milks were made from ultra-high temperature (UHT) treated milk using mixtures of three strains of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and two yeast strains isolated from spontaneously fermented buttermilk (SFB). The isolates used for this experiment were Lactococcus (Lc.) lactis ssp lactis strain NGLC1, Lc. lactis ssp lactis strain NGLC2, Lactobacillus plantarum strain NGLB1, Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain NGY1 and Kluyveromyces marxianus strain NGY2. Inoculated milk was fermented for 48 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 11–25 Read article
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Screening and Characterisation of Antibacterial Actinomycetes Isolated From Earthworm
Abstract: The actinomycetes are considered to be the most potent source for the production of secondary metabolites, antibiotics and other bioactive compounds. The present study dealt with the isolation of the actinomycetes from the earthworm, Eisenia fetida. The actinomycetes were identified using slide culture technique and various biochemical tests. The isolates (S1 and S2) showed activity against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria in primary screening by perpendicular streak method. In …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 77–84 Read article
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Biodegradation of Plastic Through Waxworm (Order- Lepidoptera; Family- Pyralidae): Review
Abstract: Plastic is synthetic polymer. It is derived from fossil oil. It is resistant to biodegradation. Near about ninety two percent of the plastic belong to Polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). Both of them are largely utilized in packaging Production of plastic production has increased exponentially in the last few years. Innovative and eco-friendly solutions for plastic degradation are urgently required. Ever increasing water pollution, soil pollution and closing of landfill …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Antibiotic Resistance in the Bacterial Isolates of Bengaluru Lakes
Abstract: Increased urbanization in Bengaluru has resulted in excessive drainage of antibiotic-resistant bacteria into its pristine lakes via sewage and seepage. This pollution of the resistant bacteria is a direct result of the unregulated use and abuse of antibiotics which has only increased over the years and become a global health threat. Regarding this issue, we conducted a study to confirm the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Bengaluru lakes. For this, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Biofertilizers: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Abstract: India, being an agriculture-based country, there has always been a concern about crop improvement here. Chemical fertilizers increased crops yield, but eventually leached out soil, polluted water basins, degraded ecosystems, reducing soil fertility and thus causing damage to overall environment. Organic fertilizers are costlier and they released nutrients in the surrounding environment thus degrading soil and water quality and human health. Thus came into picture the use of GM crops …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 11–29 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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Exploring Lactic Acid Bacteria in Nasiriyah’s Locally Manufactured Cheese
Abstract: This investigation aimed to identify and diagnose lactic acid bacteria in locally produced cheese. Forty-eight isolates were obtained by categorizing them according to their phenotypic and microscopic features. After conducting biochemical tests, we acquired ten bacterial isolates from the Lactobacillus species. The VITEK 2 instrument was utilized to distinguish the samples to the species level with a threshold for the Lactobacillus genus. In the city of Nasiriyah, visiting the various …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Crude Oil Remediation in Soil Environment using Orange (Citrus sinensis) Peel
Abstract: The research on effective performance of citrus sinensis (orange) peel was monitored in crude oil remediation in loamy soil environment. Different bioreactors with different bio-stimulant dosage of 20g, 40g, 60g, 80g, 100g of room dry and sundry samples were tested to examine the performance on microbial activities on crude oil mitigation in each bioreactor. The nutrient of the bio-stimulants was determined as pH value of 6.63, total nitrogen content of …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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Bile Tolerance Activity of Probiotic Bacteria (Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria)
Abstract: Twenty two strains of each probiotic organisms Lactobacillus (LAB) and Bifidobacteria (BB) were isolated from the faeces of breast-fed infants at the University of Putra, Malaysia. Mann Rogossa and Sharpe (MRS) and Trypticase Phytone Peptone Yeast extract (TPY) were used as selective media for the isolation of these organisms. Resistance to bile is an important characteristic that enables probiotic organisms to survive and grow in the intestinal tract. Six LAB …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Histamine-Producing Bacteria (S-96) – A Molecular Approach
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Histamine is a biogenic amine formed through the decarboxylation of the amino acid. For the present study, a total of 126 histamine-producing bacteria (HPB) were screened from Muthupettai mangrove sediment sample. Among 126 isolates, S-96 were selected for 16s rRNA sequencing due to more histamine production. The sequencing study shows the S-96 belong to the genus of Bacillus cereus. This is …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2011 · pp. 1–5 Read article