South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology

Isolation and Identification of Soil Mycoflora in the Upland and Lowland Soils of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Sokoto State

I. Y. Tafinta, K. Sheh, H. M. Maishanu, S. S. Noma, S. A. Yusif, M. Umar & N. Abubakar · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2018

A total of 14 different fungal species belonging to 7 genera were isolated from the upland and lowland soils of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, between October to December, 2015. The mycoflora were isolated using dilution plate technique on Potato dextrose agar amended by 1%...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2018/v1i2747

Influence of Biostimulation Treatment Using Composted Plant Biomass on Bacterial Diversity of an Aged Petroleum Contaminated Soil as Determined by Culture-dependent and 16S rRNA Gene PCR-DGGE Based Identification Methods

Leera Solomon, Chimezie Jason Ogugbue & Gideon Chijioke Okpokwasili · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2018

Influence of biostimulation treatment using composted plant biomass on bacterial diversity of an aged crude oil contaminated soil (ACOCS) was determined using culture-dependent and 16S rRNA gene PCR-DGGE based identification methods. Seven treatment plots were designed and includ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2018/v1i2740

Production of Citric Acid by Trichoderma viride Isolated from Soil in Keffi, Nigeria Using Glucose Enhanced Substrates

I. K. Ekeleme, M. D. Makut, M. P. Adoga, P. A. Tsaku, I. H. Nkene & V. B. Oti · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2018

Aim: This study was aimed at the production of citric acid by Trichoderma viride (T. viride) isolated from soil in keffi, Nigeria, using glucose enhanced substrate. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Microbiology Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences Nassarawa State...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2018/v1i1737

Filamentous Fungal Quality of a Bovine Abattoir and Associated Water Sources in Akure, Southwestern, Nigeria

O. O. Olusola-Makinde, D. J. Arotupin & F. C. Adetuyi · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2018

Aims: This study examined the prevalence of filamentous fungi in Onyearugbulem abattoir wastewater samples in Akure, Nigeria. Methodology: The  abattoir’s water source, 5 m away from animal washings, the incinerator, 10 m upstream, 10 m downstream and 100 m downstream were sample...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2018/v1i1734

Effect of Soil Physicochemical Parameters and Seasonal Variations on the Occurrence of Keratinophilic Fungi of Murtala Amusement Park in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria

U. I. Hamza, M. C. Emere & T. Bulus · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2018

Keratinophilic fungi are the prime cause of various mycotic infections among children. Murtala Amusement Park is one of the preferred recreation grounds in Minna. The aim of this research was to investigate the occurrence of fungal species at Murtala Amusement Park, Minna, with t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2018/v1i1730

Prevalence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Abeokuta, Nigeria

O. A. Osinupebi, J. A. Osiyemi, A. M. Deji-Agboola, P. A. Akinduti, O. Ejilude, S. O. Makanjuola, N. O. Sunmola & E. O. Osiyemi · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2018

This study examined the prevalence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in clinical samples of patients in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria using standard recommended procedures. A total of 338 clinical specimens of Pus, Aspirate, Ear and Wound swabs were collected...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2018/v1i1718

Comparative Assessment of Starter Culture-Fermented Condiments Made from Seeds of Citrullus lanatus (Watermelon)

Fatimat O. Adebayo & Smart O. Obiekezie · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2018

Aim: This study was conducted to assess fermented condiments that were made from watermelon seeds, using isolated organisms from traditional fermentation as starter-cultures. Study Design: This is a laboratory-controlled experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: Dept. of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2018/v1i1705