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Industrial Microbiology 2016
October 17-18, 2016
Volume 8, Issue 5(Suppl) J Microb Biochem Technol
ISSN:1948-5948 JMBT, an open access journal
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October 17-18, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Industrial & Pharmaceutical MicrobiologyInternational Conference and Summit on
Anju Dhiman, J Microb Biochem Technol 2016, 8:5(Suppl)
Seclusion and depiction of microorganisms responsible for spoilage of fruits and vegetables
Anju Dhiman
Maharshi Dayanand University, India
Fruits and vegetables are the main dietary source of nutrients, micronutrients, vitamins and fiber for human, which are
consumed widely. However, they are contaminated with diverse range of bacterias and their spores through reproductive
cells. Fruits and vegans samples were collected from four different places viz. Bhalout (Rohtak, India), Chandpur (Jind,
India), Chang (Bhiwani) and Ganaur (Sonipat). Test samples were processed to identify total viable cells (cfu/ml). The highest
total viable count was found in tomato followed by lemon. Bacillus, Micrococcus, Staphylococcus, Klebsiella, Escherichia coli,
Pseudomonas and Enterobacter species were isolated and identified on the basis of morphology (Gram staining and cell
morphology), biochemical tests (indole production test, methyl-red test, Voges-Proskauer test and citrate utilization test) and
growth on selective cum differential culture media (such as MacConkey agar and mannitol salt agar media). It was found that
Bacillus, Klebsiella, E. coli, E. aerogenes and Pseudomonas were dominating species in the spoilage of every category of fruits
and vegan samples. The bacteria particularly Gram negative, was key responsible for food spoilage. Proper handling of fruits
and vegetables, hygiene transportation and appropriate storage is necessary to avoid microbial food spoilage and related health
risks.
Biography
Anju Dhiman has completed her PhD from Maharshi Dayanand University and presently serving as an Assistant Professor since 2006. She has published more
than 35 papers in reputed journals and serving as an Editorial Board Member of reputed pharmacy journals.