Aim: To evaluate the bioremediation potential of algae (Chlorella vulgaris) in crude oil contaminated sediment. Study Design: The study employs three (3) experimental designs using flat rubber, statistical analysis of the data and interpretation makes up the study design. Place a...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i3289
Bath towels are an important part of our everyday life, but they often amass a large number of micro-organisms which may sometimes be harmful to us. For the study a total of 10 samples plus a control were collected from bath towels of female students in NDDC hostel, post-graduate...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i101346
Aim: The aim of this study was to isolate, enumerate, identify and ascertain the antibiotic profile of the bacterial isolates associated with key body parts (Cut stalk, Tip, Endocarp, Vascular Tissue and Epicarp) of Banana fruits (Cavendish, Dwarf Cavendish, Red, Lady Finger and...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i430341
Chewing sticks are small twigs obtained from plant stems, measuring 12-25cm long and tied in bundles of 5-10. These twigs have been used for oral hygiene for many years, even before the invention of toothpaste, mouthwash, and mouth sprays. This study aims to determine the phytoch...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i10389
To compare and assessment of Biodegradability Potential of Pseudomonas putida and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens on oil spill dispersant (Aquabreak and Teepol) in Freshwater. Fresh water sample were collected from Biara, Gokana L.G.A, and were transported to the Microbiology Laborato...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i51381
Palm wine has been severally reported for its nutritional, medical, religious and social uses in Nigeria. The ever increasing importance of this product has resulted in an increased demand and consumption of the product. The aim of this study therefore, was to investigate the pat...
Aim: The aim of this study was to carry out microbiological assessment on Stalk, Endocarp, Epicarp, Tip and Vascular Tissue of Different Varieties of Banana fruit (Musa spp.) (Cavendish, Dwarf Cavendish, Red, Lady Finger and Grand Nain Banana). Study Design: The study employs sta...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i330301
Sanitation and water quality are a good measure to judge the living standard and health status of a community. This study focused on the assessment of surface and ground water resources from selected waterfront areas within Port Harcourt metropolis notable for their poor sanitary...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2020/v5i330134
Aim: To determine the bacterial and physicochemical analysis of topsoil from an electronic waste (e-waste) dumpsite within Port Harcourt metropolis using standard procedures. Place and Duration of Study: The study area was Kaduna street, beside Fruit and Vegetable Garden Market,...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2020/v7i330173
The dynamics of electrochemicals and microbial populations during anaerobic treatment of human urine in soil microbial fuel cells (MFCs) were investigated. The experimental MFC was supplemented with daily urine input while the control MFC was without urine. During the treatment p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2020/v6i230076
In this study, the sanitary quality of tap water sources within the University of Port Harcourt was investigated in order to determine its suitability for drinking and other domestic applications. Eight composite samples of tap water were collected from Eight different locations...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v16i330124
Nearly half of all children in developing countries have infections or disease associated with inadequate water supply and sanitation. This study aimed at assessing sanitation practices and available sources of water supply in selected primary schools in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, N...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2018/v2i429765
Demulsifier is one of the crude oil production chemicals that constitute the contaminants in the resulting produced water that is usually discharged into the marine environment. Most commercial demulsifiers list the toxic effects of individual components of their formulations whi...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOPACS/2018/39105
Shisha smoke is becoming more prominent among adolescent which is known to be carcinogenic posing a serious threat to public health as well as the risk of pathogenic bacteria associated with the mouthpiece. This research is carried out to determine the prevalence and antibiogram...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2023/v16i1298
Skin Piercing is becoming rampant among adolescent in our contemporary society without considering its health implication and the risk of pathogenic microorganisms associated with equipment used. Hence, this research is carried out to determine the bacteria associated with this s...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v14i3271
Mimosa pudica is a famous ornamental plant commonly known as sleeping grass, sensitive plant, humble plant, shy plant and touch-me not, among other names. The study was aimed at determining the antibacterial activity of Mimosa pudica extract in combination with alum. The plant wa...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v14i1264
All around the world today, different types of plastics are used for packaging materials, especially in form of low density polyethylene (LDPE). The aim of the study was to degrade polyethylene using bacteria from waste dump sites in Alakahia and Ogbogoro of Obio/ Apkor Local Gov...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v14i1259
Bacterial contamination of money acts as vehicle for the transmission of pathogenic and drug resistant organisms. This study was carried out to investigate the bacteriological quality and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of money bank cash-points and markets in Port Harcourt me...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i230291
This study examined the public perception of climate change impact on human health risks in Trans Amadi area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. An in-depth questionnaire on public perception of climate change and possible implications on human health was administered to par...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2021/v14i130197
