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Investigating the Occurrence of Fungi and Bacteria in Fruits Spoilage in Selected Markets in Bwari Area Council Abuja, Nigeria

Theresa Obiageli Ozoude, Florence O. Onaburekhan, Evangeline Ukachi Amachree & Maryrose Ogechi Echeta · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Aim: This study evaluated the microorganisms that cause spoilage of four different fruits sold in selected markets in Bwari Area Council, Abuja. Study Design:  Factorial experimental design was employed for this study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Veri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i71464

The Mycotoxin Risks Lurking in Breads Sold in Abuja Metropolis

G. B. Olukotun, Z. Labbo, O. G. Abakpa, B. B. Adamu & Ajulor, P. N · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

Bread is one of the most essential food products that is universally accepted as a very convenient form of food that has desirability to all population rich or poor, rural or urban dwellers. A staple food prepared by baking dough of flour, water and/or sugar. It is a good source...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i730320

Isolation, Identification and Pathogenicity of Fungal Organisms Causing Postharvest Spoilage of Tomato Fruits during Storage

Liamngee Kator, A. C. Iheanacho & Kortse P. Aloho · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Isolation, identification and pathogenicity of fungal organisms causing postharvest spoilage of tomato fruits during storage was carried out. Tomato fruits showing symptoms of rot were collected from the store house. Small sizes were cut and surface sterilized in 1% of Sodium hyd...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/41804

Effect of Pre-treatment Methods on the Quality Characteristics of Stored Irvingia kernel

Fidelis Azi, F. C. Ogbo, Amechi S. Nwankwegu, Michael O. Odo & Martin O. Anagboso · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: To evaluate effects of pre-treatment methods on the keeping quality of stored Irvingia kernels using ethanol and Ash from palm fronds as preservative agents. Study Design: Study of the microbial isolation using sabouraud dextrose agar and nutrient agar, introduction of thes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/23314