P. I. Okolie

Diversity of Bacterial Community in Fermentation of African Oil Bean Seeds (Pentaciethra macrophylla Benth) by comparison of 16S rRNA Gene Fragments

C. N. Opara, P. I. Okolie & S. V. A. Uzochukwu · Biotechnology Journal International · 2013

Aims: The microbial diversity, fermentation dynamic and the predominant micro-organisms involved in the fermentation of African oil bean (Pentaciethra macrophylla Benth) seeds to “Ugba” traditional African food in Eastern Nigeria were investigated by analyzing the microbial commu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2013/2518

In vitro Studies on Antimicrobial Activities of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Fresh Vegetables for Biocontrol of Tomato Pathogens

E. C. Emerenini, O. R. Afolabi, P. I. Okolie & A. K. Akintokun · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aims: This study was focused on using Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) isolated from fresh vegetables which has been molecularly identified for in vitro control of some tomato pathogens. Study Design: The inhibitory potentials of supernatant obtained from previously characterized LAB i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/5423

Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Using Nested PCR Analysis

E. C. Emerenini, O. R. Afolabi, P. I. Okolie & A. K. Akintokun · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aims: The study investigated the diversity and identities of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) isolated from different fresh fruits and vegetables using Molecular Nested PCR analysis with the view of identifying LAB with anti-microbial potentials. Study Design: Nested PCR approach was u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2013/2520