Exploring the Potential of Endophytic Microorganisms and Nanoparticles for Enhanced Water Remediation.

Endophytic microorganisms contribute significantly to water bioremediation by enhancing pollutant degradation and supporting aquatic plant health and resilience by releasing bioactive compounds and enzymes. These microorganisms inhabit plant tissues without causing disease or any noticeable symptoms. Endophytes effectively aid in eliminating contaminants from water systems.

Exploring Cereal Metagenomics: Unravelling Microbial Communities for Improved Food Security.

Food security is an urgent global challenge, with cereals playing a crucial role in meeting the nutritional requirements of populations worldwide. In recent years, the field of metagenomics has emerged as a powerful tool for studying the microbial communities associated with cereal crops and their impact on plant health and growth. This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive overview of cereal metagenomics and its role in enhancing food security through the exploration of beneficial and pathogenic microbial interactions.

Medicinal Plants as a Natural Greener Biocontrol Approach to "The Grain Destructor" Maize Weevil () Motschulsky.

According to the United Nations (UN), the global population may skyrocket to 9.8 billion people in 2050 and 11.2 billion in 2100, placing an overwhelming burden on food security as the world will have to meet this growing demand.

Evidence of Virulent Multi-Drug Resistant and Biofilm-Forming Species Isolated from Various Sources in South Africa.

Listeriosis is a foodborne disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes species and is known to cause severe complications, particularly in pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of Listeria species in food and water using both biochemical and species-specific PCR analysis. L.

The Fight against Infection and Pain: Devil's Claw () a Rich Source of Anti-Inflammatory Activity: 2011-2022.

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Bulbous Plants : "A Thin Line between Poisonous and Healing Compounds" with Biological Activities.

(synonym ) plants are bulbous plants belonging to the family Asparagaceae (formerly the family Hyacinthaceae) and are distinctive, powerful medicinal plants. Just some species are indigenous to South Africa and have been traditionally utilized for centuries to cure various diseases and/or ailments. They have been recognized among the most famous and used medicinal plants in South Africa.

Effect of Clove () spice as microbial inhibitor of resistant bacteria and Organoleptic Quality of meat.

For centuries, spices have been utilized as flavourants, colourants and as preservatives in food. Moreover, spices possess various antimicrobial properties with massive health benefits for the treatment and management of ailments and diseases. The present study was focused on three (3) aspects; (1) isolation and molecular identification of bacteria from the meat; (2) to determine the antimicrobial activity of the spices against the pathogens; (3) to assess the organoleptic properties of the spiced meat.

A Chewable Cure "Kanna": Biological and Pharmaceutical Properties of .

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Untapped Potentials of Endophytic Fungi: A Review of Novel Bioactive Compounds with Biological Applications.

Over the last century, endophytic fungi have gained tremendous attention due to their ability to produce novel bioactive compounds exhibiting varied biological properties and are, therefore, utilized for medicinal, pharmaceutical, and agricultural applications. Endophytic fungi reside within the plant tissues without showing any disease symptoms, thus supporting the physiological and ecological attributes of the host plant. Ground breaking lead compounds, such as paclitaxel and penicillin, produced by endophytic fungi have paved the way for exploring novel bioactive compounds for commercial usage.

Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Resistant Determinants among Carbapenem-Resistant from Beef Cattle in the North West Province, South Africa: A Critical Assessment of Their Possible Public Health Implications.

Carbapenems are considered to be the last resort antibiotics for the treatment of infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing strains. The purpose of this study was to assess antimicrobial resistance profile of Carbapenem-resistant (CRE) isolated from cattle faeces and determine the presence of carbapenemase and ESBL encoding genes. A total of 233 faecal samples were collected from cattle and analysed for the presence of CRE.

Characterisation of Species from Surface and Drinking Water Sources and Assessment of Biocontrol Potentials of Their Bacteriophages.

The aim of this study was to characterise species of water samples collected from taps, boreholes, and dams in the North West province, South Africa, and assess biocontrol potentials of their bacteriophages. Fifty-seven putative isolates were obtained on thiosulfate-citrate-bile-salt-sucrose agar and identified using biochemical tests and species-specific PCRs. Isolates were further characterised based on the presence of virulence factors, susceptibility to eleven antibiotics, and biofilm formation potentials.

Bioactive Compound Produced by Endophytic Fungi Isolated From Against Selected Bacteria of Clinical Importance.

Endophytic fungi have the ability to live inside the host plant tissues without causing neither symptoms of diseases/or harm. Opportunistic infections are accountable for majority of the outbreaks, thereby putting a burden on the health system. To investigate and characterize the bioactive compounds for the control of bacteria of clinical importance, extracts from endophytic fungi were isolated from indigenous South African medicinal plants.