African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1087

Full Length Research Paper

Characterization of biosurfactant produced from submerged fermentation of fruits bagasse of yellow cashew (Anacardium occidentale) using Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Iroha Okechukwu K
  • Iroha Okechukwu K
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
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Njoku Obi U
  • Njoku Obi U
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
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Ogugua Victor N
  • Ogugua Victor N
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
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Okpashi Victor E.*
  • Okpashi Victor E.*
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
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  •  Received: 17 February 2015
  •  Accepted: 25 March 2015
  •  Published: 20 May 2015

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