ADEBAJO SEUN OWOLABI

@funaab.edu.ng

MICROBIOLOGY
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA

ADEBAJO SEUN OWOLABI

EDUCATION

B SC. (MICROBIOLOGY)
M.SC. (ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY)
PH.D (ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY)
19

Scopus Publications

316

Scholar Citations

9

Scholar h-index

9

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Field evaluation of host-mediated rhizospheric bacteria on growth and yield of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) under Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici stress
    Michael Taiwo, Cecilia Ojesola, Seun Adebajo, Blessing Adelabu, Olajumoke Abiola-Kuforiji, Aderonke Akintokun, Pius Akintokun
    Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, 2026
    The use of agrochemicals to control Fusarium wilt needs to be replaced by biological approaches, which produce quality tomatoes without compromising environmental and human health. Tomato seeds were planted in cycles under Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (FOL) stress to select microbiota associated with healthy tomato plants. The growth was halted at the 6th round when the reduction in disease was no longer significant. Rhizospheric bacteria were then isolated from the microbiota and assayed for their ability to control FOL. Results from in vitro, screen-house and field assays of these inoculants showed a significant reduction in the severity of the disease. Tomato seedlings treated with microbiota and Bacillus cereus AN14 increased the plant height (103.33 cm, 92.67 cm), stem girth (2.83 cm, 2.88 cm), number of fruits (19, 18), and fruit weight (298 g, 264 g), respectively. Microbial inoculants from this study effectively enhanced the growth and yield of tomatoes under FOL stress.
  • Retraction Note: Impacts of rice-husk biochar on soil microbial biomass and agronomic performances of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) (Scientific Reports, (2022), 12, 1, (1787), 10.1038/s41598-022-05757-z)
    Seun Owolabi Adebajo, Folasade Oluwatobi, Pius Olugbenga Akintokun, Abidemi Esther Ojo, Aderonke Kofoworola Akintokun, Ige Samuel Gbodope
    Scientific Reports, 2025
    After publication of this Article, concerns were raised about the tomato plant parameters (such as height, stem thickness, leaf surface area) for plants described in Figs. 3–7, as well as about the unexpectedly low number of flowers and low yields. Additionally, some of the parameters are reported with incorrect units. The Authors were asked to provide their original data but were unable to do so. Post-publication peer review confirmed the issues with the methodology and data. The Editor has therefore lost confidence in the results reported in this Article.
  • Host-Mediated Selection of Drought-Tolerant Rhizobacteria: Enhancing Growth, Yield, and Nutritional Quality of Solanum lycopersicum L. under Dry-Season Cultivation
    M. O. Taiwo, B. A. Oyedeji, S. O. Adebajo, C. O. Ojesola, O. A. Akinboboye, A. K. Akintokun, P. O. Akintokun
    Ceylon Journal of Science, 2025
    Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is one of the world’s most consumed vegetables. Water stress arising from climate change is a major setback in tomato cultivation. This study aimed to isolate drought-resistant rhizobacteria through novel host-mediated artificial selection and to evaluate their influence on tomato growth. Tomato seeds were planted in pots under water stress conditions to screen and select rhizobacteria associated with healthy plants. Their influence on growth and yield of tomatoes was assessed on the field during the dry season. The effect of the treatments on some nutrient contents of harvested tomatoes was also evaluated. T omato plants subjected to soil microbiota under drought stress significantly (P ≤ 0.05) delayed the onset of tomato plant wilting by 3, 5, 6 and 8 days, respectively from the 1st to the 4th round of microbiota selection. Four strains genetically identified as Bacillus cereus AN14, B. thuringiensis AN10, B. mycoides ANP and B. tropicus AN22 produced varying growth-promoting substances in-vitro and significantly enhanced agronomic parameters than the controls during field trials. Microbiota and B. cereus AN14, which had the most effective agronomic effects, have no significant influence on the tested nutritional components of tomatoes. These bioinoculants can compete with in-situ microorganisms to promote growth and yield of tomatoes during dry-season cultivation.
  • Multifaceted screening and optimization of laccase-producing rhizospheric yeast for enhanced biosynthesis of laccase enzyme
    Nkechi R. Oloye, Blessing A. Oyedeji, Michael O. Taiwo, Seun O. Adebajo, Aderonke K. Akintokun, Jamiu A. Akamo, Bilikis T. Folarin
    Microbe Netherlands, 2025
