Browsing Biological & Environmental Sciences by Author "Hassan, Zahoor Ul"
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Ameliorative role of dietary activated carbon against ochratoxin-A induced oxidative damage, suppressed performance and toxicological effects
Bhatti, Sheraz Ahmed; Khan, Muhammad Zargham; Saleemi, Muhammad Kashif; Hassan, Zahoor Ul; Khan, Ahrar ( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2022 , Article)The present study reports that dietary addition of 2.5, 5.0, 10.0 g/kg activated charcoal (AC) in broiler feed contaminated with 0.15, 0.3 and 1.0 mg/kg ochratoxin A (OTA) showed a partial reduction in intensity of mycotoxins ... -
Application of scanning electron microscopy and MALDI-TOF MS in the exploration of the parasporal insecticidal crystals of Bacillus thuringiensis strains isolated from Qatar soil
Al-Thani, A.; Al-Thani, Aldana; Ashfaq, Mohammad Yousaf; Al-Thani, Roda; Hassan, Zahoor Ul; Jaoua, Samir... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) plays an important role in health and agriculture due to its insecticidal activities. In this study, six Bt strains isolated from Qatar soil were used to explore their crystals morphologies and ... -
Combating immunotoxicity of aflatoxin B1 by dietary carbon supplementation in broiler chickens
Bhatti, Sheraz Ahmed; Khan, Muhammad Zargham; Saleemi, Muhammad Kashif; Hassan, Zahoor Ul ( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2021 , Article)Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a secondary metabolite of some Aspergillus species that contaminate the agricultural commodities intended for animal and human consumption. The present in vivo study aimed to evaluate activated ... -
Dietary Trichosporon mycotoxinivoron modulates ochratoxin-A induced altered performance, hepatic and renal antioxidant capacity and tissue injury in broiler chickens
Bhatti, Sheraz Ahmed; Khan, Muhammad Zargham; Saleemi, Muhammad Kashif; Hassan, Zahoor Ul ( Elsevier Ireland Ltd , 2021 , Article)Ochratoxin A (OTA), an important fungal metabolite in foods and feeds has been shown to induce oxidative stress and cellular injuries to human and animal subjects. This study was designed to investigate the mode of action ... -
Fungal contamination and mycotoxins in aquafeed and tissues of aquaculture fishes and their biological control
Abdulfattah, Bashorun; Hassan, Zahoor Ul; Al-Yafei, Mehsin Al-Ansi; Jaoua, Samir ( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)The presence of mycotoxins in food and feed is a significant issue, especially in fish farming where it can negatively impact farmed fish species. In this study, samples of aquaculture feed and fishes tissues were collected ... -
Investigation and application of Bacillus pumilus QBP344-3 in the control of Aspergillus carbonarius and ochratoxin A contamination
Nayla Salah, Higazy; Saleh, Aya Ehab; Hassan, Zahoor Ul; Al Thani, Roda; Migheli, Quirico; Jaoua, Samir... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)This study was designed to investigate the antifungal activity of Bacillus pumilus 344-3 against toxigenic fungi. In vitro co-incubation assay revealed that A. carbonarius AC82, A. niger AN8 and P. digitatum PD43 are most ... -
Investigation of novel bacteriocin producers of Bacillus thuringiensis and partial characterization of two new bacteriocins: Thuricin 466 and thuricin 4Q7
Minoli Nitin, Doshi; Badr, Kareem; Ejaz, Muhammad; Hassan, Zahoor Ul; Jaoua, Samir ( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)This study assessed the bacteriocin-producing capability of 140 strains of Bacillus thuringiensis isolated from Qatar. Numerous Bt strains exhibited strong antibacterial activity against both the foodborne pathogen B. ... -
Molecular identification and biocontrol of ochratoxigenic fungi and ochratoxin A in animal feed marketed in the state of Qatar
Alsalabi, Fatma Ali; Hassan, Zahoor Ul; Al-Thani, Roda F.; Jaoua, Samir ( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a toxic fungal metabolite produced by some Aspergillus and Penicillium species. This work was designed to explore the presence of OTA and ochratoxigenic fungi in feed grains marketed in Qatar and their ... -
Occurrence of Mycotoxins and Toxigenic Fungi in Cereals and Application of Yeast Volatiles for Their Biological Control
Alkuwari, A.; Alkuwari, Asma; Hassan, Zahoor Ul; Zeidan, Randa; Al-Thani, Roda; Jaoua, Samir... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Fungal infections in cereals lead to huge economic losses in the food and agriculture industries. This study was designed to investigate the occurrence of toxigenic fungi and their mycotoxins in marketed cereals and explore ... -
Pyocin QDD1: A highly thermostable bacteriocin produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa QDD1 for the biocontrol of foodborne pathogens Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus
Doshi, Minoli Nitin; Nair, Kavita; Hassan, Zahoor Ul; Jaoua, Samir ( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)This study was designed to explore alternative antibacterial bioresource products, bacteriocins produced by local strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa QDD1. This bacteriocin (termed as Pyocin) has high inhibitory activity ... -
Saffron: Perspectives and Sustainability for Active and Intelligent Food Packaging Applications
Ezati, Parya; Khan, Ajahar; Rhim, Jong Whan; Roy, Swarup; Hassan, Zahoor Ul ( Springer , 2023 , Other)Active and intelligent packaging can effectively improve the shelf life and monitor food quality in real-time packaged products without affecting nutritional value. With the growing interest in human health and well-being, ...