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Exopolysaccharides are high molecular weight polymers that are composed of sugar residues and are secreted by microorganisms into the surrounding. This work is aimed at isolating and...
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The efficacy of treatments with C. papaya is dependent on the quantity of the different chemical substances present in the preparation. The quantity of chemical substances varies in the...
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Evaluation of bacterial species in patients with skin infection and their antibiogram were evaluated for the presence of inhabiting microorganism. Four (4) bacteria species were isolated...
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The Microbiological assessment of old foot wears (shoes, slippers shoes) were evaluated to assess the presence of contaminants in shoes worn by students in MOUAU. Five (5) bacteria...
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Fungal phyto-pathogen of pineapple plants were investigated. Fungal isolates from pre-harvest and post-harvest of pineapple plants were characterized and identified. Those isolated from the...
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This study was conducted to evaluate the bacterial contamination of hair brushes in barbing salons. The study was conducted in various barbing salons in Umuahia metropolis. A total number...
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Yoghurt is a nutritionally enriched dairy product consumed by all age groups particularly in summer as well as throughout all year; its microbial quality has always been crucially important...
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The study was carried out to isolate and identify microorganisms that cause deterioration of construction wood within Michael Okpara University of Agriculture. Five (5) different samples of...
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The antimicrobial effect of Alchornea laxiflora on some pathogens was investigated using the disc diffusion method. Ethanol and water were used as solvent for extraction. The preliminary...
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Evaluation of microorganisms on garri milling machine was evaluated for the presence of bacteria in garri milling machine was evaluated. In the Total Viable Bacteria Count for samples from...
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Comparative analysis of pipe borne water and other surface water for human consumption was carried out in this project. the samples were collected from four different sights in Michael...
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In this study, Micrococcus species have been implicated as microbial population of fermented African oil bean seed ‘ugba’. The organism was catalase positive and could not utilize citrate...
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Phytochemical analysis was carried out on Palm kernel oil, for the determination of saponin, phenol, tannin, alkaloids and crude protein. The result obtained showed that there was...
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Ice cream is a favorite food item commonly consumed during summer in all age groups. Due to its composition, it can habor many potent pathogens, most, ice creams become contaminated with...
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This study investigated the phytochemical constituents and antibacterial potentials of leaves of Cannabis sativa and Azadirachta indica in its aqueous and ethanolic extract against some...
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Plant foods are receiving more scientific attention because of their potentiall to ameliorate certain ailments in the human system. P.ostreatus is a fungi popularly called oyster mushroom,...
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The aim of the study was to detect extended spectrum B-lactamase (ESBL) in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from patients’ sputum attending public hospitals in Abia State. A total of 64...
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Bacterial contamination on tooth picks sold in MOUAU restaurants was carried out in this study. About forty (40) canteens and restaurants were evaluated in this study. Five (5)...
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This study aimed at investigating the knowledge, attitude and consumption level of carotene rich foods among students in Abia state polytechnic and Michael Opkara University of Agriculture,...
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This study was aimed at assessing the Anthropometric characteristics and feeding patterns of children 2-5years in Rural Communities in Ikwuano and Umuahia North Local Government Areas. A...
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Nutrition knowledge is an important factor in promoting healthier eating habits and consequently maintaining an appropriate body weight, thus preventing overweight and obesity. Poor eating...
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The study was carried out to assess the dietary habits and nutrition education activities of secondary school students in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State. The study was...
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This study assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice of nutrient supplementation among women of reproductive age in Aba South L.G.A, Abia State. The study was cross-sectional and...
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The chemical and sensory properties of carrot-coconut and carrot-tiger juice blends were evaluated. Carrots were sorted, washed with water, weighed and blended with coconut that was...