    Laccase is a unique, environmentally friendly biological catalyst with a wide range of applications due to its prolific activities. Yeasts were isolated from the rhizosphere soil and screened for their ability to produce laccase using 0.04% guaiacol. The isolates with higher laccase activity were optimized using temperature (30 - 50 °C), pH (4 - 7), inoculum volume (3 - 9 mL), substrate concentration (1 – 6 M) and copper sulphate (0.2 - 0.8 mM). Furthermore, the best conditions in which laccase was optimally produced were used for laccase production. Data obtained were then subjected to one-way analysis of variance following Duncan’s multiple range test at p ≤ 0.05. The result of this study showed that four laccase-producing yeasts of the genera Candida and Yarrowia were isolated and identified from the samples. Of all the four isolates, Yarrowia galli (0.0953 µ/mL) and Candida albicans (0.0493 µ/mL) had the highest enzyme activity from the quantitative enzyme assay. However, Y. galli produced the highest laccase yield of 0.0396 µ/mL at day 7 under the optimal conditions in which laccase had the highest activity. These conditions are pH 6.0, temperature 30 o C, inoculum volume 6 mL, guaiacol concentration 4 M and copper sulphate concentration 0.4 mM. We recommend these conditions for laccase production by Y. galli .
  • Biodegradation of print-ink effluent by indigenous microbial isolates
    Seun Owolabi Adebajo, Paul Olusegun Bankole, Abidemi Esther Ojo, Thaddeus Obaji Ariom, Benjamin Thoha Thomas, Aderonke Kofoworola Akintokun
    Environmental Technology United Kingdom, 2025
    The discharge of untreated print-ink effluent in and around the residential and industrial areas constitutes major environmental and health hazards. Hence, a need for an adequate, effective, economical and environment-friendly treatment method. This study thus evaluates the biodegradation potential of indigenous microbial cells from an ink-effluent environment. Ink effluent and ink pigment samples were collected from the printing-ink industries. Microbial cells were isolated and identified using standard microbial analysis. Isolates were selected for their capability to degrade ink pigment and print ink effluent using agar well-incorporated ink pigments. Molecular analysis was carried out on potential print ink degraders and strains were deployed for degradation analysis, using the microbial cells along with their solid-state fermentation (SSF). Degradation analysis was monitored using a gas chromatography-mass spectrophotometer (GCMS). The results showed that Klebsiella and Aspergillus species were predominant among the nine genera of bacteria and two genera of fungi. Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Penicillium citrinum proved to be the tolerant and potential cells for degradation studies. GCMS analysis confirmed the degradation abilities of the potential strains by showing the disappearances of compounds and the formation of new metabolites after the microbial and SSF treatments. Conclusively, the degradation abilities of P. aeruginosa and P. citrinum demonstrated a remarkable potential to efficiently detoxify ink effluent for environmental safety.
  • Screening and optimization of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) by Lysinibacillus fusiformis from diverse environmental sources
    Seun Owolabi Adebajo, Paul Olusegun Bankole, Abidemi Esther Ojo, Pius Olugbenga Akintokun
    Microbe Netherlands, 2024
    The need to explore microbial strains inhabiting ecosystems capable of yielding bioplastics with high production capacity and environmental sustainability is particularly of noteworthy due to the negative impacts of petrochemical plastics on humans and the environment. This study thus focused on the identification of novel polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) producers, coupled with the screening and optimization of PHB or bioplastics for maximum yield. Bacterial strains were isolated from incinerator dump-site soil, hydrocarbon soil, rhizosphere and bulk soil samples of tomato and okra biochar plants. The identification of isolates was carried out based on biochemical and molecular methods. Screening of bacterial isolates for PHB was conducted using Sudan stain and Bromothymol techniques. Optimization analysis for maximum PHB production conditions by potential PHB strains was carried out via response surface methodology using Box-Behnken design at pH (2–11); substrates: rice bran (1–5 g); and time (24–96 h). Results showed that 112 bacterial isolates were recovered from all the samples collected. Tomato plant biochar soil recorded the highest number of bacterial isolates (37), while hydrocarbon soil yielded the lowest number of bacterial isolates (16). Predominant genera are Micrococcus, Bacillus and Staphylococcus. Lysinibacillus fusiformis was revealed to be the most potent PHB producer. Among the 112 bacteria isolated, nine isolates (5 isolates from tomato plant biochar soil, 2 bacteria from okra plant biochar soil and a single bacterial isolate from an incinerator dump site and hydrocarbon soil) exhibited positive results in both Sudan black and bromothymol tests. Box-Behnken design indicated the optimal experimental conditions for PHB synthesis to be pH 7, 72 h and substrates of rice bran of 3 g. In conclusion, Lysinibacillus fusiformis obtained from a tomato biochar plant demonstrates a high potential for bioplastic synthesis utilizing agricultural waste (rice bran) as a cost-effective as well as sustainable carbon source and could be utilized for commercial-scale PHB production.
