Multidisciplinary Applications and Advances in Biotechnology : Contributions from the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria Working Groups, Six-Volume Set (Multiple-component retail product)

Volume 1: Fermentation and Algal Biotechnologies for the Food, Beverage and Other Bioproduct IndustriesForewordAshiwin VadivelooPrefaceBenjamin Ewa UbiPart 1: Working Group 01: Dairy and Fermented Foods Handling Editor: James C. Ogbonna1. Improving Traditionally Fermented African Foods Through Biotechnology - Need to translate art to science Philippa C. Ojimelukwe 2. Indigenous fermented and underutilized /novel foods with potentials for combating malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa Philippa C. Ojimelukwe3. Biotechnologies / fermentation technologies for large-scale industrial enzyme production for the food and beverage industryOlusola Oyewole, Sarafa O. Kareem, Tolulope Adeleye4. Recent Advances in Dairy Industries: Monitoring, Standard, Quality and ProcessCharles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Olugbemi Tope Olaniyan, Kingsley Eghonghon Ukhurebor, Julius Kola Oloke, Olaleye Olusola, Benjamin Ewa Ubi, Daniel Ingo Hefft5. Soy-based Food Products Consumed in Africa: A Panacea to mitigate Food Insecurity and Health ChallengesOlugbemi T Olaniyan, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Juliana Bunmi Adetunji, Julius Kola Oloke, Olaleye Olusola, Daniel Ingo Hefft, Benjamin Ewa Ubi6. Nutritional and Health Benefits of Nutraceutical Beverages Derived from Cocoa and other Caffeine Products: Comprehensive review Juliana Bunmi Adetunji, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Saher Islam, Devarajan Thangadura, Olugbemi T Olaniyan, Florence U. Masajuwa, Olaleye Olusola, Daniel Ingo Hefft, Wadazani Palnam Dauda, Benjamin Ewa Ubi7. Strategies For Yeast Strain Improvement Through Metabolic Engineering Ogbulie, Toochukwu Ekwutosi, Opara, Christiana N, Nwachukwu, Augusta Anuli and Ogbodo, Priscilla Amaka8. The role of an intelligent feedback control system in the standardization of bio-fermented food productsCharles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Wilson Nwankwo, Kingsley E. Ukhurebor, Samuel Makinde, Olugbemi T Olaniyan, Florence U. Masajuwa, Benjamin UbiPart 2: Working Group 3: Microalgae and novel products Handling Editor: Emeka G. Nwoba9. Algae biotechnology for novel foodsMathias A. Chia, Emeka G. Nwoba, James C. Ogbonna10. Microalgae biotechnology research and development opportunities in NigeriaJames C. Ogbonnaa, Emeka G. Nwobab, David Chuka-Ogwudeb, Innocent Ogbonnac, Abosede T. Adesalud11. Emerging eco- and bio-technologies in the use of algal biomass for biofuels and high-value productsTaofikat A. Adesalu, Mathias A. Chia, John N. Idenyi, Emeka G. Nwoba12. African mushrooms as functional foods and nutraceuticals: A review of their farm to fork perspectivesCharles O. Adetunji, Juliana B. Adetunji, Olugbemi T. Olaniyan, Osarenkhoe O. Osemwegie, Benjamin E. UbiVolume 2: Agricultural biotechnology, biodiversity and bio-resources conservation and utilizationForewordFrancis C. OgbonnayaPrefaceBenjamin Ewa UbiPart 1: Crop Genetics, Breeding & Genomics Working GroupHandling Editor: Olawole Obembe1. Biotechnology As A Tool For Agricultural Revolution In Developing Nations: Current Status And Bottlenecks In NigeriaS. T. Akinyosoye, J. A. Adetumbi2. Advances On Engineering Cassava For Food And Nutrition Security In 21st CenturyNneka R. Okereke, Ihuoma C. Okwuonu, C. N. Egesi, J. T. Onyeka, Akinola