Aim: To assess the microbiological quality of uncooked smoked horse mackerel fish (Trachurus trachurus) sold in Owerri and ascertain the presence and prevalence of microorganisms of public health importance. Study Design: Random sampling was done. Place and Duration of Study: Dep...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2021/v10i330230
Response surface methodology (RSM) model was used to optimize ethanol production from calabash (Crescentia cujete) pulp juice using co-culture of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Cronobacter malonaticus. The calabash pulp was squeezed with muslin cloth, and vacuum filtered to clear s...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i430339
Aim: The study employed the Response surface methodology (RSM) model to optimize ethanol production from Calabash (Crescentia cujete) pulp juice using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Study Design: The Calabash pulp was squeezed with muslin cloth, and vacuum filtered to clear solution b...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i230139
The prevalence of causative agents of acute otitis media amongst children in some parts of Owerri, Imo State - Nigeria was investigated, between the months of September and December, 2012 using standard microbiological methods. One hundred and fifty two swabs from ear discharge w...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/5304
Abbattoir waste water is of a complex composition. When discharged without being treated, poses a threat to human health and the environment. This is the practice common in Nigeria, and is worrisome. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the physico-chemical and microbio...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i430383
The consumption of fresh vegetables has great health benefits. However, this has been linked to several food borne infections and disease outbreaks in the past because some of these vegetables have been identified as agents in the transmission of human food pathogens. This study...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i230293
Aim: The study identified and evaluated bacteria exhibiting multiple plant growth traits in the Rhizosphere of Yellow Bell Pepper (Capsicum chinense). Study Design: Seeds of Capsicum chinense were planted in a soil and...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v14i430070
E. C. Chinakwe, J. C. Ngumah, O. Q. Kenechukwudozie, N. U. Nwogwugwu, O. C. Ihejirika, E. E. Mike-Anosike, J. C. Iwuji & C. A. Onyeka·Microbiology Research Journal International·2023
Herbal medicines are presently widely used in developed and developing countries for health care due to their affordability, accessibility and availability. Objective: The microbial quality of selected herbal remedies sold in open markets in Owerri, South Eastern, Nigeria was stu...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i11360
Shrimps are highly valued worldwide. They deteriorate rapidly after harvest except preserved. This study was undertaken to determine the bacterial load and nutritional quality of shrimps subjected to 20% lime juice, 50% garlic extract and distilled water followed by smoking and s...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i530349
The continuous increase in resistance to antimicrobials amongst the Enterobacteriaceae constitutes a growing public health threat and thus has necessitated the need to continuously search for alternative antimicrobial chemotherapy. This study was aimed at evaluating the effects M...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v19i430202
E. C. Chinakwe, E. O. Egbadon, M. C. Ofoh, O. Ojibe, C. Onyeji-Jarret, M. C. Emeakaroha, N. U. Nwogwugwu & P. O. Chinakwe·Biotechnology Journal International·2017
Aims: The study assessed the effects of different regimen of inorganic fertilizers on the microbial community structure in the rhizosphere soil of Zea mays and Phaseolus vulgaris during early growth. Study Design: Seeds of Zea mays and Phaseolus vulgaris were planted and Inorgani...
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Research Article10.9734/BJI/2017/27728