Isolation and identification of microorganisms responsible for yogurt spoilage ABSTRACT Milk, Yoghurt and Cheese are highly valuable food which are readily digested and have high concentration of nutrients which have proved to be a heaven of microbes, studies were conducted on the isolation and identification of microbes [Fungi and Bacteria] on peak canned milk, yoghurt, locally […]
Category: MICROBIOLOGY PROJECT TOPICS AND MATERIALS
BACTERIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF FLOOD WATER? ABSTRACT A Comparative analysis of the bacteriological quality of water supply sources was carried out. The study involved the determination of the faecal coliform count and residual chlorine concentrations of water samples in accordance with the steps laid down in Standard Methods (APHA 1990). It also involved the determination of […]
MICROBIAL ASSESSMENT ON HERBAL MEDICINE ABSTRACT The safety, efficacy and quality of herbal mixtures have been an important concern for health authorities and health professional, especially now there is increase in the use of herbal mixtures. This study was aimed at isolation and identification of Microbial Assessment On Herbal Medicine. A total of twenty samples […]
Bacteriological and physio-chemical of food spices ABSTRACT There has been constant an increasing the search alternative and efficient compounds for food conservation, aiming a partial or total replacement of antimicrobial chemical additives. Spices offer a promising alternative for food safety. Inhibitory activity of spices and derivatives on the growth of bacteria, yeasts, fungi and microbial […]
Introduction The genus Lactobacillus is one of the most important genera of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and includes over 174 species (Dsmz, 2008). Lactobacillus bacteria are catalase negative, Gram positive and usually rod shaped. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, including vegetable and the gastrointestinal tracts of animals, like honeybees (Tannock, 2004; Schrezenmeir and de Vrese, […]
COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF NEEM EXTRACTS AND SYNTHETIC ORGANIC INSECTICIDE AGAINST MUSTARD APHID
Abstract Effectiveness of different doses of neem extracts and a synthetic organic insecticide against mustard aphid was studied in the experimental farm of the Oilseed Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Joydebpur, Gazipur, during two consecutive years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 for the control of mustard aphid. Eight treatments were evaluated against mustard aphid under […]
Introduction In recent times, the worldwide consumption of useable water had increased due to the surge in human population (( Choy SP (2015) A review on common vegetables and legumes as promising plant-based natural coagulants in water clarification. Int J Environ Sci Technol 12(1):367–390)). As a result of this, developing and third world countries who […]
The rains are here again! Farmers and indeed every Nigerian are excited.But it comes with flooding, pollution of water sources, erosion and other unpleasant effects. Top on the list of unwanted effects are cholera and other water borne diseases. Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the […]
Distribution of vibrio species from seafoods and fresh water samples
Antibiotics susceptibility profile of bacterial isolate from fish pond effluent ABSTRACT Fish farming is a recognized means of livelihood in Nigeria; however, the intensive use of antibiotics to prevent infection and increase fish yield calls for concern. This practice may lead to the growth of antibiotics resistant bacteria which contains resistant genes that can be […]