E. C. Chinakwe, J. C. Ngumah, O. Q. Kenechukwudozie, N. U. Nwogwugwu, O. C. Ihejirika, E. E. Mike-Anosike, J. C. Iwuji & C. A. Onyeka·Microbiology Research Journal International·2023
Herbal medicines are presently widely used in developed and developing countries for health care due to their affordability, accessibility and availability. Objective: The microbial quality of selected herbal remedies sold in open markets in Owerri, South Eastern, Nigeria was stu...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i11360
Abbattoir waste water is of a complex composition. When discharged without being treated, poses a threat to human health and the environment. This is the practice common in Nigeria, and is worrisome. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the physico-chemical and microbio...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i430383
The consumption of fresh vegetables has great health benefits. However, this has been linked to several food borne infections and disease outbreaks in the past because some of these vegetables have been identified as agents in the transmission of human food pathogens. This study...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i230293
E. C. Chinakwe, U. N. Nwogwugwu, V. I. Ibekwe, I. N. Nwachukwu, C. E. Ihejirika, C. J. Ofoegbu, P. O. Chinakwe & O. K. Mejeha·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2019
Aim: This study identified and enumerated microorganisms associated with the composting of some organic wastes using the plate count method Study Design: The wastes were allowed to decompose for 70 days in greenhouse using the modified windrow method of composting. Standard metho...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i130132
Aim: The study identified and evaluated bacteria exhibiting multiple plant growth traits in the Rhizosphere of Yellow Bell Pepper (Capsicum chinense). Study Design: Seeds of Capsicum chinense were planted in a soil and...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v14i430070
E. C. Chinakwe, E. O. Egbadon, M. C. Ofoh, O. Ojibe, C. Onyeji-Jarret, M. C. Emeakaroha, N. U. Nwogwugwu & P. O. Chinakwe·Biotechnology Journal International·2017
Aims: The study assessed the effects of different regimen of inorganic fertilizers on the microbial community structure in the rhizosphere soil of Zea mays and Phaseolus vulgaris during early growth. Study Design: Seeds of Zea mays and Phaseolus vulgaris were planted and Inorgani...
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Research Article10.9734/BJI/2017/27728
Aim: To assess the microbiological quality of uncooked smoked horse mackerel fish (Trachurus trachurus) sold in Owerri and ascertain the presence and prevalence of microorganisms of public health importance. Study Design: Random sampling was done. Place and Duration of Study: Dep...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2021/v10i330230
The prevalence of causative agents of acute otitis media amongst children in some parts of Owerri, Imo State - Nigeria was investigated, between the months of September and December, 2012 using standard microbiological methods. One hundred and fifty two swabs from ear discharge w...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/5304
The role of microbes in solubilization of e-waste metals offers an eco-friendlier and cost-effective alternative to traditional metal recovery methods. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Providencia. manganoxydans and Pseudomonas fluorescens isolated from soil obtained from an e-waste dump...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i121050
Aim: The study employed the Response surface methodology (RSM) model to optimize ethanol production from Calabash (Crescentia cujete) pulp juice using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Study Design: The Calabash pulp was squeezed with muslin cloth, and vacuum filtered to clear solution b...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i230139
I. N. Nwachukwu, E. S. Amadi, U. C. Ogwo, S. I. Umeh, C. C. Opurum, E. C. Chinakwe, N. U. Nwaogwugu, I. E. Ochiagha, H. D. Ogbuagu & F. N. Ujowundu·Microbiology Research Journal International·2019
In Nigeria and many other developing countries of the world, the incidence of mycotoxin- contamination of foods and food products has attracted attention and stirred a lot of concern for food safety. This work aims at detection of aflatoxigenic and ochratoxigenic synthetic genes...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2019/v28i530142