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Isolation and Characterization of Staphylococcus saprophyticus from Textile Industry Soil for Decolorization of Crystal Violet Dye

Krishna Ash, Sushma Ahalawat, Shailendra Kumar Srivastava & Sarvesh Kumar Mishra · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Textile dyes are an important class of synthetic organic compounds and are, therefore, common industrial pollutants. They are produced in large scale and may enter the environment during production or later on during fiber dying. Thus, there is a need for developing treatment met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i81468

Physicochemical Characteristics of Set Yogurt Fortified with Dracaena angustifolia Leaves Extract

Shinta April Mei Tanti, Nurul Hidayah, Anif Mukaromah Wati & Premy Puspitawati Rahayu · Asian Food Science Journal · 2024

Aims:  This study aims to analyze syneresis, pH, total acid, viscosity, color (L, a*, b*) and sensory analysis (taste, aroma, and color) and antioxidant activity of yogurt set added with Dracaena angustifolia leaves (DAL) extract. Study Design:  The research used a factorial expe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i5714

The Influence of Agitation Rates, pH and Calcium Carbonate on L-lysine Production by Bacillus subtilis using Agricultural Products as Carbon and Nitrogen Sources

J. Okpalla & I. A. Ekwealor · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2022

L-Lysine is an essential amino acid that is required in the diet of humans and animals. It is utilized in human medicine, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry. ’The influence of agitation rates, pH and calcium carbonate on L-lysine production by Bacillus subtilis using  agricult...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i111351

Isolation and Enzymatic Activity of Thermo-tolerant Bacteria from Waste Dumpsites in Umudikeand Environs

C. N. Obi, B. O. Ihuoma & S. Ike · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

The research studied the isolation of thermo-tolerant bacteria with enzymatic activity from waste dumpsites. 30 soil samples were collected using sterile spatular into sterile universal bottles, labelled and taken to the laboratory analyses. The soil samples were serially diluted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i1230363

Biochemical and Organoleptic Assessment of Asian Stinging Catfish (Heteropnuestes fossilis) in Two Storage Conditions

Umme Salma, Sharmin Suraiya, Lilatul Isra & Monjurul Haq · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

The proximate composition, rigor-index, organoleptic quality, and pH of Asian stinging catfish stored at iced condition (SIC) and stored at ambient temperature (SAT) were studied. Rigor mortis for both ice and ambient temperature started immediately after death and the rigor-inde...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i730318

Direct and Residual Effect of Integrated Nitrogen Management on Physico-Chemical Properties of Soil

D. K. D. Deekshitha, Sujani Rao, Ch, P. V. Subbaiah, M. Martin Luther & V. Srinivasa Rao · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

Aim: To find out the direct and residual effect of integrated nitrogen management on physico-chemical properties of soil under rice – maize cropping system. Study Design: The experiment was laid out in randomized block design during kharif season and in split plot design during r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i330379

Determination of Ascorbic Acid Concentration in Commercially Available Fruit Drinks in Bangladesh

Mohammad Rahanur Alam, Mohammad Asadul Habib, Pinaki Chowdhury, Lincon Chandra Shill & Md Abdullah Al Mamun · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

Aim: Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is the most important food constituent because of its antioxidant and functional activity. The study aims to determine the Vitamin C content in commercially available fruit drinks collected from selected shops in Bangladesh. Study Design: This study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v13i330112

Effect of Storage Temperature on the Microbial Quality of Fura

Jerry Ampofo-Asiama, Ernest S. Atsrim & Patrick Asiamah · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

Fura, a semi-solid millet-based dumpling, is popularly consumed throughout West Africa. This work was aimed at evaluating the effect of storage temperature on the microbial and physicochemical properties of fura. Freshly prepared fura was stored at 30 and 4°C and sampled periodic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v13i230101

Comparative Efficacy of Different Brands of Baker’s Yeast Used in Bread Production in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria

A. I. Onaji, B. E. Agbo, R. A. Asiru & Tarfena, Yoila Amapu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Consumption of bread and other baked aerated wheat flour products has spurred the needs to determine the leavening ability of different brands of baker’s yeast used in bread production. In this study we assessed the leaving ability of different brands of baker’s yeast in producti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v28i530145

Effect of pH and Sugar Level on Heat Resistance of Escherichia coli in Sweet Orange Juice (Citrius Sinensis)

P. O. Ochelle, P. O. Ejoha & M. T. Ukeyima · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

The effect of pH and sugar levels on the microbiological properties of sweet orange juice was evaluated. Microbial analysis of the treated Orange juice (Citrus Sinensis) were determined using standard method. The standard method of Prescott [12] was used. The microbial load of th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v10i330041

Effect of Modified Atmosphere Packaging and Multilayer Flexible Films on pH of Fresh Quail Meat

Nazanin Zand & Sharare Jabbari · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aim: In this study, the effect of different concentrations of three gas mixture (Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen, Oxygen), and also vacuum and ordinary conditions and using different flexible multi-layer pouches were studied for evaluating pH changes of quail meat at (4°C). Methodology:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/29564

Study of Aquatic Fungi and Their Role in Putrefaction of Allochthonous Leaves at Hanna Lake (Balochistan)

Saadullah Khan Leghari, Mudassir Asrar, Sana-ur- Rehman Sheikh, Tariq Ismail & Anwar Khan · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

The micro fungal flora of the mud and water of Hanna Lake in Quetta district was investigated during 2015, using Baiting techniques. Apart from Mycotypha sp, the flora of Hanna Lake was essentially same and similar to those recorded by other authors for temperate lakes and river....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27391

Biochemical Changes and Sensory Evaluation of Soy Iru Produced Using Starter Culture

Afolabi Folake Titilayo & Abdulkadir Musliu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Soybean (Glycine max L.) was processed into iru using Bacillus subtilis SBI 13 and Leuconostoc mesenteroides as starter culture and calabash as fermenting container. The fermenting soya beans were analysed for pH and titratable acidity, free amino acids and total soluble sugar. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/26159

Effects of PH and Storage Temperatures on Antibacterial Activity of Bacteriocin Produced by Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from OGI

R. E. Ohenhen, J. O. Isibor, G. Emonfonmwan & S. A. Enabulele · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Aims: Lactic acid bacteria are important organisms recognized for their fermentative ability. They produce various compounds including bacteriocins which are proteinaceous antimicrobial compounds. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the lactic acid bacterial content of ogi,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/13471