Email: akponah@delsu.edu.ng

  • Area of Specialization: Environmental Microbiology and Bioremediation
  • Department of Science Laboratory Technology

  • Environmental Microbiology
    My Publications
  1. Akponah, E. (2020) Ehanced bioremoval of cadmium from contaminated soil by augmentation using elephant grass rhizospheric bacteria, Faculty of Science
    Vol.18(1) Pages: 262-273

  2. Akponah, E. (2019) Responses of five soil borne fungi to toxicity of three locally synthesized dyes, FUDMA Journal of Sciences
    Vol.3(4) Pages: 238-245

  3. Ubogu, M., Odokuma, L. O. and Akponah, E. (2019) Enhanced rhizoremediation of crude oil contaminated mangrove swamp soil using two wetland plants (Phragmites astralis and Eichhornia crassipes), Brazilian Journal of Microbiology
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s42770-019-00076-3 Vol.50(3) Pages: 715-728

  4. Ubogu, M., Odokuma, L. O. and Akponah, E. (2019) Autochthonous microbial bioaugmented remediation of crude oil contaminated soils in the Niger Delta, Nigerian Journal of Microbiology/Nigerian Society of Microbiology
    nsmjournal.org.ng Vol.33(2) Pages: 4780-4795

  5. Ubogu, M., Akponah, E. and Ejukonemu E.F. (2019) Response of rhizobium to spent engine- oil contamination in the rhizosphere of legumes ( Arachis hypogaea and Phaseolus vulgaris), Kuwait Journal of Science/Academic Publication Council of Kuwait University
    https://journalskuwait.org Vol.46(4) Pages: 83 - 92

  6. Akpomie,O.O, Akponah, E., Onoharigho, I., Isiakpere, O. P. and Adewuyr, I. S. (2019) Microbiological analysis and nutritional constituents of Achatina Achatina subjected to various cooking methods, Nigerian Journal of Microbiology/Nigerian Society of Microbiology
    nsmjournal.org.ng Vol.33(2) Pages: ,4415-4422

  7. Akpomie,O.O, Akponah, E., Adewuyr, I. S. and Obilor, B. (2019) Antibiotic susceptibility of microorganisms isolated from some herbal formulations in Onitsha, Nigerian Journal of Laboratory Sciences
    Vol.6(1) Pages: 47-53

  8. Akponah, E. (2018) Effect of long term exposure to glyphosate herbicide on soil microbial population dynamics, International Journal of Applied and Innovative Research
    http://www.journalijiar.com Vol.6(6) Pages: 8- 15

  9. Ubogu, M., Akpomie, O. O. and Akponah, E. (2018) Comparative yield analysis of two varieties of Phaseolus vulgaris L. in Rhizobium inoculated post- solarized soil, Azarian Journal of Agriculture
    www.azarianjournals.ir Vol.5(2) Pages: 60 -66

  10. Ubogu, M., Akponah, E. and Loho, G. (2018) Root zones hydrocarbon utilizing mycoflora of sugarcane, Textbook/ Lambert Academic Publishing
    Vol. Pages: 48pp

  11. Ubogu, M., Akponah, E. and Ogbaran, D.S. (2018) In vitro evaluation of growth inhibition of some common soil fungi by selective and non selective herbicide, A chapter in top 10 contributions on Microbiology
    www avidscience.cim Vol. Pages: 2 - 20

  12. Ubogu, M., Akponah, E. and Odeh, A. (2018) Arachis hypogaea yield analysis in (Rhizobial (Bradyrhizobium sp) inoculated Post solarized soil, Clinical Biotechnology and Microbiology
    Vol.2(2) Pages: 331 - 339

  13. Ubogu, M., Akponah, E. Vinking, G.E. and Loho, N.G. (2018) Assessment of the hydrocarbon utilizing mycoflora of the root zones of Saccharum officnarium, Scifed Journal of Mycology
    Vol.2(1) Pages: 1 -10

  14. Ubogu, M., Odokuma, L. O. and Akponah, E. (2018) Growth enhancement of Phragmites australis, Eichhornia crassipes and Saccharum officinarum for rhizoremediatiin of crude oil contaminated soils, International Journal of Environment
    https://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v7i21.21317 Vol.7(1) Pages: 60-84

  15. Ubogu, M., Akponah, E. and Akpomie, O.O. (2017) Assessment of the impact of soil solarization on Rhizobium population and nodulation in two leguminous plants (Arachis hypogaea and Phaseolus vulgaris)0, Proceedings of the fourth Delta State University, Faculty of Science International Conference
    Vol. Pages: 67 - 73

  16. Ubogu, M., Akponah, E. and Ogbaran, D.S. (2017) In vitro evaluation of growth inhibition of some common soil fungi by selective and non selective herbicide, Frontiers in Environmental Microbiology
    http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/fem Vol.3(1) Pages: 1 - 8

  17. Akponah, E., Owhe-Ureghe, U. B and Egbule, O.S (2016) Potentiality of biogeneration of electricity from abattoir waste water through microbial fuel cell technology, Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment
    Vol.14(1) Pages: 85 - 89

  18. Ubogu, M., Akponah, E. and Ejukonemu E.F. (2015) Growth assessment of three common soil fungi ( Trichoderma viride, Aspergillus Niger and Penicillium sp) on formulated culture medium ), Mycooath
    Vol.14(1)13(2) Pages: 71 - 80

  19. Akponah, E. (2014) Occurrence of plasmid borne multiple rantibiotic resistant genes in Escherichia coli isolated from well water in Eku, Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria., Current Research Journal of Biological Sciences
    Vol.6(3) Pages: 117 - 121

