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Isolation and Characterization of Bacterial Coliforms in Yoghurt Produced at The University of Embu Dairy Farm
(University of Embu, 2019)
his study aimed at isolating and characterizing bacterial coliforms in yoghurt produced at the
University of Embu dairy farm. 250 ml yoghurt was used for experimentation at the
microbiology laboratory(lab). MaCconkey ...
Starch Degrading Bacteria Species in Embu County, Kenya. A Case of Microhabitats in University of Embu Farm
(University of Embu, 2019)
Starch is the most abundant storage polysaccharide of plants and the chief source of
carbohydrates for humans and is therefore of considerable economic importance. The
polysaccharide is deposited plants in the form of ...
Diversity and Anti-Microbial Resistance Profiles of Selected Bacterial Species in Chicken Droppings from a Poultry Farm in Juja Farm
(University of Embu, 2019)
Indigenous chicken production in most African countries including Kenya is traditionally based on
free feed resources available in the surrounding environment. There is high risk of zoonosis that
could be an important ...
Antimicrobial Activity of Citrus limon on Escherichia coli Indicator Strain
(University of Embu, 2019)
The purpose of this research was to evaluate antimicrobial activity of Citrus limon on pathogenic bacterial
species Escherichia coli. Lemon is a citrus fruit and is an important medicinal plant of family Rutacea. It ...
Pathogenic Fungal Diversity in Onions (Allium cepa) from Different Growing Regions of Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019)
Onions in storage are affected by different species of fungal pathogens causing rots
leading to huge monetary losses. In addition, the fungal pathogens are a health risk to
onion consumers. We seek to study the diversity ...
Abundance of root-knot nematodes in the University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)
Root-knot nematodes are parasitic microorganisms that attack the roots of almost all species
on plants. They cause devastating effects on important crops throughout the world. The aim of
this study was to evaluate the ...
Bacteria Isolates from Microbial Mats in Lake Magadi with Potential for Substrate Utilization
(University of Embu, 2019)
Lake Magadi is an alkaline, hypersaline environment with extreme environmental conditions that
allow specific microorganisms with specific characteristics to flourish. Its pH ranges from 9-11.5,
very high temperatures, ...
The Antimicrobial Properties of Garlic Against the Common Food Spoiling Bacteria Escherichia Coli
(University of Embu, 2019)
Garlic is known to have numerous beneficial effects for human health. However, little
information is known on its mechanism of controlling microorganisms that cause human
epidemics. This study aims at evaluating the use ...
Beneficial or Not? The Efficacy of Ultra Violet Sterilization Chambers in Barber Shops within Juja
(University of Embu, 2019)
Over the past few years, hairdressing, especially among men, has gained popularity and this has
been attributed to the increase in disposable personal income and peer pressure among mainly
the youth to conform to the ...
Cellulolytic Bacteria in Rumen Contents of Carcasses from Majimbo Abattoir in Embu County Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019)
Cellulose is a biopolymer that is found widely distributed on earth and it is a constituent of
the plant cell walls and some algae. Cellulose hydrolyzing bacteria are adapted well to the
environments containing cellulose ...