The Study Of Microorganisms Associated With The Spoilage Of Three Different Fruits In Some Selected Markets In Umuahia Metropolis Abia State
ABSTRACT
Microorganisms associated with the spoilage of pawpaw
'Carica papaya), orange (Citrus sinensi) and banana (Musa acuminate) fruits
from five selected markets in Umuahia, Abia State were investigated. The fruits
(pawpaw, orange and banana) showing spoilage signs were examined for the
presence of fungal and bacteria pathogens inducing spoilage. The isolation and
identification of microorganisms from thse fruits were based on their colonial
and morphological characteristics using microbiological standard techniques. A
total of twenty-nine (29) fungi and thirty-eight (38) bacteria isolates were
obtained. Three species of fuxgi and four species of bacteria were found to be
associated with the fruits decay which are: Aspergillus species, Penicillium
species Iviucor species, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus species, Escherichia
colt and Salmonella species. The microbial counts of the fruits varied with
type of market. Microbial counts (bacteria) of the fruits ranged from 5.46 x io
±0.07 C to 6.99. x 106 ±0.18 acftilml with banana purchased from Ahiaeke market
having the highest bacteria counts which is above the acceptable levels of
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ABONYI, E (2021). The Study Of Microorganisms Associated With The Spoilage Of Three Different Fruits In Some Selected Markets In Umuahia Metropolis Abia State. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 15, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/the-study-of-microorganisms-associated-with-the-spoilage-of-three-different-fruits-in-some-selected-markets-in-umuahia-metropolis-abia-state-7-2
EMELDA, ABONYI. "The Study Of Microorganisms Associated With The Spoilage Of Three Different Fruits In Some Selected Markets In Umuahia Metropolis Abia State" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 16 Nov. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/the-study-of-microorganisms-associated-with-the-spoilage-of-three-different-fruits-in-some-selected-markets-in-umuahia-metropolis-abia-state-7-2. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
EMELDA, ABONYI. "The Study Of Microorganisms Associated With The Spoilage Of Three Different Fruits In Some Selected Markets In Umuahia Metropolis Abia State". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 16 Nov. 2021. Web. 15 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/the-study-of-microorganisms-associated-with-the-spoilage-of-three-different-fruits-in-some-selected-markets-in-umuahia-metropolis-abia-state-7-2 >.
EMELDA, ABONYI. "The Study Of Microorganisms Associated With The Spoilage Of Three Different Fruits In Some Selected Markets In Umuahia Metropolis Abia State" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 15 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/the-study-of-microorganisms-associated-with-the-spoilage-of-three-different-fruits-in-some-selected-markets-in-umuahia-metropolis-abia-state-7-2