African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12488

Full Length Research Paper

Evaluation of two okra species [Abelmoschusesculentus (L.) Moench and Abelmoschuscaillei (A. Chev.) Stevels] exposed to crude oil contaminated soil in Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria

Osawaru, M. E.
  • Osawaru, M. E.
  • Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Ogwu, M. C.
  • Ogwu, M. C.
  • Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Braimah, L.
  • Braimah, L.
  • Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Chime, A. O.
  • Chime, A. O.
  • Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 26 March 2012
  •  Accepted: 03 February 2014
  •  Published: 26 February 2014

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