The milk and the Nigeria cheese (wara) produced from tigernutwere stored in the refrigerator and samples for microbial, proximate and mineral composition analyses were collected at day one, seven and fourteen. Bacterial ...

This research was centered on detoxification of castor seeds using Pleurotus ostreatus through solid state fermentation, thereby enhancing its safety, nutritional contents and antimicrobial properties. The proximate analysis, ...

Mushroom cultivation is a worldwide practice which utilizes almost all agricultural and agroindustrial residues as substrates. Many genera off mushrooms are edible and rich in essential nutrients. In this study, the ...

Parkia biglobosa is a nutritious source of food since it is rich in protein and has some beneficial health components. Fermented locust bean (FLB) seed was obtained from three different locations and microorganisms associated ...

Dilapidated wells in slum area are characterized by deplorable environmental condition and are more prone to contamination, therefore this study evaluates the effect of fresh lime juice and pure honey on the microbiological ...

The development of multiple antibiotic resistant organisms has constituted a global problem in the treatment of some infectious diseases. Natural products of plants may possess a new source of antimicrobial agents and ...

The potential use of bacteriocin-producing lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from traditionally fermented food products as biopreservatives was assessed using conventional methods. A total of sixty-three (63) lactic acid ...

This study was designed to evaluate the microbiological quality, nutritional content and aflatoxin potential of Aspergillus flavus associated with kati. The sorghum seeds were purchased from Oba Market, Akure while the ...

This study investigated the bioremediation of oil polluted soil with piggery manure at control, 50g, 100g and 150g on 5% and 10% concentrations of engine oil; and the biodegradative abilities of the indigenous bacteria ...

This study was conducted to assess the antimicrobial effect of Trametes species on microorganisms isolated from urine of pregnant women. Urine is one of the sterile fluids in the body but when it is colonized with ...