Microbiological evaluation and proximate composition of pastries sold within the University of Uyo Campuses were determined using standard microbiological and analytical techniques. A total of 28 pastries comprising buns, chin chin, cake and doughnut were bought from different lo...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2016/28314
To determine the microbiological quality of wheat, three brands (Golden penny, Honeywell and Home-made) of wheat flour were subjected to proximate and microbiological analysis in triplicates using standard methods. The mean moisture values for the brands were 8.60 ± 0.03% for WPP...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/31536
The shelf life of table eggs from poultry farm, open market and supermarket stored in the refrigerator, open shelf and cupboard for 21days were determined using standard microbiological and weight reduction techniques. The changes in pH, weight loss and bacterial load of the eggs...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2017/31422
The bacterial population, distribution and physicochemical properties of soils adjoining a major dumpsite in Uyo, Nigeria were investigated to assess the effect of dumpsite wastes on the soil health. Composite soil samples (0-20 cm depth) collected from four (4) sampling points I...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/28286
Soil contaminations by spent lubricating oil (SLO) have been reported to be threatening as it can negatively impact soil macro/micro-flora, destroy the food chains, disrupt biogeochemical cycling of elements, thus reducing soil fertility/productivity, with attendant economic impl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2023/v10i4267
This study evaluated the influence of organic fertilizers produced from spent lubricating oil (SLO) spiked aerobic composting technique on hydrocarbon degradation rate in soils. The compost windrows (Ft2 and Ft4), consisting of kitchen and agricultural wastes, were spiked with va...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2023/v27i4687