The efficacy of antifungal property of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Alligator pepper (Aframomum melegueta), Aidan fruit (Tetrapleura tetraptera) and Black pepper (Piper nigrum) was tested against three fungal isolates implicated in food spoilage. The fungal isolates from sta...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/41998
Fabrice Ezo’o Mengo, Stéphanie Claire Tchonang, Hermann Ludovic Kemaleu, Sylvain Leroy Sado Kamdem & Jean Justin Essia Ngang·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2018
Introduction: Several authors have associated the development of antibiotic resistance to the use of antibiotics. But this development of resistance could also be associated with plant extracts. This article explores the impact of exposure to different plant extracts of Salmonell...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/43446
Aim: To examine the phytochemical properties and chemical profile of the methanol and ethanol extracts of the initial shoot of Borassus aethiopium and to evaluate its antimicrobial activity on selected multidrug-resistant pathogenic bacteria and dermatophytes. Place and Duration...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/43199
Layane Gabrielle Coelho de Lima, Michele Alves Sanches, Ana Cláudia Alves Cortez & João Vicente Braga de Souza·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2018
Background and Objectives: It is very common that hospital environment is colonised by microorganisms. This colonisation is a potential threat for hospitalised patients, especially in high-risk services. Quantification of microorganisms from surfaces is an important strategy to c...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/42991
Background: There is a continuous rise in antimicrobial resistance globally. Factors responsible for this occurrence especially in developing countries are yet to be properly elucidated. Due to the financial implications of antimicrobials individuals in developing countries such...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/42685
This study aimed at producing biocolor from soil inhabiting bacteria. Soil samples were screened for isolation of green pigment-producing bacteria and identified molecularly using the standard method. The effect of medium, pH, temperature, incubation time, shaking and static cond...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/43068
Sangeeta Borchetia, Madhurjya Gogoi, Raktim Pal, Pritom Chowdhury, Afruza Zaman, Hemanta Saikia, Tanoy Bandyopadhyay & Anoop Kumar Barooah·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2018
Aims: The study was undertaken to reveal the diversity of bacteria in organophosphate (monocrotophos) pesticide-treated tea soil to provide new insights on monocrotophos degrading bacterial community. Study Design: A metagenomic study of monocrotophos treated and untreated soil t...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/42465
Background: Malaria and HIV are among the most important health problems of our time overlap extensively and co-infecting large numbers of people. The study was designed to determine the prevalence of malaria infection among those living with HIV/AIDS within age and sex groups. M...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/43154
Aims: To isolate and identify bacteria with proteolytic and lipolytic properties from cow dung sample and abattoir effluent. Also, to determine the proteolytic and lipolytic activities of the bacteria isolated and carry out quantitative analysis of the enzymes produced. Place and...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/42508
Aim: The study was conducted to investigate the effect of fermentation on the nutritional qualities of Roselle calyx from two States in Nigeria. Study Design: Roselle calyx was obtained from various locations and grouped into four: fermented naturally (FN), fermented with coconut...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/42314