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Awe, Sunday

Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Kwara State University Malete, Ilorin, Nigeria

sunday.awe@kwasu.edu.ng
3 Publications

Publications 3

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Research Article Vol. 39, Issue 2

Microbiological, Parasitological and Heavy Metals Assessment of selected Vegetables in Offa Metropolis

Olawore T. R*, Said R. O, Awe, Sunday

Vegetables are vital dietary components, supplying essential nutrients for human health. However, their safety can be compromised by various contaminants. This study assessed the microbiological, parasitological, and heavy metal contamination of ten commonly consumed vegetables— Telfairiaoccidentalis, Amaranthus spp., Celosia argentea, Corchorusoli...

Dec, 2025 Vol. 39, Issue 2
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Research Article Vol. 39, Issue 1

Amylase-Producing Fungi from Cassava Peels: Isolation, Morphological Identification, and Hydrolytic Capability

Abdulmumini S. A*, Yusuf-Salihu, B.O, Awe, Sunday

Amylases are enzymes of considerable economic importance, extensively employed in the food, fermentation, textile, and biofuel sectors. Utilizing agro-industrial leftovers, like cassava peels, as substrates for enzyme-producing fungi is a sustainable and economical method for discovering microbial biocatalysts. This research sought to extract an...

Jun, 2025 Vol. 39, Issue 1
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Research Article Vol. 33, Issue 2

Effect of Different Preservatives on Microbial Load of Zobo Drink and Molecular Characterization of its Bacterial Flora

Awe, Sunday*, Abdulmumini, Shakirat Afodun

The potentials of various combinations of three preservation techniques: the use of chemical preservative (sodium benzoate), pasteurization and lime to preserve zobo drink at room temperature (28±2 ºC) were evaluated over six days. The samples were treated and stored for six days during which the proximate composition, physiochemical and microbi...

Dec, 2019 Vol. 33, Issue 2
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