In N'Djamena, amaranth, a leafy vegetable, plays a vital role in providing a healthy, balanced, and sustainable diet for city dwellers. It also generates income for producers located within the city. However, due to certain constraints, its production is subject to increasing pre...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i121676
Ukpa Susan Paulinus, Barnabas Favour Obioma, Omagha Rachel, Mantu Eno Chongs, Salami Matthew Oluwafemi, Nduke Suzana Joseph, Obogo Julia Mandu, Amalu Paul Chima, Ezeama Juliet Chika, Oraekeyi Nkiruka Perpetua, Abok Ajang Jacob, Ikede Rex Ehizojie, Aniekan Enobong Akpadiaha, Umoren Asian Micheal, Ukoh Ofonmbuk & Ali Amina Hassan·Microbiology Research Journal International·2025
Introduction: Zobo drink is a red non-alcoholic local beverage made from different varieties of dried petals of Roselle calyx through aqueous extraction. It is rich in protein, calcium iron and other antioxidants. The increase in Religious and health campaign against alcoholic be...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i41563
The Chechim nchabe is a traditional food widely consumed in Foumban, Foumbot, Koutaba, Massangam, Kouoptamo, Malentouen and Magba, 07 Departments of Noun (West region of Cameroon). It is obtained by fermenting cassava sticks cooked on the surface of river or spring water. Unfortu...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i41373
Aims: The study aimed at enumerating, identifying and showing similarities and variation of microbial species found on the palms of drivers and steering wheels. Methodology: Twenty-one (21) samples each from steering and palms were randomly collected into sterile bags and transp...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i930345
Aim: The main objective of the study is to assess the vendor and environmental hygiene, microbial contamination of deep-fried tilapia sold, and the quality of the oil used in the streets of Kasarani sub-county Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Kasa...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i430285
This cross-sectional study seeks to investigate the bacterial contamination of poultry products (eggs) produced from selected farms and sold within the major markets in the New Juaben Municipality in the Eastern region of Ghana. A total of 100 eggs were sampled randomly from Octo...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i730239
The antimicrobial activity of three commonly used disinfectant brands D, R and P against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were investigated. Their efficacies were determined using the In-use test and capacity test (Kelsey-Sykes)...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2017/34543
Aims: To explore the microbiological quality of tablets in blister-packed, manufactured and marketed in Pakistan in order to assess Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) by national and multinational pharmaceutical industries in the country. Methods: For this research we have purchas...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/28524
The use of nodal explants for in vitro propagation promotes direct regeneration of cultures, but may cause high levels of microbial contamination due to large size of the explants. We evaluated different surface sterilization protocols, and inclusion of antibiotics and fungicides...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/22995
Background: There are indications that some ready-to-eat or street vended foods are of low microbial quality with varying degree of contaminations. The contaminants may include antibiotic-resistant bacteria that may further be spread through consumption of such foods which has ep...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/7351
Aims: To determine the presence of resistant pathogens in locally produced drinks consumed in Akwa, Nigeria. Study Design: To determine type of bacteria contaminants, level of contamination from and presence of resistant pathogens in the drinks. Place and Duration of Study: The s...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/8486