Toxicity of Oils Extracted From the Arils of (K.D. Koenig) in Wistar Rats.

oil, a substance with a rich history of use for its nutritional, therapeutic, traditional, and cosmetic benefits, was the focus of our study. We investigated the impact of consuming edible oil from . arils on Wistar rats.

Resistance and Biofilm Production Profile of Potential Isolated from Used to Produce Traditional Fermented Beer.

This study aimed to characterize the pathogenicity of bacteria isolated from the starter of two traditional beers produced and consumed in Benin. After standard microbial identification, species were identified by specific biochemical tests such as catalase, coagulase, and API 20 E. Antibiotic sensitivity was tested according to the French Society of Microbiology Antibiogram Committee.

Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Anti-Cancer Properties of Amygdalin Extracted from Three Cassava Varieties Cultivated in Benin.

Given that cancer is a disease that is rampant in the world and especially in Africa, where the population has enormous difficulty treating it, plants are a safer and less expensive alternative. Cassava is a plant species valued in Benin because of its numerous medicinal and nutritional virtues. This study evaluated the biological activities of amygdalin from the organs of three cassava varieties most commonly produced in Benin (BEN, RB, and MJ).

anticoccidial activity and immune response of and leaves against and in rabbits.

Introduction: The aims of this study were to determine the immune response and the anticoccidial activity induced by and leaves in rabbits infected with and .

Methods: Thirty-five-day-old rabbits, free from coccidia, were infested with 2.10 oocysts of and , then received the acetone extract of the leaves of and at different doses by oral gavage.

Antibiotic Resistance Profiling of Pathogenic Species from Urinary Tract Infection Patients in Benin.

Staphylococci can cause urinary tract infections (UTIs). These UTIs are among the significant causes of antibiotic resistance and the spread of antibiotic-resistant diseases. The current study is aimed at establishing a resistance profile and determining the pathogenicity of strains isolated from UTI samples collected in Benin.

Susceptibility and Virulence of Isolated from Urinary Tract Infections in Benin.

Enterobacteriaceae represent one of the main families of Gram-negative bacilli responsible for serious urinary tract infections (UTIs). The present study aimed to define the resistance profile and the virulence of Enterobacteriaceae strains isolated in urinary tract infections in Benin. A total of 390 urine samples were collected from patients with UTIs, and Enterobacteriaceae strains were isolated according to standard microbiology methods.

Effect of the application or coating of PGPR-based biostimulant on the growth, yield and nutritional status of maize in Benin.

Biotechnology proposes various ecological approaches to control climatic constraints, soil fertility and plant nutrition using biological products, such as biostimulants to achieve a healthy and environment-friendly agriculture. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of biostimulant-coated maize seed and biostimulant application on the growth, yield and nutritional status of maize in Benin. The trials were set up with 100 producers spread over the whole of Benin.

Bio-production of lactic and lactobionic acids using whey from the production of cow's milk cheese in Benin.

Traditional cheese is the main milk derivative in Bénin. This traditional process is not efficient and generate a lot of whey which has no real use until now. It is just disposed without being environmentally treated.

Draft Genome Sequences of Four Strains of Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria Associated with Maize Rhizosphere.

This study presents the draft genome sequences of four strains of rhizobacteria, namely, Bacillus cereus ADO11, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia NAA11, Acinetobacter pittii LAM11, and Serratia marcescens NSA15, which were isolated from maize soils and have the ability to stimulate plant growth. The genome assembly sizes for the strains were 4,476,462 bp, 4,731,402 bp, 4,080,875 bp and 4,959,744 bp, respectively.

Characteristics of Isolated from Intestinal Microbiota Children of 0-5 Years Old in the Commune of Abomey-Calavi.

is a commensal bacterium and one of the first bacteria to colonize the digestive tract of newborns after birth. It is characterized by great versatility and metabolic flexibility that allows its survival in different niches. The present study aims at analyzing the diversity of strains isolated from the intestinal microbiota of children aged from 0 to 5 years in the commune of Abomey-Calavi in Benin.

Pathogenicity and Molecular Characterization of Strains Isolated from the Hospital Environment of CHU-Z Abomey-Calavi/Sô-Ava (Benin).

is a major human pathogen present on a third of the healthy population. The bacterium possesses an extensive arsenal of virulence factors. The pathogenicity is linked with high plasticity and its exceptional ability to incorporate foreign genetic material.

Rhizobacterial inoculation in combination with mineral fertilizer improves maize growth and yield in poor ferruginous soil in central Benin.

The use of biotechnological approaches to increase soil fertility and productivity allows to obtain sustainable agriculture with lesser use of chemical fertilizers. The present study aimed to determine whether the inoculation of , , , , or combined with reduced doses of NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) fertilizer can improve the growth and yield of maize on poor ferruginous soils under field conditions in central Benin. For this purpose, maize seeds of the EVDT 97 STR C1 variety were inoculated with 10 ml suspension of five plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) strains, and the plots were fertilized at seeding with the recommended doses (0, 25, 50, 100%) of 200 kg/ha of NPK and 100 kg of urea for corn cultivation.

Phytochemical composition and biological activities of fruit juice.

is a plant with broad nutraceutical and therapeutic effects and used in the traditional treatment of several ailments. The objective of this work is to investigate the phytochemistry of the fruit juice of on one hand and on other hand to evaluate its antiradical and antibacterial activity. The phytochemical investigation was carried out by tube staining tests of the extract of two types of fruit juice of .

Toxin Production and Resistance of Species Isolated from Fermented Artisanal Dairy Products in Benin.

species are considered as one of the major pathogens causing outbreaks of food poisoning. The aim of this work was to assess the toxinogenic and antibiotic susceptibility profiles of the strains of spp isolated from three types of fermented dairy products (yoghourt, millet , and couscous ). The isolation of the strains was performed on selective media, and their identification was done using biochemical and molecular methods.

Nutritional Properties Assessment of Endogenous and Improved Varieties of Maize (Zea mays L.) Grown in Southern Benin.

Background And Objective: A wide range of maize varieties is used in Benin but information on the nutritional characteristics of these varieties are not well known. This study aims to assess the nutritional composition of maize varieties in use in the southern region of Benin with the purpose of providing consumers accurate information for better choice.

Materials And Methods: Moisture, ash, protein, fiber and fat contents were determined according to Association of Official Analytical Chemists and American Association of Cereal Chemists methods.

Synergistic Effects of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria and Chitosan on In Vitro Seeds Germination, Greenhouse Growth, and Nutrient Uptake of Maize (Zea mays L.).

This study aimed to assess the effects of three plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and chitosan either singly or in combination on maize seeds germination and growth and nutrient uptake. Maize seeds were treated with chitosan and bacterial solution. The germination and growth tests were carried out in square Petri dishes and plastic pots.

Identification of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamases Escherichia coli Strains Isolated from Market Garden Products and Irrigation Water in Benin.

The present study aimed at biochemical and molecular characterization of Escherichia coli strains isolated from horticultural products and irrigation water of Cotonou. The samples were collected from 12 market gardeners of 4 different sites. Rapid' E.

Phytochemical Analysis and Biological Activities of Cola nitida Bark.

Kola nut is chewed in many West African cultures and is used ceremonially. The aim of this study is to investigate some biological effects of Cola nitida's bark after phytochemical screening. The bark was collected, dried, and then powdered for the phytochemical screening and extractions.