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221 articles for “microbial production”
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Exploring the Impact of Micro plastics on Soil Ecosystems and Agricultural Productivity
Abstract: This research paper delves into the concerning issue of microplastic contamination in soil ecosystems and its potential consequences for agricultural productivity. Microplastics, defined as plastic particles smaller than 5 millimetres, have garnered significant attention for their adverse impacts on marine environments, yet their effects on soil ecosystems have been relatively overlooked. Through a review of existing literature and empirical analysis, this paper aims to elucidate the mechanisms by which microplastics …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 85–89 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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Antibacterial Surfaces: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Microbial communities adhere to surfaces and colonize themselves. Challenges such as microbial infections are, especially, observed on the surface associated with various medical products. In this review, the authors made efforts to maintain the balance of clarity among different types of antibacterial surfaces that exhibit anti-biofouling or bactericidal or both with the help of present advancements. Besides, this review paper categorised different approaches to modify the surface to antibacterial surfaces …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 92–99 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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Comparative Analysis of Kinetic Models for Simulation of Biogas Production from Cow Dung and Fruit Waste via Anaerobic Digestion
Abstract: This study investigates the optimization of biogas and biofertilizer production from cow dung and fruit waste through anaerobic digestion, utilizing various microbial growth kinetic models. Simulations were conducted using the Monod, Moser, Contois, and Tessier models to predict biogas yield and assess model accuracy. Results indicated that the Tessier model provided the closest fit to experimental data, with a biogas yield of 0.45 m³/kg VS, while the Monod model overestimated …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 47–63 Read article
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Evaluation And Demonstration of MAR1495 And Local Strain (SB-12) on Soybean Yield At Gofa Woreda Southern Nation Nations Nationalities and Peoples of Ethiopia
Abstract: Soybean is the most important legume crop in the world which can be used for human food source, animal feed, soy milk production, oil production as well as for soil fertility improvement by fixation of nitrogen. The benefits apiece use of Rhizobium inoculants show that a completely good deal of services may be saved by borderline labourers by utilizing quality proven inoculants on the farm. Rhizobia immunization to seeds is …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 52–59 Read article
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Diet-Driven Enhancement of Immune Resilience, Disease Resistance, and Performance: Mechanistic Insights, Nutritional Interventions, and Implications for Sustainable Dairy Development
Abstract: This review synthesizes current knowledge on how dietary strategies can strengthen immune resilience, improve disease resistance, and enhance productive performance in dairy systems while advancing sustainable development. Immune function in dairy cattle is profoundly influenced by nutrition, with energy, protein, essential amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds playing critical roles in shaping both innate and adaptive immune responses. Suboptimal nutrition impairs immune competence, increases susceptibility to infectious …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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Production of Biodiesel from Fluted Pumpkin Oil
Abstract: The production of biodiesel using fluted pumpkin oil was considered in this research work. The fluted pumpkin was converted fluted pumpkin oil methylester known as biodiesel. The stem of the fluted pumpkin is used to produce biodiesel. Biodiesel is produced in a combined microbial/chemical process. Functional parameters checked and evaluated for the purpose of confirmation of the obtained product and the result reveals that the fluted pumpkin oil and fluted …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 50–58 Read article
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Copper sulphate enhanced synthesis of azurin from Pseudomonas aeruginosa MTCC 2453
Abstract: The secondary metabolites from microorganisms play a vital role in developing new chemotherapeutics. Azurin a blue copper protein have redox properties plays a role in electron transfer as donors. Azurin reported as a potential anticancer protein against breast cancer cell lines which evoked biomedical researchers to develop an alternate method for enhanced production of azurin. Early researchers revealed the synthesis of blue copper protein azurin from different microbial sources, especially …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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MAP: The Invisible Shield Protecting Our Product's Journey
Abstract: Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) has established itself as one of the most reliable and widely adopted preservation technologies in the modern food industry, offering a practical means of extending shelf life while maintaining the sensory and nutritional integrity of food products throughout storage and distribution. The fundamental working principle revolves around deliberately altering the gaseous composition within sealed packages, primarily through the strategic use of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and oxygen …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 52–58 Read article
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Studies on the Chemical and Microbiological Safety of Raw Materials Used in Selected Baking Industries in Bangladesh
