• SYNTHESIS OF BIOCARBON FROM Lantana camara L. LEAVES AND SEEDS FOR THE REMOVAL OF HEAVY METALS FROM WASTEWATER 

  Hussen Hassen Ahmede; Zekeria Yusuf (PhD); J.M. Sasikumar (PhD (Haramaya University, 2023-11)

  Biomaterials have been used as biosorbents either in raw or chemically modified forms. The main aim of the present research work was to synthesize activated biocarbon from leaves and seeds of Lantana camara as biosorbent ...
• PRODUCTION OF ALKALINE PROTEASE FROM AVOCADO (Persea americana Mill.) SEED AND PEEL WASTES USING FUNGI 

  CHALA SORI WAKTOLE; Zekeria Yusuf (PhD); Mulugeta Desta (PhD) (Haramaya University, 2023-11)

  Microbial proteases are hydrolytic enzymes that are widely used in many industrial processes. This study aimed to evaluate the production of alkaline protease (AP) from fungal isolates sourced from avocado (Persea ...
• BIOSORBENT EFFICACY OF RAW AND ACID TREATED COFFEE (COFFEA ARABICA L.) HUSKS ON THE REMOVAL OF REACTIVE CONGO RED DYE 

  Zemenu Pilto Yamo; Zekeria Yusuf (PhD); Mulugeta Desta (PhD) (Haramaya University, 2023-11)

  Biosorption is the most promising technique to decolorize, separate, and pre-concentrate liquid and gaseous mixtures to facilitate the removal of harmful chemicals because of its efficacy, easy operation, non-toxicity, and ...
• PRODUCTION OF LACCASE ENZYME USING FUNGAL ISOLATES FROM DECOMPOSED KHAT (Catha edulis (Vahl) Forsek.ex Endl) RESIDUE 

  Megarsa Ahmedsani Abrahim (Haramaya University, 2023-06)

  Laccase (EC 1.10.3.2, benzenediol oxygen, oxidoreductases) is typically extracellular monomeric glycoproteins that belong to the multicopper oxidase family. Laccase is widely distributed in higher plants, bacteria, fungi, ...
• ISOLATION OF Aspergillus oryzae AND SINGLE CELL PROTEIN PRODUCTION BY GROWN ON COFFEE CHERRY HUSK AND SAWDUST 

  Kuma Diribsa; (PhD) Ameha Kebede; (PhD) Misrak Kebede (Haramaya University, 2019-01)

  The rising global population pressure generates challenges to fulfill food requirements for the coming generations in adequate amounts. This suggests that the human population cannot continue to be entirely dependent ...
• PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND IN VITRO ANTIMICOBIAL ACTIVITIES OF (Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour)) OF LEAF AND STEM EXTR 

  Abdisha Abrah; (Ph.D.) Mulugeta Desta; PhD) Zekeria Yusuf ( (Haramaya university, 2023-04)

  Plectranthus amboinicus is knowns us traditional plant medicine in dif erent rural and urban community. However, production and usage of this traditional medicines require a scientific techniques and supports for the ...
• PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND IN VITRO ANTIMICOBIAL ACTIVITIES OF (Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour)) OF LEAF AND STEM EXTRACTS 

  Abdisha Abrah; (PhD) Mulugeta Desta; (PhD) Zekeria Yusuf (Haramaya university, 2023-04)

  Plectranthus amboinicus is knowns us traditional plant medicine in dif erent rural and urban community. However, production and usage of this traditional medicines require a scientific techniques and supports for the ...
• BIOSYNTHESIS OF CITRIC ACID FROM AVOCADO (Persea americana) FRUIT PEELS USING Aspergillus niger 

  ZEBENE HABITE; Meseret Chimdessa (PhD); Manikandan Muthuswamy (PhD) (Haramaya University, 2022-11)

  Due to its extensive use in the food and pharmaceutical industries, citric acid is an essential organic acid that is in high demand around the world. To meet this increasing demand, an effort has been made to use ...
• EXTRACTION OF CHITINASE ENZYME FROM CHITINOLYTIC FUNGI AND EVALUATION OF ITS ROLE IN PLANT DEFENSE AGAINST PHYTOPATHOGENIC FUNGI 

  ZEYINEBA AHIMED YESUF; Dr. Meseret Chimdessa (Ph.D.); Dr. Tadessa Daba (Ph.D.) (Haramaya University, 2023-06)

  Phytopathogenic fungi result in a significant loss in agricultural production. The use of bio fungicides to manage these fungal pathogens has become a more appealing option than using conventional synthetic fungicides ...
• PRODUCTION OF BIOACTIVE EXTRACTS WITH ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL POTENTIALS OF ENDOPHYTIC FUNGI FROM GARLIC (Allium sativum L.) AND LEEK (Alllium ampeloprasum var. porrum) 

  Yadata Temesgen Boyossa; Mulugeta Desta (PhD); Zekeria Yusuf (PhD) (Haramaya University, 2023-04)

