Frontiers in Environmental Microbiology

Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2023

  • Lymphocystis Disease Virus in Largemouth Bass - A Case Report

    Suja Aarattuthodi

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2023
    Pages: 18-23
    Received: 15 May 2023
    Accepted: 1 June 2023
    Published: 10 June 2023
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    Abstract: Lymphocystis disease caused by the lymphocystis disease virus (LCDV) infects numerous fish species including wild and farmed fish from several families. The LCDV is a DNA virus belonging to the family Iridoviridae. The virus usually causes benign, chronic infection characterized by macroscopic nodules located on the body, fins, and gills of fish, a... Show More
  • Research Article

    Enhancements of Residual Soil Properties Using Vermicompost and Inoculant Strains in Low-Fertility Sandy Soil

    Gezahagn Goshu Abate

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2023
    Pages: 24-33
    Received: 5 July 2023
    Accepted: 19 July 2023
    Published: 28 October 2023
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    Abstract: In Ethiopia soil fertility and productivity has been decline due to excessive use of chemical fertilizer, top soil erosion and organic matter depletion. This laboratory and greenhouse study was conducted to isolate effective rhizobium strain and vermicompost rate to improve the crop yield and soil properties. It was carried out using Dosha variety ... Show More