Natural micro flora on edible raw vegetables and fruits
Natural micro flora on edible raw vegetables and fruits
Association of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) on the edible plant surfaces is well known. These are beneficial organisms, to exploit their properties i.e. association of LAB on surfaces of raw edible fruits and vegetables a study was conducted. Six samples viz., guava, amla, radish, carrot, coriander and fenugreek were chosen for research studies. LAB were isolated by standard plate technique. Spoilage bacteria and molds were isolated from same spoiled fruits and vegetables by standard plate count m