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Characterization and Application of Aspergillus tubingensis USMI03 RPf10 Fermented Solution as a Nutrient Source for Microbial Growth

Shimaa A. Amin, Hemmat M. Abdelhady, Khadiga A. Abou-taleb, Zahra H. Tayeb & Rania F. Ahmed · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2020

The fermented solution of this strain contains the highest concentration of citric acid, indole acetic acid (IAA) and elements as well as phosphatase activity. Using the Aspergillus tubingensis USMI03 RPf10 fermented solution as a medium led to decrease in the growth rate of test...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i230144

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Klebsiella pneumonia and Escherichia coli Isolated from Stool Samples of Patients in Two Tertiary Hospitals in Rivers State, Nigeria

S. I. Douglas, N. P. Akani & N. C. Kamani · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2020

Reduced susceptibility of antibiotics against Enterobacterial strains have emerged as an important public health problem worldwide. Infections caused by Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia can affect severely ill patients, and their colonization of human gut, endangers popu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i130143

Bioprospecting of an Indigeneous Bacillus thuringiensis Strain G5-8-3T02 for Shrimp Culture System

Caroline Nchedo Ariole & Euphemia Uchechi Agulanna · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2020

Aim: An indigenous Bacillus thuringiensis strain G5-8-3T02 earlier isolated from healthy shrimp intestine and established to safeguard Penaeus monodon from Vibrio mimicus infection was assessed as a potential candidate bacterium for drug enhancement for shrimp culture systems. Me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i130142

Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection among Adult Females in Omu-Aran South-West Nigeria

Ndako James A., Akinyomade Owolabi, Oludolapo Olatinsu, Adedapo O. Omolade & Ilochi Ifeanyi · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2020

Background: Urinary tract infection is caused by the presence and replication of microorganisms in the urinary tract. Urinary tract infection is a major health problem among females especially among pregnant women and this is caused by the physiological makeup of the female urina...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i130140

Changes in Proximate and Antinutrient Contents of Irish Potato Peels Fermented with Penicillium chrysogenum and Bacillus subtilis

Ojokoh Anthony Okhonlaye, Kassim A & Ayeni Oluwanifemi Helen · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2020

The study was carried out to investigate the effect of fermentation on Irish potato peels using pure strains of Penicillium chrysogenum and Bacillus subtilis. This was done at Department of Microbiology and Chemistry Department, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i130141

The Impact of Egbu Abattoir Wastes on Fungal Concentrates of the Soil Environment

M. I. Nwachukwu, C. C. Ike & I. O. Nwachukwu · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2020

The impact of Egbu abattoir wastes on fungal concentrates of the soil environment was undertaken. Samples of contaminated soil from the abattoir environment were taken against control and evaluated for fungal concentrates using standard methods. Results obtained showed that total...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i430138

Seasonal Evaluation of the Physicochemical Properties of Some Boreholes Water Samples in Mile 50, Abakaliki Ebonyi State

Eziafakaego Mercy Ibo, M. U Orji & Odera Richard Umeh · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2020

Water as excellent natural resource is meant to be of good quality to prevent the outbreak of water-borne diseases. The physical, chemical and biological qualities of water constitute groundwater quality. Water of poor physicochemical quality may have adverse effects on human hea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2020/v6i130139

Effects of Fermentation and Extrusion on the Proximate Compositions and Organoleptic Properties of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) and Beniseed (Sesamum indicum) Blends

Kemi Medinat Olawale & Anthony Okhonlaye Ojokoh · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2020

Fermentation and extrusion have been proven to increase the nutritional value of foods by reducing the water-binding capacity of cereal flour. Thus, the effect of fermentation and extrusion on the microbiological qualities, proximate compositions and organoleptic properties of or...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i430137

Microorganisms Associated with the Fermentation of Gari Fortified with Sprouted Mung Beans Flour

Abiola Abiodun Bayode & Ojokoh, Anthony Okhonlaye · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2020

Gari’ is consumed regularly by large populations of Nigeria, therefore, it is an excellent means of improving the diet of people through fortification with nutritionally rich foods hence, this study aim to produce ‘Gari’ by co-fermenting cassava mash and sprouted mung bean flour...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i430136

Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolated from Tympanotonus fuscatus Var. Radula (Prosobranchia:Potamididae) Sold in Markets in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

U. K. Asemota, M. D. Makut, S. O. Obiekezie, J. E. Owuna & M. O. Adamu · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2020

The aim of this study was to determine the antibiogram of bacterial isolates from Tympanotonus fuscatus var. radula sold in markets in Nasarawa State. Nigeria. Samples of Tympanotonus fuscatus var. radula (periwinkles) were bought from soup ingredient sellers at different sale lo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i430135

Effect of Endophytic Bacteria Burkholderia cepacia on Growth, Cocoon Characters and Enzyme Activity of Silkworm, Bombyx mori L.

V. Gunasekhar & Arpitha Somayaji · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2020

Microorganisms have always been of scientific prominence and their indulgence in industrial and research facets cannot be denied. Several microorganisms have been employed as research tool to amend various parameters of industrial prominence. The current research article is from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i430134

Prevalence and Antibiotic Sensitivity Patterns of Salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium Isolated from Local Cheese in Ondo State, Nigeria

Anthony Kayode Onifade & Oladapo Daniel Omololu · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2020

Aims: To determine the prevalence and current sensitivity status of Salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium. Typhimurium to commercial antibiotics in cheese at the Southern Western part of Nigeria. Study Design: Experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: Cheese samples wer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i330133

Evaluation of Phytochemical Constituents and Antibacterial Activity of Chromolaena Odorata L. Leaf Extract against Selected Multidrug Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Wounds

Mercy Adewumi Alabi, Olubukola Olusola-Makinde & Muftau Kolawole Oladunmoye · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2020

Aim: To study the antibacterial effect of Chromolaena odorata extracts on multidrug resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae from wounds. Place of Study: University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, between...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i330132

Evaluation of Enzymes Production Activity of Trichoderma, Aspergillus and Rhizopus Species in Paraeforce (Herbicide) Degradation

F. I. Onianwah, H. O. Stanley, V. C. Eze, V. O. Ifeanyi & C. J. Ugboma · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2020

The study aims to evaluate enzymes that facilitate fungal degradation of paraeforce. Soil samples for fungal isolation were collected from impacted sites and inoculated on potato dextrose agar (PDA). The isolates were screened for growth and tolerance to paraefoce in 50 mg/l conc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i330131

Isolation and Molecular Identification of Biodeteriogens Isolated from Painted Classroom Wall Surfaces in University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

H. O. Stanley, B. C. Anele, P. O. Okerentugba, O. M. Immanuel & C. J. Ugboma · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2020

Painted wall surfaces provide breeding ground for diverse microbial flora capable of causing deterioration of the building and progressively impact on the health of inhabitant. This study was undertaken to determine the bacterial and fungal biodeteriogens of painted classroom wal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i330130