ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIA FROM EGUSI ( MELON SEEDS) AT BAYEN TASHA, DAMATURU YOBE STATE
Abstract
This study was carried out to isolates and identify bacteria associated with Egusi (melon seeds) sold at Bayen Tasha Market, Damaturu, Yobe State. Samples were collected from three vendors within the markets to represents different handling and storage conditions. Standards microbiological techniques were used for bacterial isolation and identification, including nutrients agar, gram staining, and biological tests. The results revealed the presence of several bacterial species such as staphyloccus aureus, Es coli.
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