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The bacterial contamination of snacks (ready to eat foods) sold in Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia state was investigated. A total of 10 different samples from 3...
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This study was to determine the bacteriological quality of rcady-to-cat food (salad, meat, pic, rice, beans) sold by food vendors in Umuahia metropolis. A total of twenty (20) ready...
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This research studied the effect of fermentation on the production of pyridoxine and biotin by Lactic Acid Bacteria from fermented Pentaclethra macrophylla (Ugba). Locally produced sampls...
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Safe and potable water supplies in urban centres in Nigeria are still inadequate in spite of over five decades of independence and several efforts from various governments. This study was...
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The aim ofthis study was to assess the growth and physiological properties oftop and bottom fermenting yeasts from palm wine. 10 randomly selected palm wine samples were collected from...
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This study was to access the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Telraplera tetraplera on some human pathogens. The antimicrobial activity of Tetraplera telraplera on some...
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This study was carried out to determine the succession ofmicroorganisms in fermented african oil bean seed. The samples were prepared by two traditional methods, packaged in sterilized...
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This study investigates the invitro antimicrobial activity ofshea butter and virgin coconut oil on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus mutans and Pseudomonas aeruginosa....
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This study was carried out to extract and quantify the lactic acid bacteriocins from ‘Ogiri’ a locally fermented food. A total of nine (10) samples of Ogiri were purchased from local...
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Attempt was made at in vitro control of post harvest yam pathogens using bacteriocin extracted from Lactic acid bacteria isolated from “ugba” a femented legume seed food. Seven fungi...
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The study assessed the optimization of growth conditions of the Bacillus isolates, they were evaluated using various parameters such as pH, carbon source and sodium chloride (NaCl)...
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The antibiotic susceptibility profile of microorganisms of public health importance isolated from food handlers in MOUAU was investigated. A total of thirty (30) samples were analyzed. The...
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This study was to determine the antimicrobial activities of the extracts of Phyllantus amarus and Andrographis paniculataon some human pathogens. The practice of using plants and plant...
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Potato chips are pieces of potato which have been sliced extremely thin and then fired or baked until they become crisp and ready to eat. Quality and hygienic potato chips preparation is...
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Chitinase enzyme has received increased attention due to its wide range of biotechnological applications, especially in agriculture for biocontrol of phytopathogenic fungi. In the...
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This study was to evaluate the bacteria involved in anaerobic digestion of poultry droppings. The anaerobic digestion of poultry droppings was investigated for 30 days in a sample...
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The present study was carried out to screen and evaluate antimicrobial activity of leaf extract of ' Azadirachta indica. Ethanol and aqueous extracts ofleaves ofA. indica (Neem) were...
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This study was conducted to screen the most efficient amylase producing Bacillus sp. and compare the methods for the determination of amylase from Bacillus strains. Different strains...
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This study was aimed to comparatively analyze bacteria associated with frozen poultry chicken parts (thigh, breast, head and leg) sold in Umuahia metropolis, Nigeria. A total number of...
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Fresh cucumbers promote good health but can harbour a wide range of microbial contaminants. To assess the microbial contamination of cucumber sold in Umuahia metropolis. samples of...
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Vernonia amygladina (bitter leaf) and Azadirachta indica (Neem leaf) arc tropical plants used in treatment of different ailments. This study was aimed to verify the antimicrobial...
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The skin provides a remarkable good barrier against bacteria infections. Although many bacteria comes in contact with or reside on the skin, they are normally unable to establish an...
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This study evaluated the microorganisms isolated from male and female used handkerchiefs. A total often (10) samples were collected which comprises of male and female...
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This study was used to determine the microbial implication of hiobased fluid. Lard used in this was processed after been purchase from local sellers within Umuahia metropolis. After...
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The present study was carried out to screen and evaluate antimicrobial activity of leaf extract of Azadirachta indica. Ethanol and aqueous extracts of leaves of A. indica (Neem) were...