genomic studies

Bacterial Diversity of Gastrointestinal Tract from Individuals in Hydrocarbon Impacted Ogoni Communities in Rivers States, Nigeria

Caroline Barituka Ganabel, Confidence Kinikanwo Wachukwu, Samuel Douglas Abbey & Easter Godwin Nwokah · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Background: The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is popularly known for its huge deposit of crude oil which during explorative activities has led to the pollution of soil and water bodies of nearby coastal regions such as Ogoni. Aim: This study aimed to assess the bacterial diversit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i730330

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