Alio Almou Abdoulaye, Abdel-Kader Alio Sanda, Maman Moustapha Rabiou, Yaou Chaibou, Alio Mahamadou Fody, Djalifa Hamidou Seybou, Haoua Sabo Seini & Hassimi Sadou·Microbiology Research Journal International·2025
Background: Salmonellosis is a bacterial infection in both humans and animals caused by various Salmonella isolates. The overall aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and antibiotic resistance profile of Salmonella isolates isolated from four (4) types of raw vegetabl...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i61584
With increasing demand for natural preservatives, this study explores the effectiveness of Xylopia aethiopica extracts in reducing vegetable spoilage. The aim was to evaluate these extracts' potential to inhibit spoilage microorganisms, determine the most effective concentration...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121524
Vegetables play a highly significant role in our daily dietary intake. The inherent perishability of vegetables restricts their exportation and necessitates early consumption. Consequently, ongoing research endeavors aim to develop technologies that can extend the shelf life of v...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i12691
The present study aims at quantitatively assessing the risk associated with Salmonella in lettuce (Lactuca sativa) consumed in Benin (West Africa). To that end, a survey was conducted involving 550 respondents to determine the conditions under which the product is handled along t...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i91341
N. N. Umerah, U. V. Okolie, G. N. Onyeji, N. M. Oly-Alawuba, C. L. Egbuogu, P. C. Nwani & C. S. Ugwu·Asian Food Science Journal·2022
Background: Iron deficiency anaemia is a hidden hunger which can affect at every stage of human development especially pregnant women and children. Aim: The study was carried out to ascertain the effect of “ewa”, “uturukpa” and “uchakiri” on iron status of rat. Methods: The veget...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i11599
Laurelle Djieukap Njieyap, Bienvenu Balifeli, Narcisse Mvondo, Joelle Tanguep Siakam, Chi Tchampo Fru, Albert Bayibeki Ngano, Nadege Amougou Okoa, Patrick Akono-Ntonga, Josiane Désirée Etang, Christophe Antonio-Nkondjio, Cyrille Ndo, Serge Hubert Zebaze Togouet, Flobert Njiokou, Nicolas Félicien Dologuele & Herman Parfait Awono-Ambene·Microbiology Research Journal International·2022
Aims: Intestinal parasitic infections are persistent in Africa, and we questioned here whether prevention measures imposed by the occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 could alleviate this threat in lowlands of the city of Yaoundé, Cameroon. Study Design: We monitored the...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i330377
Objective: The objective of this study was to carry out a comparative proximate and dietary fibre analysis of some leafy vegetables commonly consumed in the Niger Delta region, Nigeria. Methodology: The selected vegetables were Ugu leaf (Telfairia occidentalis), Water leaf (Talin...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v18i430224
Characterization of heavy metals in 5 Km2 range of dumping yard in relation to soil, water and crop has been studied. The concentration of Cd (4.05 mg/kg) in soil was higher than the permissible limit of WHO (3 mg/kg) and in descending order of metals in soil was found to be Fe&g...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2020/v10i830216
Aim: Vegetables are good sources of nutrients such as minerals, oil, vitamins and carbohydrates and are used in preparing different delicacies such as soups and salads. This study was aimed at investigating the microbiological quality and antibiotic resistance pattern of microorg...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i230159
Background/Objective: Vegetables and fruits are important sources of protective substances, which are highly beneficial for the maintenance of good health and prevention of diseases. Phytochemicals are non-nutritive plant chemicals that have protective or disease preventive prope...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v11i230056
Damilola Alex Omoboyowa, Clement Olomola Akinnubi & Taiwo Christiana Ajueyisi·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
Wastes from dumpsites constitute a major challenge for plants, human and environmental health. This study investigated the levels of heavy metals in stems and leaves of three (3) Vegetables and soil samples obtained from Ijagun dumpsite, located in Ijebu Ode, Ogun state. The samp...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i130027
The quantitative analysis of total carotenoids in some vegetables consumed in Akwa Ibom State was evaluated using UV-Spectrophotometer and acetone as extraction solvent. Ten different vegetable samples i.e. Carrot (Daucus carota),purpleegg plant(Solanum melongena), green egg plan...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i330010
Endemic goiter and associated iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) are prevalent in south west Nigeria. The present study was undertaken to identify the role of dietary goitrogen in the etiology of endemic goiter. Perchlorate, fluoride, nitrate, bromide, chloride, phosphate and cyan...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2018/42750
Fruits and vegetables are important in human diets as they help the body system function optimally but could also pose risk to human health when taken unhygienically. This study assessed geohelminths contamination on some common fruits and vegetables sold in Lafia markets and als...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/25566
An empirical study was carried out to assess the effect of intensive vegetable cultivation on the amount of soil carbon stored in Abak, Onna, Uyo and Ikot Ekpene area of Akwa Ibom State, Southeastern Nigerian. The objectives of the study were to; assess the types of farming prac...
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Research Article10.9734/BJECC/2015/22942