Publications by authors named "Ibrahim Iddrisu"

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  • Microbes and enzymes are crucial for soil and plant health, particularly in the hemp rhizosphere, but fungicides can negatively affect microorganism diversity and enzyme activity.
  • Soil samples from four hemp cultivars were tested under different conditions (natural, inoculated, and fungicide-treated), revealing that fungicides dramatically altered microbiota structure by increasing some microbial phyla while decreasing others.
  • Enzymatic activities related to organic matter metabolism were also significantly reduced in fungicide-treated samples across all hemp cultivars, highlighting the ecological implications of fungicide use on soil health.
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the survival rates and fermentation performance of three freeze-dried lactic acid bacterial cultures previously isolated from Ghanaian traditional fermented milk. LAB cultures, i.e.

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The rise of antimicrobial resistance is a global public health crisis that threatens the effective control and prevention of infections. Due to the emergence of pandrug-resistant bacteria, most antibiotics have lost their efficacy. Bacteriophages or their components are known to target bacterial cell walls, cell membranes, and lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and hydrolyze them.

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The gut microbiome is a collection of microorganisms and parasites in the gastrointestinal tract. Many factors can affect this community's composition, such as age, sex, diet, medications, and environmental triggers. The relationship between the human host and the gut microbiota is crucial for the organism's survival and development, whereas the disruption of this relationship can lead to various inflammatory diseases.

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The relationship between human health and gut microbiota is becoming more apparent. It is now widely believed that healthy gut flora plays a vital role in the overall well-being of the individual. There are spatial and temporal variations in the distribution of microbes from the esophagus to the rectum throughout an individual's lifetime.

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