H. D. Nyarko

Isolation and Characterization of Carbonoclastic Bacteria Diversity in Oil-contaminated Soil in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana

H. D. Nyarko, G. C. Okpokwasili, O. F. Joel & I. A. K. Galyuon · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Aims: The study aimed at the quantification, isolation and characterization of hydrocarbon degrading bacteria in oil-contaminated and pristine soils. Methodology: Soil samples from petroleum hydrocarbon polluted sites at auto-mechanic workshops, a mechanic village, as well as pri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i130191

Assessment of Microbial Contaminations Associated with Steering Wheels and Palms of Commercial Drivers at the University of Cape Coast’s Taxi Rank

F. A. Osei, H. D. Nyarko & A. Atter · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Aims: The study aimed at enumerating, identifying and showing similarities and variation of microbial species found on the palms of drivers and steering wheels.  Methodology: Twenty-one (21) samples each from steering and palms were randomly collected into sterile bags and transp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i930345