Overview
Microbial control refers to the management and regulation of microorganisms in various environments to prevent contamination, reduce pathogen loads, or optimize beneficial microbial activity in food production, agriculture, and public health contexts. Research published in the International Journal of Clinical Microbiology on this topic examines practical applications across food safety and agricultural systems. Studies have investigated the microbiological properties of processed food products such as fish-based sausages, evaluating microbial quality alongside nutritional characteristics to ensure consumer safety. In agricultural settings, research has explored the efficacy of biological control agents, including neem-based and entomopathogenic fungal products, for managing arthropod pest populations in both soil-based and hydroponic strawberry cultivation systems. Additional work has examined organic and symbiotic fertilization approaches in tomato production, employing rapid spectroscopic methods to monitor microbial decomposition processes and plant responses. These investigations address critical challenges in maintaining food quality, reducing chemical pesticide dependence, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Understanding microbial control mechanisms enables the development of safer food products, more effective pest management strategies, and environmentally responsible farming systems that balance productivity with microbial ecosystem health.
Research published in this journal
3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 3 articles above have been cited 26 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2023 · Environmental Science and Pollution Research
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2023 · Journal of Agronomy Research
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2023 · Environmental Science and Pollution Research
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2023 · Journal of Agronomy Research
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Effects of Multi-Species Microbial Inoculants on Early Wheat Growth and Litterbag Microbial Activity2022 · Agronomy
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2022 · Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
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Effects of Multi-Species Microbial Inoculants on Early Wheat Growth and Litterbag Microbial Activity2022 · Agronomy
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T. Nkrumah et al. · 2021 ·
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