March 2025

In vitro antagonistic potential of Trichoderma strains against Ralstonia solanacearum

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) seed production is a critical element of the potato industry in Zimbabwe. Production in the potato industry is constrained by poor seed quality caused by the bacterial wilt pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum. The pathogen is known to be highly destructive in potatoes. R. solanacearum produces several virulence factors which invade the plant’s natural defense mechanism. Trichoderma species...

Author(s): S. Muhera, C. Chinheya, S. Kageler and E. Ngadze

March 2025

Molecular investigation of pathogenic Leptospira in bat species in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonosis caused by pathogenic Leptospira strains, primarily affecting tropical and subtropical regions. In Côte d'Ivoire, previous studies on rodents and cattle have failed to establish a link between human cases and animal reservoirs, suggesting an unidentified source of infection. Given that bats are known to host various human pathogens, this study aimed to detect pathogenic...

Author(s): Kouadio Stéphane Koffi,, Gbohounou Fabrice Gnali, Kan Stéphane Kouassi, Syndou Meite, Kouassi Eugène Koffi, Bi Irié Marius Irie and Mireille Dosso