Popoola3. Current and Future Advances in Genomics-Assisted Cassava BreedingS. P. Abah, L. Ezenwaka, D. Njoku, Ihuoma C. Okwuonu, T. J. Onyeka, C. N. Egesi4. Genome Engineering: A New Frontier For Improving Root And Tuber CropsIhuoma C. Okwuonu, J. E. Obidegwu, C. N. Egesi, T. J Onyeka, V. N. Otang5. Development And Commercialization Of Bt-Cowpea In Nigeria: Implication For National DevelopmentL. M. Umar, B. S. Mohammed, M. F. Ishiyaku, C. A. Prince, K. A. Issoufou, R. S. Adamu, I. M. Utono, N. O. Francis, O. Bolarinwa6. Progress In The Development Of Bio-Fortified Sorghum In Nigeria: Implications For Food And Nutrition SecurityYeye, M. Y, Aba, D.A., Kwanashe, A. J., Wambugu, F., Aseta, A.,Obukosa, S.,Albertsen M. C., and Zhao, Z.Y7. Strategies For The Production Of Disease-Free Yam Planting Materials ? Implications For Improved Yam Production In NigeriaEDAK ANIEDI UYOH, VALENTINE OTANG NTUI1, EFFIOM EYO ITA8. Engineering Pests And Disease Resistance In Crops: From RNA Interference To RNA EditingYakubu Abubakar Saddeeq, Abdulrazak B. Ibrahim and Joshua Ehis Imonmion9. Engineering Crops For Resistance To Pests And Diseases: Necessity For Crop Improvement Through Accurate Genomic Resources And PhenotypingO. Kolade, O. Daniel, D. O. Igwe10. Molecular Diagnostics For Plant Viruses Towards Enhanced Delivery Of Disease-Free Planting Materials And Germplasm ExchangeKolade O.A., Popoola A. R. Igwe, D. O. and Adediji A11. Recent Advances In Molecular Techniques For The Enhancement Of Crop ProductionCharles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Olugbemi Tope Olaniyan, Kingsley Eghonghon Ukhurebor, Benjamin Ewa Ubi, Julius Kola Oloke, Wadzani Palnam Dauda, Daniel Ingo HefftPart 2: Animal Genetics, Breeding & GenomicsHandling Editor: Emmanuel O. Ekundayo, Benjamin Ewa Ubi12. Genetic Intervention In Sustainable Livestock ProductionCyril Otoikhian, Etta, Hannah, Olorunleke, Solomon and Ikpeme, Ekei13. Development Of Improved Indigenous Chickens (Funaab Alpha) For Smallholder Poultry Production In NigeriaOlufunmilayo A. Adebambo, S. O. Peters, A. O. Adebambo, M. A. Adeleke, M. Y. Wheto, O. Kehinde, Jessie E. Udoh14. Biotechnology Applications In Livestock ProductionOlufunmilayo A. Adebambo; Victor E. Olori Sunday O. Peters; Ayotunde O. Adebambo; Mathew Wheto15. Enabling Environment For Uptake Of Biotechnological Innovations For Livestock Production In AfricaVictor E. Olori16. Biothermoimaging Tools For Management Of Climate Smart And Precision Livestock Assisted ReproductionMustapha Ayodele Popoola, Sulaiman Elias Bogoro, Jean Magloire FeugangPart 3: Genetic Resources Conservation and Enhancement Handling Editor: Benjamin Ewa Ubi17. Securing The Genetic Base Of Indigenous Food Plants: Their Role In Promoting Sustainable Food SystemsAndrew Chibuzor Iloh, George Ude and Christie Onyia18. Biotechnology-Aided Sustainable Use Of Nigeria’s Biodiversity For Improved Nutrition And HealthPamela Akin-Idowu, Lovina Iyandu Udoh, Dorcas Olubunmi Ibitoye19. Utilizing Plant Genetic Resources To Develop Climate Resilient CropsMba, C. and Ogbonnaya, F. C.20. Biodiversity And Genetic Resources Conservation In NigeriaGeorge Nkem Ude, David Okeh Igwe, Christie Oby Onyia, Chosen Ekene Obih 21. Biotechnological Approaches For Genetic Resources Conservation And UseAladele S.E, Afolayan G., Jamaleddine Z. O., Oduoye O. T., Bolatito O. A., Afolayan A. O., Daniel I.O., Olosunde A. A1., Olubiyi M.R., Okere A. U and Ubi B. E. Volume 3: Medical Biotechnology, Biopharmaceutics, Forensic