Microbiological And Physicochemical Qualities Of Leachates Obtained From Dumpsite

An in-depth assessment of the microbial contamination of selected yoghurt sold in Onitsha Market was conducted in this study using standard microbiological procedures. The study also evaluated the physical parameters of the yoghurt brands at the time of purchase. The results demonstrated that the pH values of the yoghurt samples ranged from 4.29 to 4.56, while their temperature readings were between 8°C and 17°C. The mean total count o […]

Effect of different carbon sources on the growth of antimicrobial producing Bacillus species in ogiri-egusi sold in Ogbeta, Orie, Artisian, Kenyatta, Enugu State were evaluated using standard microbiological and analytical methods. 12 bacteria were isolated and identified such as Bacillus subtilis,(33.33), Bacillus pumulis (41.66), Bacillus licheniformis (25) were identified based on their colony biochemical characteristics.The isolate […]

Microorganisms associated with pawpaw and watermelon fruits sold in bwari area council were investigated. Evaluation of the possible bacteria and fungi on the fruit samples was carried out based on standard microbiological methods. Bacterial count ranged from 4.2 x 105 to 1.4 x 106cfu/g for pawpaw samples and 4.1 x 105 to 1.5x106 cfu/g for watermelon samples. Fungal count ranged from 3.1 x 105 to 8.9 x 105cfu/g for pawpaw samples and 1 […]