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T. A. Ihum

Publications (7)

Molecular Characterisation of Bacterial Isolates from Vegetable, Cow Milk and Locust Bean Samples

T. A. Ihum, O. O. Efunwole, S. O. Olarewaju, E. B. Akinro, O. R. Adebayo & M. A. Abiona · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2020

Molecular characterization involves characterization at molecular level without any effect of environment or development or physiological state of the organism. Biochemical characterization is the characterization of the biochemical state of the organism, which is in fact affecte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i3231010

Bacteriocin Production by Lactobacillus plantarum NRIC 0383, Measured in Terms of Its Antagonistic Activity against Bacteria Pathogens of Selected Vegetables

T. A. Ihum, C. C. Iheukwumere, I. O. Ogbonna & G. M. Gberikon · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

This study was carried out to measure the optimum condition for Bacteriocin production by Lactobacillus plantarum. Bacteriocin production with the candidate bacterium Lactobacillus plantarum NRIC 0383) was optimized by varying the incubation temperature and adjusting the pH of th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v27i630117

Antimicrobial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Goat Milk against Pathogens of Selected Vegetables

T. A. Ihum, C. C. Iheukwumere, I. O. Ogbonna & G. M. Gberikon · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2019

This study was carried out to determine the antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles synthesized using goat milk against pathogens of selected vegetables. Synthesis of Silver nanoparticles was done using Goat milk, and characterized using Ultra Violet-Visible absorption spe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v25i430084

Effect of Fermentation on Bacteriological and Physicochemical Properties of ‘Ofada” Rice

O. O. Efunwole, T. A. Ihum, O. R. Adebayo, A. A. Adedokun, I. A. Adetuberu & O. A. Oladipupo · Asian Journal of Biology · 2022

Rice (Oryza sativa) is an important annual crop in Nigeria. It is one of the major staples, which can provide a nation’s population with the required food security of 2,400 calories per person per day. In Nigeria rice is one of the few food items whose consumption has no cultural...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i430247

Microbial Quality of Some Leafy Vegetables Sold in Iree

O. O. Efunwole, T. A. Ihum, O. R. Adebayo, O. A. Ajewole & D. O. Alaje · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

This study investigates the microbial quality of some common leafy vegetables sold in Iree. Three common leafy vegetables were used which were Amaranthus viridis (‘Tete’), Corchorus olito rus (‘Ewedu’) and Talinum triangulare (‘Gbure’). The samples were bought from the Iree main...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i630227

Inhibitory Effect of Vernonia amygdalina Leaf Powder on Rhizopus stolonifer and Fusarium sp of Tomato Plants in a Greenhouse

W. C. John, T. A. Ihum, M. O. Maipandi & M. Ishaya · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2018

This study was conducted to determine the effect of different concentration of Vernonia amygdalina leaf powder against the fungal disease of Tomato plants in a greenhouse. The research was carried out in a greenhouse at the Federal College of Forestry in Jos, from February to Apr...

Open access Research Article

Efficacy of Turmeric Rhizome (Curcuma longa) and Moringa Leaf (Moringa oleifera) Extract in Treatment against Fungi Associated with Maize Seeds

W. C. John, T. A. Ihum, O. Olusolape & N. Janfa · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2018

This research was focused on the use of different concentration of aqueous extract of Moringa leaf and Turmeric rhizome as seed treatment agents against fungi associated with maize seeds. The study was designed using 2 x 3 factorial in completely randomised design. This research...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2018/v1i226270