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Identification and Characterization of Cellulase Producing
Fungi.
Hymenula cerealis, Neottiosporella radiata, Sphaerosporium lignatile,
and Monilochaetes infuscans were isolated from soil of Botanical
Garden, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The soil sample was
serially diluted and isolation was done using pour plate method. The
organisms were then screened for cellulase production using
carboxymethyl cellulase and Congo red. The screening result showed
that Hymenula cerealis, Neottiosporella radiata, and Sphaerosporium
lignatile are capabl...
Preliminary Investigation of the Possible Pathogenic
Bacterial Contents of Some Local Non-Alcoholic Drinks
The aim of this study was to determine the safety profiles of some
local non-alcoholic drinks sold within Zaria locality by isolating and
characterizing the possible pathogenic bacteria found in them. For
this aim, 17 samples of Zobo drink, 19 samples of Kunu zaki drink, and
15 samples of Ginger drink were analysed. Among the 51 total samples,
Klebsiella pneumoniae was isolated from one Ginger drink sample;
Serratia marcescens was isolated from two Zobo drink samples and two
Ginger drink sa...
Prevalence of Hepatitis B serological markers among HIV
infected patients
Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) is defined as serologically
undetectable hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg-ve), despite the
2. presence of circulating HBV DNA (Allain, 2005). It has been documented
that one of the frequent complications of HIV infection is hepatitis B
co-infection and due to the common methods of transmission of these
two viruses, the incidence rate of co-infection is increasing (Chen et
al., 2011)Objective: To determine the prevalence of HBV sero...
Investigating The Presence Of Staphylococcus Aureus And
Escherichia Coli In Dairy Products
Dairy products are various products derived from cow’s milk or that of
other female mammals such as goat, sheep, yaks, horses, camel. Dairy
products include yoghurt, nono (fermented cow’s milk, madara
(unfermented cow’s milk, cheese, whey, condensed and evaporated milk.)
(cultureforhealth, 2015). Yoghurt, nono, Madara has become so highly
valued in humans diet because of their nutritional values and their
culinary possibilities (George and pamplon, 2006) Yog...
Lupus Outbreak in Nigeria
Systemic lupus erthematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which
tissues andcells undergo damage mediated by tissue binding auto-
antibodies and immune complexes(McGraw, 2005).General findings include
a much higher incidence in women estimated to be up to10-12 times than
in men. The highest incidence is between 15 and 44 years
of age.(Academic press, 1999) It, therefore, means that as much as
ninety percent of patientsare women of childbearing age. Incidence of
SLE has been stud...
PRODUCTION OF INSECTICIDAL COMPOUNDS USING BACTERIA AND
FUNGI
Pest and diseases have a serious effect on food production. Global
crop yields are reduced by 20 to 40% annually due to impact of pests
and diseases.Indiscriminate use of insecticides to combat insect
challenges, have increased the selection pressure leading to
resistance in insects. In such a situation, alternate options of
insect control are advocated. The use of microbial insecticidal
compounds offer adequate levels of insect control and pose fewer
hazards.Microbial ins...
Hepatitis B
3. Hepatitis B is an infection of your liver. It can cause scarring of
the organ, liver failure, and cancer. It can be fatal if it isn’t
treated.It’s spread when people come in contact with the blood, open
sores, or body fluids of someone who has the hepatitis B virus. The
disease don’t last a long time. Your body fights it off within a few
months, and you’re immune for the rest of your life.Hepatitis B is a
contagious liver infsection caused by the hepatitis B virus
(HBV). ...
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN IN NORTH-EASTERN
NIGERIA
This paper is about prevalence of Hepatitis B virus in North Eastern
Nigeria.
PREVALENCE OF CHIKUNGUNYA VIRUS IgG AMONG CHILDREN AND
ADULTS IN GOMBE
ABSTRACTInfection with Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is highly infectious
disease that causes some dermatological manifestations and clinical
symptoms. CHIKV is a member of the family Togaviridae. Structurally,
it has an encapsidated genome composed of single-stranded RNA. This
study is carried out to determine the seroprevalence and prevalence of
CHIKV among the residents of Gombe state. Total number of 90 samples
was collected randomly from both sexes between the age group of 2-70
years. The bl...