  Bioactive natural compounds isolated from fungal endophytes have been playing a promising role in the search for novel drugs and becoming an inspiring source for researchers due to their enormous structure diversity and ...
• ENZYME CHARACTERIZATION, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF PROTEASE FROM CHICKPEA(Cicerarietinum L.) SEED AND LEAF EXTRACTS 

  Nigatu Wubie Ashagrie; Zekeria Yusuf (PhD); MulugetaDesta (PhD) (Haramaya University, 2022-05)

  Chickpea proteins are appreciated due to their high biological values, well balanced amino acid content and low content of anti-nutritional factors. The present study was undertaken to investigate enzyme Characterization, ...
• BIOGAS PRODUCTION FROM WILD OATS (Avena fatua) USING ANAEROBIC CO-DIGESTION WITH GOAT MANURE 

  Mulugeta Asfaw Melaku; Meseret Chimdessa (PhD); Manikandan Muthuswamy (PhD) (Haramaya University, 2022-05)

  Production of biogas through anaerobic digestion of organic waste materials provides an alternative eco-friendly renewable energy source. Anaerobic digestion is a technology widely used for the treatment of organic ...
• Ethnobotanical Study of Traditional Medicinal Plants in DigelunaTijo District, Arsi Zone Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia 

  Feleke Kuma Kululla; Meseret Chimdessa(PhD).; Yohannes Petros (PhD (Haramaya University, 2022-12)

  Ethiopia has rich flora with different plant species having use in health care system based on local indigenous knowledge. However, documented ethnobotanical information was lacking in DigelunaTijo district. Hence, the aim ...
• BIOGAS PRODUCTION FROM Xanthium strumarium L. LEAVES CO DIGESTED WITH GOAT MANURE IN A 

  Tesfaye Molla Mugore; Meseret Chimdessa (PhD); Manikandan Muthuswamy (PhD) (Haramaya University, 2022-05)

  Biogas production is one of the technologies that can overcome the problems related to energy Crisis. Therefore, this research was conducted to investigate the biogas production potential of Xanthium strumarium leaves ...
• GREEN SYNTHESIS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES USING VERBENA OFFICINALIS L. ROOT EXTRACTS AND THEIR ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY AGAINST ESCHERCHIA COLI AND STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS 

  Salahadin Abdella Usman; Dr. J. M. Sasikumar; Dr. Ameha Kebede (Haramaya University, 2022-03)

  Green nanoparticle synthesis techniques for various biological activities and medical applications are desired because of their bio-compatibilit. Hence, in this study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using ...
• ETHNOBOTANICAL STUDY OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINAL PLANTS USED IN LIMU BILBILO DISTRICT, ARSI ZONE, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA 

  MESFIN ESHETU MEKURIA; Meseret Chimdessa (PhD; Manikandan Mathuswamy (PhD (Haramaya University, 2023)

  In developing countries, the value of traditional medicinal plant species gaining popularity as it is inexpensive compared to the modern health services. Hence, the purpose of this study was to identify traditional medicinal ...
• PRODUCTION OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS WITH ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL POTENTIALS BY ENDOPHYTIC FUNGI FROM RED GRAPE (Vitis vinifera L.) FRUIT PEEL AND SEED 

  MAMANUR KORE KUBSA (HARAMAYA UNIVERSITY, 2023)

  Grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) are among the most widely consumed fruits for its asociated health benefits. Endophytic fungi are groups of fungi with very specific ecosystem inside plant tissues and produces varieties of ...
• MICROBIAL QUALITY OF DRINKING WATER AND HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY THE PEOPLE IN JAJA TOWN, EAST HARARGHE ZONE, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA 

  JABIR ABDULLE USMAN (HARAMAYA UNIVERSITY, 2023)

  Water is one of the most valuable natural resources, an essential element for life development and human activities (Romeu-Álvarez et al., 2012). The generation of recent information about both the water quality status and ...
• PRODUCTION OF PECTINASE FROM BARLEY (Horedium vulgare Von.Bothmer) AND WHEAT (Triticum turgidum L.Var) HULLS 

  TOLOSA GUTA TUMSA; Mulugeta Desta (PhD); Zekeria Yusuf (PhD) (HARAMAYA UNIVERSITY, 2022)

  Pectinase is a heterogeneous group of enzyme which hydrolyzes pectin. Fungi and actinomycetes have ability to produce a large amount of industrial enzymes. Therefore the present study was undertaken production of pectinolytic ...
• THE IMPACT OF TEMPERATURE PRETREATMENT ON BIOGAS YIELD FROM SAWDUST, CO-DIGESTED WITH COW DUNG 

  DAWUD ADEM; Meseret Chimdessa (PhD; Manikandan Muthuswamy (PhD) (Haramaya University, 2023)

  Renewable resources play a significant role in reducing carbon dioxide emissions around the world, and with this in mind, biomass and waste is a candidate to be one of the most widely utilized renewable energy resources. ...

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