Science and BioinformaticsForewordAlex U. AkpaPrefaceBenjamin Ewa UbiPart 1:Working Group 04: Molecular Diagnostics and DNA ForensicsHandling Editor: Prof. Ifeoma Ezeonu1. Principles and Techniques for Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) ManipulationNwadiuto Esiobu, Ifeoma Ezeonu, Francisca Nwaokorie2. Forensic DNA profiling and molecular identification of infectious pathogens: The Nigeria experience.D. E. Agbonlahor,M. Y.Tatfeng,I. B. Enweani-Nwokelo, I.Ezeonu,E. A. Brisibe, F. O. Nwaokorie,N. Esiobu, A. O. Eremwanarue, F. E. Oviasogie,G. S. George,B. E.Ubi3. DNA markers in forensic and diagnostic scienceM. Y. Tatfeng, D. E. Agbonlahor, I. B. Enweani-Nwokelo, I. Ezeonu, F. Nwaokorie, E. A. Brisibe, D. Esiobu4. Legal standards setting in the use of Forensics DNA Barcode: Evidence for wildlife crime detection and prosecution in NigeriaChristie O. Onyia,Obianuju P. Ilo, Scott E. MillerPart 2: Working Group 07: Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Handling Editor: Prof. Mairo Hajiya Inuwa5. Harnessing Indigenous Bioresources for Development of Diagnostics for Detection and Confirmation of Infectious agents in NigeriaE. O. Ekundayo, J. C. Igwe, I. Ezeonu6. Antibiotic Resistance: Global Trends, Impact And MitigationI. M. Ezeonu, I. R. Iroha, N. Esiobu7. Safeguarding Nigeria Territory from the use of antibiotic resistant microbes in bioterrorismJ. C. Igwe, E. O. Ekundayo, I. Ezeonu, S. K. Parom8. Deep Learning and Economic Prospects in Medical and Pharmaceutical BiotechnologyCharles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Olugbemi Tope Olaniyan, Kingsley Eghonghon Ukhurebor, Adetunji Julianah Bunmi, Gloria E Okotie, Julius Kola Oloke9. Health and Nutritional benefits of numerous bioactive components derived from fish and fish productsJuliana Bunmi Adetunji, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Michael Olugbenga Samuel Genevieve Dable-Tupas, Chukwuebuka Egbuna10. Repositioning antiviral drugs as a rapid and cost-effective approach to discover treatment against SARS-CoV-2 infectionOmotayo O. Oyedara, Folasade M. Adeyemi, Charles Oluwasun Adetunji, Elufisan Temidayo Oluyomi11. Corn Silk and Health BenefitsAdetunji Charles Oluwaseun, Michael Olugbenga Samuel, Adetunji Juliana Bunmi, Oluranti OlufemiIdowu12. Bioengineering of Pharmacologically-Active Metabolites for Effective Drug Nano Formulations from the Callus of Medicinal Plants and their Significant Application in Nanomedicine: Recent AdvancesCharles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Denisa Ficai, Anton Ficai,, Olugbenga Samuel Micheal, Wilson Nwankwo, Muhammad Akram, Chukwuebuka Egbuna, Oluwaseyi Paul Olaniyan, Rumaisa Ansari, Hameed Shah, Tehreen Riaz, Ruth Ebunoluwa Bodunrinde, Rida Zainab, Juliana Bunmi Adetunji, Jonathan C. Ifemeje, Mohammad Ali Shariati, Michael Chinedu Olisah, Akinola Samson Olayinka, Kingsley Eghonghon Ukhurebor, Daniel Ingo Hefft and Wadzani Dauda PalnamPart 3: Omics and Bioinformatics Handling Editor: Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji13. Bioinformatics: a tool for biotechnological advancementOyawoye O. M., Olorunsola H. A, Oluduro A. O. Bamigboye O. O, Oladipo E.K., Olotu T. M., Adeosun I. J., Kaka M. O., Obembe O. O.14. Role of Nucleotide Sequence Analysis in Human Genetics and GenomicsS. S. D. Mohammed, I. Abraham, D. Enoma, L. E. Okoror 15. Application of Computational and bioinformatics techniques in drug repurposing for effective development of potential drug candidate