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D. N. Ogbonna

Publications (7)

Physiochemistry and Microbiological Quality of Surface Water Body around Port Terminals in Southern Nigeria

D. N. Ogbonna, E. M. Anthony & L. B. Kpormon · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2023

Anthropogenic activities around the sea ports are capable of causing changes on the physicochemical and microbiological quality of water bodies along the port terminals. Such activities can cause an ecological imbalance in the water quality /ecosystem resulting in extinction of a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i21367

Molecular Characterisation and Plasmid Profiling of Hydrocarbon Utilizing Bacteria Isolates from Wetlands in Rivers State, Southern Nigeria

D. N. Ogbonna, P. M. Chibuike & J. O. Williams · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Wetlands can intercept runoff from surfaces prior to reaching open water and remove pollutants through physical, chemical, and biological processes thereby protecting and preserving the environment.  Because of unsustainable oil exploration activities, most wetlands in Rivers Sta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i730334

Characterization of Hydrocarbon Utilizing Bacteria and Fungi Associated with Crude Oil Contaminated Soil

D. N. Ogbonna, S. I. Douglas & V. G. Awari · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Many substances known to have toxic properties are regularly introduced into the environment through human activity. These substances which include hydrocarbons range in degree of toxicity and danger to human health. Frequent oil spills incidents have become a problem to ecologic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i530221

Physicochemical Indices of Phyto Remediated Hydrocarbon Polluted Soil and the Effect of Bio-nutrient Amendment

J. O. Dasetima-Altraide, D. N. Ogbonna, T. K. S. Abam & A. E. Gobo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Aim: To assess the Physicochemical indices of Phytoremediated Crude Oil polluted amended soil using grass plant Cyperus esculentus (Cyp) and Phyllanthus amarus (Phy). Study Design: The study employs experimental design, statistical analysis of the data and interpretation. Place a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i830338

Bio-stimulation Approach in Bioremediation of Crude Oil Contaminated Soil Using Fish Waste and Goat Manure

V. G. Awari, D. N. Ogbonna & R. R. Nrior · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the ability of Fish waste and Goat manure to bio-stimulate the degradation process during bioremediation of crude oil-contaminated soil. Study Design: Research was designed to evaluate and compare the strength of the organic nutrients (Goat manur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i130188

Microbiological Quality and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Microorganisms Associated with Stored Vegetables in Port Harcourt

M. E. Inana, D. N. Ogbonna & S. I. Douglas · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Aim: Vegetables are good sources of nutrients such as minerals, oil, vitamins and carbohydrates and are used in preparing different delicacies such as soups and salads. This study was aimed at investigating the microbiological quality and antibiotic resistance pattern of microorg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v29i230159

Technological Characteristics of Wild Non-Saccharomyces Sourced from Banana Fruit and Honey

L. C. Nnodim, N. N. Odu, D. N. Ogbonna & D. B. Kiin-Kabari · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

This study is aimed at evaluating the technological characteristics of wild non-Saccharomyces sourced from banana fruit and wild honey. The isolation of yeasts was done according to standard microbiological procedures. Technological traits screened for are as follows: fermentatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i1230357