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The present research work explores fungi and mycotoxins associated with rice grains. Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of molds that have adverse effects on humans, animals and crops...
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This research work is aimed at assessing the quality of ground water (borehole) in Amawom, Ikwuano L.G.A Abia State Nigeria. An investigative study was carried out to determine the...
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Antimicrobial profile of pathogenic bacteria isolated from municipal waste water system in Umuahia, Abia State. Two (2) samples each from four (4) sites (Bawas Street, Umudike junction,...
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The antimicrobial activity of honey on some pathogenic fungal isolates was investigated. The aim of this study was to test the antimicrobial activity of two honey samples from Nigeria...
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The antagonistic activity of lactic acid bacteria crude extract against some vegetables spoilage bacteria was investigated. Three lactic acid bacteria (LAB) Lactobacillus casei,...
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The study of minimum inhibitory concentration, minimum bactericidal concentration and the killing time of ethanol, sodium hypochlorite and hydrogen peroxide on Staphylococcus aureus was...
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The in vitro antimicrobial activity of three groups of antibiotics was evaluated against clinical isolates of E.coli. The groups comprised aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones and the...
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In vitro antibacterial activities of crude extract of Chromoleriaodorata and Emilia sonchifiliawere investigated against some humanpathogensincluding Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus...
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This study determined the effect of local plant preservatives on the microbiology and shelf life stability of palm wine. Fresh palm wine samples collected from traditional palm wine tappers...
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The leaves of Acanthus montanus and Alstonia congensis were powdered, screened for phytochemicals and their antibacterial activities. Antibacterial activities of the crude extracts against...
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The antibacterial activities of ethanol extracts of the leaves of Ficusexasperata and Alchornealaxiflora were investigated against four bacterial pathogens using the agar dilution method....
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Antibacterial activity of ethanol extract of Alchornea laxiflora and Citrus aurantifolia on selected pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923), Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922),...
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Microbial control of post harvest fungal pathogen of cocoyam using Bacillus species was investigated. Fungi were isolated from rot infested cocoyam corms and identified with varying...
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Microbial profile and physicochemical changes in fermenting corn for pap production were determined in the laboratory. The maize grains were steeped for 72hours; wet milled, sieved...
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Microbiological analysis of palm wine sold in Arochukwu was carried out. Twelve samples were randomly selected. Palm wine samples were analysed for microbial load and flora. Obtained...
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Extracts of seed of Garcinia kola were used to determine the antibacterial properties of the extract. Methanol and ethanol were used for the extraction. Minimum inhibitory...
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The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and the antibiotics resistance pattern of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from farm animals in Michael Okpara University of...
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Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have been used for the fermentation of food and feed products since ancient days and today their major applications are still in the food industry as starter...
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Effect of food spices on the microbiological and nutritional status of palm wine was assessed in this study. Five spices were used which includes ginger, garlic, alligator pepper,...
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Actinomycetes are saprophytic soil inhabitants, the most widely distributed group of microorganism in nature. Plant rhizosphere soil habors various kinds of microorganism. Actinomycetes are...
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This study was to access the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Tetraplera tetraptera on some human pathogens. The antimicrobial activity of Tetraplera tetraptera on some pathogens...
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A biofilm is a complex aggregation of microorganism growing on a solid substrate. It act as defensive role for microorganism during various stress conditions. The proposed work...
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The study was conducted with the aim of isolating Samonella from different brands and types of poultry feeds sold in Umuahia and testing its sensitivity with extracts of Emilia...
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From the study, Fifty (50) samples of urine were collected from pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Federal Medical Centre Umuahia, with sterile bottles, to determine the...