Microbiology

ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMS FROM BARBER’S HAIR CLIPPERS IN UMUDIKE AND ITS ENVIRONS

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This project work was conducted to isolate and identify the microbial contaminants on barbering clipper blades in Umudike and its environs. Twenty Samples were collected from 10 different...

40 pages (7279 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

The microbial profile of two concrete fish ponds stocked with catfish in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture

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An investigation of the microbial profile of two concrete fish ponds stocked with catfish in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture was carried out. The Total bacterial count ranged from...

49 pages (7753 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF INDIGENOUS MICRO ORGANISMS FROM WASTE DUMP SITES IN UMUAHIA METROPOLIS

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This study evaluated the isolation and characterization of indigenous microorganisms from waste dump sites in Umuahia metropolis. Ten (10) waste samples were collected from five (5)...

54 pages (11914 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

COMPARATIVE MICROBIAL ASSESSMENT OF RAIN WATER COLLECTED FROM THE ROOFS OF SOME HOUSES

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Roof-harvested rain water (RHRW) has been considered as an effective alternative source of water for domestic use, as public source of water are not always available and consistent....

49 pages (11397 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

MICROBIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF SELECTED LOCAL CREAMS

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This study evaluated microbiologically, the quality of selected locally made creams (Shea Butter, Vaseline, Stella Pomade, Pears cream, Carotone, Tony Montanna, Coconut Oil, Palm fruit Oil...

49 pages (9878 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF Costus afer AND Dialium guineense ON SOME PATHOGENS

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The antimicrobial activities of Costus afer and Dialium guineense extracts were tested against Staphylococcus aureus¸ Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli...

58 pages (10786 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

PLANT EXTRACT AS NATURAL FOOD PRESERVATIVE AGAINST SPOILAGE FUNGI FROM SNACK (DOUGHNUT)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page i

Certification ii

Dedication iii

Acknowledgement iv

Abstract v

Table of Contents vi

List of Tables vii


CHAPTER ONE

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Objectives of the Study 2

1.2.1 ...

37 pages (6779 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

PREVALENCE OF ASYMPTOMATIC URINARY TRACT INFECTION AMONGST STUDENTS OF MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE

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This work was carried out to ascertain the prevalence of Asymptomatic Urinary Tract Infection amongst students of Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike and the sensitivity...

47 pages (8048 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

COMPARISM OF MICROBIAL QUALITY OF LEAF AND POLYTHENE WRAPPED UGBA (PENTACLETHRA MACROPHYLA)

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The microbial quality of leaf and polythene wrapped ugba samples obtained from Umuahia was compared in this study. Ten (10) samples; Six (6) wrapped in fresh leaves labelled LW 1-6 and four...

53 pages (11001 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

ALCOHOL AND BIOMASS PRODUCTION USING WASTE PAPER THROUGH ENZYMATIC METHOD

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Bioconversion of waste materials into useful products is very topical not only to protect natural resources, but also to limit environmental pollution. In this study, waste paper was...

48 pages (6627 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTIBIOTIC PRODUCING BACTERIA FROM SOIL RECEIVING ABATTOIR EFFLUENT IN UMUAHIA, ABIA STATE

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Soil samples were collected from different location within Ubakala Abattoir, Umuahia and serially diluted followed by pour plate technique to screen for antibiotic producing colonies. The...

49 pages (9894 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTS OF Staphylococcus aureus ISOLATED FROM THE NOSTRILS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN IKWUANO.

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Staphylococcus aureus has been identified as a risk factor for community acquired and nosocomial infections. It is a common inhabitant of the skin and mucus membrane. Children with nasal...

35 pages (5459 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

EVALUATION OF THE ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF EXTRACTS OF Cajanus cajan AND Aspilia africana

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Resistance of microorganisms to antibiotics is a serious global problem. The aim of this study was to investigate the antimicrobial activity of Cajanus cajan and Aspilia africana leaf...

