Mona M. E. Eleiwa, Sideeqot T. Abdullahi, Omobolanle E. Oladapo, Emmanuel E. Aduak, Kanyinsola O. Akinkunmi, Victoria A. Dada, Kehinde O. Amisu, Oladipupo A. Lawal & Andy R. Opoku·Microbiology Research Journal International·2026
The increasing occurrence of antimicrobial-resistant Enterococcus species has encouraged the investigation of plant-derived products with antibacterial potential. This study evaluated the antibacterial, bactericidal, and membrane-disruptive activities of essential oils obtained f...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i71762
The rise of antibiotic resistance poses a significant threat to both human and animal health. As resistance to standard antibiotics becomes more prevalent, the need to discover new sources of effective Antimicrobial agent becomes inevitable. The study aimed to evaluate the antiba...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i101635
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are known to be sources of various antimicrobial metabolites that are harmless to humans. This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of LAB isolated from curdled milk in Burkina Faso against bacterial pathogens and toxigenic fungi and to in...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i71594
This study provides a concise comparative analysis of Ganoderma and Shiitake mushrooms, emphasizing their phytochemical profiles and antimicrobial properties. Both species were found to contain significant bioactive compounds, including phenols, flavonoids, terpenoids, and polysa...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i51569
Background: Citrus peels are often discarded as waste despite being rich in bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. Traditional extraction methods for these compounds are not always sustainable and can lead to environmental harm. Using a sustainable vaporization appro...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121517
Aims: This research aims to study the process of making Caulerpa seaweed flour and extract; analyzed the antioxidant activity and inhibitory antibacterial activity of Caulerpa flour. Study Design: The experimental design used in the first stage is the T-test by comparing the two...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i11596
The present study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial, antioxidant activity of pectin extracted from banana peel. Antibacterial activity was investigated against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella Enteritidis. The well diffusion method was used to assess the...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i730324
Aim: To determine the antibacterial activity and biofilm inhibitory activity of Nicotiana tabacum leaf extract against Streptococcus mutans isolated from oral cavity. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeri...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i330199
Background: Cow urine has been widely used as therapeutic or additive agents in different parts of Nepal, mainly to treat infections, cuts, burns, etc. Cow urine has been considered as sacred and holy water and used in many rituals and worshipping purposes. Apart from therapeutic...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i230158
The emergence of multi-drug resistance in bacteria has led to call for research and development of new leads as antibiotics from medicinal plants. Acacia nilotica (Linn) is a plant of multipurpose medicinal uses, three bioactive flavonoids (methyl gallate, gallic acid and catechi...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/mrji/2019/v28i430139
Aim: The study characterized sesquiterpenes from the bark extracts of Piliostigma reticulatum and Cleistopholis patens and subsequently tested the extracts for their antibacterial activities. Methodology: Ground stem barks of P. reticulatum and C. patens were obtained and extract...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/mrji/2019/v27i530112
G. M. Ikon, E. A. Udobre, U. E. Etang, U. M. Ekanemesang, R. U. Ebana & U. O. Edet·Asian Food Science Journal·2018
Aim: This study determined the phytochemical, elemental and proximate nutritional compositions of P. ostreatus as well as the antibacterial potentials of the macro fungus collected during the tropical rainy season on selected bacteria. Methodology: The disease-free oyster mushroo...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2019/45956
Numerous avenues are currently being investigated to curtail multidrug resistance. The antibacterial activity of naturally derived agents, including thyme essential oil, chitosan and a probiotic Lactobacillus strain was screened against clinically resistant isolates of Staphyloc...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/44155
Medicinal plants represent rich sources of potential antimicrobial agents. Studies on antibacterial and biofilm inhibitory properties of the ethanolic, methanolic and aqueous bark and seed extracts of Citrullus lanatus (C. lanatus) fruit was carried out. The bark and seed of C. l...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/44115
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, and Cinnamon cassia), the eternal tree of tropical medicine, belongs to the Lauraceae family. Cinnamon is one of the most important spices used daily by people all over the world. Cinnamon primarily contains vital oils and other derivatives, such...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/41345