K. O. Awojobi

Biosynthesis of Enzymes in Fermented Foods by Lactic Acid Bacteria and Possible Use as Bio-Preservative in Fermented Milk

S. M. Adeyemo, K. O. Awojobi, E. D. Ogunlusi & O. E. Odediran · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2018

This work focused on isolating Lactic Acid Bacteria from fermented local milk, assaying the enzymes produced by the organisms, using them as starters in the fermentation of fresh milk and monitoring their bio-preservative activities. Fresh milk samples pasteurized at 85°C for 15...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2018/42971

Isolation, Identification and Characterization of Cellulase from a Bacterium Obtained at a Saw-Mill Site in Ile-Ife, Nigeria

A. E. Agbolade, E. F. Aransiola, K. O. Awojobi & M. K. Bakare · Biotechnology Journal International · 2017

Cellulose continues to account for one of earth’s most abundant biomass. Cellulase degrades cellulose, thereby making it one of the most sought after enzyme in the commercial market. This research aimed to characterize cellulase with enviable physicochemical parameters from a bac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJI/2017/37221

Optimization of Alkaline Protease Production in Submerged Fermentation Using Bacillus cereus Isolated from an Abattoir Wastewater in Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Y. J. Ayantunji, R. K. Omole, F. O. Olojo & K. O. Awojobi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2020

This study isolated and screened protease-producing bacteria from abattoir wastewater, it determined the effect of physical and nutritional components on the production of the crude protease produced by a selected bacterium in order to obtain a bacterium capable of producing prot...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i330143