Microbiology

Isolation And Identification Of Lipolytic Organisms In Palm Oil Contaminated Soil

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The palm oil contaminated soil was evaluated for the presence of viable bacteria, fungi, and lipolytic microorgnnisms. The bacteria isolated included Staphylococcus sp, Micrococcus sp.,...

38 pages (7133 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern Of Bacterial Isolates From Wound Infections In Umuahia, Abia State

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The distribution of various pathogens causing wound infection was evaluated in different hospitals in Umuahia. A total of sixty wound swabs were collected and cultured. Six different...

47 pages (8478 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Microbiological And Nutritive Qualities Of Fermented Maize – Legume Flour Blends In The Production Of A Weaning Food.

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Fermented maize flour (“Ogi”) is a traditional porridge prepared from maize, sorghum or millet grains majorly used as important weaning food for infants in West Africa but poor in protein...

14 pages (18628 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Evaluation Of Bacteriological Profile And Multidrug Resistance Associated With Diabetic Ulcers In Imo State.

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The incidence of diabetes mellitus is increasing globally and there is a concomitant increase in the prevalence of infections associated with it. Diabetic ulcers have become a major...

25 pages (24689 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Microbiological, Chemical And Proximate Changes During The Fermentation Of Breadfruit Seeds

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The effect of duration of fermentation on microbial population, proximate and chemical composition of two samples (boiled and unboiled) of breadfruit (Treculia africana) was...

38 pages (15762 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Characterization And Antimicrobial Activities Of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated From Some Fermented Foods

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This study was aimed at establishing the antimicrobial activity of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) on some food spoilage and pathogenic organisms. Serial dilutions of fermented maize and...

86 pages (15054 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

The Use Of Moringa Oleifera As Natural Coagulant For Treatment Of Wastewater From Bakery And Brewery Industries In Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

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The use of Moringa oleifera as a natural coagulant for treatment of wastewater from bakery and brewery industries was carried out using standard microbiological techniques, Phytochemical...

1 page (18113 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Impact Of Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers On Soil Microbial Population And Enzyme Activities On Agricultural Soil In Umudike

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The impact of organic and inorganic fertilizers namely cow dung, poultry manure, NPK (15:15:15) and urea on soil microbial population and enzyme activities were analysed. The field...

1 page (19431 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Antibacterial Activity Of Some Medicinal Plant Extracts Against Avian Pathogenic Escherichia Coli (Apec)

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The use of antibiotics in poultry production has been implicated in the high level of resistance to antibiotics among Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) isolates. Medicinal plants...

1 page (23330 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Bacterial Contamination Associated With Labour Ward And Delivery Rooms In Some Primary Healthcare Facilities Within Umuahia Metropolis.

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Bacterial contamination of the labour and delivery room is of clinical concern because it is one of the major risk factors of sepsis in neonates and most life threatening nosocomial...

1 page (17525 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria From The Soil: Isolation Identification And Characterization

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Different strains of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) were isolated from the rhizosphere of different plants of different agricultural lands located at Afugiri Ohuhu community Umuahia...

1 page (13702 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Microbiological And Physicochemical Changes Associated With Fermentation Of Fruit Juice

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In the present study, spontaneous and induced fermentation techniques were used in fermenting different fruit juices (Pineapple fruit juice, Watermelon fruit juice and Pineapple+Watermelon...

1 page (24777 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Petroleum Degradation Potential Of Some Bacteria Isolated From Automobile Mechanic Workshop

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Petroleum hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria are ubiquitous in nature and can utilize hydrocarbon as sources of carbon and energy. Bacteria with such capabilities are often exploited for the...

131 pages (22632 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Biodegradation Of Corn Waste For Bioethanol Production By Using Simultaneous Saccharomyces Fermentation

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The production of bioethanol from corn waste was studied. The composition of the corn cob was determined using Association of Official and Analytical Chemists methods. Physicochemical...

1 page (35945 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Biofertilizer Potentials Of Rhizobium Leguminosarum And Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Species On Two Common Tropical Vegetable Plants Talinium Triangulare (Waterleaf) And Telfairia Occidentalis (Pumpkin)

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This work studied the biofertilizer potentials of Rhizobium leguminosarum and Pseudomonas aeruginosa on two common tropical vegetables plant Talinum triangulare (waterleaf) and Telfairia...

1 page (23170 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Isolation And Characterization Of Antibiotics Producing Bacteria From Abattoir Soils

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Antibiotics are chemical substances that have the ability to inhibit or destroy microorganisms. Soil that was contaminated with abattoir effluents was investigated using general...

1 page (14341 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Molecular Characterization Of Multidrug Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus From Wound Infection Patients In Federal Medical Centre Umuahia, Abia State.

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Staphylococcus aureus is a versatile human pathogen possessing numerous virulence factors and is also the major cause of important infections in community and hospital settings. This study...

127 pages (31679 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Bioremediation Study Of A Petrochemical Contaminated Soil Using Indigenous Pseudomonas Species

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The bioremediation of petrochemical contaminated soil using indigenous Pseudomonas species was studied. The objective of this study is to monitor the degradation potentials of the...

120 pages (40485 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Characterization Of Antibiotic Resistant Escherichia Coli Isolate From Urine Of Pregnant Women In Umuahia, Abia State

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Urinary tract infection (UTI) constitutes a major health problem in pregnant women. It is more common in this group due to the anatomical and physiological changes that occur during...

1 page (13494 words) · Theses · 2 years ago

Paraeforce Biodegradation Potential Of Some Fungi Isolated From Herbicide Impacted Soil

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The problem of bioaccumulation and biomagnifications of Paraeforce in food chain and the attendant health hazards to human and farm animals as well as the cumbersome nature of the existing...

1 page (31096 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Evaluation Of The Antibacterial, Antioxidant And Bioactive Properties Of Leaf And Root Bark Extract Of Newbouldia Leavis

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Methanol, Chloroform and N-Hexane fractions of Newbouldia leavis root bark and leaf extract were analyzed in-vitro for their antibacterial, antioxidant and phytochemical properties against...

1 page (22608 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Antibacterial Activity Of Lactic Acid Bacteria Against Food Borne Pathogens

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This research work revealed the antimicrobial compounds present in lactic acid bacteria isolated from some traditionally fermented foods, ogi, ugba and yogurt and their antimicrobial...

75 pages (17717 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Probiotic Properties Of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated From Traditionally Fermented Foods

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This study aimed at isolating and identifying LAB from traditionally fermented foods in Nigeria (ogi, kunu zaki and akpu) and to evaluate their probiotic potentials invitro. Nine lactic...

111 pages (21832 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Antimicrobial Activity Of Heinsia Crinita On Some Human Pathogens

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The antimicrobial activities of ethanol and cold water extracts of Heinsia crinita on Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans were carried out. Ethanol and cold water...

1 page (12430 words) · Projects · 2 years ago

Effect Of Cassava Mill Effluent On Soil Microorganisms And Physicochemical Characteristics With Depth

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The effect of cassava mill effluent on soil microorganisms and the physicochemical parameters of the soil at various depths were studied. The results revealed the bacterial isolates as ...

1 page (12430 words) · Projects · 2 years ago
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