Microbial Bioactives

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Microbial Bioactives

Microbial Bioactives is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to advancing microbiology by highlighting the roles of microorganisms and their products across medical, environmental, agricultural, industrial

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Research Article

Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology

Research Article | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 15 May 2024

Biocontrol of Chocolate Banded Snail Using Steinernema Nematodes in Egypt

Mona A. Hussein 1*,  Salem, H.A.  1

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Land snails, especially in Egypt, significantly harm crops. Effective biocontrol using entomopathogenic nematodes offers sustainable pest management.

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Research Article | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 29 December 2022

Heterorhabditis brevicaudis: A New Nematode Species Isolated from El-Dakhla Oasis in Egypt and Its Efficiency against Some Lepidopteran Pests

1 Mona A. Hussein

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Views: 2019 | Downloads: 12

Entomopathogenic nematodes in eco-friendly pest management

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Research Article | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 12 December 2021

Efficacy of Egyptian Parasitic Nematodes, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (BA1) and Steinernema carpocapsae (BA2) in Bio-control of Economically Important Pests

Mona A. Hussein 1*

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Research Article | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 26 May 2020

Assessment of Physicochemical and Microbiological Properties of Soil from Organic Vegetable Farms in Bangladesh

Md. Nazim Uddina, Md. Kamrul Hasanb, M. A. Matinb, Abdul Khalequed, Md. Latiful Baric*

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Improvement of soil health, fertility and agro-ecology through organic farming

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Research Article | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 14 September 2018

The Impact of Cu Ion, Two Novel Schiff Base Ligands and their Copper (II) Complexes on the Biological Activity of the Entomopathogenic Nematodes

Mona A. Hussein a*, Rada Abd El-Rahman b, Hanaa El-Boraey c, Mohamed Hilmyc and Ensaaf Attya b

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Although the pollution of soil with copper (II) ions affects nematode infectivity and reproduction potential, Schiff base ligandsand their copper complexes were found to be less harmful and hence the latter could be used in combination with fertilizers to overcome one of the abiotic factors enhancing the field efficacy of EPN.

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Research Article | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 25 March 2018

Pasteurization of Milk through Direct Heating up to 75°C over Kitchen Stove at Home

Sheikh Ariful Hoque a, Ummay Nasrin Sultana a, Tania Hossain a

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heating milk on a kitchen stove up to 65°C-75°C has been shown quick, cost-effective, an energy-saving in-home pasteurization technique to produce safe and nourishing milk with increased shelf life.

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Reviews

Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology

Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 28 April 2026

Marine Cyanobacteria and Beneficial Microbes for Sustainable Agriculture and Bio-Applications: A Review

Shahadat Hossain 1*, Mohd Hasan Mujahid 2, Sameera Zafar 2, Salaman Ahamad 2, Shaista Fatima 2

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Marine cyanobacteria and beneficial microbes provide eco-friendly solutions for agriculture, biotechnology, and sustainable industrial applications.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 24 March 2026

Microcystins in Agricultural Systems: Environmental Pathways, Plant Toxicity, and Human Health Risks—A Systematic Review

Md Shafiqur Rahman 1*, Md. Fakruddin 2

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This study integrates ecological and human health evidence, clarifying how microcystins move through agricultural systems and influence environmental and public health risks.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 21 March 2026

Exploring the Frontiers of Cyanobacteria and Microalgae: Integrating Emerging Technologies for Biodiversity Discovery, Metabolic Insights, and Environmental Response

Abu Hena Muhammad Yousuf 1*

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Understanding microalgal metabolite responses aids sustainable biotechnology and environmental adaptation strategies.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 27 February 2026

Soil Predatory Mites and Microbe-Mediated Biocontrol: Advancing Sustainable Pest Management in Agricultural Systems

Bulbul Shaikat 1*, Tahsin Bin Rabbani 1

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Views: 382 | Downloads: 1

Understanding microbe-mediated predator–prey interactions enables sustainable soil pest management and resilient agroecosystems.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 16 February 2026

Harnessing Plant Microbiomes for Sustainable Agriculture: Integrating Ecological Complexity, Microbial Function, and Translational Insights

Bulbul Shaikat 1, Tahsin Bin Rabbani 1, Salaman Ahamad 2

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Views: 620 | Downloads: 2

Understanding plant microbiomes enables sustainable, eco-friendly strategies for crop protection and productivity enhancement.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 23 January 2026

Unlocking the Potential of Fungi and Their Metabolites for Sustainable Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health.

