Peekate, Lekiah Pedro

Optimization of Bioremediation of Crude Oil Polluted Soil through Variation in Moisture Content and Proportion of Augmenting Bacterium and Fungus

Peekate, Lekiah Pedro, Friday, Mdananebari & Aleruchi, Owhonka · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2024

Aim: The aim of this study was to enhance bioremediation of crude-oil polluted soil through optimization procedures. Study Design: The Box-Benkhen coded values format and experimental design were used in the design of the study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i10391

Antibiotic Susceptibility of Resistant Pseudomonas Species Generated Through the Use of Differential and Selective Media for Isolation of Pseudomonas from Environmental Samples

Peekate, Lekiah Pedro & Woha, Queeneth Chioma · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2018

Water and soil samples were cultured on Cetrimide agar, Kings B agar, and nutrient agar supplemented with 50 μg.mL-1 chloramphenicol for the isolation of greenish pigment producing Pseudomonas species. Greenish pigment producing colonies that grew on the media were subjected to m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2018/v2i329257

Effect of Linear Alkylbenzene Sulphonate on Bacterial Population and Hydrocarbon Degradation in Crude-oil Polluted Soil

Teka, Gold Eedee, Barika, Prince NornuBari & Peekate, Lekiah Pedro · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2022

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the concentrations of linear alkyl benzene sulphonate (LAS) that are non-toxic to bacteria in crude-oil polluted soil, and also effective in enhancing biodegradation of the hydrocarbons. Methodology: Seven concentrations (4, 8, 16, 32,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i130427