1- INTRODUCTION In sub-Saharan Africa, the consequences of climate change are increasingly being felt, particularly in the agricultural sector, where yields are falling. This, combined with rapid population growth at a stable rate of 2.7%[1], is contributing to the failure to achieve food security and an increase in malnutrition [2], [3]. The effects of climate […]
Introduction: Oral drug delivery remains the most widely preferred route of administration due to its non-invasive nature, ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility with mass production. Compared to parenteral methods such as intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous injections—or even inhalational therapies—oral formulations offer significantly greater patient compliance and convenience [1].In the pursuit of patient-friendly, needle-free delivery
Introduction Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) fits into the family of crops known as Fabaceae from the genus referred to as Vigna notably has a black eye peas and institutes one of the most significant food legumes especially in the subtropics and ropical countries of the world[1] which are ordinarilyeaten in the form of dry
Since ancient ages milk and milk products have been used by the human population. During the past few decades, with regard to living standards, diet, hygiene and usage of antibiotics, developing countries have been changing fast. Society considers the emotional and cultural importance of milk, the very first food of mammals including humans. Milk has
Introduction A common view shared by several empirical studies is that most people in Africa reside in rural areas, where agriculture is a major source of livelihood [14]. However, in recent times, majority of rural households no longer rely solely on agriculture to sustain their livelihood. The challenges of emerging times have compelled households to
Introduction Rice is the grain of life and a staple food for much of the world, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, where its cultivation is under growing pressure from surging populations and industrialization [1,2]. With shrinking arable land and shifting climate patterns, the impact of drought has become a critical threat to agriculture, leading
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Introduction There are five species in Mammaliicoccus genus including M. fleurettii, M. lentus, M. sciuri, M. stepanovicii, and M. vitulinus [1]. Mammaliicocci are frequently isolated as predominant Coagulase-Negatice Staphylococcus (CoNS) from animal sources (milk and meat) and are often considered harmless [2, 3] and rarely reported to be associated with mastitis in cows, illness in goats
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in environmental bacteria is ancient; resistance in human and animal pathogens emerged as a major problem after the rampant clinical use of antibiotics [10, 21, 23, 28, 36, 44]. Staphylococci are one of the most common groups of bacteria affecting all types of animals and humans and are the leading cause of
Introduction Cotton (Gossypium spp.) plays a pivotal role in global agriculture, contributing significantly to the textile industry and the livelihoods of millions of farmers, the sustainability of cotton production is increasingly challenged by resource limitations, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions where water scarcity and soil nutrient depletion are prevalent [1-3]. Effective management of irrigation
1.0 Introduction The oldest known type of medical treatment is found in plants. For up to 80% of people worldwide, herbal therapy is still the major form of medical care today [2]. Usually, a particular plant part such as the root, leaves, fruit, flowers, or seeds, is utilized in customary formulations or as a standalone
