Analysis of Crassostrea sp. for the presence of fecal coliforms and growth of its microbial flora
Date of Publication
1998
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
This study was conducted to determine the presence of fecal coliforms of shelled oysters bought from Fairview wet market. Moreover, the oysters were also analyzed in terms of heterotrophic plate count after 0, 1, 3, and 6 hours of room temperature incubation. Results showed that the samples were positive for the presence of fecal coliform, since the oysters were possibly harvested in contaminated waters. Plate count showed a decline in CFU/g from 0 to 3 hour room temperature incubation and a ten to hundredfold increase in bacterial count by 6 hours of incubation, which could be accounted for by the microbial interactions and presence of viruses.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU08392
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
25 leaves
Keywords
Microbial growth; Oysters; Crassostrea; Pathogenic microorganisms
Recommended Citation
Ferriols, J. (1998). Analysis of Crassostrea sp. for the presence of fecal coliforms and growth of its microbial flora. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1566
