Browsing by Author "Babalola, Olubukola Oluranti"
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Actinomycetes impacts on drought stress in maize (Zea Mays L.)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)Drought is a major cause of the present decrease in crop yield and agricultural productivity, accounting for the recent worldwide shortage in food availability. Drought results from the current change in climate conditions. ... -
Aflatoxins in maize : can their occurrence be effectively managed in Africa in the face of climate change and food insecurity?
(MDPI AG, 2022)The dangers of population-level mycotoxin exposure have been well documented. Climate-sensitive aflatoxins (AFs) are important food hazards. The continual effects of climate change are projected to impact primary agricultural ... -
Application of Mass Spectrometry as Rapid Detection Tool in Plant Nematology
(Taylor and Francis INC, 2014)Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are serious pests causing important crop losses worldwide. Accurate identification of PPNs is essential to plant pathogen diagnostics and, thus, plant disease management. Classification of ... -
Application of Mass Spectronometry as Rapid Detection Tool in Plant Nematology
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2014)Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are serious pests causing important crop losses worldwide. Accurate identification of PPNs is essential to plant pathogen diagnostics and, thus, plant disease management. Classification of ... -
Assessing the Associated Challenges in the Use of Animal Manure in Plant Growth
(KRE Publishers, 2014)The use of animal manure is of course a significant component as it enhances the growth of crops and invariably improves the yields from such crops. In addition, there is the clamour for organic farming and green ... -
Assessing the Associated Challenges in the Use of Animal Manure in Plant Growth
(KAMLA-RAJ ENTERPRISES, 2014)The present paper explores the underpinnings that drive efficiency, efficacy and effectiveness in teaching and learning of tourism in some few township high schools. The variables scrutinized have been elicited through the ... -
Bambara Nut Root-Nodules Bacteria from a Semi-Arid Region of South Africa and Their Plant Growth-Promoting Traits
(International Journal of Microbiology, 2023)Rhizobial nitrogen-fxing bacteria are the main inhabitants of the root nodules of legume plants. Studying the bacterial community of legume nodules is important in understanding plant growth and nutrient requirements. ... -
Characterization of Rhizobacteria from Field Grown Genetically Modified (GM) and Non–GM Maizes
(SciELO, 2014)This study was done to examine the rhizobacteria from field grown Genetically Modified (GM) maize and its non-GM counterpart. Rhizospheric soil samples were collected at 30 days after sowing (DAS) and at post-harvest from ... -
Determination and comparison of intraspecific variation in the bacterial strains resident in the rhizoplane and rhizosphere of Bambaranut (Vorandzeia subterranean L. thouars)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)The bacterial community found in the rhizosphere has been found to have more diversity compared to the rhizoplane due to the interaction of microbes and plants in the soil environment. The intraspecific variations of ... -
Does nature make provision for backups in the modification of bacterial community structures?
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)Self-balancing is an inherent character in nature in response to community structure modification pressure and modern biotechnology has revolutionized the way such detections are made. Presented here is an overview of the ... -
Ecological studies of indegenous bambara groundnut rhizosphere bacteria and their metabolic activities
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)With the rise in world population and decrease in food supply due to global climate change, food security becomes very pertinent. Malnutrition, food scarcity and poverty have consistently affected population growth. This ... -
Effect of aqueous extracts of Mangifera indica linn. on the testes of adult male Wistar Rats
(Kamla-Raj, 2016)The use of various medicinal plants in the treatment and prevention of various ailments especially in developing countries of the world cannot be overlooked. Among these medicinal plants is Mangifera indica linn. whose ... -
Genetic polymorphism of prevalent root nodules bacterial strain from Bambara nut
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)Bambara groundnut is an underutilized crop of good microbial resources in green manure. The knowledge of the true microbial diversity in rhizopheric bacteria of Bambara groundnut is fundamental to effective exploitation ... -
Heavy metal pollution from gold mines: environmental effects and bacterial strategies for resistance
(MDPI, 2016)Mining activities can lead to the generation of large quantities of heavy metal laden wastes which are released in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread contamination of the ecosystem. Though some heavy metals classified ... -
Identification and characterization of Cr-, Cd-, and Ni-tolerant bacteria isolated from mine tailings
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)Eleven bacterial strains were isolated from soil samples collected from mine tailings. Bacterial strains were checked for tolerance against heavy metals (Cr, Cd, Ni), using the agar dilution method. All the strains showed ... -
Isolation and Characterization of Rhizosphere Bacterial Community from cultivated plants in Mahikeng, North-West Province, South Africa
(North-West University, 2014)The rhizosphere is characterized by the presence of high microbial activities which are influenced by plant root exudates. This study examined bacterial diversity and physiological functions plants rhizosphere using both ... -
Metagenomics reveals the microbiome multifunctionalities of environmental importance from termite mound soils
(SAGE, 2023)The ecological deterioration caused by the continuous and excessive use of synthetic inputs in agriculture has prompted the searchfor environmentally favorable resources for crop production. Many have advocated for the use ... -
Phylogenetic screening for possible novel antibiotic producing actinomycetes from rhizospheric soil samples collected from Ngaka Modiri Molema District in North West Povince, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2014)Infectious disease is the number one cause of death in developing countries, accounting for approximately half of all fatalities. Emerging and re-emerging infections are thought to be driven largely by socio-economic, ... -
Phytodiversity Conservation through Evaluation of Nematicidal Properties of Latex Bearing Plants against Meloidogyne javanica
(Oriental Scientific Pub Co, 2014)The antagonistic effect of five organic additives (fresh chopped leaves) of various latex bearing plant species were applied against Meloidogyne javanica in bottlegourd. The two doses (50&100g) of organic additives were ...
