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A. K. Akintokun

Publications (5)

Glyphosate Degradation by Two Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria (PGPB) Isolated from Rhizosphere of Maize

E. Ezaka, A. K. Akintokun, P. O. Akintokun, L. B. Taiwo, A. C. O. Uthman, O. A. Oyedele & O. I. Aluko · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

This study was aimed at evaluating the possible utilization of glyphosate tolerant plant growth promoting bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus cereus) for bioremediation of glyphosate polluted soil. The soil samples were spiked with 3.1 mg/ml, 7.2 mg/ml and 14.4 mg/ml of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i630081

Screening and Characterization of Biosurfactant Producing Bacteria from Soil Samples in Ogun-State, Nigeria

S. O. Adebajo, A. K. Akintokun & S. A. Balogun · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: Biosurfactants are surface active compound that are synthesized by microbes like bacteria, fungi and yeast. Biosurfactant have different applications in the industries. Biosurfactant can be used as emulsifiers, as well as demulsifiers, wetting agents, foaming agents, spread...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/29815

Decolourization of Vat Dyes by Bacterial Isolates Recovered from Local Textile Mills in Southwest, Nigeria

S. O. Adebajo, S. A. Balogun & A. K. Akintokun · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: Waste water emanated from the use of synthetic dyes obtained from different textile and other dyestuff industries require treatment before they are discharge into the environment to prevent groundwater contamination. Considerable interest has been on decolourisation and deg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/29656

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