ISOLATION OF CYANOBACTERIA FROM LOCAL WATER BODIES AND THEIR POTENTIAL IN BIOREMEDIATION OF CRUDE OIL-POLLUTED WATER AND HEAVY METAL REDUCTION CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Nigeria is in a paradoxical situation, being the biggest crude oil producer in Africa and at the same time having some of the worst petroleum pollution […]
SCHOOL PROJECT TOPICS BY DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY PROJECT TOPICS AND MATERIALS
List of Environmental microbiology project topics and materials. Looking for environmental microbiology project topics for college students in Nigeria? Explore a wealth of resources, including PDF materials, research papers, and examples. From pollution studies to microbial ecology, find the latest topics in this field. Whether you’re pursuing an M.Sc. or seeking inspiration for your project, we’ve got you covered with diverse topics and materials to enhance your understanding of environmental microbiology.
ASSESSMENT OF MICROBIAL QUALITY AND HEAVY METAL ACCUMULATION IN VEGETABLES IRRIGATED WITH WASTEWATER IN PERI-URBAN FARMS AROUND BENIN CITY
ASSESSMENT OF MICROBIAL QUALITY AND HEAVY METAL ACCUMULATION INVEGETABLES IRRIGATED WITH WASTEWATER IN PERI-URBAN FARMS AROUND BENIN CITY CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The rapid urbanization and population increase of Nigerian cities has led to both an increasing and pressing demand of fresh vegetables but has also produced large amounts of […]
MICROBIAL DEGRADATION OF SELECTED PESTICIDES IN AGRICULTURAL SOILS FROM EDO STATE FARMLANDS AND THEIR EFFECT ON BENEFICIAL SOIL MICROFLORA
MICROBIAL DEGRADATION OF SELECTED PESTICIDES IN AGRICULTURAL SOILS FROM EDO STATE FARMLANDS AND THEIR EFFECT ON BENEFICIAL SOIL MICROFLORA CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study This increased agricultural output in Nigeria has been coupled with a continuous rise in the use of synthetic pesticides to control the pests, diseases and weeds […]
OPTIMIZATION OF LIPASE OR CELLULASE PRODUCTION BY BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM AGRO-WASTE IN EBONYI STATE FOR BIODEGRADATION APPLICATIONS
OPTIMIZATION OF LIPASE OR CELLULASE PRODUCTION BY BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM AGRO-WASTE IN EBONYI STATE FOR BIODEGRADATION APPLICATIONS. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The increasing world-scale issue of agro-waste and environmental sustainability has heightened attention on the biotechnological utilization of microbial enzymes, notably the hydrolases (lipases and cellulases). Agro-industrial wastes such as […]
GROWTH RESPONSES AND TOLERANCE OF OSMOPHILIC AND HALOTOLERANT YEASTS ISOLATED FROM LOCAL HONEY TO ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSORS
GROWTH RESPONSES AND TOLERANCE OF OSMOPHILIC AND HALOTOLERANT YEASTS ISOLATED FROM LOCAL HONEY TO ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSORS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Yeasts are eukaryotic microorganisms that are of immense biotechnological, industrial and ecological importance. In the yeast kingdom, osmophilic and halotolerant species form a physiologically unique group due to their outstanding survival, […]
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE PROFILE OF BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM HOSPITAL WASTEWATER EFFLUENTS IN TEACHING HOSPITALS AROUND RIVERS STATE
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE PROFILE OF BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM HOSPITAL WASTEWATER EFFLUENTS IN TEACHING HOSPITALS AROUND RIVERS STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents one of the most significant public health challenges the world will face in the 21st century. AMR is a priority issue that requires a coordinated global […]
IMPACT OF PLASTIC WASTE DUMPSITE LEACHATE ON SOIL MICROBIAL COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AND ENZYME ACTIVITIES IN DELTA STATE
IMPACT OF PLASTIC WASTE DUMPSITE LEACHATE ON SOIL MICROBIAL COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AND ENZYME ACTIVITIES IN DELTA STATE. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Plastic pollution has become one of the most widespread and long-term crises in the environment in the twenty-first century. The plastic production worldwide has grown exponentially by an estimated 2 […]
SEASONAL VARIATION IN AIRBORNE MICROFLORA IN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS OF MARKETS AND RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN PORT HARCOURT
SEASONAL VARIATION IN AIRBORNE MICROFLORA IN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS OF MARKETS AND RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN PORT HARCOURT. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The air is an important substance in which microorganisms are scattered about. Bioaerosols are microorganisms suspended in the air such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, pollen and biological fragment which […]
ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF HYDROCARBON-DEGRADING MICROBES FROM BENIN RIVER AND OVIA RIVER SEDIMENTS AND THEIR APPLICATION IN OILY WASTEWATER TREATMENT
ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF HYDROCARBON-DEGRADING MICROBES FROM BENIN RIVER AND OVIA RIVER SEDIMENTS AND THEIR APPLICATION IN OILY WASTEWATER TREATMENT. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study This pollution of freshwater ecosystems by petroleum hydrocarbons is one of the most widespread and ecologically devastating aspects of the oil economy in Nigeria, that has […]
BIOREMEDIATION OF FISH POND EFFLUENT USING INDIGENOUS MICROALGAE AND BACTERIAL CONSORTIA ISOLATED FROM LOCAL PONDS IN EDO STATE
BIOREMEDIATION OF FISH POND EFFLUENT USING INDIGENOUS MICROALGAE AND BACTERIAL CONSORTIA ISOLATED FROM LOCAL PONDS IN EDO STATE. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The strategic role of aquaculture in the national food security and economic development programme of Nigeria has taken a new dimension and the Federal Government in its Agricultural Promotion […]
MICROBIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENT OF SACHET AND BOTTLED WATER SOLD IN BENIN CITY MARKETS WITH EMPHASIS ON ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT COLIFORMS
MICROBIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENT OF SACHET AND BOTTLED WATER SOLD IN BENIN CITY MARKETS WITH EMPHASIS ON ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT COLIFORMS. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Safe drinking water is a basic human right and a pillar of overall health but it is still elusive to millions of Nigerians in urban and peri-urban areas […]
EVALUATION OF MUSHROOM SPECIES AND EARTHWORM-ASSISTED BIOREMEDIATION ON CRUDE OIL-POLLUTED SOIL MICROBIAL DIVERSITY IN THE NIGER DELTA
EVALUATION OF MUSHROOM SPECIES AND EARTHWORM-ASSISTED BIOREMEDIATION ON CRUDE OIL-POLLUTED SOIL MICROBIAL DIVERSITY IN THE NIGER DELTA. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Over the years, the issue of crude oil pollution continues to affect the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, which as a single region, has been a part of the territories […]
USE OF LOCAL PLANT-MICROBE SYMBIONTS FOR ENHANCED REMEDIATION OF HEAVY METAL-POLLUTED SOIL FROM INDUSTRIAL AREAS IN EDO STATE
USE OF LOCAL PLANT-MICROBE SYMBIONTS FOR ENHANCED REMEDIATION OF HEAVY METAL-POLLUTED SOIL FROM INDUSTRIAL AREAS IN EDO STATE. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study One of the most significant environmental issues that confront developing countries is heavy metal contamination of soil, especially in areas where there is an increase in the levels of […]
COMPARATIVE BIODEGRADATION OF DIESEL AND SPENT ENGINE OIL BY BACTERIAL CONSORTIA FROM AUTOMOBILE WORKSHOP SOILS IN BENIN CITY.
COMPARATIVE BIODEGRADATION OF DIESEL AND SPENT ENGINE OIL BY BACTERIAL CONSORTIA FROM AUTOMOBILE WORKSHOP SOILS IN BENIN CITY. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Diesel and used engine oil (or waste engine oil), are among the petroleum hydrocarbons that are major environmental pollutants especially in the developing economies like Nigeria where automobile maintenance […]
BIOREMEDIATION POTENTIAL OF INDIGENOUS BACTERIA AND FUNGI ISOLATED FROM CRUDE OIL-CONTAMINATED SOIL IN EDO STATE ON TOTAL PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS
BIOREMEDIATION POTENTIAL OF INDIGENOUS BACTERIA AND FUNGI ISOLATED FROM CRUDE OIL-CONTAMINATED SOIL IN EDO STATE ON TOTAL PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the study. The economy of Nigeria has been relying on crude oil exploration and production since the time when those comprise most of the government revenues and foreign exchange. Nonetheless, this […]
EVALUATION OF IRON STATUS IN PREGNANT WOMEN WITH IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA AT OWERRI, IMO STATE, NIGERIA
EVALUATION OF IRON STATUS IN PREGNANT WOMEN WITH IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA AT OWERRI, IMO STATE, NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY According to Okafor et al., (2013), Anemia is a global public health problem affecting both developing and developed countries with major consequences for human health as well as social and economic development. It […]
CHARACTERISING GROWTH BEHAVIOUR OF YEAST STRAINS ISOLATED FROM MANGO FRUIT IN CARBON, NITROGEN AND STRESS ENVIRONMENTS
ABSTRACT The present experiment aims at investigating the growth behaviour of different yeast strains inselected carbon, nitrogen and stress environment to obtain strains with prospects for industrialapplication. Specifically, the study is set to: isolate yeast from decaying mango fruit anddetermine growth performance of yeast strains in different environments, carbon, nitrogen andstressors. The procedure adopted in […]
Isolation and Identification of Solvent Producing Clostridia from the Soil Environment within Jos Metropolis, Nigeria.
Abstract This study investigated solvent production by indigenous Clostridium species isolated from soil environments in the Jos metropolis. Soil samples from various locations were analyzed for temperature, moisture content, and pH. After enrichment and isolation, 58 isolates were identified morphologically, with 10 suspected as Clostridium species. Further biochemical tests confirmed Clostridium acetobutylicum and Clostridium auranbutyricum […]