Abstract: The study was designed to determine the quality of raw materials of baking products in a surveillance system. The monitoring system of different raw materials used in selected biscuit factories was investigated periodically. The average value of wheat flour moisture, gluten and acidity was 11.36, 11.21, and 0.10% respectively during their surveillance period. In case of soya-flour, the moisture, fat and protein it was 3.30, 18.30 and 37.85% respectively. Again …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Analytical Study of Marichyadi Gutika
Abstract: Today, movement for globalization of Ayurveda is going on in fast rush up. The world is in a fresh mood to accept this age-old health system too. Considering the significance of traditional practices in global health care, W.H.O. has been encouraging and promoting the traditional practices since past few decades. Hence, the standardization of raw drug, processing, finished products, revalidation of facts in classics, mechanism of action and testing for …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Risk Factors Associated with Subclinical Mastitis in Dairy Cows: Implications for Microbial Dynamics, Environmental Influences, and Management Factors
Abstract: Subclinical mastitis is a prevalent yet often overlooked condition in dairy cows, leading to reduced milk yield and quality. This study examines the microbial dynamics, environmental influences, and management factors contributing to subclinical mastitis in dairy herds. Microbial agents, including bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Streptococcus uberis, are key contributors, with their ability to persist and form biofilms complicating detection and treatment. Environmental factors, including bedding quality, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 45–61 Read article
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Eco-Friendly Elixirs: A Critical Review of Biosurfactants for Sustainable Wastewater Solutions
Abstract: Biosurfactants are the amphiphilic substances which are acquired from the remains of the living microorganisms and have attracted a lot of scientific interests because of their applicability in various fields. This review aims at reviewing current research and development on biosurfactants with special emphasis on their application in wastewater and oil. Biosurfactants being less hazardous to the environment are produced by microorganisms and works as a substitute for chemically produced …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–33 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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A Comparative Study of Oven, Spouted Bed, and Convective Tunnel Drying Methods of Mango for Oil Production
Abstract: Mango seeds, with a high moisture content exceeding 70% (wet basis) require effective drying methods to ensure their preservation and to enhance the quality of derivative products like mango seed oil. Proper drying is essential to inhibit enzymatic activity and microbial growth, which extends the shelf life of these seeds. This study investigates multiple drying techniques, including conventional oven drying, spouted bed drying, and convective tunnel drying, to determine their …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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The Probiomagic
Abstract: The exact location or composition of gut is not yet known to the human It has a vague usage in the colloquial language and scientifically contains the system of microbial flora that is ultimately responsible for increasing the potential of our immune system. It is the study of more “good bacteria” as it is called commonly and higher the composition of our gut microbiome, better is our capability of fighting …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 37–40 Read article
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Crossroads of Ecology and Medicine: Evaluating Pollutant-Induced Risks to Biodiversity and Human Health
Abstract: Environmental pollution has emerged as a central challenge at the crossroads of ecology and human medicine. The rapid pace of industrialization, urbanization, and agricultural intensification has led to an unprecedented release of pollutants into the air, water, and soil—triggering cascading effects on ecosystems and human health. Pollutants such as particulate matter, heavy metals, pesticides, microplastics, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and persistent organic pollutants not only degrade biodiversity but also exert multifaceted health …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 41–53 Read article
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Review on Effect of the Chemical Composition of some Pharmaceutical Vaccines and their Biochemical Efficacy with Chemical Techniques
Abstract: Chemical compounds are fundamental components in the formulation of medicines and vaccines, playing a critical role in ensuring their safety, stability, and effectiveness. Vaccines contain a combination of active and inactive ingredients, including weakened or inactivated viruses or bacteria, toxins, preservatives, stabilizers, adjuvants, antibiotics, and minerals. The active ingredient is an antigen, which stimulates the body's immune system to recognize and defend against specific infectious diseases. Adjuvants, such as aluminum …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 01–09 Read article
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Silver Nanoparticles Incorporated Soy Protein and Chitosan based Biomaterials
Abstract: Chitosan and soy protein are abundantly available renewable biopolymers. The combination of the nano-sized powders and the biopolymer matrix will result in the formation of bio-nanocomposites. Due to bactericidal properties, silver nanoparticles are widely used in the medical applications. Chitosan and soy protein based bio-nanocomposites can be fabricated by incorporating silver nanoparticles in the biopolymer matrix. The bio-nanocomposites fabricated can be used as antimicrobial packaging which can be considered as …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2014 Read article