Amechi S. Nwankwegu

Effect of Woodchips on Bioremediation of Crude Oil-polluted Soil

Ugochukwu C. Okafor & Amechi S. Nwankwegu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: To evaluate the effectiveness of woodchips in bioremediation of crude oil contaminated soil, phytotoxicity assay as an index of soil biological activities (germination index) using a selected agricultural seed (Vicia faba) was also evaluated. Methodology: Soil sample collec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27027

Effect of Pre-treatment Methods on the Quality Characteristics of Stored Irvingia kernel

Fidelis Azi, F. C. Ogbo, Amechi S. Nwankwegu, Michael O. Odo & Martin O. Anagboso · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: To evaluate effects of pre-treatment methods on the keeping quality of stored Irvingia kernels using ethanol and Ash from palm fronds as preservative agents. Study Design: Study of the microbial isolation using sabouraud dextrose agar and nutrient agar, introduction of thes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/23314