IJSRP, Volume 10, Issue 4, April 2020 Edition [ISSN 2250-3153]
J. I. Reuben-kalu, E. A. Alum, J O. Mbe and T. L. Kingsley
Abstract:
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains were isolated from fermented cassava tubers and the activities of the resultant secondary metabolites assessed as biocontrol agents against two bacterial pathogens (Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Erwinia carotovora) associated with contamination and spoilage of fresh fruits and vegetables.