Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the sublethal (chronic) Ecotoxicological effects ofpetroleum refinery sludge pollution on the biota of the terrestrial environment using the effects on bacteria nitrogen transformation activity and growth rate of the soil fauna, Earthworm (A...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i430234
Aim: To study the growth rate and antifungal activities of acetone extracts of Ocimum gratissimum (scent leaf) and Allium sativum (garlic) on cassava and banana peels formulated media. Study Design: Nine treatments and control designs were set up in triplicates and incubated at 2...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i430233
Aim: To assess the antibacterial activity of crude honey obtained from Ishielu Local Government of Ebonyi State on pathogenic bacterial species (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus pyogenes) isolated from wounds. Study Design: An experimental study which in...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i430236
Background: Citric acid production through fermentation is economical but meeting its increasing global demand has been challenging in recent times. Aim: This study aimed to screen Aspergillus and Candida sp. isolated from different sources with potentials of producing citric aci...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i430232
Andry Maharo Andrianarivelo, Christian Emmanuel Mahavy, Blandine Andrianarisoa & Tsiry Rasamiravaka·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2020
Pseudomonas aeruginosa has the ability to resist almost all available antibiotics by rapidly accumulating multiple resistance mechanisms and thus lead to a therapeutic impasse and higher mortality in infected patients. The objective of this study was to assess the phenotypic vari...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i430231
Diplodia gummosis disease caused by Lasiodiplodia theobromae is an economically important postharvest fruit decay that occurs on all types of citrus grown in Bangladesh. The present investigation was conducted to isolate and identify the pathogenic fungus responsible for postharv...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i330230
Introduction: Escherichia coli, an indicator of feacal contamination has been proven to be the cause of several disease outbreaks in countries and continents around the world. Aim: To determine the genotypic variants of Escherichia coli present in Oyun River and provide informati...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i330228
The hygiene status of most abattoirs and retail outlets in Nigeria is very poor, and it contributes to the unacceptable level of bacteria load in beef, and poses a health risk to consumers. This study examined the bacteriological analysis of beef production chain in Birnin Kebbi...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i330229
Aims: The control of Bacillus spores plays an important role in quality assurance and safety of processed foods. Their growth can be avoided by either sterilization or pasteurization in combination with a lowering of pH (≤ 4.6) or water activity (aw < 0.90) or with the combine...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i330227
A fish pond with recommended water quality will produce healthy fishes. Fish ponds with poor water quality will cause fish mortality and outbreak of diseases to fish consumers. Physicochemical analysis was done using standard analytical methods, the total bacterial count was dete...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i330226
Introduction: Amylase, cellulase and protease are known for hydrolyzing starch, cellulose and protein respectively and these enzymes can be produced by microorganisms. A single bacterium with potential of producing amylase, cellulase and protease will be an organism of high indus...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i330224
Carbapenem-resistant Gram negative bacteria in healthcare setting is an important medical problem and a major threat. These Gram negative bacteria are rapidly spreading worldwide. Clinical bacteria isolates were obtained from clinical samples Urine, High Vaginal Swab (HVS), Wound...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i330223
The capability of microorganisms to utilize spent oil in polluted soil from some major auto mechanic workshops in Port Harcourt metropolis as the sole source of carbon and energy was studied. Soil samples were collected from three (3) Auto mechanic workshops (Mile 3 Mechanic Vill...
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Bloodstream infections are augean diseases characterized by a high morbidity and mortality, related with the lag in administration of the first adequate anti-infectious agent. Clinical and epidemiological data guide the clinicians towards empirical anti-infectious treatments whos...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i230219
The sensory characteristic can be quantified and defined by the use of the descriptive profile. A different cultivar of yam can be used for the production of poundo yam. The standard of a product is determined by the evaluation and its acceptability by a taste panelist. Four cult...
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