This study was focused on identifying and characterizing the ecological microbial communities in soil samples from Akoko communities in Akoko South West Local Government area, and Akure, the State capital, Ondo State, Nigeria. Parameters such as soil temperature, pH, and some bio...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24073
Aim: Robusta coffee growing countries of the world such as Uganda, have experienced a decline in market prices since 2002 due to changed consumer preferences for other beverages. In Uganda, where Robusta coffee is the major income earner, one practical way of ensuring that coffee...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/23068
An empirical study was carried out to assess the effect of intensive vegetable cultivation on the amount of soil carbon stored in Abak, Onna, Uyo and Ikot Ekpene area of Akwa Ibom State, Southeastern Nigerian. The objectives of the study were to; assess the types of farming prac...
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Research Article10.9734/BJECC/2015/22942
Aims: To isolate bacterial species with good potentials for biosurfactant production and to determine the tenso-active characteristics of the active producers. Study Design: Study on biosurfactant-production potential of bacteria in shake flask. Place and Duration of Study: Depar...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/19742
C. C. Ezemba, C. C. Ekwealor, I. A. Ekwealor, C. A. Ozokpo, C. E. Chukwujekwu, V. N. Anakwenze, E. J. Archibong & G. C. Anaukwu·Microbiology Research Journal International·2015
Aims: To screen for lysine production using hydrocarbon utilizing bacteria isolated from oil-contaminated soil. Study Design: Study of the isolation and fermentation process in shake flask culture. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamd...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15168
Aims: To investigate the impact of burning e-waste on soil physical, chemical and microbiological properties at sub-surface. Study Design: Soil samples from six different spots were collected at a depth of 0–6 cm from e-waste dumpsite where e-waste are burnt to disposed them. The...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/16874
Aziz ur Rehman Safi, Subhanullah ., Muhammad Ayaz, Attaullah ., Baharullah Khatak, Noor Ul Akbar, Imran Khan, Muhammad Asif, Nasar Khan & Sami Ullah·Microbiology Research Journal International·2015
Background: Poly chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are organic chemicals with toxigenic, carcinogenic affecting human health and the environment using as dielectric fluids in transformers as a cooling and insulating medium containing. Materials and Methods: Soil samples were collected...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/11278
Aims: The objective of this work was to investigate the efficiency of DNA extraction from bulk soil using the Britânia® mini mixer combined with phenol extraction to study bacterial communities, from three sampling sites localized in São Gonçalo-RJ, Brazil, comparing it to a comm...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/12628
Aim: To find a method of screening for active Methionine-producing organisms. Study Design: Examination of cross-section of soil. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria between April 2010 and August 20...