Growth and immunological profile of gercacinid crab at different sublethal salinity regimes

Salinity is the most variable ecological parameter in the lagoon with daily and seasonal variations . The changes in growth, serum biochemistry and antioxidant enzymes activities of Cardisoma armatum were examined during 84-day exposur…

  Lawal-Are Aderonke Omolara, Moruf Rasheed Olatunji, Akan Victor Shane, Suleiman Adamu Mohammed and Abdul-Azeez Hassan

The effect of pectinase pretreatment on the extraction of essential oil from the seed kernels of Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

In this study, the seed kernels of Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) were pretreated with partially purified pectinase (PPP) prior to hydrodistillation to enhance the extraction of essential oil. The yield of the essential oil obtained after…

  Iko Wanen, Omeje Kingsley Ozioma, Ozougwu Vincent Eric, Eze Sabinus Oscar Onyebuchi and Chilaka Ferdinand Chiemeka

Crude oil hydrocarbon degradation efficiency of indigenous bacterial strains isolated from contaminated sites in Nigeria

The crude oil degradation potential of bacterial isolates from three contaminated sites in Nigeria were investigated. Seven bacterial isolates namely Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain W15, Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain N3R, Serratia marces…

  Nnabuife Obianuju Obiajulu, Ogbonna James Chukwuma, Anyanwu Chukwudi

Changes in the enzymes, amino acids, metal ions and flavor profile during fermentation of African locust bean seeds ‘Parkia biglobosa’ to Daddawa

Daddawa/iru, a product of African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) seeds, is widely used as food condiment by many tribes in West Africa. This study aimed to determine some of the changes which occur during the microbial fermentation of …

  Zebedee Nivoakana Emmanuel, Onwosi Chukwudi Ogbonnaya, Nwagu Tochukwu Nwamaka, Amadi Onyetugo Chioma

Endo-1,4-D-glucanohydrolase assisted extraction of essential oil from the seed kernels of Nutmeg by using a two-step protocol

The cell walls of plants are made up of cellulose as the major composite and the hydrolysis of this polysaccharide has proven to be a major step in the extraction of many biomolecules. This research was on both pure and partially purif…

  Iko Wanen, Omeje Kingsley Ozioma, Ozougwu Vincent Eric and Eze Sabinus Oscar Onyebuchi, Chilaka Ferdinand Chiemeka

Establishment of criminal/profile DNA database and use of forensic intelligence to combat nationwide insecurity issues in Nigeria

Criminal activity is on the rise in Nigeria. The nefarious activity of bandits is on the increase with kidnapping of students and attack on farmers. This creates fear in the terrorized communities. Armed robbery as well as rape of citi…

  Awofisayo Oladoja Abosade and Eseyin Olorunfemi Abraham

Prevalence of gastro-intestinal helminths of slaughtered pigs at Bodija abattoir, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

A 3-week study was carried out to determine the prevalence of gastro-intestinal helminths in slaughtered pigs at Bodija Abattoir, Ibadan. Five faecal samples per day were collected for 21 days (105 samples) from the rectum of slaughter…

  Unigwe Robinson Cyprian, Egwu Lawrence Uchenna and Ukwueze Chigozie Stanley

Ethnobotanical and nutrient survey of indigenous edible fruits, vegetables and mushrooms of Iringa District, Tanzania

A study on ethnobotany and nutrients survey of indigenous vegetables, fruits and mushrooms was conducted in March 2020 in Iringa Rural District of Tanzania. The objectives was to collect ethnobotany information of the edibles, analyse …

  Washa Bugalama Washa

Empirical analysis of amylolytic and proteolytic activities of microbial isolates recovered from deteriorating painted wall surfaces in Lagos Nigeria

The biodeterioration of painted walls have been associated with several biological mechanisms such as organic acid production and enzymatic activity of microorganisms amongst other factors. Therefore, this study aims to reveal the invo…

  Obidi Olayide Folashade, Awe Olushina Olawale, Igwo-Ezikpe Miriam Nwanna and Okekunjo Foluke Okedayo

Assessment of bacterial isolates associated with mobile phones of meat sellers in selected markets in Benin city, Edo State, Nigeria

Mobile phones are essential components used to enhance social life and aid different professions. Swab samples were obtained from ninety-six (96) meat sellers' mobile phones in four (4) major markets; Edaiken, New Benin, Oba and Ogida …

  Edomwonyi Ivy Ivie, Idemudia Iyore Blessing, Imarhiagbe, Esosa Emmanuel and Ekhaise Frederick Osaro