Microbiology

STUDY OF AQUATIC MICROBIAL DIVERSITY BASED ON DIFFERENTIATION AND STRUCTURAL STAINING

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The microbial diversity of aquatic organisms based on differentiation and structural staining was investigated. Samples of aquatic organisms were collected from three different aquatic...

52 pages (10260 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

PREVALENCE AND BACTERIAL SPECIES ASSOCIATED WITH GASTROENTERITIS, A CASE STUDY WITH STUDENTS IN MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE UMUDIKE.

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A study on prevalence and bacterial species associated with gastroenteritis among students in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture was conducted. Fifty stool samples from students that...

37 pages (6147 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

COMPARISON OF THE IN/VITRO SENSITIVITY TESTING OF AMINOGLYCOSIDES AGAINST FLUOROQUINOLONE AGENTS IN URINARY TRACT INFECTION ISOLATES

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In this study a total number of 70 samples were collected from different individuals while 34(48.5%) urine samples were from males, 36(51.4%) were females. 32(45.7%) were found positive for...

51 pages (10811 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMS FROM PALM WINE SOLD IN UMUDIKE, ABIA STATE

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Microbiological analysis was conducted on fresh and fermented palm wine in Umudike, Abia state. Fresh and fermented palm wine samples were collected from a palm wine tapper immediately...

38 pages (7632 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

ANTIFUNGAL EFFECT OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM POULTRY FEEDS ONTAINED FROM SONGHAI FARM

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The antifungal effect of the Lactic acid bacteria isolated from poultry feeds was evaluated in this study. Four samples of feed (broiler,quail,sussex,and layer)were collected from...

95 pages (5033 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

COMPARATIVE STUDIES OF BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND AND CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND OF ONU IMO SECTION OF IMO RIVER AND FISH POND WATER FROM NATIONAL ROOT CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE (NRCRI)

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A comparative study of biochemical oxygen demand and chemical oxygen demand of Onu Imo section of Imo River and fish pond water from NRCRI was undertaken.  Water sample were collected...

45 pages (7676 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

MICROBIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF COMMERCIALLY PREPARED YOGHURTS SOLD IN ABIA STATE, NIGERIA

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Yogurts are ready to drink foods commonly taken for energy production and for health in Nigeria. Therefore this study was carried out to determine the microbial and microbiological...

53 pages (13500 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

CONTRIBUTION OF YEAST IN MAIZE FERMENTATION

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The contribution of yeast in maize fermentation for ogi production was studied. Maize seeds were fermented for 72hrs and sub-samples were collected and analyzed every six hours. Quality...

42 pages (6451 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

PRODUCTION OF AMYLASE FROM FERMENTED UGBA USING Micrococcus species

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Ugba is a fermented product gotten from the fermentation of African oil bean seeds (Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth). It is an important source of carbohydrate, protein and lipids....

52 pages (9145 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

COMPARATIVE MICROBIAL AND PHYSIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF CONTROLLED AND LOCALLY FERMENTED OGIRI FROM CITRULLUS LANATUS (EGUSI-MELON)

1.0 Introduction 

The deliberate fermentation of foods by man predates written history and is possibly the oldest method of preserving perishable foods. Evidence suggests that fermented foods...

45 pages (9250 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT NITROGEN SOURCES ON THE ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITIES OF ACTINOMYCETE ISOLATED FROM THE SOIL

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Actinomyces sp. And Streptomyces sp. was isolated from the soil of Okwuta in Abia State. Physiological and biochemical analysis strongly suggested that the isolate belonged to the strains...

62 pages (13807 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

PRODUTION OF PROBIOTIC BEVERAGE FROM Hibiscus sabdariffa

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Probiotics confer protection against pathogen owing to their capacity to compete with pathogens and their displacement by adhering to intestinal epithelial cells. Diverse health benefit...

