Publication Title ENTREPRENEURIAL MICROBIOLOGY: A PERSPECTIVE OF MICROBIOLOGY FOR WEALTH CREATION Download PDF
Publication Type Published Research
Publisher African Journal of Environment and Natural Science Research
Publication Authors Chukwuka, Glory Ewere, Chukwuka, Ernest
Year Published 2024-10-16
Abstract This research paper frantically inquired to ascertain the entrepreneurial potential of Microbiology for wealth creation and poverty reduction. This study adopted a qualitative research methodology through the extant and systematic, exploratory review of literature to carry out this study which is modified to understand the motivations, viewpoints, theories and views of scholars in order to address the study issue. This study relied on a secondary source of data. This study revealed that there are many chances for innovation and expansion when microbiology is pursued as a business or entrepreneurship. Infectious illnesses, food safety, environmental pollution, and renewable energy are some of the most urgent issues confronting society today. The paper found that the worldwide market for microbial goods, estimated at USD 160 billion in 2022, grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% between 2023 and 2033. The sector is expected to grow to be worth USD 286.53 billion by 2033. Entrepreneurs in this industry are creating new goods and technology to solve these issues. The study discovered that entrepreneurial microbiology has the potential to have a big social and economic effect on the globe with the correct funding and assistance. The study concluded that entrepreneurial microbiology has the potential for wealth creation through the increase in demands for microbial goods and biotechnology. The study recommended a more robust top-level Microbiology and biotechnology design and implementation within the entrepreneurial ecosystem for wealth creation and poverty reduction, as well as economic development of Nigeria. Microbiologists should develop entrepreneurial mindset and culture in opportunity identification and economic exploitation of such business opportunities for self-sufficiency and self-actualization.
Publication Title Strategic Role and Benefit of Microbiomes in Agriculture Download PDF
Publication Type Published Research
Publisher International Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
Publication Authors Chukwuka, Glory Ewere
Year Published 2024-02-09
Abstract The objective of this paper is to investigate the strategic role or benefit of microbiomes in agriculture. This Expository study was motivated by the fact that plants depends on their microbiome and the microbiome of the surrounding soil, for access to organic nitrogen, phosphorus and micronutrients which are necessary for their growth. Therefore, the root and soil microbiomes are logical place to start when considering agricultural improvements. However, after a comprehensive literature review on the benefit of microbiomes in agriculture, the following findings suggests that despite the presence of pathogens and conditions favourable to infection, some regions produces plants that are less susceptible to disease than other areas. The soil in these areas in turn supports plant health via the microbiome. Furthermore, some soil bacteria and fungi form relationships with plant roots that provide important nutrients like nitrogen or phosphorous. Fungi can colonize upper parts of plants and provide many benefits, including drought, heat tolerance, resistance to insects, and resistance to plant diseases.
Publication Title Antibiocompetent and Bacteriocidal Relevance of Ascorbic Acid on Coliforms Isolated from Feces of Apparently Healthy Students in Rivers Nigeria Download PDF
Publication Type Published Research
Publisher Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (DUJOPAS), Vol. 9 No. 3a September 2023
Publication Authors Chukwuka, Glory Ewere et al.
Year Published 2023-09-07
Abstract In recent times, Ascobic acid has been discovered to posses antibiocidal potential against various bacterial strains that has been resistant which is in sharp contrast as it was previously regarded as potential antioxidant especially as it is thought to reduce oxygen radicals both in vivo and in vitro biochemical processes. This study investigates the anti-biocompetent and bacteriocidal relevance of ascorbic acid on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Proteus mirabilis recovered from the apparently healthy student feces at Madonna University. Standard microbiological methods were applied for the isolation of fecal coliforms using sterile blood agar, mannitol salt agar and eosin methylene blue (EMB) agar plates. The agar diffusion disc technique was used to determine an ascorbic acid fortified antimicrobial susceptibility testing of test bacteria at various concentrations varying from 0.167g/ml to 1.0g/ml, while their mean values were compared using one-way analysis of variance. The results revealed that Proteus mirabilis were resistant to the various ascorbic acid concentrations, whereas S. aureus and E. coli were susceptible to various ascorbic acid concentrations. An ascorbic acid content (g/ml) changes/shift (at p < 0.05) the zones of inhibition (mm) of the isolates (E. coli and S. aureus) Such observed antibacterial potential suggests that ascorbic acid may be applied in the treatment of enteric or coliforms infections associated with E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
Publication Title Strategic Role and Benefit of Microbiomes in Agriculture Download PDF
Publication Type Published Research
Publisher International Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
Publication Authors Chukwuka, Glory Ewere
Year Published 2024-02-09
Abstract The objective of this paper is to investigate the strategic role or benefit of microbiomes in agriculture. This Expository study was motivated by the fact that plants depends on their microbiome and the microbiome of the surrounding soil, for access to organic nitrogen, phosphorus and micronutrients which are necessary for their growth. Therefore, the root and soil microbiomes are logical place to start when considering agricultural improvements. However, after a comprehensive literature review on the benefit of microbiomes in agriculture, the following findings suggests that despite the presence of pathogens and conditions favourable to infection, some regions produces plants that are less susceptible to disease than other areas. The soil in these areas in turn supports plant health via the microbiome. Furthermore, some soil bacteria and fungi form relationships with plant roots that provide important nutrients like nitrogen or phosphorous. Fungi can colonize upper parts of plants and provide many benefits, including drought, heat tolerance, resistance to insects, and resistance to plant diseases.