The aim of the study was to compare the indoor levels of airborne bacteria and fungi of air conditioned (AC) buildings and naturally ventilated (NV) buildings using a Supermarket, a Laboratory and an Eatery as a case study. The predominant bacterial isolates were Staphylococcus,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2019/v3i430095
Beauty salons may provide a suitable medium for the growth and transfer of pathogenic microorganisms which may be of public health significance. This study was aimed at investigating the microbial contamination of beauty salon tools within the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v16i230088
This study was conducted to determine the rhizosphere soil microorganisms associated with the cultivation of Manihot esculentum, Comelina bengalensis, Talinum triangulare and Telfairia occidentalis. The plants were obtained from newly cultivated, ready for harvest and fallowed fa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2018/v2i329761
Introduction: Microorganisms adhere to various surfaces by means of biofilms which make them resistant to antibiotic treatment. The antibiofilm activity of the ethanolic extracts from Nypa fruticans and Pleurotus ostreatus were tested against biofilm attached on Polyvinylchloride...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/39568
The study investigates microbial deteriogens of lubricating oils used on industrial generators. Total heterotrophic bacterial and total fungal counts were determined using the spread plate method. Bacterial isolates were screened for the utilization of lubricating oil and the rat...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2018/39663
The Antimicrobial Activity of Sclerotia of Pleurotus tuberregium (Osu) on Some Clinical Isolates This study was carried out to determine the medicinal potential of the sclerotia of Pleurotus tuberregium on some clinical isolates. The method employed for this test was the Kirby-Ba...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/39664
Body Lotions which are intended to beautify and protect the skin are often prone to fungal contaminations either in the course of their preparation, transportation and/or accidentally, during use by the consumers which may lead to their spoilage. The purpose of the study was to i...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/39662
Aim: This study investigated the biodeterioration of classroom wall surfaces in the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Study Design: Scrapings from selected classroom wall surfaces were analyzed for their microbiological and physicochemical parameters. Isolated bacteria were s...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v15i130080
The study was designed to model the effect of liquid digestate on growth dynamics of Zea mays plant. Maize seeds were subjected to various concentrations of liquid digestate (between 0% and 72%) using One-Factor Response Design with a total of ten (10) runs in 10L-capacity plasti...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2019/v31i530083
This study showed the production of liquid biofertilizer from organic wastes (cassava peels and spent mushroom substrates) using microbial inoculants (Bacillus spp., Pseudomonas spp., Lactobacillus spp. and Aspergillus spp.). The organic wastes were autoclaved and then immersed i...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2018/45642
This study aimed to produce poultry feed from Pleurotus ostreatus and Bacillus cereus biodegraded cassava peel. The biodegradation of cassava peel substrates was for 28 day. The biodegradation setups ST1-ST9 consist of 150g cassava peel + 30 ml, 20ml and 10ml of Consortium, Bacil...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAAR/2018/45833
This paper investigated the effectiveness of spent mushroom compost (SMC) of Pleurotus florida in the biodegradation of crude oil contaminated soil for a period of 42 days. The crude oil contaminated soil was supplemented with different concentrations of the SMC of P. florida thr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2018/v2i116188
The study aims to evaluate enzymes that facilitate fungal degradation of paraeforce. Soil samples for fungal isolation were collected from impacted sites and inoculated on potato dextrose agar (PDA). The isolates were screened for growth and tolerance to paraefoce in 50 mg/l conc...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i330131
Painted wall surfaces provide breeding ground for diverse microbial flora capable of causing deterioration of the building and progressively impact on the health of inhabitant. This study was undertaken to determine the bacterial and fungal biodeteriogens of painted classroom wal...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i330130
Biocorrosion is a form of corrosion of metallic and concrete materials mediated by microorganisms. Acid producing bacteria are major culprits in the corrosion of materials in the environment. This study focused on the inhibition of biocorrosion by acid producing bacteria using aq...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i130106
In this study, hydrocarbon degradation potentials of heterotrophic bacteria isolated from oil-polluted soil were examined. Samples were collected from Sakpenwa, an oil producing community in Tai LGA of Rivers State, Nigeria and analyzed for physicochemical and microbiological pro...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2019/v4i230102
Acid producing bacteria are considered an important group of corrosive bacteria that have economic importance to petroleum industry. In this research, acid producing bacteria were isolated from produced water sample collected at ten (10) oil field environments within the Niger De...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i330143
In this study, hydrocarbon degradation potentials of heterotrophic bacteria isolated from oil-polluted soil were examined; Samples were collected from Sakpenwa, an oil producing community in Tai LGA of Rivers State. The amounts of hydrocarbon in the soil samples were determined u...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i230137
The microbial mediated production of bio-ethanol from the rhizome of Imperata cylindrica (spear grass) was carried out in this research work. Proximate analysis of the rhizome was done to determine the protein, carbohydrate, moisture, ash, lipid, and fibre contents. Sugar profile...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2019/v5i130051