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Obayori, O. S

Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos Nigeria.

2 Publications

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Research Article Vol. 38, Issue 1

Degradation of Diesel by Staphylococcus sciuri Strain XB1 Isolated from a Dumpsite in Lagos State, Nigeria

Fashola, M. O.*, Opere, B. O., Dawodu T. B, Anagun O. S., Semako S. D, Obayori, O. S

Staphylococcus sciuri strain XB1, a diesel degrading bacterium, was isolated from Igando dumpsite by continuous enrichment technique on diesel mineral salt medium (MSM). The isolate was identified using cultural, morphological, biochemical characteristics and complemented with analytical profile index. The isolate is yellowish, Gram-positive cocci,...

Jun, 2024 Vol. 38, Issue 1
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Research Article Vol. 34, Issue 1

Microbial Assessment and Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolated from Air samples around Dumpsites in Igando, Lagos, Nigeria

Fashola, M. O.*, Grillo, J. A, Obayori, O. S, Opere, B. O., Eguakun, E. A.

This study assessed the level of microbial contamination of air around three municipal dumpsites in Igando and determined the antibiogram of the bacterial isolates. Total aerobic bacteria count (TABC) and total enterobacterial count (TEC) of air around the dumpsites nearby amusement park and gas station were measured using the “sedimentation method...

Jun, 2020 Vol. 34, Issue 1
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