Volume 33, Issue 2 (December)

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Research Article

Antimicrobial extract produced by Streptomyces rimosus-OG95 and its inhibitory activity against indicator strains

Adeyemo, O. M.^*, Onilude, A. A.

he aim of this study was to profile the antimicrobial metabolites synthesized by Streptomycesrimosus-OG95 (KU934251) and to assess the inhibitory activity of the strain against some indicator strains. The production of the antimicrobial compounds was carried out by submerged fermentation. Partial purification of the antimicrobial metabolites was carried out by column chromatography using silica...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4645-4651

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Research Article

Antibacterial Activity of Hyptis suaveolens Leaves Extract on some Selected Clinical Isolates

Bashir Salim Faruk, Muhammad Ruqayyah Hamidu^*, Dauda Haruna

Hyptis suaveolens is an important plant used traditionally as an ethnomedicine and widely distributed in Nigeria as well as African and Asian countries. In this study, antibacterial activity of ethanolic leaves extract of H. suaveolens was conducted. The plant metabolite was extracted using standard protocols and the antibacterial activity of the extracts was evaluated using the standard in-vit...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4652-4659

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Research Article

Determination of Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Activities of Corn Starch Extract on Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhi

Erhimu Loveday Obakpororo^*, Tasie Floretta, Nwachukwu Ujunwa Felicia, Obodo Chidubem Nathaniel

The phytochemical and antimicrobial effect of cornstarch extracts was investigated. Corn starch of yellow and white corn variety were extracted successively with ethanol, methanol and distilled water. These crude extracts were assessed for antimicrobial activities against Escherichiacoli and Salmonella typhi. Escherichia coli were sensitive to the methanolic and ethanolic extracts of white ...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4660-4667

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Research Article

Effect of Starter culture on Anti-Nutritional Factors and Shelf Life of Fermented Smoked Cassava (Pupuru): An African Fermented Staple

Adeyemo, S.M^*, Bamidele, K.F

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are widely employed in food fermentation processes for the biosynthesis of certain important products or metabolites which helps in breaking down anti-nutritional factors in some food. This study investigated the role of LAB in extending the shelf life and reduction in anti- nutritional factors of ‘pupuru’ produced with selected LAB strain with the best technological...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4668-4677

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Research Article

Effect of Different Preservatives on Microbial Load of Zobo Drink and Molecular Characterization of its Bacterial Flora

Awe, Sunday^*, Abdulmumini, Shakirat Afodun

The potentials of various combinations of three preservation techniques: the use of chemical preservative (sodium benzoate), pasteurization and lime to preserve zobo drink at room temperature (28±2 ºC) were evaluated over six days. The samples were treated and stored for six days during which the proximate composition, physiochemical and microbiological properties of the zobo drink were determi...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4678 - 4686

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Research Article

Bioethanol Production from Bitter Yam (Dioscorea dumetorum) and Water Yam (Dioscorea alata) Peels

Banjo T.T.^*, Ogbonna, C.B., Banjo, T.O., EZE, O.I

Bioethanol which is an alternative source of fuel to fossil fuels can be produced from renewable crops. However, some of these renewable feedstocks are food competitive. Hence, this study therefore investigated the production of bioethanol from bitter yam and water yam peels. Strains of Aspergillus spp and Saccharomyces cerevisiae were obtained from the Microbiology laboratory of the University...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4687-4696

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Research Article

Evaluation Of Bacterial Profile And Proximate Analysis Of Corn Waste

Obasi, Nnenna Patric^*, Ayogu, C.V

Corn waste contains moisture, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin which make it a good raw material for making substrate in the production of organic acids with the aid of bacteria. These bacteria, during metabolism are able to produce acids that can be used as solvents. The proximate analysis of corn waste (corn cob) was determined using AOAC methods. The bacteria were isolated and identified ...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4697 - 4704

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Research Article

Antidermatophytic Activity of Stem Back Extracts of Khaya senegalensis (Desr.) A Juss.

