September 2025

A review of the microbiome influence on tobacco leaf curing and fermentation processes

The review examines the role of the microbiomes during the curing and fermentation stages of tobacco and determines their impact on the quality, flavor, and aroma of the tobacco. It describes how microbial communities are intricately connected to temperature and humidity, and they play a crucial role in shaping microbial dynamics during the fermentation process. It discusses how different microbes found in tobacco...

Author(s): Alhadi Adam, Ramzan Khan, Xiaomin Yang and Lingfei Peng

September 2025

Phenotypic diversity of bacteria implicated in urinary tract infections among pregnant women in Lafia, Nigeria

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) has become the most common bacterial infection in humans, both in the community and hospital settings. This study is a hospital-based surveillance conducted in Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital Lafia, Nigeria. The aim was to assess the prevalence, spectrum and antimicrobial susceptibility of UTI among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in the hospital. A total of 200 clean midstream...

Author(s): Solomon Chuwang Chollom, Daniel Oche Agbo, John Chima Ndubuisi, Peter Stephen Akpulu, Dlama Joseph Zira and Surajudeen Alim Junaid

September 2025

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi enhance nutrient uptake and ionic balance in Ricinus communis under saline stress

Soil salinity is a major constraint on agricultural productivity, particularly for Ricinus communis L., an economically important oilseed crop sensitive to salt stress. This study evaluated the effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on nutrient uptake and salt tolerance in two R. communis accessions under 0, 50, and 100 mM NaCl. Five Glomus species and a mixed inoculum were tested in a greenhouse experiment using...

Author(s): Hassna Founoune-Mboup, Bassirou Diallo, Abdoulaye Fofana Fall and Abibatou Ndiaye