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Nwachukwu, I.n.

Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.

7 Publications

Publications 7

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Research Article Vol. 38, Issue 1

Screening and Identification of Biosurfactant-Producing Bactria from Crude Oil Contaminated Soil and Water in the Niger Delta Area, Nigeria

Emeanuru P. C*, Ogbulie J.N, Adieze, Ifechukwu E., Nwachukwu, I.N., Braide, Wesley

Crude oil pollution is sine qua non in oil exploration and exploitation activities. Biosurfactant increases bioavailability and help to enhance contact between the pollutants and the microorganisms and therefore facilitates uptake and degradation as well as amelioration (remediation) of hydrocarbon polluted environment. Biosurfactant is preferred t...

Jun, 2024 Vol. 38, Issue 1
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Research Article Vol. 38, Issue 1

Molecular Characteristics, Antibiotic Sensitivity, and Substrate Specificity of Biosurfactant-Producing Bacterial Isolates from Crude Oil Spill Sites in Niger Delta: A Comprehensive Review

Emeanuru P. C*, Ogbulie J.N, Adieze I. E., Nwachukwu, I.N., Braide, Wesley, Nwosu C. J

The Niger Delta area, renowned for its biodiversity, has suffered severe environmental degradation due to crude oil spills resulting from oil exploration and exploitation activities. To address this, researchers have explored biosurfactant-producing bacteria as eco-friendly solutions for remediating polluted sites. Indigenous strains, such as Pseud...

Jun, 2024 Vol. 38, Issue 1
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Research Article Vol. 35, Issue 1

Effect of Preparation Method on the Proximate composition and Microbial Quality of Processed/cooked Fermented African Oil Bean Seeds (Ugba)

Eluchie, C.N*, Ogbulie J.N, Braide, Wesley, Nwachukwu, I.N.

This study was carried out to determine the effect of different cooking methods on the proximate analysis and total microbial content ofUgba, using standard microbiological, proximate and phytochemical methods. Microbiological analysis revealed a progressive increase in the total heterotropic bacteria count and coliform count, from zero hour to ...

Jun, 2021 Vol. 35, Issue 1
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Research Article Vol. 35, Issue 1

Comparative Production, Analysis and Shelf life Studies of Fermented African Oil Bean Seed

Eluchie, C.N*, Ogbulie J.N, Braide, Wesley, Nwachukwu, I.N.

Bacillus species were isolated from Ugba produced from naturally fermented African oil bean seed. Proximate composition of the traditional Ugba and Ugba produced using controlled fermentation was carried out at different fermentation time (0hr, 24hr, 48hr, 72hr) and the results showed that the moisture content ranges from 53.66%+0.00% and 58.50+...

Jun, 2021 Vol. 35, Issue 1
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Research Article Vol. 31, Issue 2

Antifungal Activities and Phytochemical Constituents of Nicotiana tabacum Leaf Extracts on Selected Dermatophytes.

Nwachukwu, I.N.*

Extracts of Nicotiana tabacum were investigated for phytochemical constituents and antifungal activities against certain dermatophytes: Epidermophyton floccosum , Microsporum canis and Trichophyton rubrum . The alcohol extract was made using 95% ethanol and 95% methanol as extracting solvent in the ratio of 2:1. The hot water extract was made by...

Dec, 2017 Vol. 31, Issue 2
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Research Article Vol. 31, Issue 2

Investigation of the Effects of Some Plant-Leaf Stem Preservatives on Palm Wine

Nwachukwu, I.N.*

A preliminary investigation was carried out on the effect of certain plant leaves; Cola hispida, Mallotusoppositfoilus, Manihotesculenta and Newbouldia leavis on palm wine during storage. The leaves are used by traditional palm wine tappers and retailers in the south eastern Nigeria for the preservation of palm wine. Palm wine from Raphiaraphia ...

Dec, 2017 Vol. 31, Issue 2
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Research Article Vol. 31, Issue 2

Studies of Antimicrobial Properties of Indigenous Medicinal Plants on Escherichia Coli 0157:H7 Isolates from Cattle Faeces

Umeh, S.I*, Nwachukwu, I.N., Ozuruonye, CM.

The antimicrobial properties of indigenous medicinal plants Azadirachta indica (Neem seeds), Vernonia amygdalina Linn (Bitter leaves), Ocimum gratissimumlinn (Scent leaves), Moringa oleifera seeds, Zingiber offtcinale(G\\nger), Allium sativum (Garlic), Pterocapus santalinoides (Nturukpa) against Escherichia coli 0157:H7 isolated from cattle faec...

Dec, 2017 Vol. 31, Issue 2
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