Simultaneous production of cellulase and amylase by Aspergillus fumigatus IB-A1

Utilization of agricultural wastes for production of useful metabolites requires hydrolysis using both cellulase and amylase enzymes. We isolated Aspergillus fumigatus IB-A1 and evaluated its ability to simultaneously produce both cell…

  Ezea Ifeanyi Boniface, Murata Yoshinori and Ogbonna James Chukwuma

 Vol.20  No.1 - 2022
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Application of microbial synthesized phytohormones in the management of environmental impacts on soils

With the world's population growing at an exponential rate, pollution of the ecosystem by heavy metals from anthropogenic activities poses a major threat to agricultural and food security worldwide. Phytohormones are biochemical signal…

  Ezeh Chukwuemeka Cornelius, Obi Chinonye Jennifer and Moneke Anene Nwabu

 Vol.20  No.1 - 2022
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Evaluation of the antibacterial properties of the extracts and fractions of Ipomoea triloba l. (Convolvulaceae) on selected enteric diarrheagenic bacteria

Diarrhoea is a leading killer of young children accounting for approximately 8% of all deaths among children ˂ 5 years worldwide and causes neonatal mortality and hospitalization in geriatrics. Ipomoea triloba L. has been claimed to ha…

  Alozie Mfonobong Favour, Ekong Ubong Samuel, Effiong Daniel Ekpa, Udofa Edidiong Jumbo, Akinjogunla Olajide Joseph

 Vol.20  No.1 - 2022
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Leaf epidermal and petiole anatomical features as taxonomic characters in some Vernonia species in Nigeria

Foliar and petiole micro-morphological characteristics of some members of the genus Vernonia namely; Vernonia amygdalina Del. (bitter variety), Vernonia amygdalina Del. (non-bitter variety), Vernonia cinerea (L) Less., Vernonia galamen…

  Okanume Ogochukwu Esther, Abok Solomon Gabriel & Oso Oluwatobi Adekunle

 Vol.20  No.1 - 2022
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Review of studies published on the medicinal importance of different parts of Citrullus lanatus in the last ten years

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus), (CL) is an edible fruit of Cucurbitaceae family. It is cultivated worldwide for it is nutritive and medicinal values. The records of online scientific publications on CL were accessed using Google, Googl…

  Akintunde Olukayode Gbolahan and Thomas Funmilola Clara

 Vol.19  No.2 - 2021
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Mesomorphy and vulnerability indices of Solanum melongena and Corchorus olitorius in Nsukka metropolis

Global warming is no longer just a prediction. It is happening. Variability in climate is deeply rooted within the West African society. Understanding the response of plants to increased drought would be desirable in the light of globa…

  Eli Ogonna Precious and Ajuziogu Godswill Chukwunonso

 Vol.19  No.2 - 2021
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Seasonal comparison of vavoua, biconical and NGU traps for monitoring of Glossina (Diptera: Glossinidae) and Tabanids (Diptera: Tabanidae) in The Gambia

This work shows the effective trapping method used in catching Glossinidae and Tabanidae species and their distribution in The Gambia. One hundred and eight-six traps were used in this study comprising of 62 Biconical traps, 62 NGU tra…

  Alpha Kargbo, Amien Isaac Amoutchi, Herve Koua, Rex Kuye

 Vol.19  No.2 - 2021
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Investigation of the antibacterial activities of methanolic and water extracts of Gongronema latifolium, Psidium guajava and Aspilia africana

The epidemiological consequences of co-infections by enteric, wound, opportunistic, and drug-resistant pathogens, underscore the need for alternative and multi-target therapeutic approaches. Phytochemical properties of some plants are …

  Chidebelu Paul Ekene, Chigor Chinyere Blessing, Ojinna Kenechukwu Francis, and Chigor Vincent Nnamdigadi

 Vol.19  No.2 - 2021
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Hepatoprotective and immune-reconstitution potentials of carrot-ginger blend among HIV-infected patients taking antiretroviral therapy in Kaduna, Nigeria

Hepatotoxicity, micronutrients insufficiency and cost of micronutrient supplements are challenges faced by HIV infected patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study investigated the effect of natural plant micronutrients (vitam…

  Joshua Zamani Pius, Abarshi Muawiyam Musa, Sani Ibrahim, Olumuyiwa Owolabi Adeyemi, Mada Sanusi Bello, Dallhatu Rhoda Yakubu

 Vol.19  No.2 - 2021
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Microbial production of histamine and the imperatives of processed food consumption

Food processing and storage increase the value chain of food items, both for commercial purposes and for future use by peasant producers. The roles of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts in the processing of dairy, brewed, bakery and…

  Ezema James Nnabuike, Agbo Esther Chinedu and Eze Emmanuel Aniebonam

 Vol.19  No.2 - 2021
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