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Amylase Production from Aspergillus sp Isolated from Dumpsite Soil Using Corn-Cob and Orange-mesocarp as a Substrate

Williams, K. F, CHIOMA, D.M, Opara, C & Kingsley, R.S · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

The increasing demand for sustainable and cost-effective enzyme production has driven research toward microbial fermentation using agro-residues as substrates. This study investigated dumpsite soils as reservoirs of α-amylase–producing fungi and evaluated corn cob and orange meso...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i21712

Study on Effect of the Amylase Content of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas Lam.) Tubers on Slurry Viscosity

Yadang G., Ngaha D. W, Feumba Dibanda R., Djuikwo Nkonga R. V., Mbome Lape I. & Ndjouenkeu R. · Asian Food Science Journal · 2025

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas Lam.) is a tuber that is widespread throughout Cameroon and highly prized by the population, who eat it using a variety of culinary techniques. It naturally contains amylases, which play a crucial role in the digestion of starch into simpler molecule...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i6799

Anti-diabetic Potentials of Cookies from Wheat, Sweet Potato and African Yam Beans (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) Composite Flour Blends

Dele Ayorinde Olowookere & Malomo Sunday Abiodun · Asian Food Science Journal · 2024

The consumption of cookies offered reliable advantages to the consumers, which included but not limited to perfect eating ability, prolong shelf live and acceptability among all nations. This study thus, investigated the antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties of cookies obtaine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i4709

Extract Development of sorghum Grains during Malting and Utilization of Bitter Leaf Extract for Beer Production Using Saccharomyces cerevisiae

F. S. Ire, P. E. Dike & L. C. Nwalewachi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2022

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate extract development of sorghum grains during malting and utilization of bitter leaf for production of beer using S. cerevisiae. Study Design: Randomized experimental design was used to achieve the aim of the study. Place and Duration of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i101347

Isolation, Biochemical Characterization and Production of Immobilised β-Amylase Chitosan Beads Using Bacteria from Waste Water Effluents for its Industrial Production Aspect

Jyoti Chandola, Vandana Semwal, Narotam Sharma & Pooja Singh · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aims: An amylase, the enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of starch into sugars are produced in both animals and plants and as well as in some bacteria also. Nowadays, the use of amylase enzyme in different industrial sectors and particularly in controlling the industrial water...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i930270

Amylolytic Potential of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Wet Milled Cereals, Cassava Flour and Fruits

T. Y. Amapu, J. B. Ameh, S. A. Ado, I. O. Abdullahi & H. S. Dapiya · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: This research was conducted with the objective to evaluate amylolytic potential of lactic acid bacteria isolated from wet milled cereals, cassava flour and fruits. Methodology: Strains of lactic acid bacteria were isolated from food samples and screened for amylolytic poten...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24509

Strain Development of Aspergillus brasiliensis Using Physical and Chemicals Mutagenesis for Possible Overproduction of Xylanase, Amylase, Protease and Cellulase under Submerged Fermentation (SmF)

Hooi Ling Ho & Muna Hassan Abduljubar · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: Xylanase is commonly involved in the complete hydrolysis of xylan which consisted of hemicelluloses and celluloses as important components of plant cell wall. This enzyme is essential in wide range of applications in various industries along with other hydrolytic enzymes su...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/22953

Isolation, Identification and Optimization of Culture Conditions of Bacillus sp. Strain PM1 for Alkalo-thermostable Amylase Production

Kinshuk Sharma, Sarita Bhutty, S. M. Paul Khurana & Urvashi Kumar Kohli · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: To isolate and optimize the culture conditions for thermo stable and alkaline amylase production from bacteria. Study Design: Optimization of different physiological and nutritional parameters for amylase production and kinetic studies of amylase. Place and Duration of Stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6873