  20. Okoko, F.J,, Akponah, E., Ubogu, M and Akponah, O. (2014) Occurrence and spatial distribution of three pathogenic bacterial isolates (Salmonella typhi, Shigella dysenteriae and Vibrio cholerae) in River Oguta at a station in Agbarho , Delta State, receiving abattoir effluent., Photon Journal of Microbiology
    https//sites.google.com/site/photonfoundationorganization/home/photon-journal-of-microbiology Vol.107 Pages: 218 - 225

  21. . Akponah, E. and Ubogu, M. (2014) Bioassessment of indoor air in three hospitals ( secondary health care facilities) in Delta Central Senatorial district, Delta State Nigeria, Journal of Advanced Studies in Agriculture, Biological and Environmental Sciences/KY Publications
    http://www.jabe.in Vol.1(1) Pages: 42-51

  22. Akponah, E., Otutu, J.O., Akpomie, O.O. and Ubogu, M. (2014) Evaluation of the acute toxicity of three locally synthesized dyes ( 3,5-dimethoxypyrimidine azo-6-methyl urazil, 5-ethoxybenzothiazole azobenzoloxyphenol and 4 - ethyl 5,2,3-thiazole azo 6-methyl uracil) using Nitrosomonas sp and Nitrobacter sp, The Asian Journal of Applied Microbiology
    http://www.pakinsight.com/?ic=journal&journal=33 Vol.1(2) Pages: 18%- 25

  23. Akponah, E., Otutu, J.O.and Ubogu, M. (2014) Evaluation of the biodegradability of three locally synthesized dyes ( 3,5-dimethoxypyrimidine azo-6-methyl urazil, 5-ethoxybenzothiazole azobenzoloxyphenol and 4 - ethyl 5,2,3-thiazole azo 6-methyl uracil) in fresh and brackish water environments, Journal of Microbiology Research and Reviews
    Vol.2(5) Pages: 48 - 53

  24. Akponah, E., Okoro, I. O.Ubogu, M and Ejukonemu, F. E. (2013) Effects of ethanolic extracts of garlic, ginger and rosemary on the shelf-life of orange juice, International Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research
    http//www.journalissues.org/journals-home.php?I'd=1 Vol.1(7) Pages: 197-204

  25. Akponah, E. (2013) Bacterial and fungal biosorbents of heavy metals associated with hydrocarbon contaminated rainforest soils of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, European Journal of Experimental Biology/Pelagia Research Library
    www.pelagiaresearchlibrary.com Vol.3(3) Pages: 95 h100

  26. Akponah, E., Akpomie, O..O.and Ubogu, M. (2013) Bio-ethanol production from cassava effluent using Zymomonas mobilis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae isolated from rafia palm ( Elaesis guineesi) sap, European Journal of Experimental Biology/Pelagia Research Library
    www.pelagiaresearchlibrary.com Vol.3(4) Pages: 247 - 253

  27. Akponah, E. and Akpomie, O.O. (2012) Optimization of bio- ethanol production from cassava effluent using Saccharomyces cerevisiae, African Journal of Biotechnology/ Academic Journals
    http://www.academic journals.org/AJB Vol.11(32) Pages: 8110 - 8116

  28. Akpomie,O.O, Akponah, E. and Okorawhe, P. (2012) Amylase production potentials of bacterial isolates obtained from cassava root peels, Agricultural Science Research Journal/ International Research Journals
    http://www.resjournals.com/ARJ Vol.2(2) Pages: 95 - 99

  29. Akponah, E. and Ikeanumba, M. O. (2012) Effect of poultry litter and cow dung supplementation on the bioconversion of solid municipal waste to organic fertilizer, Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment
    Vol.11(1) Pages: xiii - xix

  30. Akponah, E. and Akpomie, O.O. (2011) Analysis of the suitability of yam, potato and cassava root peels for bioethanol production using Saccharomyces cerevisae, International Research Journal of Microbiology/ International Research Journals
    http://www.interesjournals.org/IRJM Vol.2(10) Pages: 393 - 398

  31. Akponah, E. (2011) Production of ethanol from cassava (Mannihot esculenta) waste water using Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Escherichia coli, Nigerian Journal of Microbiology/Nigerian Society of Microbiology
    www.nsmjournal.org Vol.25 Pages: 2369 - 2378

  32. Owhe-Ureghe, U. B. and Akponah, E. (2011) Phytochemical screening of extracts of Allium ceoa (onion) peels, Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment.
    Vol.10(1,2) Pages: 276 - 281

  33. Odokuma, L. O. and Akponah, E. (2010) Effect of nutrient supplementation on biodegradation and metal uptake by three bacteria in crude oil impacted fresh and brackish waters of the Niger Delta, Journal of Cell and Animal Biology/Academic Journals
    http://www.academicjournals.org/JCAB Vol.4(1) Pages: 001-018

  34. Odokuma, L. O. and Akponah, E. (2009) Effect of culture age and biomass concentration on heavy metal uptake by three axenic bacterial cultures, Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences/American Eurasian Network for Scientific Information
      Vol.3(3) Pages: 339 349

  35. Odokuma, L. O. and Akponah, E. (2008) Response of Nittosomonas, Nitrobacter and Escherichia coli to drilling fluid, Journal of Cell and Animal Biology/Academic Journals
    http://www.academic journals.org/JCAB Vol.2(2) Pages: 043 - 054

  36. Odokuma, L. O. and Akponah, E. (2004) Inhibition of nitrification and carbon dioxide evolution as rapid tools for ecotoxicological assessment of drilling fluids, African Journal of Applied Zoology & Environmental Biology
    Vol.6 Pages: 16 - 24

  37. Owhe-Ureghe, U. B. , Akponah, E and Ideh, J. E. (2002) Production of antisera and anti-idiotype against Yersinia spp., African Journal of Sciences
    Vol.3(2) Pages: 642 - 655