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Research Article Vol. 37, Issue 2

Antibacterial Activity of Anacardium occidentale (Cashew) Stem Bark against Bacterial Isolates

Baba, J.^*, Mabekoje O. O., Shehu S, Mohammed S. B, Majiya, H. M, Chock, J.J, AbdulRahaman A. A, Abdullahi, M, Jibril F. L, Dauda, D

The aim of this study was to investigate the relative antibacterial activity and phytochemical properties of ethanolic and water extracts of Anacardium occidentale (cashew) stem bark. The phytochemicals were screened using qualitative methods. Qualitatively analyzed phytochemical constituents in the stem bark extracts includes carbohydrates, alkalo...

Dec, 2023 Vol. 37, Issue 2

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Research Article Vol. 37, Issue 2

Incidence of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae among Patients attending Selected Hospitals in Minna, Nigeria

Baba, J.^*, Mabekoje O. O., Sanda I., Majiya, H. M, Baba U. A, Chock, J.J, AbdulRahaman A. A, Abdullahi, M, Jibril F. L, Dauda, D

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by infection with the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. This work was carried out from April to June, 2022 to determine the incidence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae among patients attending some selected Hospitals in Minna, Niger State. One hundred and twenty (120) samples collected, which includes...

Dec, 2023 Vol. 37, Issue 2

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Research Article Vol. 35, Issue 2

Isolation and Identification of Fungi Associated with Abelmoshus esculentus (OKRA) Sold in Abuja, Nigeria

Ibrahim, A. G^*, Baba, J., Omosimua, R. O, Abdulrahman, A. A, Sani, A.R, Muhammad, I. L, Mohammed, A., Dauda, D, Bala, A

Isolation and identification of fungi associated with sun dried okra (Abelmoshus esculentus) sold in some selected parts of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory was investigated. Various fungi isolates were sub-cultured until pure cultures were obtained using pour plate technique. Determination of the pH and moisture content of the sun dried okra was c...

Dec, 2021 Vol. 35, Issue 2

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Research Article Vol. 32, Issue 1

Citric Acid Production by Aspergillus niger using cane Molasses as Substrate

Baba, J.^*, Mohammed S.S.D., Ayansina A.D.V, Shaba A. M., Innocent B

Citric acid production by Aspergillus niger isolated from spoilt beans using cane molasses was investigated. The spoilt bean on SDA media produced Aspergillus niger from which Citric acid was produced using submerged fermentation technique. The sensory properties of the Citric acid produced from A. niger indicated dark coloration with pH values ...

Jun, 2018 Vol. 32, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 32, Issue 1

Isolation and Identification of Coliform Bacteria from Selected Well Water in Lapai Metropolis, Niger State, Nigeria

Baba, J.^*, Majiya, H. M, Muhammad, I. L, Abdullahi, M, Oladoke, A.B.

The study was carried out to isolate and identify Coliform bacteria from well water situated in Lapai metropolis. Fifteen (15)samples of well water, used for domestic purposes were collected from different well water points within Lapai metropolis. Most Probable Number was used for enumeration of Coliform, Cultured on Nutrient agar and Eosin met...