This study focused on the isolation, Characterization and screening of lactic acid bacteria and yeast for use as starter culture in order to eradicate the problem of excessive microbial contamination and the presence of mycotoxins. Lactobacillus plantarum and Saccharomyces cerevi...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i930379
Aim: To isolate plant growth promoting Bacillus strains from maize roots and to characterize using molecular methods, the strain with greatest potential for plant growth promotion. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univers...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i930380
The contamination of water is a serious environmental problem as it adversely affects the human health and the biodiversity in aquatic ecosystems. The organisms that inhabit the water space use oxygen for metabolic activities and the blocking of the water surface of the river by...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i830378
The aim of this work was to evaluate the microbial load of pap samples made from three commonly utilized cereal grains namely: maize (Zea mays), millet (Pennisetum typhoideum) and guinea corn (Sorghum bicolor). Exactly 2 kg each of the aforementioned grains was steeped in 1000 ml...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i830376
P. C. Oriji, D. O. Allagoa, C. Ikoro, O. I. Oguche, V. K. Oriji, C. E. Unachukwu, A. E. Ubom & G. Atemie·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Background: Puerperal sepsis is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries, Nigeria inclusive. It complicates 1% – 8% of all deliveries, and is responsible for 15% of maternal deaths. Objective: To determine the incidence of puerpe...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i830377
Ericoid mycorrhizal (ERM) fungi and related fungal root endophytes do form symbiotic associations with roots of ericaceous plants. These groups of fungi can have profound impact on community of plants in soil environment. Studies conducted on Hymenoscyphus ericae revealed that H....
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i830375
Bath towels have the ability to retain microbes, moist and warm environment offers microbes a favorable place to grow and survive. These microbes can be transmitted through direct contact with our hands and other inanimate objects within the environment. This study aimed at exami...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i830374
This study assessed the microbial and physicochemical properties of fermented maize flour (Ogi) and Pentaclethra macrophylla seeds (Ugba). The microbial analyses were done based on microbiological standards. The samples were monitored at points of preparation from 0 to 96 hours o...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i830373
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) are all blood borne pathogens that are still global health challenges and were known to be endemic in Nigeria. Little work had been done on Hepatitis-B and C co-infection among HIV positive p...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i830371
Aim: The study was conducted to determine the gastrointestinal parasites among slaughtered Chicken at Yam Zone Market, Creek Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Study Design: Gastrointestinal tracts of slaughtered chicken were collected weekly from a vendor. Each part of...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i830372