for the management of COVID-19Charles Oluwasun Adetunji, Olaniyan T Olugbemi, Muhammad Akram, Umme Laila, Olugbenga Samuel Michael, Ayomide Michael Oshinjo, Julianah BunmiAdetunji, Gloria E Okotie, Nwadiuto Esiobu, Folasade Muibat Adeyemi, Omotayo Opemipo Oyedara16. Computational Intelligence Techniques for Combating COVID 19Charles Oluwasun Adetunji, Wilson Nwankwo, Akinola Samson Olayinka, Olaniyan T Olugbemi, Muhammad Akram,Umme Laila, Olugbenga Samuel Michael,Ayomide Michael Oshinjo, Julianah BunmiAdetunji,Gloria E Okotie, Nwadiuto Esiobu17. Machine learning and behavior modification for COVID 19Charles Oluwasun Adetunji, Wilson Nwankwo, Akinola Samson Olayinka, Olaniyan T Olugbemi, Muhammad Akram,Umme Laila, Olugbenga Samuel Michael,Ayomide Michael Oshinjo, Julianah BunmiAdetunji,Gloria E Okotie, Nwadiuto EsiobuPart 4: Working Group 12: Medicinal and Underutilized Plants Handling Editor: Prof. Abubakar Gidado18. Underutilized plant species, a huge potential for economic development in NigeriaFriday Nwalo Nweke, Godwill Azeh Engwa and Oluchi Cynthia Abiamere19. The place of neglected legumes in human nutrition and food securityBeckley Ikhajiagbe, Geoffrey Obinna Ikhajiagbe, Anoliefo, Doris I. Omoigui, Edokpolor Osazee Ohanmu, Saheed Ibrahim Musa and Zipporah Emilomo Omage20. Antiprotozoal Activity of medicinal plants against Entamoebahistolytica, the causative agent of amoebiasisIFEOMA B. ENWEANI-NWOKELO, UGOY SONIA A. OGBONNA, GRACE I. OKWU, ONYEKACHUKWU O. ENWEANI21. Harnessing benefits of underutilized Plant Species for Economic Growth in NigeriaOluwafemi Abiodun Adepoju, Bashiru Ibrahim, and Emmanuel Oluwadare BalogunPart 5: Working Group 13: Medical Insect Biotechnology, Genomics and Molecular Genetics of pestsHandling Editor: Dr. Abdulrazak Ibrahim22. Exploiting Arthropod midgut components for development of interventions against infectious diseasesCharles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Oyetunde T. Oyeyemi23. Genome-based Vector Surveillance for Effective Prediction and Control of Mosquito-Borne Viral Disease Outbreaks in Nigeria Nwadiuto Esiobu, Bamidele Oderinde, Njidda Gadzama, Ihekerenma Okoli Volume 4: Biosafety and Bioethics in BiotechnologyForewordBamidele Ogbe SolomonPrefaceBenjamin Ewa UbiPart 1: Biosafety, Bioethics and Legal Issues in Biotechnology. 1. Status of Nigeria’s Biosafety Regulation. Rufus Ebegba, Scholastica Bello, and Joy Onwude2. CRISPR / Cas9: Regulatory Considerations to Ensure Safety of Gene-Edited Products in Nigeria. Sylvia Uzochukwu, Arinze S. Okoli3. Regulating Gene-Edited Products in Nigeria. Rufus Ebegba, Joy Onwude4. Emerging Technologies: Can African Regulator Take a Lead on Transgenic Mosquito Regulation. Rufus Ebegba, Joy Onwude5. Bioethics: Principles and Practice in The Face of Modern Technology. Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Kingsley Eghonghon Ukhurebor, Olugbemi Tope Olaniyan, Olugbenga Samuel Micheal, Julius Kola Oloke, Benjamin Ewa UbiPart 2: Biotechnology Policy Advocacy, Enlightenment and Public Engagement with Stakeholders / Policy Makers. 6. Science Communication in Agricultural Biotechnology and Public Engagement with Stakeholders in Nigeria. R. S. M. Gidado, A. Isah, J. C. Igwe, S. O. O. Iweajunwa, N. Muchiri7. Biotechnology Development in Nigeria: Meeting Critical Developmental Needs. A. Akpa, Benjamin E. Ubi, Christie Onyia, Nwadiuto Esiobu, Abdulrazak Ibrahim8. Communicating Scientific Innovations: The Case of Agricultural Biotechnology in Nigeria. R.S.M. Gidado, A. Isah, S. O. O. Iweajunwa, N. Muchiri9. Review of Biotechnology Policies and Regulatory Frameworks. James C. Ogbonna, Benjamin E. Ubi, Abdulrazak Ibrahim, Ebiamadon Andi Brisibe; Abubakar Gidado, Aliyu Daja, Mwajim BukarPart 3: Biotechnology Education and Curriculum Development. 