Aim: The preservative effect of waxes (paraffin and ester) in addition to buffers (pH 9 and 10) and aqueous extracts (P. biglobosa pod, G. senegalensis and B. aeyptiaca leaves) were studied on fruits and vegetables. Methodology: The preservative effects of the waxes was determine...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/2213
S. M. Jodi, A. A. Farouq, A. M. Magashi, G. D. Muomora, M. K. Nata’ala, A. Gambo, S. Umar, A. S. Baki, A. Muhammad, A. M. Jodi & A. M. Ruwa·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2019
Aim: Ocimum gratissimum is commonly used as food and health purposes. This study is aimed at evaluating the bioactive compounds and antibacterial activity of leaf extract of O. gratissimum against Salmonella species. Methodology: The Phytochemical screening of O. gratissimum was...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2019/v22i230112
Assessment of the Potentials of Production of Bioethanol Using Cyperus esculentus L. (Tigernut) Residue by Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation Background: The substitution of the use of fossil fuels with fuels from renewable energy sources has been widely advocated. Bi...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2018/39133
Mukhtar Sa’adatu Ismail, Bukar Aminu, Yahaya Sani, A. M. Magashi, Muhammed Yahuza Gimba, Salisu Nainna Zainab, Yusuf Saadatu Abba & Baita Nafisa·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2026
Background: Selecting an appropriate microbial host is as critical as choosing a suitable feedstock. Gram-negative bacteria such as Cupriavidus necator are known for their high polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) yields; however, the presence of lipopolysaccharide endotoxins complicates do...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i5503