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This study evaluated amylase production by Bacillus species employing the solid state fermentation method, agro-industrial waste were used as the substrate. Five species were tested for...
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The effect of carbon sources on the growth of antimicrobial producing Bacillus species in Citrullus vulgaris (Ogiri) was studied in this research. A total of 11 antimicrobial producing...
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The microbial quality and antibiogram of organisms of public health importance from burger sold in Umuahia was investigated. A total of twelve(12) burger samples (four chicken, four fish...
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In this work, the production of Citric acid by Aspergillus niger using plantain and banana peels were allowed to ferment for 7 days and the physical changes were observed. Physical...
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Presence of microorganism in ready to eat foods sold by canteens vendors making them hazardous for human consumption has become both health and food borne concern. The work was aimed of...
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Cellulases are the group of hydrolytic enzymes and are capable of degrading all types of cellulosic waste materials. Present study focuses on the isolation and screening of cellulolytic...
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Locally brewed beer (sorghum beer) is an indigenous alcoholic beverage. It is produced mainly from sorghum grain (Sorghum vulgare) and the process of brewing involves malting, mashing,...
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Bacillus species isolated from five rhizospheric soil of turmeric plant root were evaluated for the potential antagonistic activity against fungi. Six isolates namely; Bacillus subtilis,...
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The effect of spoilage on the antimicrobial and phytochemical component of ginger and garlic was studied. The antimicrobial activity of different solvent (aqueous and ethanol) was tested...
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The enzymatic potentials of lactic acid bacteria and Saccharomyces cerevisiae from fresh and soured palm wine samples were determined from 50 different palm win samples collected from...
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Asymptomatic bacteriuria refers to the presence and multiplication of bacteria in the bladder urine in the absence of symptoms of urinary tract infection. Asymptomatic bacteriuria has been...
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The fermentative production of cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) flour was done in two different methods, which were the fixed and unfixed fermentation method. The cassava tubers were...
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This study was aimed at investigating and exploring indigenous soil microflora for antimicrobial production. 12 soil samples were collected, serially diluted and spread plated on Tryptone...
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The present study aimed at the comparative bacteriological analysis of borehole water and stream water in three communities within umudike for human consumption. Comparative bacteriological...
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This study evaluated various methods of isolation of actinomycetes species from soil of which one soil sample was collected from designated area in Umudike for the purpose of the work. A...
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This study investigates the invitro antimicrobial activity of shea butter and virgin coconut oil on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus mutans and Pseudomonas aeruginosa....
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Bacteriological and physiochemical analyzes of sachets water samples sold in Olokoro, Abia state were carried out to determine the portability of the sachet water using standard methods....
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The antimicrobial activity of essential oil of citrus paradise feel has been demonstrated against a range of organism (Streptococcus pneumoniae and Klebsiella pneumoniae). The oil was...
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Certification ii
Declaration iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgements v
Table of Contents vi
List of Tables ix
Abstract x
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Nutritional Value of...
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The oil bean samples was gotten from 3 different locations within Umuahia.The comparative study of microbial profile and physicochemical of raw and processed oil bean seed (Pentaclethra...
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The antimicrobial activities of the fruit parts extracts of Chrysophyllum canito and micro organisms associated with its spoilage. Bioactive compounds were extracted from the fruit parts...
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The study of microbiological analysis of hawked sliced fruits in selected location (Isigate/ Ahieke, School gate) of Umudike was carried out. Result of the total bacteria counts of the...
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Some parts of the microscope frequently touched with hands can act as vehicles for transmission of infections. The study analyzed forty (40) swab samples from microscopes routinely used in...
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The antibiotic susceptibility pattern of E.coli in waste water from Umuahia Metropolis was investigated. A total of 17 (85%) E.coli were isolated from the waste water samples. All 17...
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The present study was aimed at the isolation and antibiogram study of Salmonella spp from various poultry feeds (starter, grower and layer feeds) and fecal droppings in some selected...