P. O. Okerentugba
University of Port Harcourt
7 Papers
2 Citations
P. O. Okerentugba is an academic researcher from University of Port Harcourt. The author has contributed to research in topics: Carbofuran & Internal medicine. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 3 publications.
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Papers
Impact of Pesticides on Microbial Diversity and Enzymes in Soil
T. L. Ataikiru,G. S. C. Okpokwasili,P. O. Okerentugba +2 more
- 13 Aug 2019
TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of carbofuran and paraquat on soil biochemical characteristics on certain soils in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria was investigated and the results revealed that the pesticides cause temporal impact on microbial populations and enzyme activities associated with the pesticide type at recommended field application rates.
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Identification of Carbofuran and Paraquat Degrading Microorganisms from Soil
T. L. Ataikiru,P. O. Okerentugba,G. S. C. Okpokwasili +2 more
- 02 Jul 2020
TL;DR: Findings indicated that Carbofuran and Paraquat degrading organisms are readily extant in soils and can be used to facilitate the removal of these pesticides from such polluted environments.
Assessment of the Microbial Biomass Carbon (MB-C), Nitrogen (MB-N) and Phosphorus (MB-P) in Soil Spiked with Pesticides (Carbofuran and Paraquat)
T. L. Ataikiru,G. S. C. Okpokwasili,P. O. Okerentugba +2 more
- 24 Aug 2019
TL;DR: In this paper, the impact of pesticides on soil microbial biomass and microbial population as soil health index was evaluated using a randomized block design with replicates for eight weeks, with both pesticides applied at recommended rates.
Environmental impact assessment of abattoirs in Rivers State, Nigeria
BC Anele,B. C. Anele,P. O. Okerentugba,Herbert Okechukwu Stanley,Omega Mathew,Ifeanyi Mulumba Ikeh,Chika Clement Ukanwa,I. O. Okonko +7 more
TL;DR: This study assesses the environmental impact of abattoirs in Rivers State, Nigeria, finding excessive BOD, COD, and Zn levels, and presence of pathogenic microbes in wastewater, soil, and air, highlighting the need for proper waste management.
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Serological Evidence of HIV/HBV Co-infection among HIV-infected patients in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
P. O. Okerentugba,I. O. Okonko +1 more
TL;DR: In this article , the authors examined the possible HBV co-infection with the socio-demographic traits of HIV-infected individuals attending the HIV clinic at a referral specialist mission hospital in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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