This study evaluates Pb occurrence in homes in order to assess the toxicity risk in Lagos, Nigeria. Painted wall scrapings were collected from selected locations in Lagos metropolis. The relationship between Pb-based paints applied on family housing units and socio-economic status of residents...

Shiitake mushroom is worldwide one of the most widely cultivated mushrooms. Edible fungi are natural recycler which converts lignocelluloses wastes into protein rich health food and medicinal value of food. Mushroom cultivation represents the current economically viable biotechnology process for...

The acute toxicity of three dyes (3,5-dimethoxypyrimidine azo-6- methyl urazil, 5-ethoxybenzothiazole azobenzoloxyphenol and 4-ethyl 5,2,3-thiazole azo-6-methyl of uracil were evaluated using Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter. Standardized inoculum ofeach test organism was introduced into various...

Kokoro is maize snack which is very popular among poor masses in Nigeria who consume it along with gari(a cassava product) as lunch on regular basis. In this study fungal contaminants of kokoro were characterized and its aflatoxin content determined. A total of 30 fungal isolates were obtained...

Sun dried fishes such as C. malabaricus, S. lysan, S. acutipinnis, L. dussumieri, L. platypterus, L. rubrioperculatus and A. thazard were irradiated using gamma radiation (5 kGy) and the microbial quality and shelf life were assessed in the irradiated and non-irradiated dry fish samples stored...