  • Enhanced removal of dibutyl phthalate in a laccase-mediator system: Optimized process parameters, kinetics, and environmental impact
    Paul Olusegun Bankole, Victor Taghoghor Omoni, Chidinma A. Tennison-Omovoh, Seun Owolabi Adebajo, Sikandar Imamsab Mulla
    Journal of Environmental Management, 2023
  • Synthesis of biosurfactants by bacterial cells: Heavy-metals tolerance and siderophores
    S.O. Adebajo, P.O. Bankole, A.E. Ojo, A.T. Ajibola, C.O. Ojesola, A.K. Akintokun
    Scientific African, 2023
    Environment unfriendly nature of chemical surfactants and pollution of the environment with heavy metals, especially from industries have become great challenges worldwide, hence the need for an urgent solution. This study aimed to search for novel strains exhibiting multiple industrial applications of heavy-metal tolerance, siderophore and biosurfactant capabilities. Soil samples were collected from industrial metal dumpsites and farmland soils. Isolation, enrichment and characterization of bacteria were carried out using biochemical and molecular techniques. Bacterial isolates were evaluated for heavy metals tolerance by agar-well diffusion and smear methods. Siderophore test was carried out using iron (III) chloride assay and isolates were employed in biosurfactant synthesis using solvent extraction method. Results showed that the prominent genus are Pseudomonas, Proteus, Staphylococcus and Micrococcus species. Resistance to heavy metals were observed to be higher at lower concentrations (100 mg/L) and reduced at higher concentrations (200–600 mg/L). Six isolates tolerated Ni at 600 mg/L and five bacterial isolates resisted Pb and Zn at 600 mg/L while other isolates displayed different inhibition zones. The evaluation of the isolates for siderophores synthesis revealed that only 5 bacterial isolates were positive. Among the positive biosurfactant producers, Burkholderia cepacia strain HB21 gave the highest biosurfactants yield (1.87 g/L and 0.96 g/L) while the least yield of 0.74 g/L and 0.38 g/L were produced by Achromobacter xylosoxidans strain 207-4B with and without agitation. These findings reveal that Burkholderia cepacia strain HB21 is a novel metal-tolerant strain with siderophore and biosurfactant producing potentials and may be useful for industrial applications
  • Degradation of paint and textile industrial effluents by indigenous bacterial isolates
    Seun O. Adebajo, Abidemi E. Ojo, Paul O. Bankole, Abiola O. Oladotun, Pius O. Akintokun, Emmanuel O. Ogunbiyi, Anuoluwapo Bada
    Bioremediation Journal, 2023
    Untreated paint and textile effluents discharged from industries cause serious environmental threats to fauna and flora. This study thus, investigated the potential of different indigenous bacterial cells for the degradation of paint and textile effluents. Paint and textile effluents samples were aseptically collected from paint and textile industries. Physical, chemical, heavy metals properties and microbial load of the effluent were investigated using standard methods. Enrichment, Isolation and identification of bacterial isolates were determined using the standard microbiological methods. Screening of paint and textile effluents degraders was carried out using solid phase screening method. Degradation of paint and textile effluents were determined by Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) analysis and spectrophotometrically. Results revealed that among the heavy metals analyzed, lead from paint effluent had highest value of 5.49 ± 1.2 mg/L. All the samples collected were turbid with highest and lowest values of 865 ± 1.3 and 514 ± 2.5 (NTU) from paint effluent samples. Paint effluent also recorded highest bacterial count of 6.85 ± 1.13 CFU/ml while paint sludge had the lowest count of 1.16 ± 0. 15 CFU/g. Forty-seven bacterial isolates were obtained from the paint and textile effluents samples. Screening of the 47 isolates showed that 21 isolates possessed the ability to grow on agar plates amended with paints and textile dyes. Out of the 21 positive isolates, 12 isolates were obtained from paint samples while nine isolates were recovered from the textile samples. Highest degradation activity was recorded by Bacillus subtilis (94.37% ±5.35) obtained from textile effluent sample while Micrococcus sp (46.55% ±8.30) from paint polluted soil sample had the lowest degradation activity. FTIR analysis showed the transformation and disappearance of peaks in the treated paint and textile effluents by Bacillus subtilis. This study revealed the ability and effectiveness of Bacillus subtilis in the removal of toxic materials in paint and textile effluents, thus could be applied for industrial use.