Ronglian Xing 1, Yini Zhang 2, Yu Sun 2*

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Views: 564 | Downloads: 1

Understanding fungal diversity supports sustainable agriculture, human nutrition, and the development of innovative biotechnological applications.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 18 November 2025

Antibiotic Resistance at the Human–Animal–Environment Crossroads: A Systematic Review of the Silent Global Pandemic

Sabiha Nusrat1*, Helal Murshed2, Sadia Afrin3

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Views: 1174 | Downloads: 10

This review highlights how antibiotic misuse in agriculture fuels global antimicrobial resistance, urging integrated health policies to prevent an impending crisis.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 15 October 2025

Lactic Acid Bacteria in Sustainable Agriculture: Multifunctional Probiotics for Soil, Plant, Livestock, and Food System Resilience – A Systematic Review

Shahlaa Zernaz Ahmed 1*, Sunehra Nawreen Mazid 1, Sabina Sultana 1, Sk. Adiba Tasneem 1, Samanta Myesha Anuska 1, Zarifah Chowdhury 1, Md. Yasin Sharker 1, Sumaiya Afrin Kakon 1, Abdul Al Ruman 1

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Views: 1526 | Downloads: 36

This study determines lactic acid bacteria as eco-friendly probiotics that enhance soil, crop, and livestock health, promoting sustainable agricultural resilience.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 10 October 2025

Probiotics as Next-Generation Allies in Poultry Health: A Systematic Review of Microbial Therapies for Sustainable Disease Control

Tufael Ahmed 1*, Mohd Hasan Mujahid 1, Prasanna Sriram Mathad 2

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Views: 1042 | Downloads: 7

The study underscores probiotics’ expanding therapeutic potential beyond gut health, highlighting innovations in psychobiotics, postbiotics, and personalized microbiome-based medicine.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 01 October 2025

Probiotics as a Natural Shield: Rethinking Poultry Health in the Era of Pathogens and Viruses

Mukhlif Mohsin Slaihim1*, Luay Ali Dhahi 2, and Abeer Hussein Ali 3

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Views: 854 | Downloads: 1

Probiotics offer sustainable, natural alternatives to antibiotics, enhancing poultry health, preventing infections, and reducing antimicrobial resistance and zoonotic disease risks.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 19 September 2025

Microbial-Based Strategies for Eco-Friendly Odor Management and Enhanced Environmental Sustainability in Poultry Production

Zubaida Amir Al-Heety 1, Ali Kareem Al-Nasseri 1*

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Views: 1710 | Downloads: 10

Probiotics provide a sustainable, natural approach to mitigate poultry odors, improving environmental quality, community health, and eco-friendly farming practices.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 08 September 2025

Microbial Allies in the Soil: How Probiotic Microbes Transform Nitrogen Fixation for a Sustainable Agricultural Future

Grace E. Li 1 *, Aroha T. Ngata 2, Farah S. Yusuf 3

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Views: 1216 | Downloads: 1

This study promotes sustainable agriculture by enhancing probiotic-driven nitrogen fixation, reducing fertilizer dependence, improving soil health, and mitigating environmental impacts.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 16 August 2025

Fungi used with Mycoremediation as a Sustainable Solution for Environmental Pollution

Xiaorong Liu 1*

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Views: 2354 | Downloads: 21

This study highlights fungi-based mycoremediation as a sustainable, cost-effective, and versatile solution for detoxifying polluted environments globally.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 11 August 2025

Impacts of Pesticides on Soil Microbial Communities: Balancing Agricultural Productivity and Environmental Health

Raja Noor Zaliha Raja Abd.Rahman 1, Suriana Sabri 1,2, Masriana Hassan 1*

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Views: 2729 | Downloads: 7

This review clarifies how pesticides alter soil microbial communities, guiding sustainable management practices that protect soil health and agricultural productivity.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 11 June 2025

Biodegradation: Microbial Mechanisms, Environmental Significance, and Innovations in Sustainable Waste Management

Afnan Esam Adnan 1*, Wisam Malik Dawood 1

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Views: 2183 | Downloads: 10

This study highlights biodegradation’s vital role in sustaining ecosystems, recycling nutrients, reducing pollution, and promoting environmental sustainability amid growing industrial waste challenges.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 26 May 2025

