Olugbenga Samson Taiwo
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View article: <i>In vivo</i> Evaluation of Plant Extracts against Common Phytopathogenic Fungi Isolated from Pawpaw (<i>Carica papaya</i> L.)
<i>In vivo</i> Evaluation of Plant Extracts against Common Phytopathogenic Fungi Isolated from Pawpaw (<i>Carica papaya</i> L.) Open
Plants possess various efficacious natural products to curtailing various problems associated with man and his environment. Fungi cause significant postharvest losses to global pawpaw ( Carica papaya) production, particularly in Africa. Cu…
View article: Trichoderma: A Review of Its Mechanisms of Action in Plant Disease Control
Trichoderma: A Review of Its Mechanisms of Action in Plant Disease Control Open
Trichoderma has been widely studied for its potential as a biocontrol agent against plant pathogenic organisms. Trichoderma's biological control mechanisms include competition, modification of environmental conditions, antibiosis, ind…
View article: Evaluation Of the Antifungal Activity of Cassia fistula (Linn) On Phytopathogenic Fungi Isolated from Citrus sinensis
Evaluation Of the Antifungal Activity of Cassia fistula (Linn) On Phytopathogenic Fungi Isolated from Citrus sinensis Open
Citrus sinensis is a prominent tropical fruit with nutritional and economic benefits for humans. However, it can also be plagued by fungal diseases, causing global economic and production reduction. The extensive application of synthetic f…
View article: Dataset on rbcL-based intra-specific diversity and population structure of Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) in Nigeria
Dataset on rbcL-based intra-specific diversity and population structure of Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) in Nigeria Open
African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) is a multipurpose leguminous tree species of nutritional and pharmacological value. The plant is widely distributed in Africa and across Nigeria's major agroecological areas (AEAs). Amidst declining c…
View article: Spontaneous and controlled fermentation to improve nutritional value of Ikpakpa beans, <i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i>
Spontaneous and controlled fermentation to improve nutritional value of Ikpakpa beans, <i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> Open
The red kidney beans found in the Esanland of Edo State, Nigeria,
\npopularly known as Ikpakpa, are a variety of Phaseolus vulgaris. However, a lack of
\nawareness about this indigenous legume and a lack of easy culinary applications
\nare…
View article: First report on Basidiomycota fungi in sorghum and millet from Southwest Nigeria
First report on Basidiomycota fungi in sorghum and millet from Southwest Nigeria Open
Trametes species are mushroom fungi with several biotechnological applications. This includes decolourisation of wastewater from olive mill and elimination of endocrine-disrupting hormones. This study reports the presence of two Trametessp…
View article: CO-FERMENTION OF MAIZE (Zea mays L.) AND AFRICAN BREAD FRUIT SEED (Treculia africana Dec'ne) FOR THE PRODUCTION OF IMPROVED PAP (OGI)
CO-FERMENTION OF MAIZE (Zea mays L.) AND AFRICAN BREAD FRUIT SEED (Treculia africana Dec'ne) FOR THE PRODUCTION OF IMPROVED PAP (OGI) Open
Cereals such as maize are generally having low essential amino acid contents which may cause protein malnutrition. The high essential amino acid in African breadfruit could make it suitable for supplementation of grains/cereals. The microb…
View article: Production of Citric Acid from the Fermentation of Pineapple Waste by Aspergillus niger
Production of Citric Acid from the Fermentation of Pineapple Waste by Aspergillus niger Open
Background: Citric acid, aside its uses as a cleaning agent, has varied applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries. A biotechnological fermentation process is one of the easiest ways to satisfy the demands for this u…
View article: Room temperature phytosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using leaf extract of <i>Momordica charantia</i>: optical and antimicrobial properties
Room temperature phytosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using leaf extract of <i>Momordica charantia</i>: optical and antimicrobial properties Open
Nigeria is endowed with rich diversity of medicinal plants whose potential as "green" reducing agents are under-utilized. As the world is advocating for safe environment, plant-mediated synthesis of nanoparticles is considered as an eco-fr…
View article: Production of bioethanol from hybrid cassava pulp and peel using microbial and acid hydrolysis
Production of bioethanol from hybrid cassava pulp and peel using microbial and acid hydrolysis Open
Agricultural wastes are potential sources for the commercial production of biofuels because of their availability and low market price. In the present study, the viability of producing bioethanol from three varieties of cassava pulp and pe…
View article: Isolation of Polygalacturonase-Producing Bacterial Strain from Tomatoes (<i>Lycopersicon esculentum</i> Mill.)
Isolation of Polygalacturonase-Producing Bacterial Strain from Tomatoes (<i>Lycopersicon esculentum</i> Mill.) Open
Background . Polygalacturonase (EC 3.2.1.15) enzyme aids in microbial spoilage of fruits and vegetables. It is very important to find economical ways to producing the enzyme so as to achieve maximum yield in industries due to its use at di…
View article: Microbiological Assessment of Commercial Yogurt Sold in Ota Metropolis, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Microbiological Assessment of Commercial Yogurt Sold in Ota Metropolis, Ogun State, Nigeria. Open
Ten authorized Yogurt products purchased within Ota metropolis, Ogun State of Nigeria were subjected to pH, Total Bacterial Count (TBC) and Total Fungal Count (TFC) analysis. pH values were in the range of 4.05 to 5.50, the TBC and TFC val…
View article: Antimicrobial activity and time kill kinetics of Nigerian Honeys on multi-resistant Enteric Bacilli
Antimicrobial activity and time kill kinetics of Nigerian Honeys on multi-resistant Enteric Bacilli Open
Antimicrobial activities of some Nigeria honeys were tested on multi-antibiotic resistant enteric bacilli strains (MAREBS) that are becoming dreadful among the populace. Enteric bacilli isolated from fecal samples randomly collected from c…
View article: Synthesis and evaluation of the antimicrobial potentials of cobalt doped- and magnesium ferrite spinel nanoparticles
Synthesis and evaluation of the antimicrobial potentials of cobalt doped- and magnesium ferrite spinel nanoparticles Open
The high incidence of infectious disease and increase in the incidence of antibiotic resistance has led to the exploitation of inorganic nanoparticles as novel antimicrobial agents owing to their unique physical and chemical properties. Th…
View article: A Bioremediation Study of Raw and Treated Crude Petroleum Oil Polluted Soil with Aspergillus niger and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
A Bioremediation Study of Raw and Treated Crude Petroleum Oil Polluted Soil with Aspergillus niger and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Open
This study was conducted to investigate the degree of bioremediation that would occur in the samples of soil polluted with raw and treated crude petroleum (oil) with the aid of Aspergillus niger (fungi) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (bacteria…
View article: PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF Eugenia uniflora Linn. LEAF
PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF Eugenia uniflora Linn. LEAF Open
In this study, the leaf of Eugenia uniflora, an ornamental plant, was evaluated for its phytochemical constituents, antioxidant property and antimicrobial activity.The methanol extract of the leaf was partitioned into hexane, ethyl acetate…