Abdullahi Nuhu^*, Mukhtar, M.D., Bukar, A.

The high prevalence of Dermatomycoses coupled with the residual side effect associated with orthodox medicine, treatment failure and cost of the chemotherapeutics, have necessitated exploration of new avenues of controlling these diseases with the use of plant such as Khaya senegalensis which is cheap and available, so that potent and efficacious candidate drugs could be identified. Therefore, ...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4705-4712

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Research Article

Physicochemical Properties and Shelf life Stability of ‘Tybo’ Drink Preserved with Acetic acid and Sodium Benzoate

Ahaotu, I.^*, Uchendu, C.G.,, Maduka, N., Odu, N. N.

Freshly prepared tybo drink has a short shelf life which could be extended using chemical preservative. In this study, 0.1 % and 0.3 % concentration of sodium benzoate and acetic acid were incorporated into tybo drink which constitute zobo drink and tigernut milk mix together in the ratio 1:1, 3:1 and 1:3. Tybo drinks without preservative were the control samples. All the products were stored a...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4713-4731

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Research Article

Microbiological Quality of Over-The-Counter (OTC) oral Drug Preparations Obtained From Some Retail Pharmacies in Katsina State, Nigeria

Mukhtar G.L.^*, Mukhtar, M.D., Magashi, A.M.

Over the counter (OTC-drugs) oral preparations being classified as non-sterile pharmaceutical products are easily prone to microbial contamination. The presence of microbial contaminants in these products may cause spoilage resulting in physical and chemical changes, as well as risk of infection or potential health hazard to the patients. A study aimed at evaluating the microbiological quality ...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4732-4741

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Research Article

Aflatoxin Contamination In Some Fresh Vegetables And A Spice Sold At Samaru Market Zaria, Nigeria

Haruna, M^*, Saleh, A., Dangora, D. B., Zongoma, A. M, Ali, M.

Aflatoxin is a common contaminant of agricultural produce resulting from the growth of Aspergillus species under conditions of favourable temperature and moisture. This study was conducted to assess the level of aflatoxin contamination in fresh vegetables and tamarind used on daily basis by the populace. A total of 9 different fresh vegetables and tamarind samples were randomly collected in new...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4742-4746

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Research Article

Identification Profile of Micrococcus luteus Cs Associated with Fermented Corn-Soybean Wastes-Meal

Nwachukwu Ujunwa Felicia^*, George-Okafor, Uzoamaka Ogechi, Ojiogu, Doris Ada

Micrococcus spp were among the predominant organisms isolated from earlier developed fermented corn-soybean wastes meal meant for human consumption. Hence the study was aimed at identifying the Micrococcus isolates to their species level. The Micrococcus spp were first subjected to phenotypic analysis and thereafter followed by genotypic analysis using 16SrRNA sequencing method after their DNA ...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4747-4752

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Research Article

Trypanosome Infections in Tsetse Flies Caught in Selected Areas of Southern Kaduna

Anchau R.G.^*, Umar Y.A, Denwe S.D, Daudu M, Abdulrahim S., Ogar M.U, Dauda H., Saminu A., Tambuwal Z.A, Rabiu A.I.

Detection of trypanosomes in selected areas of southern Kaduna; Pantaki, Kagarko LGA of Kaduna state was carried out between 2016 - 2017. One hundred and thirty-nine (139) Glossina palpalis palpalis and 69 Glossina tachinoides were dissected and examined for trypanosome infection using dissection and light examination (Olympus) microscopes. A total of 47 infections (22.6%) out of the 208 flies ...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4753-4756

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Research Article

Distribution of Antibiotic Resistant and Biofilms Producing Salmonella Enterica Serovar Typhi in Michika and Mubi LGA of Adamawa State

Sale, M.^*, Ja’afaru, M. I., Adedeji, B. A

The emergence of multidrug resistance among strains of Salmonella Typhi has continued to complicate treatment options with increased morbidity and mortality especially in developing countries. This study was undertaken to determine the occurrence and distribution of antibiotic resistant and biofilm producing Salmonella Typhi in Mubi and Michika LGAs of Adamawa State, Nigeria. This cross section...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4757-4765

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Research Article

Occurrence Of Campylobacter Jejuni In Chicken And Its Response To Some Antibiotics And Extracts Of Some Plant Materials

Shamsuddeen, U.^*, Haladu, A., Panda, T. W.

