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Gene Editing for Disease Resistance in Crops: Success Stories and Challenges

Muhammad Suhaib Ismayil M, N R Kiran, Kavya Thottempudi, Akash Yadav, R. Vinothini, Akshay Kisan Mundhe, Manisha Satyawan Mote & Shankar M · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Gene editing has emerged as a transformative tool in modern agriculture, offering new avenues for enhancing disease resistance in crops. By precisely modifying the DNA of plants, scientists can develop varieties that are better equipped to withstand the onslaught of pathogens, wh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i91485

Parasitological, Bacterial and Fungal Evaluation of Some Ready-to-Eat Foods Sold by Vendors in Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Eze Chinwe N, Owhoeli Ovutor, Goodhead Dakuru A & Nwankwo, FC · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Aims: To determine the prevalence and distribution of gastrointestinal parasites, bacteria and fungi in Date, Wet Tiger nut, Dry Tiger nut, Kuli-kuli and kola nuts sold by roadside vendors in nine locations in Rivers State. Study Design: A total of 270 samples were procured rando...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i21430

Sources of Fungal Contamination of Fresh and Dried Fish in Kisii County, Kenya

Irene Seila Nyamwaka, Ethel Monda, Omwoyo Ombori & Johnson Kwach · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aflatoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus that frequently invade foods and feedstuffs. In humid climatic conditions like those found in Kisii County, growth of fungi on dried fish and fish feeds is accelerated due to abs...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i1030273

Antimicrobial Studies on Leaf and Stem Extracts of Solanum erianthum

T. T. Alawode, L. Lajide, B. J. Owolabi, M. T. Olaleye & B. T. Ogunyemi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Aims: The current study examines the leaves and stem extracts of Solanum erianthum for antimicrobial activities. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology Akure between September 2014 and July 2015. Methodology: The extracts were scree...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/39911

Effect of Feeding Chemically and Biologically Treated Barley Straw on Some Hematological and Serum Biochemical Parameters of Karadi Lambs

Shaker Abdulameer Hassan, Khasraw Muheddin Hassan & Sarwar Mohammed Sadq · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of feeding untreated, urea and fungal (Pleurotus ostreatus, Po) treated barley straw on some blood profiles of Karadi lambs. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Animal Production, over the periods 1-2-2010 to 1-4-2010....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9687