Among the mycotoxins of health and economic importance, aflatoxins hold a prominent place. This study aims to determine the chemical composition of the essential oils of Melaleuca leucadendra and Melaleuca quinquenervia, and to evaluate their effectiveness in the in vitro control...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i51741
Gerbera jamesonii L.is a commercially important ornamental crop, but its production is severely constrained by leaf blight caused by Alternaria alternata, leading to 40-60 % yield and quality losses. Increasing concerns over fungicide resistance and chemical residues necessitate...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111650
Brijesh Kumar Patel, Shashikala. B, Laavanya G A, Rishabh Maheshwari, Rajshree Karanwal, Sunil Zacharia, Shubham Singh & Atul Suresh Bawane·Microbiology Research Journal International·2025
Groundnut, also known as peanut, is a vital oilseed crop in India. It plays a crucial role in the country's agriculture due to its diverse uses, serving as a source of edible oil, protein-rich food, and high-quality fodder from its foliage or haulm. India holds the distinction of...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i81608
Gislaine Aurelie Kemegne, Aurore Vanessa Nana Ngahmi, Abraham Nkoue Tong, Sylvain Leroy Sado Kamdem & Jean Justin Essia Ngang·Microbiology Research Journal International·2021
Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the in vitro antibacterial activity of selected antibiotics and essential oils alone or in combination, on selected presumptive probiotic lactic acid bacteria. Study Design: Experimental studies. Place and Duration of Study: Department of...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i930341
Esienanwan Esien Efiong, Jonathan Maduka Nwaedozie, Abraham Ehinomhen Ubhenin & Emmanuel Hala Kwon- Ndung·Asian Food Science Journal·2020
Aims: To characterize unsweetened and sweetened “kunun-zaki” drink/pulp using GC-MS. Study Design: The experimental groups were divided into four: unsweetened “kunun-zaki” drink, sweetened “kunun-zaki” drink, unsweetened “kunun-zaki” pulp and sweetened “kunun-zaki” pulp respectiv...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v19i130230
Juan Rojas Armas, Julio Ruiz Quiroz, Robert Almonacid Roman, Jose Ortiz Sanchez, Miriam Palomino Pacheco, Luz Huaroto Valdivia, Emilio Collahua Rivera, Roberto Chavez Asmat & Andrea Anampa- Guzmán·Microbiology Research Journal International·2016
Aims: To determine the antibacterial activity of essential oils (EOs) from Thymus vulgaris L, Origanum vulgare L and Minthostachys mollis (Benth.) Griseb in combination with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from clinical...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/29666
Approximately half of the world’s population is at risk of malaria, and about 250 million deaths are reported annually. There are two strategic approaches to malaria management: prevention (vector control, drug prophylaxis and potential use of vaccines) and treatment (drugs, bloo...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/28432
Philippe Sessou, Cyrille Boko, Gildas Hounmanou, Sawab Deen Osseni, Eustache Hounkpe, Paulin Azokpota, Issaka Youssao, Dominique Sohounhloue & Souaibou Farougou·Microbiology Research Journal International·2016
Aims: The high demand for food products without chemical additives has increased the use of natural preservatives like essential oils in food processing. The present study aimed to assess the impact of selected essential oils on the microbiological, physico-chemical and sensorial...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27536
Aims: The emergence of pathogenic bacterial strains with resistance to commonly used antibiotics has necessitated a search for novel types of antibacterial agents. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the synergistic action between honeys and the essential oils (EOs)...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/5331