Aim: The aim of this study is to enhance the bioremediation of degreasers used in upstream sectors of Nigeria Petroleum Industry using Bacteria (Pseudomonas and Bacillus species) grown in Bioreactor. Study Design: This study employs experimental designs, Randomized Block Design T...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i1412
The potential of fungi as bio degraders of micro plastic particles was assessed using standard microbiological and Fourier transformed Infra-Red (FTIR) spectroscopic analysis methods. The highest mean Total Heterotrophic fungal (THF) count of 4.24x104 cfu/ml was obtained with the...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2021/v9i230204
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 capability of microorganisms to utilize spent oil in polluted soil from some major auto mechanic workshops in Port Harcourt metropolis as the sole source of carbon and energy was studied. Soil samples were collected from three (3) Auto mechanic workshops (Mile 3 Mechanic Vill...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i330222
Aims: The aim of the study is to identify the bioremediation potential of Aspergillus clavatus and Pichia spp. of oil spill dispersant on polluted marshland in Kegbara-Dere community in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State. Study Design: The study employs experimental ass...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2018/46012
Aim: To assess the Physicochemical and microbiological quality of POME and soil in Aluu, Rivers State. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in Omuahunwo, Aluu near Choba, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State and Department of Applied and Environmental Biol...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/41855
Salmonella contamination in ready-to-eat food is seen as a health risk, and improper food processing puts customers at risk. This study therefore was carried out to investigate the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of Salmonella isolated from food vendor’s hands...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i3288
Wetland soils constitute vast, under-exploited and sometimes undiscovered ecologies in many countries of the World, including Nigeria. A total of 54 wetland soil samples including surface and subsurface soil at depths of 0-15 cm and 15-30 cm were collected using a sterile hand au...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i230296