African Journal of
Biochemistry Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biochem. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0778
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJBR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 427

Full Length Research Paper

Statistical optimization of L–glutaminase production by Trichoderma species under solid state fermentation using African locust beans as substrate

Musa Olatunji Olarewaju
  • Musa Olatunji Olarewaju
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
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Humphrey Chukwuemeka Nzelibe
  • Humphrey Chukwuemeka Nzelibe
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 24 January 2019
  •  Accepted: 20 February 2019
  •  Published: 31 July 2019

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