G. O. Abu

Isolation, Screening and Characterization of Exopolysaccharide Producing Bacteria

I. G. Nwosu, G. O. Abu & K. O. Agwa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Exopolysaccharides(EPSs) are essential metabolites synthesized and excreted by certain microorganisms in response to extreme condition of pH, temperature, salinity, osmotic stress and other contaminants for survival in such adverse environment. The present study focuses on isolat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i530174

Molecular Characterization, Optimization and Production of PHA by Indigenous Bacteria Using Alternative Nutrient Sources as Substrate

B. N. Dienye, O. K. Agwa & G. O. Abu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2022

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are renewable, biodegradable biopolymer intracellularly accumulated by wide array of microorganisms as carbon reserve. This study investigates the influence of various cultural conditions on PHA production by a recently isolated local species under sub...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i111352

Physico-chemical Quality Characteristics and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points for the Production of Millet-based Kunun Zaki Obtained from Three Production Locations in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

C. N. Elele, S. N. Ibe & G. O. Abu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aim: To study the commercial preparation of Kunun zaki in three locations in Port Harcourt namely; Bori-camp, Rumuodomaya and Mgbuogba, to compare the microbiological, physico-chemical, and nutritional qualities of commercial and laboratory-prepared Kunun drinks and to establish...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/9156