African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Thermotolerant bacteria of biotechnological potential from hot springs in Eritrea

Amanuel Menghs Ghilamicael
  • Amanuel Menghs Ghilamicael
  • Institute for Biotechnology Research, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Nancy L. M. Budambula
  • Nancy L. M. Budambula
  • Board of Postgraduate Studies, University of Embu, Embu, Kenya.
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Sylvester Elkana Anami
  • Sylvester Elkana Anami
  • Institute for Biotechnology Research, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Tadesse Mehari
  • Tadesse Mehari
  • National Commission for Higher Education in Eritrea, Asmara, Eritrea.
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Hamadi Iddi Boga
  • Hamadi Iddi Boga
  • Vice Chancellor’s Office, Taita Taveta University, Taita, Kenya.
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  •  Accepted: 13 April 2018
  •  Published: 14 June 2018

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