African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Assessment of the physicochemical qualities and microbiological profile of Idah River, Kogi State, Nigeria

Deborah Ebunoluwa Adedire
  • Deborah Ebunoluwa Adedire
  • Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics Department, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Adijat Ozohu Jimoh
  • Adijat Ozohu Jimoh
  • Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics Department, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Zainab Kashim-Bello
  • Zainab Kashim-Bello
  • Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics Department, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Bilyaminu Adam Wase Shuaibu
  • Bilyaminu Adam Wase Shuaibu
  • Aquatic Bioresources Training Center, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Idah, Kogi, Nigeria.
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Oluwabukola Atinuke Popoola
  • Oluwabukola Atinuke Popoola
  • Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics Department, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Kabiru Isa Pate
  • Kabiru Isa Pate
  • Aquatic Bioresources Training Center, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Tunari, Taraba, Nigeria.
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Onyinyechi Stainless Uzor
  • Onyinyechi Stainless Uzor
  • Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics Department, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Eno Etingwa
  • Eno Etingwa
  • Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics Department, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Jumoke Florence Joda
  • Jumoke Florence Joda
  • Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics Department, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Oyetola Olanrewaju Opaleye
  • Oyetola Olanrewaju Opaleye
  • Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics Department, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Kehinde Rukayyat Adeniran
  • Kehinde Rukayyat Adeniran
  • Center for Genomics Research and Innovation, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Ene Elizabeth Francis
  • Ene Elizabeth Francis
  • Center for Genomics Research and Innovation, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Gbadebo Barnabas Olukotun
  • Gbadebo Barnabas Olukotun
  • Bioentrepreneurship and Extension Services Department, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Oyekanmi Nashiru
  • Oyekanmi Nashiru
  • Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics Department, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 11 May 2021
  •  Accepted: 30 June 2021
  •  Published: 31 July 2021

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