Background: The leaves and rhizome extracts of Cyperus rotundus Linn. popularly called “Nut grass” in many Nigerian communities have been extensively used in local food preparation and in treatment purposes. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the phytochemical contents, proximate...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2020/v7i130159
Aim: The current study was undertaken to assess the prevalence, risk factors of brucellosis and presence of pathogenic bacteria isolated from camel milk in Garrisa County, Kenya. Methodology: The study design was cross-sectional where questionnaires were administered to farmers t...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i430158
Post-harvest deterioration and rot caused by diverse microorganisms is the single most important factor militating against yam production in Nigeria. In an approach towards the development of ecofriendly antifungal compound in controlling yam rot, ethanol and aqueous extracts of...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i430156
This study was carried out to determine the antibiotics susceptibility profile and molecular detection of tetA genes in tetracycline resistant Salmonella species isolated from different water sources in Keffi, Central Nigeria. A total of 100 water samples, 25 each of well, public...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i430157
Henry Jacques Matita Bomoi, Gédéon Ngiala Bongo, Pius Tshimankinda Mpiana, Kola Nsimba, Nzau Matiaba, Booto Bokonda, Léonard Ukondalemba Mindele & Clément Mutunda Mbadiko·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2020
Water pollution is currently at the top of the environmental agenda. In this study, the main objectives were (i) to assess the physicochemical and bacteriological quality of well and borehole water found in the vicinity of the University of Kinshasa and (ii) to assess the sensiti...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i430155
The aim of this study is to determine the impact of hospital wastes indiscriminately dumped at exposed dumpsites within the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Ten random samples (100g each) were withdrawn from a depth of 0–15 cm from each sampling site for soil analys...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i430154
Crude oil pollution is common place in the Niger Delta despite well known adverse effects on aquatic and terrestrial biodiversities. Triplicate sediment samples were obtained from Bodo community in Ogoni Land, Niger Delta and made into a composite sample. The sample was then eval...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i330152
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) development among Gram negative bacteria has become a significant public health threat worldwide. Currently there are fewer antimicrobials available for treatment and prevention of some of bacterial infections. Antimicrobial resistance d...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i330153
Aims: To assess bacteria and fungi loads on eggs collected from laying birds under three different rearing systems. Study Design: Completely Randomized Design with a 3×3 factorial arrangement. Place and Duration of Study: Field trial was done at Oluade Farms, Ilara-Mokin, while L...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i330151
Worldwide coliform bacteria are used as indicators of environmental and fecal contamination and hence, the possible presence of pathogenic organisms. As most people living on the shores of Lake Tanganyika use its water for cooking, drinking and washing; the monitoring of organism...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i330150
Aim: The aim of this study is to produce flour from different blend ratio of water yam and cowpea and determination of the physico chemical properties of the snacks produced from the flour blends. Introduction: Snacks are something consumed occasionally for pleasure rather than f...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i330149
This study was carried out to detect Salmonella species and evaluate the public health implications from different water sources in Keffi, Central Nigeria. A total of 100 water samples, 25 each of well, public borehole, tap and sachet water were collected from different locations...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i230148
Forensic science is the application of science to civil and criminal laws, also called as “criminalistics”. Its branches are rooted in every branch of science and many other aspects of modern society. Forensic scientists are responsible to analyze scientific evidence during the c...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i230147
Seed germination is the basis and initial stage in the process of plant growth and development. Bacillus subtilis QM3 is a plant growth promoting rhizobacterium (PGPR) with function of growth promoting, promoting, prevention of pathogens and pests attack and can improve plant res...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i230146
Aims: To determine the toxic effect of refinery industrial effluents using three toxicity bioassays. Study Design: Five treatments and the controls designs were set up in triplicates containing 6.25%,12.5%, 25%, 50%, 100% and 0% of the industrial effluents and incubated at 24°C f...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i230145