The biogas production potential of the co-digestion of plantain (Musa parasidiaca) peels, yam (Discorea rotundata) peels and cow (Bos primigenius) dung was investigated. Two waste combinations of plantain peels with cow dung (A) and yam peels with cow dung (B) were used for the b...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/18135
Multiple drug resistance bacteria in solid and liquid wastes in public and private hospitals were investigated between December, 2013 and February, 2014. Solid and liquid wastes were collected from discharged sites from different wards of both hospital environments. The antibioti...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/17384
Aim: This study sought to investigate the inhibitory effect of aqueous extract of Avocado pear leaf and seed on angiotensin 1 converting enzyme activity. Place and Duration of Study: The work was carried out at The Neutraceutical and Pytomedicine Laboratory Unit of The Federal U...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2016/21605
Triplicate tap and wastewater samples collected from a groundnut oil producing industry in Akure metropolis, Southwest Nigeria were analysed for physicochemical and microbiological qualities using standard procedure. Adjoining soil samples were aseptically collected and serially...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/26264
Aims: To evaluate the variation of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium population within and between healthy individuals. Methodology: Five healthy participants were recruited, and advised not to consume yoghurt, antibiotics, alcohol and steroid during the study. Three (3) fecal sa...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/22517