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C. B. Chikere

Publications (4)

Sustainable Production of Slow Release Fertilizers for Eco-Nutrient Delivery to Soil Microbial Communities in Nutrient Deficient soils

C. B. Ehis-Eriakha, C. B. Chikere & Akaranta O. · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2022

There is a growing need to develop a natural-based slow-release fertilizer for sustained nutrient delivery as a result of the challenges associated with the direct application of chemical fertilizers. In this study, two low crop residues, cassava mesocarp CM and coconut coir dust...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i930488

Fungal Population Dynamics Associated with Active-phase of Hydrocarbon Degradation in Oil-polluted Soil

A. U. Okoye, C. B. Chikere & G. C. Okpokwasili · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Fungal population dynamics was monitored in an oil-polluted soil undergoing remediation by enhanced natural attenuation (RENA) at Ibaa, Emohua L. G. A. Rivers State. Total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were determined from baseline [pre-...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v19i230190

Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Biosurfactant-Producing Yeasts from Saps of Elaeis guineensis and Raphia africana

I. V. Nwaguma, C. B. Chikere & G. C. Okpokwasili · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aim: This study investigated the screening and molecular characterization of biosurfactant-producing yeasts from saps of Elaeis guineensis (oil palm) and Raphia Africana (Raphia palm). Methodology: Physicochemical characteristics (pH, temperature, alcohol contents, and reducing s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i430169

Effect of Cultural Conditions on Biosurfactant Production by Candida sp. Isolated from the Sap of Elaeis guineensis

I. V. Nwaguma, C. B. Chikere & G. C. Okpokwasili · Biotechnology Journal International · 2019

Aims: This study is aimed at determining the effect of cultural condition on biosurfactant production by Candida sp. isolates from saps of Elaeis guineensis. Methodology: Chemical analysis of the sap was carried out. Yeast isolates from the sap were screened for biosurfactant pro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bji/2019/v23i330079