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

Molecular characterisation of bacteria strains of septic tank sewage samples from related sites in Delta and Edo States of Nigeria using 16S rRNA denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE)

Oyem, I. M.
  • Oyem, I. M.
  • Department of Integrated Science College of Education Agbor, P. M. B. 2090, Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria.
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Oyem, H. H.
  • Oyem, H. H.
  • Department of Integrated Science College of Education Agbor, P. M. B. 2090, Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria.
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Atuanya, E. I.
  • Atuanya, E. I.
  • Department of Microbiology, University of Benin, P. M. B 1154, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 30 April 2020
  •  Accepted: 04 June 2020
  •  Published: 30 June 2020

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