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Research Article

Optimized Fermentation Process for Improved Bioethanol Production from Sweet and Bitter Cassava Processing Wastes

Obueh H.O^*, Ikenebomeh, M. J,, Oshoma, C.E

Optimization of fermentation process for 72 h was carried out to determine the effect of pH (3 – 8), temperature (30°C – 50°C) and agitation rate (200 rpm – 500 rpm) on bioethanol production and microbial count using cassava variety samples. Bioethanol yield and microbial count were highest at pH 6, temperature 35°C and agitation rate of 300 rpm. The bacterial species had highest population cou...

Jun, 2016 pp. 3350-3357

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Assessment of Antiplasmodial Activity of Terminalia Catappa Leaf Extracts on Plasmodium berghei Infected Mice

Omoya F^*, Adetuyi F, Akanji B

Antimalarial drug resistance is one of the factors that have contributed to malaria treatment failure especially in Asia and Sub-Sahara Africa where malaria is endemic. Globally, renewed interest in medicinal plants has focused on the herbal cures among indigenous populations. Of such medicinal plants is Terminalia catappa. The medicinal use of T. catappa in malaria treatment was investigated i...

Jun, 2017 pp. 3618-3624

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A Survey of Ascorbic Acid Producing Fungi In The Soil Environment Of Keffi Metropolis, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Omoya F^*, Adetuyi F, Akanji B

Antimalarial drug resistance is one of the factors that have contributed to malaria treatment failure especially in Asia and Sub-Sahara Africa where malaria is endemic. Globally, renewed interest in medicinal plants has focused on the herbal cures among indigenous populations. Of such medicinal plants is Terminalia catappa. The medicinal use of T. catappa in malaria treatment was investigated in v...

Jun, 2017 pp. 3625-362

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Isolation and Identification of Lipase Producing Fungi From the Soil Environment of Keffi Metropolis

Makut, M.D.^*, Bemgb U S

An investigation was carried out to isolate, identify and screen for lipase producing fungal species present in the soil environment of Keffi metropolis. Soil samples of approximately 200g each were randomly collected from ten different locations within the Keffi metropolis for the investigation. Sabouraud Dextrose Agar was used for the isolation of the fungal species by pour plate method using Di...

Jun, 2017 pp. 3630-3635

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Emerging Antibiotic Resistant Nosocomial Infection – Coagulase Negative Staphylococci Isolated From Patients in General Hospitals Within Suburban Areas of Delta State, Nigeria

OJO S.K.S^*, Esumeh, F.I., Osanyinlusi, S., Ojerinde, A.O., Uzairue, L.I.

Emerging infectious diseases especially with the coagulase negative staphylococci (CoNS) is becoming prevalent and alarming in our health institutions and as community acquired infections. This study aimed at isolating antibiotic resistant and methicillin-resistant coagulase negative staphylococci from various clinical sites of patients at different tertiary hospitals. 200 clinical samples were ob...

Jun, 2017 pp. 3642-3648

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Research Article

Microbiology of Semen from Men with Fertility Problems in Imo State, Nigeria

Nwofor C. N.^*, Uwaezuoke J. C., Okoro C. L, Ohalete C.N, Ogbulie J.N

This work is aimed at determining whether presence of microorganisms in seminal fluid might be the cause of male infertility.Three hundred and eighty-eight semen samples were submitted and analyzed microbially by routine semen analysis and culture techniques. Bacteriological examination of the semen samples revealed five bacterial isolates, including Staphylococcus aureus (39.2%), Klebsiel...

Jun, 2017 pp. 3649-3652

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Production, Characterization and Purification of Lipase by Bacteria Isolated from Palm Oil Mill Effluent and Its Dumpsites Soil

Wakil, Sherifah M^*, Osesusi, Olawande A

Lipases (triacylglycerol acylhydrolases, EC3.1.1.3) are water-soluble enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis(and synthesis) of ester bonds formed from acyl glycerol and long-chain fatty acids at lipid-water interface. Palm oil mill effluents have been reported to be rich in lipolytic bacteria, thus this work aimed at production, characterization and purification of lipase by bacteria isolated fro...

Jun, 2017 pp. 3653-3665

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Research Article

The Microbiology and Biochemistry of Treculia Africana (African Breadfruit) Fermentation

Nwaneri C. B.^*, Ogbulie J.N, Chiegboka, N.A.

AbstractIn the fermentation of African breadfruit, the microorganisms present were isolated and identified. The process involved microbial succession, with the participation of bacteria fungi and yeast genera. The bacteria genera isolated were Bacillus, Lactobacillus, Micrococcus, Enterobacter, and Staphylococcus, with Bacillus and lactobacillus constituting the predominant microflora. The fungi g...

Jun, 2017 pp. 3666-3670

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Research Article

Effects of Snail Farming on Soil Microbial Spectrum and Physicochemical Properties

Nwaneri C. B.^*, Onyeagba, R.A, Nwaugo, V.C., Amadi, E.S

The study was undertaken to determine the effect of snail farming on soil microbial spectrum and physicochemical properties. This was investigated using standard chemical analytical procedures and cultural techniques. Snail soil samples were collected from two locations within Owerri, including, Nekede and Irete. Snail species reared in the farms were Achatina achatina and Archachatina margina...

Jun, 2017 pp. 3671-3677

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Microbial Assessment of Herbal Products in Ota And Its Environs

Alao, Felix Oluwasegun^*, Nejo, Victoria Modupe

This study was carried out to assess the microbial quality of herbal medicinal products being sold in Ota and its environs. A total of 24 bacterial isolates were identified from 32 herbal products purchased from 8 sellers in different parts of Ota. The total plate count (TPC) for bacteria in the herbal samples analysed ranged from 1.1 x 10 to 9.3 x 1OCFU/ml; while the total fungal count ranged ...

Dec, 2017 pp. 3914-3919