E. U. Eleanya

Anaerobic Digestion of Biodegradable Domestic Wastes by Microorganisms

E. U. Eleanya, C. K. Wachukwu & A. O. Ollor · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

The aim of this study was to demonstrate that biogas can be generated from biodegradable domestic wastes and to determine the bacterial succession involved in the anaerobic decomposition of the wastes. Ten kilogram (10 kg) of biodegradable domestic waste was made into slurry with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/21910

Isolation and Characterization of Some Hydrocarbon Utilizing Bacteria Isolated from Contaminated Soil in Zuma, Bwari Area Council, Fct, Abuja, Nigeria

T. O. Ozoude, E. U. Eleanya, N. S. Uzoaru & N. F. Okey-Ndeche · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

The wide spread use of petroleum products leads to contamination of soil and aquatic environments, thereby posing a serious threat to all life forms including humans. Therefore, isolation of oil-degrading microorganisms and optimizing conditions for biodegradation process are imp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/34158

Monitoring the Bio-Utilization of Herbicide (Paraquat Dichloride) by Some Bacterial Species Isolated from Soil in Calabar, Cross-River State, Nigeria

T. O. Ozoude, C. A. Etok, E. U. Eleanya & O. K. Agwa · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2018

Herbicides though capable of killing weeds, also affect soil microorganisms depending on the dosage applied. They can also be used as sources of food for energy and growth by microorganisms. Some herbicides persist in the soil for a long period of time. These groups can be degrad...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2018/34159