48 pages (8907 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

EVALUATION OF MICROORGANISMS FROM GARI AT SELECTED MARKETS IN IKWUANO LGA OF ABIA STATE

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Gari sold in Ndoru and Gate 6 market were examined with the aim of investigating the bacterial contamination of garri due to exposure in the two markets as well as establish their hygienic...

39 pages (7179 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM FERMENTED YELLOW OGI (Zea mays) AGAINST SOME PATHOGENIC BACTERIA

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The antibacterial activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria(LAB) isolated from fermented yellow ogi

against some pathogenic bacteria was carried out. LAB was isolated using serial dilution,pour plate...

42 pages (6655 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

MICROBIAL EVALUATION OF NKWUAKU AND OGBARU STREAM WATER IN AWGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN ENUGU STATE

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Nkwuaku and Ogbaru stream water were evaluated for the presence of microbial contaminants. A total number of twelve (12) microorganisms were isolated from both water samples analyzed. Eight...

56 pages (9669 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

ANTIBIOGRAM OF ORGANISMS OF PUBLIC HEALTH IMPORTANCE ISOLATED FROM BEEF

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This result of this study show the presence of 6 bacteria Staphylococcus spp, Proteus spp, Enterobacter spp, Salmonella spp, Shigella spp, and Escherichia spp   A total of 30...

53 pages (11593 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

CHARACTERIZATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL POTENTIALS OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM FERMENTED TIGER NUT MILK

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This study was aimed at characterizing and determining the technological potentials of lactic acid bacteria isolated from fermented tiger nut milk. The result of the studies showed that...

60 pages (13506 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

USE OF COLIFORM ORGANISMS AS INDICATORS OF QUALITY OF YOGHURT PRODUCTS SOLD IN MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE

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This study examined the quality of yoghurts sold in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike using coliform as indicator of quality. Five different brands of yoghurt were bought...

40 pages (7438 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

ENUMERATION OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA FROM FERMENTED AFRICAN OIL BEAN (PENTACLETHRA MACROPHYLLA BENTH) SEEDS FOR NIACIN AND PANTOTHENIC ACID PRODUCTION

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The enumeration of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) from fermented African Oil Bean  (Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth) Seeds for niacin and pantothenic acid production was studied. Locally...

75 pages (14759 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

SCREENING FOR PROTEOLYTIC ACTIVITIES OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM RIPENED FRUITS

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Different samples of fruits were analyzed for the presence of Lactic acid bacteria species with proteolytic activity. 13 isolates were recovered and identified as Lactobacillus casei,...

42 pages (8737 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

MICROORGANISMS FOUND IN AIR-CONDITIONED BUILDINGS

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Air-conditioners are temperature cooling equipment used in modifying air temperature of homes, offices, and industries for various reasons. Nevertheless, such artificial environment may be...

51 pages (9407 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

MICROBIAL QUALITY OF UGBA (Pentaclethra macrophylla)

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The microbial quality of ugba a special oil bean seed recipe was investigated. A total of nine (9) samples were purchased from three markets (three from each market). The samples were...

51 pages (9198 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

DETERMINATION OF MICROBIAL LOAD ON SOME COMMON SALAD VEGETABLES SOLD IN AHIA EKE MARKET, UMUAHIA

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Salad vegetables are consumed without any heat treatment, sometimes without washing or peeling. Salad vegetables also promote good health but harbor a wide range of microbial contaminants....

56 pages (9928 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

Microbial synergism in fermenting ogi

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This study was carried out to know the positive interaction of microorganisms in fermented ogi. Ogi fermentation is a two staged process involving the successional activities of a diverse...

41 pages (9889 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITIES OF Lactobacillus plantarum ON SOME FUNGAL PATHOGENS (Aspergillus spp, Rhizopus spp, Candida spp)

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Antifungal activities of Lactobacillus plantarum against some selected fungal pathogens were studied. Lactobacillus plantarum was isolated from decaying tomato fruit while the fungal...

41 pages (7657 words) · Projects · 4 years ago
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