  • Assessment of mortality rate in tuberculosis / human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infected patient
    A. E. Ojo, O. A. Ojo, S. O. Adebajo, A. T. Ajibola, A. R. Oloyede, H. A. Popoola, A. S. Babalola, D. A. Ojo
    Ceylon Journal of Science, 2023
    Prior to the discovery of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), the pattern of tuberculosis (TB) prevalence witnessed a gradual drawdown and the mode of presentation was usually pulmonary. This study assesses the mortality rates of TB and HIV co-infected patients in a directly observed therapy (DOT) centre in Nigeria. The retrospective study retrieved 18 months of data from 197 patients on the TB register of a centralized DOT centre in the Ogun State, Nigeria. Data collected included age, sex, and HIV status, with TB results obtained from Genexpert. The data obtained from 197 TB patients were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square. Out of the 197 TB patients, 67.0% were males and 33.0% were females. A majority of the patients (41.6%) were within the age category of 43 years and above. This was followed by 35 – 42 years (25.4%) and 27 – 34 years (19.8%), while the lowest proportion of patients (0.5%) falls within the age brackets of 3 - 10 years. Furthermore, 92.9% of the patients were HIV negative. Using Chi-squared test, no significant difference was seen in TB occurrence to sex (p>0.05) while age contribute significantly to mortality. Co-infection of HIV/TB was 7.1% while mortality rate in this group was 28.6%. as observed in the age group 43 and above. Overall, the mortality rate in the TB patients was 2.0%. Results showed that the age was a significant contributor (p<0.05) to HIV TB co-infection among the patients. Age regressed positively with TB infection in the study population. The study concludes that the co-infection of TB and HIV was significantly associated with high mortality.
  • Antibacterial Efficacy of Syzygium aromaticum Essential Oil Against Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli in Urinary Tract Infections
    S. O. Egwuatu, O. S. Taiwo, T. M. Obuotor, M. I. Oniha, O. Oziegbe, S. O. Adebajo, W. E. Ike, F. M. Oyeyipo, A. O. Kuye, Paul Akinduti
    Biotechnological Approaches to Sustainable Development Goals, 2023
  • Impacts of rice-husk biochar on soil microbial biomass and agronomic performances of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
    Seun Owolabi Adebajo, Folasade Oluwatobi, Pius Olugbenga Akintokun, Abidemi Esther Ojo, Aderonke Kofoworola Akintokun, Ige Samuel Gbodope
    Scientific Reports, 2022
  • Co-biomass degradation of fluoranthene by marine-derived fungi; Aspergillus aculeatus and Mucor irregularis: Comprehensive process optimization, enzyme induction and metabolic analyses
    Paul Olusegun Bankole, Victor Taghoghor Omoni, Sikandar Imamsab Mulla, Seun Owolabi Adebajo, Adedotun Adeyinka Adekunle
    Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2022
  • Novel laccase from Xylaria polymorpha and its efficiency in the biotransformation of pharmaceuticals: Optimization of operational conditions, comparative effect of redox-mediators and toxicity studies
    Paul Olusegun Bankole, Victor Taghoghor Omoni, Chidinma Angela Tennison-Omovoh, Seun Owolabi Adebajo, Sikandar Imamsab Mulla, Adedotun Adeyinka Adekunle, Kirk Taylor Semple
    Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces, 2022
  • Phenotypic detection of carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae and characterization of Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC) producing Klebsiella pneumoniae
    Abidemi Ojo, Seun Adebajo, kolapo Fasina, Bolutife Odejinmi, Olugbenga Ojo, abiola Ooladotun, JOSHUA Ibeaha
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases, 2021
  • Effect of compost amendments from Tridax procumbens L. and cow dung on the microbial activity and agronomic traits of tomato plants infested with Ralstonia solanacearum
    Abidemi E. Ojo, Seun O. Adebajo, Pius O. Akintokun, Abiola T. Oladotun, Abdulwasiu O. Sakariyau, Dolapo Aruna-Ogun
    Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, 2021
  • ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITIES AND SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERN OF BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM FISH MUCUS TO SELECTED CLINICAL BACTERIA ISOLATES
    Polish Journal of Natural Sciences, 2021
  • Recovery of Biosurfactant Using Different Extraction Solvent by Rhizospheric Bacteria Isolated from Rice-husk and Poultry Waste Biochar Amended Soil
    S. O. Adebajo, P. O. Akintokun, A. E. Ojo, A.K. Akintokun, O.A. Badmos
    Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 2020
  • Biosurfactant production by rhizospheric bacteria isolated from biochar amended soil using different extraction solvents
    Seun O. Adebajo, Aderonke K. Akintokun, Abidemi E. Ojo, Dami M. Egbagbe, Pius O. Akintokun, Lawrence O. Adebajo
    Applied Environmental Research, 2019

