Introduction: Single cell protein is a source of protein derived from one-celled organisms (algae, yeasts, fungi or bacteria) grown on different carbon sources and is used as a substitute for protein-rich supplement for human and animal feeds. Methods: In this study, ten yeast is...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/44801
Olubunmi A. Ayodele, Felix A. Akinyosoye, Daniel J. Arotupin, Oluwole O. Owoyemi & Ayodele B. Oyindamola·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2018
The control of mycotoxigenic fungal isolates associated with deterioration of Pennisetum glaucum grains using Zingiber officinale (Roscoe) roots extracts were investigated in this study. Aqueous, Methanol and acetone solvents were used in the extraction of Z. officinale root extr...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/44730
Background: Antibiotic resistance in uropathogens is a worldwide problem. Empirical therapy of urinary tract infection (UTI) is based on the susceptibility patterns of locally isolated bacteria in a given time period. Escherichia coli (E.coli), the most common pathogen causing UT...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/44514
Aims: This study aims to evaluate the microbiological safety in street foods available in Dhaka city, Bangladesh. Study Design: Seven categories of street foods were collected aseptically in triplicates from 10 locations of the most populous areas of Dhaka city, transported to th...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/44163
Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the antagonistic effect of bacteria associated with palm wine from Raphia vinifera on Salmonella typhi, the etiological agent of typhoid fever. Method: Isolation and identification of bacteria from palm wine and the isolation of S. typhi...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/44669
Hend Shubar, Manal Abdul Gawad, Basma Doro, Najib Sufya, Attiya Alatery, Salah B. Mohamed & Najat Al Magrha·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2018
Aims: Diabetic foot ulcer is a significant complication of diabetes mellitus and often proceed lower extremely amputation. Propolis is a naturally occurring anti-inflammatory bee derived protectant resin. Previously, topically applied propolis has been reported to reduce inflamma...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/43231
Laccases produced by Trametes sp. are extracellular multi-copper oxidases, capable of oxidising large number of xenobiotics including dyes. Challenges often encountered in large-scale utilisation include the high cost of production, low yield and unstable enzymes. Lignocellulosic...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/44218
Aim: This study aimed at investigating lactic acid bacteria (LAB) as starter cultures for the improvement of alcoholic beverages. Methodology: Sorghum was obtained from Bodija market and also from the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Ibadan. LAB were isolated from...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/43156
Spoilage of fruits imparts great economic loss and a potential health hazard to the general populace. A research was conducted to identify the different types of fungal flora responsible for the spoilage of fruits in Bwari market, Abuja, Nigeria. Seventy fruits that showed decaye...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/42620
The effect of Aloe vera gel on microorganisms associated with the deterioration of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) fruits was investigated. Sweet orange fruit was obtained from selected markets and farm in Akure, Nigeria. Microorganisms associated with the deterioration were ident...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/40678