Isolation and identification of microorganisms responsible for yogurt spoilage

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 […]

BACTERIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF FLOOD WATER

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 […]

Bacteriological and physiochemical of food spices

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 […]

Identification of Lactobacillus species from honey stomach of honeybee and their antagonistic properties against bacteria pathogens

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 […]

EXPERIMENTAL PLANTS’ SEEDS AS BIOCOAGULANTS IN THE FILTERATION OF WASTE WATER EFFLUENTS

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 […]

Antibiotics susceptibility profile of bacterial isolate from fish pond effluent

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 […]