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • BIODEGRADATION OF PHTHALATE: IMPACTS OF REDOX-MEDIATOR ON INDIGENOUS BACTERIAL AND FUNGAL STRAINS FROM DUMPSITES SOIL, SLUDGE AND LEACHATE SAMPLES
    S Adebajo, P Bankole, A Ojo, T Ariom, A Akintokun
    SETAC Europe 36th Annual Meeting , 2026
    2026
  • Prevalence, Antibiotic Resistant and Biofilm Production of Gram-negative Bacteria from Boreholes and Sachet Water Sold in a Higher Institution and Its Environs in Odeda, Ogun …
    WE IKE, TO ARIOM, CO IGBOKWE, SO ADEBAJO, OB SHITTU, ...
    Journal of Applied Sciences & Environmental Management 30 (4), 1269 , 2026
    2026
  • Field evaluation of host-mediated rhizospheric bacteria on growth and yield of tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum L.) under Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici stress
    M Taiwo, C Ojesola, S Adebajo, B Adelabu, O Abiola-Kuforiji, A Akintokun, ...
    Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection 59 (3), 206-227 , 2026
    2026
  • Biodegradation of print-ink effluent by indigenous microbial isolates
    SO Adebajo, PO Bankole, AE Ojo, TO Ariom, BT Thomas, AK Akintokun
    Environmental Technology 46 (24), 4905-4914 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Retraction Note: Impacts of rice-husk biochar on soil microbial biomass and agronomic performances of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
    SO Adebajo, F Oluwatobi, PO Akintokun, AE Ojo, AK Akintokun, ...
    Scientific Reports 15 (1), 34836 , 2025
    2025
  • Phenotypic Characterization of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae across One Health Interface
    AE OJO, SO ADEBAJO, AR Oloyede, D adebanjo, AT Ajibola, OA OJO, ...
    Access Microbiology, 000809. v3 , 2025
    2025
  • Host-mediated selection of drought-tolerant rhizobacteria: Enhancing growth, yield, and nutritional quality of Solanum lycopersicum L. under dry-season cultivation
    MO Taiwo, BA Oyedeji, SO Adebajo, CO Ojesola, OA Akinboboye, ...
    Ceylon Journal of Science 54 (3) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Multifaceted screening and optimization of laccase-producing rhizospheric yeast for enhanced biosynthesis of laccase enzyme
    NR Oloye, BA Oyedeji, MO Taiwo, SO Adebajo, AK Akintokun, JA Akamo, ...
    The Microbe 7, 100419 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Co-Occurrence of Intracellular Adhesion Genes ( IcaA and IcaD ) Confer Higher Multi-Drug Resistance on Staphylococcus Aureus
    BT Thomas, MO Coker, AN Thomas, OD Popoola, RM Kolawole, ...
    IcaA and IcaD , 2025
    2025
  • Optimization and production of laccase enzyme by Bacillus cereus isolated from effluent of paint producing industry
    BA Oyedeji, NR Oloye, SO Adebajo, MO Taiwo, BT Folarin, AK Akintokun
    Bulletin of the National Research Centre 49 (1), 27 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 8
  • Laccase-producing fungal strains from pesticide-farmland soil: Evaluating their heavy metal tolerance
    SO Adebajo, PO Bankole, AE Ojo, TO Ariom, BT Thomas, AK Akintokun, ...
    NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY Учредители: African Journals Online (AJOL … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Seasonal Variation on Multidrug-Resistant Microorganisms from Water Sources in Alabata Community, Ogun State, Nigeria
    SO Adebajo, AE Ojo, PO Bankole, AK Akintokun, T Olagunju
    FUOYE Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (FJPAS) 9 (3), 1-16 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Prevalence of Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae across One Health Interface from selected Abattoirs in Abeokuta, Ogun State
