Aim: To evaluate the Anaerobic microbiological activities and souring potential of a Nigerian deep water offshore oil production facility with special emphasis on functional group activities. Methodology: CSB-K medium was used for the anaerobic microbial activity assay such as th...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/13588
Aims: The present work was designed to investigate the production of proteases from an Egyptian bacterial isolate. Study Design: Samples were collected from soil, water and food, and screened for the isolation of proteases producing bacteria. The highest proteases producing isola...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15435
Aims: The study was conducted to examine the efficacy of dietery black cumin seed oil (Nigella sativa) on the immune response of climbing perch, Anabas testudineus against A. hydrophila. Place and Duration: This experiment was performed in the Laboratory of Fisheries and Marine B...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15330
Molecular techniques were used for studying the epidemiology of Escherichia coli from five major towns in Ondo state, namely; Akure and Ondo, Owo, Okiutipupa and Ikare-Akoko. In total, 807 urine and faecal samples of apparently healthy primary school pupils were gathered between...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/14535
Aims: The present work aimed to optimize proteases production by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens 35s using the response surface methodology (RSM). Study Design: Variables affecting proteases production were screened using a Plackett–Burman design. Face Centered Central Composite Desig...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15495
Aims: Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease and hepatitis B virus (HBV) is suspected to trigger immunologic gluten intolerance in susceptible individuals. The aim of this study is to assess the role of chronic HBV and HCV infection in adult patients as risk factors of celi...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15794
Eighty samples of traditional fermented “ugba” (Pentaclethra macrophylla, Benth) wraps collected from eight markets in Umuahia were analyzed for proteolytic activities (by zone of inhibition in mm) of Bacillus species using two protein-based substrates: Skim Milk Agar and Nutrien...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15950
Aims: The current study aimed at purifying and determining general characteristics of proteases produced by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens 35s isolated from the soil of Nile Delta of Egypt and to study its applications in environmental and industrial purposes. Study Design: The produ...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15504
Aims: The objective of this research was to isolate phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) from faba bean rhizosphere in Meknes region and evaluate in vitro their potential for P solubilization as well as their response to the effect of temperature, NaCl, pH and antibiotics. Study...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/14379
Aim: To prepare starter cultures for industrial-scale fermentation of Parkia biglobosa, using two strains of Bacillus species, 2B and BC4333. Study Design: Three substrates, African locust bean (ALB), soybean meal (SBM) and de-hulled soybean (SB) were tested for propagation of th...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15761