Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology
Journal / Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology / Vol. 36 No. 1 (2019) / Articles

Published: 2019-08-22

Reaction of gum arabic samples with monoclonal antibodies directed to plant cell wall polymers in dot immunobinding

J.T. Samaila, I.B. Gashua

1-8

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.1

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Effect of fermentation periods on the nutrient quality and sensory acceptability of Africa Yam Beans (Sphenostylis sternocarpa) porridge

A.N. Ukom, S Ndudim, L.N. Nwanagba

9-16

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.2

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Microbiological evaluation and antimicrobial resistant pattern of bacteria isolated from surface drinking water sources in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

A.A. Ayandele, O.O. Ajala, S.A. Oyekemi, M.O. Awotunde

17-26

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.3

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Molecular screening of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora inbred lines for polymorphism and genetic crosses for the development of recombinant inbred lines

C.T. Okolo, C Molina, J Bulus, P.S. Chindo, R.U. Ehlers

27-33

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.4

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Efficacy of some bio-control agent formulations on scab of cowpea and groundnut late leaf spot in the Nigerian savanna

I Yakubu, A.A. Yusuf, A Kabir, M.S. Usman, S.K. Bello, D Praveen Kumar

34-40

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.5

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Assessment of the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of aqueous root extract of Alstonia boonei De wild using the Allium test

S.N. Egonu, N.E. Abu, R.U. Nma

41-46

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.6

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Response of locust bean tree Parkia biglobosa (Jacq) Benth. explant to growth promoters for micropropagation

N.O. Aderemi, D.A. Animasaun, J.A. Morakinyo

47-53

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.7

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Integrated co-cultured bacterial strains capabilities to aqueous sulfide and chemical oxygen demand mitigation from high-strength petroleum refinery wastewater

M Mani, M.A. Abd Aziz

54-61

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.8

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Genetic diversity in Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) based on phenotypic and RAPD markers

O.A. Oduwaye, M.A. Ayo-Vaughan, J.B.O. Porbeni, O.O. Oyelakin

62-68

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.9

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Evaluation of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) advanced breeding lines for resistance to cercospora leaf spots and rust diseases in Kano State, Nigeria

N.H. Bashir, B.T. Edun, B.N. Motagi, H Sule

69-77

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.10

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Genetic diversity studies of bacteria isolated from Clarias gariepinus along Yewa river in Nigeria using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) techniques and their antibiotic resistance profile

O.O. Oyelakin, A.A. Akinyemi, A.R. Oloyede, A.A. Idowu, O.O. Ololade

78-86

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.11

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Effect of fungi on dyes used in making Nigerian tie and dye cloths ('Adire') and shelf-life determination

P.O. Bankole, A.A. Adekunle, O.F. Obidi

87-93

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.12

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Antagonistic effect of Bacillus thuringiensis for the control of bacterial wilt of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill)

A.K. Akintokun, C.O. Ojesola, P.O. Akintokun, A.R. Oloyede

94-102

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.13

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Assessment of public awareness, attitudes toward and acceptance of genetically modified foods in the city of Kaduna, Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria

N.E. Egbe, A.B. Bukar, A.A. Adebayo

103-112

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.14

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Immobilization of cellulase and yeast for the hydrolysis and fermentation of pre-treated bagasse for ethanol production

E.C. Egwim, A.O. Agboola, A.N. Saidu

113-121

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.15

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Preliminary evaluation of sensitivity of Saccharomyces cerevisiae LC 269108 to thermal and ethanol stresses in fermentation of agro-wastes for bioethanol production

C.O. Nwuche

122-129

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.16

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Consumers' acceptability of iodine-biofortified tomato in Abeokuta, Southwestern Nigeria

C.P. Adekunle, R.B. Omosanya, S Shokunbi, S.A. Ganiyu, A.R. Popoola

130-137

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.17

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Incidence of carbapenemase production among antibiotic resistant Klebsiella isolates in Zaria, Nigeria

A Mukail, B.A. Tytler, G.O. Adeshina, J.C. Igwe

138-145

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.18

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Effect of iodine biofortification on incidence and severity of Fusarium wilt and yield of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

S.T. Ajiwe, A.R. Popoola, C.G. Afolabi, O.A. Oduwaye, S.A. Ganiyu, O.B. Fajinmi, V.A. Chikaleke, J.E. Imonmion, J.A. Adigun, B.F. Taiwo, I.P. Uzoemeka

146-151

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.19

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Molecular identification of viruses infecting maize (Zea mays L.) in Ekiti State, south-western Nigeria

A.A. Fajinmi, M.O. Bamiteko, O.B. Fajinmi, A.O. Adediji

152-158

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.20

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Prevalence and polymerase chain reaction detection of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. manihotis causal agent of cassava bacterial blight disease in Osun state, Southwestern Nigeria

V.O. Dania, T.D. Ojeyemi

159-170

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.21

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The use of immobilized microalgal bead concentrations in the removal of ammonium nitrogen from synthetic wastewater

O.R. Oluwole, C.M. Tobin, T.T. Banjo, O.O. Efunwoye, S.O. Awoyemi

171-176

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.22

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Genetic diversity in some Nigerian kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) genotypes as assessed by agro-morphological traits and seed protein markers

M.A. Ayo-Vaughan, J.B.O. Porbeni, C.O. Alake, O.A. Oduwaye, E.O. Eigbe

177-185

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.23

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Microbiological assessment of tigernut milk as a potential probiotic product

M.B. Osho, O.E. Sobande

186-193

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.24

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Lipid profile of oils from Irvingia gabonensis (Baill) seeds and its deterioration by a phytopathogenic fungal species

A.A.A. Sanyaolu, A.A. Adekunle, A.A. Osuntoki

194-202

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.25

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Poly-3-hydroxyalkanoates production potential of Bacillus cereus C113 isolated from cassava dumpsite using some carbon sources

O.T. Fadipe, N Jamil, K.A. Lawal

203-212

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.26

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Antibiotic resistance pattern of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from children under the age of five Years in Anambra State

I Emeka-Nwabunnia, K Ejigeme, O.I. Oguoma

213-221

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.27

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Molecular characterization of some bacteria and fungi associated with the decomposition of leaf litters of Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Tectona grandis

T.O. Ndibe, G.B. Onwumere

222-232

DOI:

10.4314/njb.v36i1.28

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