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

Optimisation of biological wastewater treatment for yeast processing effluent using cultured bacteria: Application of response surface methodology

Manhokwe S.
  • Manhokwe S.
  • Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Midlands State University, P. Bag 9055, Gweru, Zimbabwe.
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Shoko S.
  • Shoko S.
  • Department of Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology, Midlands State University, P. Bag 9055, Gweru, Zimbabwe.
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Zvidzai C.
  • Zvidzai C.
  • Department of Biotechnology, Chinhoyi University of Technology, P. Bag 7724, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe.
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  •  Received: 05 July 2019
  •  Accepted: 14 August 2019
  •  Published: 31 August 2019

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