10. Current status of Biotechnology Manpower Development in Nigeria. Olu Odeyemi, Modupe Stella Ayilara11. Strategies Towards Enhancing Biotechnology Training in Nigeria. Sylvia Uzochukwu, Christie Onyia, Nwadiuto Esiobu, Joan Campbell, Paul Keese, Ivan Ingelbrecht and Alex Ochem12. Challenge of Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (Stem) in Technological Development ofNigeria.Nwadiuto Esiobu, Ivar Virgin Volume 5: Microbiomes and Emerging ApplicationsPrefaceEmeka I NwezeForewordBenjamin Ewa Ubi1. Microbiome and Metagenomics researches in Nigeria: evolution, current status and prospects Francisca O. Nwaokorie, Ime R. Udotong, Nwadiuto Esiobu and Ifeoma Enweani Nwokelo2. Microbial Biotechnology: Expanding the Frontiers of Microbiomes for Innovations in Agriculture and Medicine Obembe, O. O., Esiobu, N., Aworunse, O. S. and Agbakoba, N. R.3. The need for Probiotics in Nigeria Kingsley C Anukam and Nneka R Agbakoba4. Development And Composition Of The Human Microbiome From BirthToochukwu E. Ogbulie, Nwadiuto Esiobu and Muinah Foworah5. Microbiota Transplantation, Health Implications and the Way ForwardOlugbenga S. Michael, Charles O. Adetunji, Olufemi I. Oluranti, Julianah B. Adetunji, Oshinjo M. Ayomide, Esiobu Nwadiuto6. Microbiome Reshaping and Epigenetic Regulation Olugbenga S. Michael, Charles O. Adetunji, Kehinde S. Olaniyi, Julianah B. Adetunji, Olufemi I. Oluranti, Oshinjo M. Ayomide7. Probiotic Research Studiesthat Led to the Discovery of Lactobacillus pentosus KCA1 Kingsley C Anukam8. A Brief Review of Earth Microbiomes and Applications Toochukwu E. Ogbulie, Nwadiuto Esiobu and Ifeoma Enweani Volume 6: Bioenergy and environmental biotechnology for sustainable developmentForewordJerry O. UgwuanyiPrefaceBenjamin Ewa UbiPart 1: Waste recycling, biofuels and environmental remediation Handling Editor: Akinola Popoola1. Bio-resources utilization in fostering a low-carbon renewable energy ? based economyOlu Odeyemi, Modupe Stella Ayilara, Mobolaji Adenike Titilawo, Oluwaseyi Samuel Olanrewaju2. Biomethanization in anaerobic systems: feedstock and process enhancementN. C. Ezebuiro, C. O. Onyia, I. Koerner3. Appraising the bioactivity potentials of eco-friendly synthesized metallic nanoparticlesMike O. Ojemaye, Anthony I. Okoh4. Enhancement of bioprocesses for the reclamation of impacted environmentBeckley Ikhajiagbe, Geoffrey Obinna Anoliefo, Francis AibuedefeIgiebor5. Potential of some indiginous bacterial isolates in the development of bioenhancement formulations for bioremediation of nydrocarbon impacted environmentsM.B. Yerima, A. O. Adeleye, Kingsley Nwagwu, M. E. Nkereuwem, V. O. Onokebhagbe, Rebecca Richard, I. K. Adam, A. F. Umar, A. A. Farouq6. Environmental reclamation in Nigeria: past, present and futureBeckley Ikhajiagbe, Geoffrey O. Anoliefo, Ogochukwu F. Olise, Isaac J. AdekunlePart 2: Water and Waste Water Recycling Handling Editor: Abdulrazak Ibrahim7. Sustainable wastewater treatment using microalgae technologyEmeka G. Nwoba, John N. Idenyi, Christiana N. Ogbonna, Mathias A. Chia, James C. Ogbonna8. New insights into chlorine disinfectant usage in water quality: a need for review of existing guidelinesMojisola Owoseni, Anthony I Okoh