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: 1145

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Effectiveness of neem, cashew and mango trees in the uptake of heavy metals in mechanic village, Nigeria

Ojekunle, Z. O
  • Ojekunle, Z. O
  • Federal University of Agriculture, Alabata, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Ubani, D. R
  • Ubani, D. R
  • Federal University of Agriculture, Alabata, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Sangowusi, R. O
  • Sangowusi, R. O
  • Federal University of Agriculture, Alabata, Ogun State, Nigeria
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  •  Received: 20 November 2014
  •  Accepted: 08 January 2015
  •  Published: 08 February 2015

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