    AE Ojo, RG Oghenevwede, SO Adebajo, AR Oloyede, WI Ike
    2024
  • Growth evaluation of tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in response to melon seed shell biochar soil amendment
    CO Ojesola, AK Akintokun, PO Akintokun, MO Taiwo, SO Adebajo
    FUOYE Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (FJPAS) 9 (1), 118-130 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Plasmid-Mediated Antibiotic Resistance Associated with Health Care Workers (HCW) at the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Clinic Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study
    AE Ojo, OA Ojo, SO Adebajo, AR Oloyede, AT Ajibola, BA Balogun
    2024
  • Screening and optimization of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) by Lysinibacillus fusiformis from diverse environmental sources
    SO Adebajo, PO Bankole, AE Ojo, PO Akintokun
    The Microbe 2, 100043 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Enhanced removal of dibutyl phthalate in a laccase-mediator system: optimized process parameters, kinetics, and environmental impact
    PO Bankole, VT Omoni, CA Tennison-Omovoh, SO Adebajo, SI Mulla
    Journal of environmental management 348, 119227 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 12
  • Synthesis of biosurfactants by bacterial cells: Heavy-metals tolerance and siderophores
    SO Adebajo, PO Bankole, AE Ojo, AT Ajibola, CO Ojesola, AK Akintokun
    Scientific African 22, e01984 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 6
  • Degradation of paint and textile industrial effluents by indigenous bacterial isolates
    SO Adebajo, AE Ojo, PO Bankole, AO Oladotun, PO Akintokun, ...
    Bioremediation Journal 27 (4), 412-421 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 20
  • Antibacterial Efficacy of Syzygium aromaticum Essential Oil Against Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli in Urinary Tract Infections
    SO Egwuatu, OS Taiwo, TM Obuotor, MI Oniha, O Oziegbe, SO Adebajo, ...
    Biotechnological Approaches to Sustainable Development Goals, 173-185 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • RETRACTED ARTICLE: Impacts of rice-husk biochar on soil microbial biomass and agronomic performances of tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum L.)
    SO Adebajo, F Oluwatobi, PO Akintokun, AE Ojo, AK Akintokun, ...
    Scientific Reports 12 (1), 1787 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 53
  • Decolourization of vat dyes by bacterial isolates recovered from local textile mills in Southwest, Nigeria
    SO Adebajo, SA Balogun, AK Akintokun
    Microbiol Res J Int 18 (1), 1-8 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 44
  • Recovery of biosurfactant using different extraction solvent by rhizospheric bacteria isolated from rice-husk and poultry waste biochar amended soil
    SO Adebajo, PO Akintokun, AE Ojo, AK Akintokun, OA Badmos
    Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 7 (1), 252-266 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 42
  • Degradation of paint and textile industrial effluents by indigenous bacterial isolates
    SO Adebajo, AE Ojo, PO Bankole, AO Oladotun, PO Akintokun, ...
    Bioremediation Journal 27 (4), 412-421 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 20
  • Novel laccase from Xylaria polymorpha and its efficiency in the biotransformation of pharmaceuticals: Optimization of operational conditions, comparative effect of redox …
    PO Bankole, VT Omoni, CA Tennison-Omovoh, SO Adebajo, SI Mulla, ...
    Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 217, 112675 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 18
