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: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Assessment of heavy metal concentrations in Mango fruits grown in Kasese district, Uganda

Godfrey Muhwezi
  • Godfrey Muhwezi
  • Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Muni University, P. O. Box 725, Arua, Uganda.
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Johnson Thembo
  • Johnson Thembo
  • Cipla Uganda Limited, P. O. Box 34871, Luzira, Kampala, Uganda.
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Juliet Kyayesimira
  • Juliet Kyayesimira
  • Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Kyambogo University, P. O. Box 1, Kyambogo, Kampala, Uganda.
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  •  Received: 03 July 2021
  •  Accepted: 20 September 2021
  •  Published: 31 October 2021

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