African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1129

Full Length Research Paper

Influence of lokpa cattle market wastes on agricultural soil quality

Chinyere G. C
  • Chinyere G. C
  • Department of Biochemistry, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria.
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Osuocha K. U
  • Osuocha K. U
  • Department of Biochemistry, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria.
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Imo Chinedu
  • Imo Chinedu
  • Department of Biochemistry, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 08 August 2014
  •  Accepted: 23 March 2015
  •  Published: 20 May 2015

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