The Study of Antimicrobial Activity
Bridelia ferruginea is commonly grown in Western Tropical Africa. The
purpose of this research work is to determine the antimicrobial
activities, qualitative and quantitative phytochemical screening,
elemental composition, proximate analysis and anti-nutrient
composition of purified fraction of Bridelia ferruginea extracts. The
organisms used for this research are Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 29213,
Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Klebsiella pneumonia ATCC 35659,
Pseudomonas aeruginosaATCC 25619,a...
BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES FOR
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
4. The most amazing feature of Earth is the existence of life, and the
most extraordinary feature of life is its diversity. Human beings can
coexist only with the abundance of and diversity of nature. It is
widely acknowledged that biodiversity underpins ecosystem functioning
and that the provisioning of ecosystem services is essential for human
well-being. The relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem
services is not straightforward, whether more biodiversity would imply
mor...
MICROOBIAL EVALUATION OF RAM MILK FROM A DIARY FARM
ABSTRACTMicrobial evaluation of twenty samples of raw milk from a
diary farm (Emene fulani cattle rearers) was carried out using five
method: viz direct microcopies count nutrient agar count, Blood agar
count, Mac conkey agar count (celiforms only) and Acid fast bacilli
staring was done to assay for the presence of the Tubercle bacillus.
The bacterial was were as follows: direct microscopic counts ranged
from 9.0x 105 to 9.5 x 107 counts on Nutrient agar ranged from 9.0 x
104 to 8...
BACTERIAL CONTAMINANTS ASSOCIATED WITH COMMERCIAL POULTRY
FEED FROM THREE DIFFERENT COMPANIES
The bacterial contaminants associated with commercial poultry feeds
from three companies in Nigeria (vital, Guinea and Top) were studied
using streak plate techniques. The culture media used were Nutrient
agar and Mac Cokey agar. The aim/ objective of the study is: To
ascertain the microbial safety of commercial poultry feeds produced by
companies. To isolate microorgaisms that are contaminants of poultry
feeds, to identify the bacterial types and to determine the mi...
MICROBIAL PROFILE OF SUYA MEAT IN ENUGU STATE
Twenty (20) samples of suya meat in Enugu were collected randomly and
analyzed microbiologically and the isolates were identified as
Staphylococcus aureu (35%), Escherichia coli (15%), Streptococcus
species (15%), Pseudomonas (35%). The most frequently isolated
organisms were Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas. The total viable
bacterial counts ranged from 1.9x 3.8x cfu/g whereas, total coliform
count ranged from 1.1x -3.0x cfu/g on Nutrient agar and MacConkey
agar  ...
5. PRODUCTION AND QUALITY EVALUATION OF BANANA (MUSA SAPIENTUM)
WINE
Juice was extracted from banana (Musa sapientum) pulp with the
addition of lemon juice and was inoculated with Baker’s yeast
(Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and held at 30 for seven days. The result
of the yeast count increases at 48hr, and at 96hr the yeast count
decreased gradually. It ranges from 4.9x107 cfu/ml at 0hr, 5.1x107 at
the 48hr and 4.8x107 cfu/ml at 168hr. The pH of the Banana wine
produced at the end of fermentation decreased (2.85) while the
titrable acid...
MICROBIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF FRESH MILK SOLD IN WARRI ZONE
DELTA STATE.
ABSTRACTThe purpose of this research was to assess the hygienic
properties of commercially available dairy foods especially fresh/raw
milk.Milk, when synthesized in the udder of a healthy cow is virtually
sterile.As milk passes through the teat cistern and teat channel, it
may be contaminated with low levels of bacteria (<1000/ml), which are
generally not significant to milk quality and safety. Milk from a cow
with mastitis (infection of the mammary gland) however, may harbor
large numbers...
Effect of processing on micronutrients (calcium, iron,
vitamin A, and zinc) in maize, bambara groundnut, cowpea,
cattle bone, roselle calyces, palm oil, Brachystegia
eurycoma and Althernanthe
Healthy mature seeds of bambara groundnut (Voandzeia subterranea
Thouars), cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), cattle bone, roselle calyces
(Hibiscus sabdariffa), red palm oil, yellow maize (Zea mays), and
“achi― (Brachystegia eurycoma), were purchased from Ogige market,
Nsukka, Nigeria.MethodsThe processing methods was based on the methods
of Uvere et al., (2010).Production of maize-bambara and maize-cowpea
food blends The maize, bambara groundnut and cowpea seeds were cleaned
by wi...
