Archive:: Frontiers in Environmental Microbiology:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2022

Isolation and Identification of Bacteria on Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in Makurdi Metropolis

Awua Yuana, Tsekaa Emmanuel Terkimbi, Atu Bernard Ortwer, Adikwu Peter, Gberikon Grace Mwuese, Odo Joel Inya

Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2022

Pages: 1-5

Received: 31 August 2021

Accepted: 26 September 2021

Published: 16 February 2022

DOI: 10.11648/j.fem.20220801.11

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Abstract: The automated teller machine (ATM) has been an important device in the banking sector and other financial institutions. The aim of this study was to isolate and identify Bacteria on the keypads of selected Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in Makurdi metropolis. Swab sticks soaked with sterile normal saline were used to collect specimens from the ke... Show More

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Isolation, Screening and Biochemical Identification of Bacteria with Purifying Potential in the Effluents of a Paint Manufacturing Industry

Emmanuel Joël Ndzobo Ndzana, Marie Frederic Tavea, Josiane Bella, Romeo Tagnikeu Fobasso, Wilfred Atangana, Joel Styve Tcheugoue, Angelin Yanick Kuissie, Felecite Njen, Regis Tanga Tanga, Youagang Gougueu Harris Stephane, Emmanuel Mpondo Mpondo

Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2022

Pages: 6-12

Received: 9 April 2022

Accepted: 29 April 2022

Published: 10 May 2022

DOI: 10.11648/j.fem.20220801.12

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Abstract: The technology based on the use of micro-organisms, in this case bacteria isolated from sites contaminated by industries, represents an alternative option for the treatment of wastewater before discharge into the environment. To this end, we carried out research in the city of Douala on the isolation, selection and identification of indigenous bact... Show More

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Knowledge of Ethiopian Farmers Towards Root Knot Nematodes (RKNs) and the Impact of the Disease in Vegetable Production

Belay Feyisa

Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, March 2022

Pages: 13-18

Received: 24 March 2022

Accepted: 22 April 2022

Published: 12 May 2022

DOI: 10.11648/j.fem.20220801.13

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Abstract: Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are one of the most common vegetable diseases. In warm moist sandy soil, they are the most problematic and damaging. With about 5500 plant hosts, it is an economically important obligatory plant parasite. They have a significant impact on important crops around the world, such as vegetables, fruits, and cereal... Show More

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