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: 1134

Full Length Research Paper

Heavy metal concentration in selected fish species from Eleyele reservoir Ibadan Oyo State South-western Nigeria

Ayeloja, A. A.*
  • Ayeloja, A. A.*
  • Department of Fisheries Technology, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology Moor Plantation, PMB 5029 Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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George, F. O. A.
  • George, F. O. A.
  • Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) PO Box 2240 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Shorinmade, A. Y.
  • Shorinmade, A. Y.
  • Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology Moor Plantation, PMB 5029 Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Jimoh, W. A.
  • Jimoh, W. A.
  • Department of Fisheries Technology, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology Moor Plantation, PMB 5029 Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Afolabi, Q. O.
  • Afolabi, Q. O.
  • Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology Moor Plantation, PMB 5029 Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Olawepo, K. D.
  • Olawepo, K. D.
  • Department of Fisheries Technology, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology Moor Plantation, PMB 5029 Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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  •  Received: 12 March 2014
  •  Accepted: 16 July 2014
  •  Published: 31 July 2014

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