Yoghurt Production
TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER ONE1.0 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER
TWO2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW2.1 PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION 2.2 PRODUCTION OF YOGHURT MATERIALS2.3 VARIETIES IN
YOGHURT PRESENTATION 2.4 HEALTH BENEFITS OF
6. YOGHURT 2.5 NUTRITIONAL PROFILE OF YOGHURT 2.6 FACTOR THAT ALTER
THE QUALITY OF YOGHURT 2.7 SOURCES OF MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION IN
YOGHURT2.8 INFLUEN...
THE USE OF POTASSIUM BROMATE IN BREAD MAKING
ABSTRACTPotassium bromate is an additive widely employed by bread
makers to improve bread quality. On account of its deleterious effect
and carcinogenicity in humans, certain levels of potassium bromate are
not allowed in bread. Use of potassium bromate in bread is banned in
many countries including Nigeria.The present evaluation was carried
out in eastern part of Nigeria where consumption of bread is high.
Twenty-three different brands of breads were sampled. Quality
assessment shows that, a...
THE USE OF BITTERLEAF (VERNONIA AMYGDALINA) EXTRACT AS A
MEANS OF EXTENDING THE SHELF-LIFE OF LOCALLY BREWED SORGHUM
BEER
ABSTRACTLocally brewed beer (sorghum beer) is an indigenous alcohol
average. It is produced mainly from sorghum grain (Sorghum vulgare )
and the process of brewing involves malting, mashing, souring,
fermentation and packaging. Locally brewed beer without hops has a
short shelf-life. The aqueous extract of a tropical plant, bitter-leaf
was used as the hop .Two type of drink were produced, one with hops
and another without hops. Chemical analyses were carried out on both
drinks, which gave a s...
THE PREVALENCE OF URINARY SCHISTOSOMIASIS AMONG PEOPLE
LIVING IN EMENE
A total of 400 urine samples were collected between January-August,
2010 among residents of Emene, Ujodo L.G.D.C of Enugu State. The
samples were analysed using standard method- macroscopy for the
presence of blood and microscopy for the the ova of schistosomes.
Results revealed that 5 of them had the infection- 4(1.0%) and
1(0.25%) females. The highest incidence (2) was among school children
aged 8 years followed by children of age 9 and10 years with 1 for
each. Those in ages 5, 6, a...
THE BENEFIT AND HARMFUL EFFECTS OF GENETICS ON THE MODERN
WORLD
7. TABLE OF CONTENTCOVER PAGEDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGMENTCHAPTER
ONE:GENETICSGENESTRUCTURE OF A GENETRANSCRIPTIONTRANSLATIONDNA
REPLICATION AND INHERITANCECHAPTER TWO:BENEFITS OF GENETICSGENETIC
TECHNOLOGY¬¬BENEFITS ON INDUSTRIALBENEFIT ON AGRICULTUREBENEFIT ON
MADICINALGENETIC ENGINEERINGCHAPTER THREE:HARMFUL OF
GENETICSFUNDAMENTAL WEAKNESSES OF THE CONCEPTHEALTH
HAZARDSENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDSCHAPTER FOUR:CONCLUSIONREFERENCE
PRODUCING LIPASE FROM FERMENTED UGBA
TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER ONE1.0 INTRODUCTIONCHAPTER
TWO2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW2.1 FERMENTED
FOODS2.2 Pentaclethra
Macrophylla2.3 Botany2.4 ECOLOGY2.5 Growth and
Development 2.6 Method of Production2.6.1 Microorganism
involved in ugba fermentation2.6.2 Ugba Fermentation2.6.3&nb...
PREVALENCE OF AIRMICROFLORA BACTERIA IN NIGERIAN CURRENCY
Bacteria contamination on Nigerian currency evaluated by exposure
method. Pure colony of each isolates were identified using colonial
morphological characteristics, as well as biochemical reaction.
Nutrient agar, blood agar and sabouraud dextrose agar were exposed for
5 minutes in various Nigerian currency mention in chapter 3. Seven
bacteria genera and seven fungal genera were isolated. The bacteria
isolated includes: Micrococcus spp, Klebsiella spp, Actinomyces spp,
Bacillus spp, La...
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