Unseen Collateral: How Glyphosate Reshapes the Microbial Foundations of Life

Suhaila A. Al-Sheboul 1*, Ibrahim Aldeeb 2

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Views: 1147 | Downloads: 4

This study highlights glyphosate’s hidden risks, emphasizing microbial disruption, ecological imbalance, and public health concerns, urging sustainable agricultural alternatives.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 10 May 2025

Probiotics as Natural sources of Poultry Gut Health: A Systematic Review on Microbial Balance, Immunity, and Sustainable Production

Moftiful Islam 1*, Mahi Rubayia Islam 1, Nur E Ahad 1, Khalid Hossain Zihad 1, Nishat Islam Borni 1, Jahanara Abdul Hannan 1, Rashfinur Yesmen 1, Aysha Sultana 1, Fabiha Ibnath 1, Maisha Fahmida Mila 1, Redwana Jannat 1, Tahmid Anas 1

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Views: 1566 | Downloads: 1

This study highlights probiotics as sustainable alternatives to antibiotics, improving poultry health, productivity, and food safety while addressing antibiotic resistance challenges.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 18 April 2025

The Beneficial Microorganisms for Sustainable Plant Disease Management: A Systematic Review

El-Sayed Abdel-Malek El-Sheikh 1*, Nadia Mohamed Mohamed Shahein 2

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Views: 1518 | Downloads: 4

This study highlights beneficial microorganisms as sustainable, eco-friendly alternatives to pesticides, advancing plant health, crop yield, and agricultural resilience.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 07 August 2024

Environmental Dissemination of Antimicrobial Resistance in Olive Cultivation Systems: Insights from Wastewater and Soil Microbiomes

Ahsan Habib 1*

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Views: 288 | Downloads: 0

Understanding wastewater-driven AMR in olive agroecosystems informs sustainable management, reducing resistance dissemination and protecting soil, crop, and human health.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 17 July 2024

Microbial Mutualisms for Sustainable Agriculture: Harnessing Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria and Microalgae to Enhance Crop Productivity Under Abiotic Stress

S M Masud Parvez 1*, Zakaria Solaiman 2

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Views: 286 | Downloads: 0

PGPB enhance crop growth and yield while reducing fertilizer dependence, supporting resilient, sustainable agricultural systems under environmental stress.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 11 February 2024

Biodegradation as a Sustainable Solution for Environmental Restoration: Bridging the Gap

Mahfoudh A.M. Abdulghani 1*, Fouad Saleh Al-Suede 2, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Saeed 3

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Views: 2334 | Downloads: 45

Bacterial degradation plays a vital role in environmental remediation, breaking down pollutants like hydrocarbons and heavy metals through diverse mechanisms.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 19 May 2022 Manuscript-In-Press

Threshold-Dependent Effects of Lead (Pb) on Soil Microbial Diversity and Denitrifying Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analytical Perspective

Rita S. Adam 1*

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Views: 241 | Downloads: 0

This study identifies critical lead thresholds disrupting soil microbial diversity and nitrogen cycling, informing risk assessment and sustainable soil management.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 19 May 2021

Bioactive Properties of Spirulina: A Review

Amir Ali Anvara, Bahareh Nowruzi*b

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Views: 6056 | Downloads: 459

Role of Spirulina as important dietary supplements

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 22 April 2019 Manuscript-In-Press

Sustainable Agriculture Through Purple Non-Sulfur Bacteria (PNSB): Enhancing Soil Health, Plant Growth, and Environmental Sustainability

Abdullah Ibrahim Al Sheikh Mubarak 1*, Dema Abdullah Ahmed Alodaini 2

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Views: 1610 | Downloads: 0

Purple non-sulfur bacteria (PNSB) offer sustainable solutions by improving soil fertility, promoting plant growth, and mitigating environmental pollution.

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Reviews | Environmental & Agricultural Microbiology
Published online 12 March 2019 Manuscript-In-Press

Fatty Acids and Bokashi: Microbial Metabolites for Enhancing Soil Health, Nutrient Cycling, and Sustainable Agriculture

Asra'a Adnan Abdul-Jalil 1*, Marrib N. Rasheed 2

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Views: 1199 | Downloads: 0

Microbial fatty acids in Bokashi fermentation improve soil fertility, suppress pathogens, and enhance microbial diversity, offering sustainable solutions for soil restoration.

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