Aims: To evaluate the effectiveness of woodchips in bioremediation of crude oil contaminated soil, phytotoxicity assay as an index of soil biological activities (germination index) using a selected agricultural seed (Vicia faba) was also evaluated. Methodology: Soil sample collec...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27027
Martin O. Anagboso, Michael U.Orji, Amechi S. Nwankwegu & Fidelis Azi·Advances in Research·2017
Aims: To evaluate the pollution index of municipal solid waste dumpsite site located at Obosi metropolis of Anambra state, Nigeria. Study Design: Study of the dump site bioload level using sabouraud dextrose agar and nutrient agar, heavy metal determination using atomic absorptio...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/30536
Aims: To evaluate effects of pre-treatment methods on the keeping quality of stored Irvingia kernels using ethanol and Ash from palm fronds as preservative agents. Study Design: Study of the microbial isolation using sabouraud dextrose agar and nutrient agar, introduction of thes...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/23314
Fidelis Azi, Ngozi U. Oledinma, Helen Amaka Njoku, Veronica N. Nwobasi & Amechi S. Nwankwegu·Advances in Research·2017
Aflatoxins are very potent mycotoxins produce by molds. Molds are very common pre-harvest and post harvest contaminant of cereals/cereal products. Despite improved handling, processing and storage of cereals, aflatoxins still remain a major problem in the cereal processing indust...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2017/32890