Philip Onyelukachukwu Okonkwo

Microbiological Assessment and Diversity of Freshly Harvested and Stored Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea): Implications for Food Safety and Shelf Life

Wisdom Osemudiamen Chiemerie, Gideon O Abu, Victor Nzube Igbonezu, Edmond Osi Uguomore, Philip Onyelukachukwu Okonkwo & Abah Stephen Paul · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2024

Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) are a vital and affordable source of nutrients, providing essential proteins, lipids, vitamins, and minerals. However, their susceptibility to microbial contamination poses significant food safety and shelf-life concerns. This study aimed to assess the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i9851

Proximate Analysis and Occurrence of Antibiotic Resistant Escherichia coli in Street Vended Ready to Eat Edible Larvae of Rhynchophorus phoenicis in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Victor Nzube Igbonezu, Onoriode Christian Eruteya, Edmond Osi Uguomore, Kingsley Chimuanya Umezurike & Philip Onyelukachukwu Okonkwo · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Rhynchophorus phoenicis, known as the African palm tree larva weevil or edible worm, is a popular edible insect in southern Nigeria and other African countries. These larvae, by-products of oil palm and palm trees, are consumed roasted or boiled and are known for their nutritiona...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i4303