Search Results - "Ogola, Henry Joseph Oduor"
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A novel l-aspartate dehydrogenase from the mesophilic bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1: molecular characterization and application for l-aspartate production
Published in Applied microbiology and biotechnology (01-06-2011)“…l -aspartate dehydrogenase (EC 1.4.1.21; l -AspDH) is a rare member of amino acid dehydrogenase superfamily and so far, two thermophilic enzymes have been…”
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Molecular Characterization of a Novel Peroxidase from the Cyanobacterium Anabaena sp. Strain PCC 7120
Published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology (01-12-2009)“…The open reading frame alr1585 of Anabaena sp. strain PCC 7120 encodes a heme-dependent peroxidase (Anabaena peroxidase [AnaPX]) belonging to the novel…”
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Fungal and metabolome diversity of the rhizosphere and endosphere of Phragmites australis in an AMD-polluted environment
Published in Heliyon (01-03-2021)“…Symbiotic associations with rhizospheric microbial communities coupled with the production of metabolites are key adaptive mechanisms by metallophytes to…”
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Local Geomorphological Gradients and Land Use Patterns Play Key Role on the Soil Bacterial Community Diversity and Dynamics in the Highly Endemic Indigenous Afrotemperate Coastal Scarp Forest Biome
Published in Frontiers in microbiology (24-02-2021)“…Southern Afrotemperate forests are small multi-layered and highly fragmented biodiversity rich biomes that support unique flora and fauna endemism. However,…”
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High-throughput amplicon sequencing datasets of microbial community in soils irrigated by quicklime and fly ash-treated acid mine drainage water
Published in Data in brief (01-02-2024)“…In water-stressed regions, the use of treated acid mine drainage (AMD) water for irrigated agriculture has been suggested as an alternative to address the…”
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Metagenomics datasets of water and sediments from eutrophication-impacted artificial lakes in South Africa
Published in Scientific data (06-05-2024)“…We present metagenomes of 16 samples of water and sediment from two lakes, collected from eutrophic and non-eutrophic areas, including pooled samples enriched…”
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Microbial Community Diversity Dynamics in Acid Mine Drainage and Acid Mine Drainage-Polluted Soils: Implication on Mining Water Irrigation Agricultural Sustainability
Published in Frontiers in sustainable food systems (21-09-2021)“…Environmental degradation related to mining-generated acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major global concern, contaminating surface and groundwater sources,…”
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Unlocking water potential in drylands: Quicklime and fly ash enhance soil microbiome structure, ecological networks and function in acid mine drainage water-irrigated agriculture
Published in Heliyon (30-03-2024)“…In water-stressed regions, treated acid mine drainage (AMD) water for irrigated agriculture is a potential solution to address freshwater scarcity. However, a…”
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Azole antifungal resistance in fungal isolates from wastewater treatment plant effluents
Published in Environmental science and pollution research international (2021)“…Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) can be significant sources of antifungal resistant fungi, which can disseminate further in the environment by getting into…”
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Sediment microbiome diversity and functional profiles of unprotected arid-tropical natural wetlands in South Africa revealed by shotgun metagenomics data
Published in Data in brief (01-12-2023)“…The Limpopo province, located in the arid-tropical region in northeastern South Africa, is renowned for its diverse natural wetlands, some of which are…”
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Shifts in Bacterial Diversity During the Spontaneous Fermentation of Maize Meal as Revealed by Targeted Amplicon Sequencing
Published in Current microbiology (01-04-2021)“…Maize meal was allowed to undergo uncontrolled fermentation in the laboratory, in simulation of the traditional method of fermentation as practised in most…”
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l-Aspartate dehydrogenase: features and applications
Published in Applied microbiology and biotechnology (2012)“…l -Amino acid dehydrogenases are a group of enzymes that catalyze the reversible oxidative deamination of l -amino acids to their corresponding 2-oxoacids,…”
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Enhancement of hydrogen peroxide stability of a novel Anabaena sp. DyP-type peroxidase by site-directed mutagenesis of methionine residues
Published in Applied microbiology and biotechnology (01-08-2010)“…Previous reports have shown that a unique bacterial dye-decolorizing peroxidase from the cyanobacterium Anabaena sp. strain PCC7120 (AnaPX) efficiently…”
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Pathogenic and Endosymbiotic Bacteria and Their Associated Antibiotic Resistance Biomarkers in Amblyomma and Hyalomma Ticks Infesting Nguni Cattle ( Bos spp.)
Published in Pathogens (Basel) (02-04-2022)“…Deciphering the interactions between ticks and their microbiome is key to revealing new insights on tick biology and pathogen transmission. However, knowledge…”
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Antioxidant/Prooxidant and Antibacterial/Probacterial Effects of a Grape Seed Extract in Complex with Lipoxygenase
Published in BioMed research international (01-01-2014)“…In an attempt to determine the antioxidant/prooxidant, antibacterial/probacterial action of flavan-3-ols and procyanidins from grape seeds, pure catechin (CS),…”
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Exploring the dichotomy: Shotgun metagenomics reveals diversity of beneficial and pathogenic protist community in arid wetlands of northeastern South Africa
Published in The Science of the total environment (10-10-2024)“…Arid regions harbor seasonal and permanent wetlands, as biodiversity hotspots crucial for ecosystem services despite harsh conditions. These wetlands,…”
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Bioaccumulation, Bioindication and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Cape Horse Mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) and Slinger Seabream (Chrysoblephus puniceus) in the Durban Basin and Cape Vidal, South Africa
Published in Archives of environmental contamination and toxicology (01-08-2023)“…The bioaccumulation of heavy metals (HMs) in marine fish is a growing global concern due to potential human health risks. The study analyzed HM in the muscle…”
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Multivariate analysis of enriched landfill soil consortia provide insight on the community structural perturbation and functioning during low-density polyethylene degradation
Published in Microbiological research (01-09-2023)“…Plastic-enriched sites like landfills have immense potential for discovery of microbial consortia that can efficiently degrade plastics. In this study, we used…”
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Draft genome of Schizophyllum sp. strain F4_1A, a novel white-rot fungus isolated in Gauteng Province, South Africa
Published in Microbiology resource announcements (31-10-2024)“…We present a draft genome of sp. F4_1A, a basidiomycete isolated from decaying wood in Gauteng Province, South Africa, sequenced using the MGISEQ-2000RS…”
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Contribution of pollution gradient to the sediment microbiome and potential pathogens in urban streams draining into Lake Victoria (Kenya)
Published in Environmental science and pollution research international (01-03-2023)“…In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), urban rivers/streams have long been subjected to anthropogenic pollution caused by urbanization, resulting in significantly…”
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