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

Effect of abattoir wastes on stream quality in the Bolgatanga municipality, Ghana-west Africa

Adetunde L. A.
  • Adetunde L. A.
  • Department of Applied Biology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.
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Diedong P.
  • Diedong P.
  • Department of Applied Biology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.
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Ninkuu V.
  • Ninkuu V.
  • Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 17 July 2018
  •  Accepted: 12 November 2018
  •  Published: 31 October 2019

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