Isolation and characterization of microorganisms associated with diesel polluted environment Department:Environmental Health Science By: uzogood4u Project ID: 5806 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe bacterial and fungal isolates of diesel-polluted soil in comparison to a control soil were enumerated and identified. Results obtained indicate that the control soil had higher total heterotrophic bacterial (THB) and fungal (THF) than the polluted soil, while the polluted soil had higher hydrocarbon utilizing bacterial (HUB) and fungal (HUF) than the control. The microorganism isolated included Pseudomonas, Bacillus, Micrococcus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Penicillum, Fusarium, Aspergillus Mucor and Rhizopus species. This study indicates that diesel-polluted soil are not suitable for agricultural purposes unless recovery is encouraged through treatment. i. This study is aimed at isolating and characterizing microorganisms, associated with diesel polluted environment. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Environmental Health Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Rodents infestation, its effects on human health and the control measures - case study of Onyedega community Ibaji local government Kogi state»A study of solid waste generation management practices and its impact on the environment - case study of University of Maiduguri»The effects of improper solid waste disposal on the health of inhabitants of Pandogarirafi local overnment area of Niger state»The causes of the high prevalence of typhoid fever among the students of college of health sciences and technology, Idah lga, Kogi state»The importance of family planning on child spacing in Kagara community, Niger state»Assessment on the implication of poor construction drainage system on the environment in Kogi state college of health sciences and technology»Health and safety measures in an industrial setting»Assessment of diarrhea in children 0-5 years at the General Hospital Idah, Kogi state»Attitude of parents toward polio immunization»A study on the negative effects of pesticide on the health of people of Umuegara Community, Ohaukwu, Ebonyi state»Process of package water production and its hygienic practice - case study of Betlad Global Serve Venture»Assessment of noise pollution in Mr Ajifah rice mill industry in Ega - its effect on human health and control in Idah local government area, Kogi state»Investigation on effect of poor excreta disposal in Okposhi Eshi community Ngbo Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi state»Effect of improper disposal of industrial solid waste on man and his environment - case study of Parapo slaughter slab in Ilaje local goveernment area of Ondo state»Impact of pollution - its cause and effect on the environment