Aim: To isolate, characterise and identify Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) with potential probiotic properties from malted and fermented Acha (Digitaria exilis). Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Department of Microbiology, University of Ibadan, between May...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2018/45414
Aim: The aim of the study is to produce and characterize dextranase produced by fungi isolated from soil and honey. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Department of Microbiology, University of Ibadan, between April, 2017 and October, 2017. Methodology:...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/45723
Aim: This work was carried out to investigate the influence of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) on organoleptic quality and proximate composition of yoghurt, and viability of starter cultures in yoghurt. Methods: The LAB starter cultures were selected based on their ability to produce...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v16i330173
Aim: This study focuses on the screening and characterisation of keratin-degrading Bacillus species from feather waste. Methods: Nine bacteria were isolated from feather waste obtained from a poultry layout at Egbeda local government secretariat, Ibadan, Nigeria. These bacteria w...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2019/v23i130067