Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) was subjected to different fermentation methods and treatments for 72 hr. The raw (control) and fermented samples were analyzed for microbial and proximate composition. The pH ranged from 6.8 to 4.5 after 72 hr fermentation. The microbial evaluation res...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/33604
Simiat Olanike Jimoh, Lawal Aminat Olajumoke, Ashorobi Abdul Adisa, Oyekanmi Ezekiel Abiodun, Bakare Rashidat Ikeoluwa, Adefioye Nafisat Adesola & Ibrahim Ramon Adegboyega·Microbiology Research Journal International·2018
Aim: Synthesis of polyhydric alcohol from agricultural residue using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Study of Design: Submerged fermentation process, biomass yield and reducing sugar analysis, non-reducing sugar analysis, extraction and quantification of sugar monomers and polyhydric a...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/34852
Background: Contaminated beef products sold in Nigeria are widely consumed by all with little or no knowledge of the presence or occurrence of possible pathogen. Methods: The current study investigated the presence of shiga toxin producing strains of E. coli (STEC) in beef produc...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/32959
Aim: This study assessed age group related level of infection and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of Staphylococcus aureus strains from a clinical specimen. Study Design: This is a prospective cross-sectional study conducted among in-patients and out- patients suspected of...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/39731
Mahnaz Hossain Fariba, Abdullah Bashar Sami, Debanjan Bhattacharjee, Sajal Kumar Saha, Sitesh Chandra Bachar, M. Aftab Uddin & Ruhul Haque Kuddus·Microbiology Research Journal International·2018
Introduction: It is established that improper use of antibiotics leads to rapid development of bacterial antibiotic resistance. We investigated changes in the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of pathogenic bacteria in a megacity where improper antibiotic use is common. Methodolo...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/39626
Background: Systemic fungal infections are increasing, and they cause severe morbidity and high mortality rates among immuno-compromised patients. Conventional laboratory methods for identifying fungal pathogens, although continuously improving, are still time consuming. Therefor...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/39249
Adriana da Fonte Porto Carreiro, Sarah Florindo de Figueiredo Guedes, Beatriz Helena Dias Panariello, Paula Ventura da Silveira, Malvin N. Janal & Simone Duarte·Microbiology Research Journal International·2018
Introduction: Farnesol is known as a quorum sensing (QS) molecule that has a role as an anti-biofilm agent. It is produced by C. albicans and blocks the morphological transition from yeasts to hyphae. The hyphal development is important for the formation of substantial biofilm bi...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/39345
The wide spread use of petroleum products leads to contamination of soil and aquatic environments, thereby posing a serious threat to all life forms including humans. Therefore, isolation of oil-degrading microorganisms and optimizing conditions for biodegradation process are imp...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/34158
Zannati Ferdous Zaoti, S. M. Zia Hasan, Md. Firose Hossain, Md. Faruk Hasan, Md. Asadul Islam, Md. Khalekuzzaman & Biswanath Sikdar·Microbiology Research Journal International·2018
Aims: Isolation and characterization of bacteria from the bacterial wilt disease of banana and evaluation of their sensitivity. Study Design: This study was an experimental laboratory design. Place and Duration of Study: Disease infected banana plant leaves were collected from R...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/38206
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the awareness of antimicrobial resistance among Primary Health Care Workers in Buyende district. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study employing qualitative and quantitative methods. Administration of a questionnaire evaluating knowled...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/38832