41 pages (8272 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

BIOMASS AND ETHANOL PRODUCTION FROM WOOD PARTICLES AND SAWDUST USING Trichoderma viride AND saccharomyces cerevisiae FROM PALM WINE

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Fermentation of sugar derived from enzymatic hydrolysis of inexpensive wood particles and sawdust (waste) is an economical and efficient method for bioethanol production. Sawdust and wood...

44 pages (7784 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

ISOLATION AND ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY PROFILE OF Salmonella typhi FROM STOOLS OF PATIENTS IN UMUAHIA

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Fifty (50) stool samples and corresponding venous blood specimens were collected from patients who presented for widal test diagnosis of typhoid fever in five Hospitals or Clinics in...

47 pages (8161 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

The microbial quality as well as the effectiveness of seven brands of toothpaste marketed in Ubani in Umuahia, Abia State for reducing oral flora


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The purpose of the study is to assess the microbial quality as well as the effectiveness of seven brands of toothpaste marketed  in Ubani in Umuahia, Abia State for reducing oral...

55 pages (7945 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERN OF GRAM NEGATIVE PATHOGENIC ORGANISMS ISOLATED FROM WATERSIDE ABATTOIR ABA, ABIA STATE

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The antibiotic susceptibility pattern of six Gram negative pathogenic bacteria; Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas, Klebsiella, Salmonella, Shigella and Enterococcus was evaluated. The test...

49 pages (9646 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF Emilia coccinea AND Senna tora AGAINST SELECTED BACTERIAL PATHOGENS

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Medicinal plants represent potential sources of novel compounds to treat Bacterial infections. In this work, the antimicrobial activities of ethanol extracts of two medicinal plants, Emilia...

54 pages (11022 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

EFFECT OF VARIED CULTURE CONDITIONS ON BACITRACIN PRODUCTION FROM BACILLUS SUBTILIS

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Bacillus subtilis capable of producing bacitracin was isolated from soil and screened for the production of bacitracin on nutrient media against test pathogenic organisms viz: Micrococcus...

50 pages (8373 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

BIOMASS AND ALCOHOL PRODUCTION FROM CASSAVA PEELS (Manihot esculenta) USING Trichoderma viride AND PALM WINE YEAST (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)

Table of Contents

 TITLE PAGE i

CERTIFICATION ii

DEDICATION iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS v

LIST OF TABLES             viii

LIST OF FIGURES    ...

39 pages (9307 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

ISOLATION OF METHICILLIN-RESISTANT Staphylococcus aureus FROM THE NOSTRILS OF STUDENTS OF MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE

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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has evolved as a major health care-acquired pathogen worldwide into one that can be found in the community. This study was carried out to...

50 pages (9433 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

USING BIOCONTROL AGENTS TO CONTROL SALMONELLA SPECIES IN DAIRY PRODUCTS

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Essential oil produced from turmeric and  Bacteriocin produced from Lactobacillus plantarum  were used to control Salmonella species found in dairy products. Six dairy products...

50 pages (9427 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF PATHOGENIC BACTERIA FROM NECKLACE WORN BY MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY

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A total of 50 necklace were swabbed for bacteria contamination. Samples collected were cultured and incubated at 37°C for 24 hours. In the course of the study the following bacteria were...

45 pages (7586 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

SCREENING FOR LIPASE-PRODUCING BACTERIA FROM TRADITIONAL FERMENTED FOODS (TFFs)

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The study is aimed at isolating and identifying bacterial organisms producing lipase from some traditional fermented foods in Umuahia main market, Abia State. Traditional fermented foods...

58 pages (10564 words) · Projects · 4 years ago

ISOLATION AND SCREENING OF ANTIBIOTIC PRODUCING MICROORGANISMS FROM FOREST SOIL IN MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE (MOUAU)

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The soil environment is rich in microorganisms capable of antibiotics production but the rate of occurrence and distribution of these microorganisms at ecologically significant levels has...

50 pages (11273 words) · Projects · 4 years ago
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