Food borne campylobacteriosis is distributed all over the world. Raw poultry become contaminated during processing when intestinal contents contact the meat surfaces. Chicken meat is considered the primary source of infection with Campylobacter spp. in humans. Twenty (20) chicken samples were collected from different sites in Kano State which is located in North western Nigeria. All the samples...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4766-4779

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Research Article

Autochthonous Microbial Bioaugmented Remediation of Crude Oil Contaminated Soil in the Niger Delta

Ubogu M.^*, Lucky O. Odokuma, Akponah E

The effectiveness of bioaugmentation using a consortium of indigenous hydrocarbon utilizing microorganisms in conjunction with NPK fertilization for localized remediation of crude-oil polluted rainforest soil was investigated by subjecting soil to these treatments: soil (S); soil + oil (SO); soil + oil + fertilizer (SOF); soil + oil + fertilizer + microorganisms (hydrocarbon utilizing bacteria ...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4780-4795

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Research Article

ANTIBACTERIAL EVALUATION OF Buchholzia coriacea SEED EXTRACTS

Abdulsalam, R.^*, Nengak, Y., Magashi, A.M., Abdulsalami, H., Adamu, Z.

The antimicrobial resistance of microorganisms makes them untreatable using the convectional antibiotics, therefore a need for alternative routes of treatment. Among several different alternative Buchholzia coriacea (wonderful kola) is an effective choice because of its numerous phytochemical components. The wonderful kola sample used in this study was purchase from Kure market in Niger State, ...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4796-4802

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Research Article

Escherichia coli O157:H7 Contamination of Cattle Carcass at Slaughter from Abattoirs in Lagos, Nigeria

Uzeh Roseline Ekiomado^*, Agunlanna Stephanie Chineye

Meat obtained from cattle serve as a major source of protein in Nigeria, ensuring its safety will therefore be of great importance. This study was carried out to investigate the contamination of cattle carcass with E. coli O157:H7 and determine the antimicrobial susceptibility of the organism. Twenty meat samples from bowel, aitch bone, hide, rib and hunch back were collected from abattoirs in ...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4803-4810

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Research Article

Bioethanol Production from Pineapple Waste by Solid State Fermentation Method

Efunwoye, O.O^*, Oluwole, O.R

Production of bioethanol from pineapple waste was investigated using the solid state fermentation method. Aspergillus niger was co-cultured with Saccharomyces cerevisiae on the substrate to produce saccharification and fermentation activities respectively. The microorganisms were isolated from natural sources; soil and palm-wine respectively. Two highest cellulose-hydrolyzing strains of A. nig...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4811-4820

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Research Article

The Efficacy of Extracts of the Leaf and Bark of Cashew Plant (Anacardium occidentale) on Bacterial Isolates Isolated from Banana (Musa paradisica)

Arekemase, M.O.^*, Adams, A. I., Ibrahim, T. O, Babashola, K. D., Ahmed, M. I., Dunmoye, T. D.

This study was undertaken with the aim to investigate the potency of cashew leaf and bark extracts on microorganism associated with banana spoilage. Banana (Musa paradisica) was subjected to spoilage in the laboratory for 7days. Bacteria isolated from the sample include Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus vulgaris and Corynebacterium spp. The efficacies of the extracts were tested against the isolat...

Dec, 2019 pp. 4821-4828