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This study was carried out to evaluate the microbiological and proximate analysis of diseased and healthy tomato fruits (Lycopersicum esculentum). Standard microbiological and analytical methods were used to determine the total heterotrophic bacterial and fungal count of healthy and diseased tomato samples obtained from two locations in Benin City. The isolated bacteria were characterized and identified using cultural and biochemical means from the samples. The proximate parameters such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, fibres and ash contents were evaluated using standard methods. The results revealed that the
bacterial count ranged from 7.13 ±0.11 x 10 4cfu/g in Uselu market to 4.25 ±0.96 x 10 4cfu/g in Osa market.
bacterial count ranged from 7.13 ±0.11 x 10 4cfu/g in Uselu market to 4.25 ±0.96 x 10 4cfu/g in Osa market.
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