Microbiology

CHARACTERIZATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL POTENTIALS OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM FERMENTED TIGER NUT MILK

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This study was aimed at characterizing and determining the technological potentials of lactic acid bacteria isolated from fermented tiger nut milk. The result of the studies showed that...

60 pages (13506 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

USE OF COLIFORM ORGANISMS AS INDICATORS OF QUALITY OF YOGHURT PRODUCTS SOLD IN MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE

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This study examined the quality of yoghurts sold in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike using coliform as indicator of quality. Five different brands of yoghurt were bought...

40 pages (7438 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

ENUMERATION OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA FROM FERMENTED AFRICAN OIL BEAN (PENTACLETHRA MACROPHYLLA BENTH) SEEDS FOR NIACIN AND PANTOTHENIC ACID PRODUCTION

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The enumeration of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) from fermented African Oil Bean  (Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth) Seeds for niacin and pantothenic acid production was studied. Locally...

75 pages (14759 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

SCREENING FOR PROTEOLYTIC ACTIVITIES OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM RIPENED FRUITS

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Different samples of fruits were analyzed for the presence of Lactic acid bacteria species with proteolytic activity. 13 isolates were recovered and identified as Lactobacillus casei,...

42 pages (8737 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

MICROORGANISMS FOUND IN AIR-CONDITIONED BUILDINGS

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Air-conditioners are temperature cooling equipment used in modifying air temperature of homes, offices, and industries for various reasons. Nevertheless, such artificial environment may be...

51 pages (9407 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

MICROBIAL QUALITY OF UGBA (Pentaclethra macrophylla)

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The microbial quality of ugba a special oil bean seed recipe was investigated. A total of nine (9) samples were purchased from three markets (three from each market). The samples were...

51 pages (9198 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

DETERMINATION OF MICROBIAL LOAD ON SOME COMMON SALAD VEGETABLES SOLD IN AHIA EKE MARKET, UMUAHIA

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Salad vegetables are consumed without any heat treatment, sometimes without washing or peeling. Salad vegetables also promote good health but harbor a wide range of microbial contaminants....

56 pages (9928 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

Microbial synergism in fermenting ogi

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This study was carried out to know the positive interaction of microorganisms in fermented ogi. Ogi fermentation is a two staged process involving the successional activities of a diverse...

41 pages (9889 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITIES OF Lactobacillus plantarum ON SOME FUNGAL PATHOGENS (Aspergillus spp, Rhizopus spp, Candida spp)

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Antifungal activities of Lactobacillus plantarum against some selected fungal pathogens were studied. Lactobacillus plantarum was isolated from decaying tomato fruit while the fungal...

41 pages (7657 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMS FROM BARBER’S HAIR CLIPPERS IN UMUDIKE AND ITS ENVIRONS

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This project work was conducted to isolate and identify the microbial contaminants on barbering clipper blades in Umudike and its environs. Twenty Samples were collected from 10 different...

40 pages (7279 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

The microbial profile of two concrete fish ponds stocked with catfish in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture

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An investigation of the microbial profile of two concrete fish ponds stocked with catfish in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture was carried out. The Total bacterial count ranged from...

49 pages (7753 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF INDIGENOUS MICRO ORGANISMS FROM WASTE DUMP SITES IN UMUAHIA METROPOLIS

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This study evaluated the isolation and characterization of indigenous microorganisms from waste dump sites in Umuahia metropolis. Ten (10) waste samples were collected from five (5)...

54 pages (11914 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

COMPARATIVE MICROBIAL ASSESSMENT OF RAIN WATER COLLECTED FROM THE ROOFS OF SOME HOUSES

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Roof-harvested rain water (RHRW) has been considered as an effective alternative source of water for domestic use, as public source of water are not always available and consistent....

49 pages (11397 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

MICROBIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF SELECTED LOCAL CREAMS

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This study evaluated microbiologically, the quality of selected locally made creams (Shea Butter, Vaseline, Stella Pomade, Pears cream, Carotone, Tony Montanna, Coconut Oil, Palm fruit Oil...

49 pages (9878 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF Costus afer AND Dialium guineense ON SOME PATHOGENS

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The antimicrobial activities of Costus afer and Dialium guineense extracts were tested against Staphylococcus aureus¸ Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli...

58 pages (10786 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

PLANT EXTRACT AS NATURAL FOOD PRESERVATIVE AGAINST SPOILAGE FUNGI FROM SNACK (DOUGHNUT)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page i

Certification ii

Dedication iii

Acknowledgement iv

Abstract v

Table of Contents vi

List of Tables vii


CHAPTER ONE

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Objectives of the Study 2

1.2.1 ...

37 pages (6779 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

PREVALENCE OF ASYMPTOMATIC URINARY TRACT INFECTION AMONGST STUDENTS OF MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE

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This work was carried out to ascertain the prevalence of Asymptomatic Urinary Tract Infection amongst students of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike and the sensitivity...

47 pages (8048 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

COMPARISM OF MICROBIAL QUALITY OF LEAF AND POLYTHENE WRAPPED UGBA (PENTACLETHRA MACROPHYLA)

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The microbial quality of leaf and polythene wrapped ugba samples obtained from Umuahia was compared in this study. Ten (10) samples; Six (6) wrapped in fresh leaves labelled LW 1-6 and four...

53 pages (11001 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

ALCOHOL AND BIOMASS PRODUCTION USING WASTE PAPER THROUGH ENZYMATIC METHOD

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Bioconversion of waste materials into useful products is very topical not only to protect natural resources, but also to limit environmental pollution. In this study, waste paper was...

48 pages (6627 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTIBIOTIC PRODUCING BACTERIA FROM SOIL RECEIVING ABATTOIR EFFLUENT IN UMUAHIA, ABIA STATE

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Soil samples were collected from different location within Ubakala Abattoir, Umuahia and serially diluted followed by pour plate technique to screen for antibiotic producing colonies. The...

49 pages (9894 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTS OF Staphylococcus aureus ISOLATED FROM THE NOSTRILS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN IKWUANO.

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Staphylococcus aureus has been identified as a risk factor for community acquired and nosocomial infections. It is a common inhabitant of the skin and mucus membrane. Children with nasal...

35 pages (5459 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

EVALUATION OF THE ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF EXTRACTS OF Cajanus cajan AND Aspilia africana

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Resistance of microorganisms to antibiotics is a serious global problem. The aim of this study was to investigate the antimicrobial activity of Cajanus cajan and Aspilia africana leaf...

41 pages (8272 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

BIOMASS AND ETHANOL PRODUCTION FROM WOOD PARTICLES AND SAWDUST USING Trichoderma viride AND saccharomyces cerevisiae FROM PALM WINE

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Fermentation of sugar derived from enzymatic hydrolysis of inexpensive wood particles and sawdust (waste) is an economical and efficient method for bioethanol production. Sawdust and wood...

44 pages (7784 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

ISOLATION AND ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY PROFILE OF Salmonella typhi FROM STOOLS OF PATIENTS IN UMUAHIA

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Fifty (50) stool samples and corresponding venous blood specimens were collected from patients who presented for widal test diagnosis of typhoid fever in five Hospitals or Clinics in...

47 pages (8161 words) · Projects · 5 years ago

The microbial quality as well as the effectiveness of seven brands of toothpaste marketed in Ubani in Umuahia, Abia State for reducing oral flora


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The purpose of the study is to assess the microbial quality as well as the effectiveness of seven brands of toothpaste marketed  in Ubani in Umuahia, Abia State for reducing oral...

55 pages (7945 words) · Projects · 5 years ago
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