  • Co-biomass degradation of fluoranthene by marine-derived fungi; Aspergillus aculeatus and Mucor irregularis: Comprehensive process optimization, enzyme induction and metabolic …
    PO Bankole, VT Omoni, SI Mulla, SO Adebajo, AA Adekunle
    Arabian Journal of Chemistry 15 (9), 104036 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 17
  • Use of termitarium soil as a viable source for biofertilizer and biocontrol
    SO Adebajo, PO Akintokun, E Ezaka, AE Ojo, DU Olannye, OD Ayodeji
    Bulletin of the National Research Centre 45 (1), 100 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 15
  • Enhanced removal of dibutyl phthalate in a laccase-mediator system: optimized process parameters, kinetics, and environmental impact
    PO Bankole, VT Omoni, CA Tennison-Omovoh, SO Adebajo, SI Mulla
    Journal of environmental management 348, 119227 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 12
  • Biosurfactants producing bacteria from oil-polluted soil in Abeokuta, Ogun State
    SO Adebajo, AK Akintokun, SF Bolaji
    Ife Journal of Science 20 (2), 287-297 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 12
  • Optimization and production of laccase enzyme by Bacillus cereus isolated from effluent of paint producing industry
    BA Oyedeji, NR Oloye, SO Adebajo, MO Taiwo, BT Folarin, AK Akintokun
    Bulletin of the National Research Centre 49 (1), 27 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 8
  • Screening and optimization of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) by Lysinibacillus fusiformis from diverse environmental sources
    SO Adebajo, PO Bankole, AE Ojo, PO Akintokun
    The Microbe 2, 100043 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Green synthesis of Silver nanoparticles and their Activity against Bacterial Biofilms
    SO Adebajo, AE Ojo, PO Bankole, O AT, O EO, A AK, BJ Adeleke, ...
    Journal Nano Plus: Science and Technology of Nanomaterials 4, 35-45 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 8
  • Synthesis of biosurfactants by bacterial cells: Heavy-metals tolerance and siderophores
    SO Adebajo, PO Bankole, AE Ojo, AT Ajibola, CO Ojesola, AK Akintokun
    Scientific African 22, e01984 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 6
  • Co-biomass degradation of fluoranthene by marine-derived fungi
    PO Bankole, VT Omoni, SI Mulla, SO Adebajo, AA Adekunle
    Aspergillus aculeatus , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 6
  • Phenotypic detection of carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae and characterization of Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC) producing Klebsiella pneumonia
    AE Ojo, SO Adebajo, KA Fasina, B Odejinmi, OA Ojo, A Ooladotun, ...
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases 2 (4), 760-766 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 6
  • Effects of rice husk biochar on the growth characteristics, rhizospheric microflora and yield of tomato plants
    SO Adebajo, PO Akintokun, AE Ojo, IA Ajamu
    Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment 19 (1), 60-72 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 6
  • Screening and characterisation of biosurfactant producing bacteria from soil samples in Ogun-State, Nigeria
    SO Adebajo, AK Akintokun, SA Balogun
    Microbiol. Res. J. Int 18, 1-12 , 2017
    2017
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  • Potentials of indigenous Bacillus thuringiensis isolates from the soil in controlling Fusarium wilt of cucumber cause by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp cucumerinum .
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