International Journal of
Biodiversity and Conservation

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Biodivers. Conserv.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-243X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJBC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 678

Full Length Research Paper

The physicochemical properties of surface water resources around fuel filling stations and auto-mobile repair workshops in Bamenda-City, North West Region of Cameroon

Ngala Mbah Ignatius
  • Ngala Mbah Ignatius
  • Institute of Agricultural Research for Development-IRAD, Abong-Mbang, East Region of Cameroon.
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Amenchwi Amahnui George
  • Amenchwi Amahnui George
  • Department of Environmental Science, University of Buea, Molyko, Buea, South West Region of Cameroon.
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Toh-Boyo Gwendoline M.
  • Toh-Boyo Gwendoline M.
  • Department of Chemistry, University of Buea, Molyko, Buea, South West Region of Cameroon.
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Laure Ndemanou Fenwore
  • Laure Ndemanou Fenwore
  • Pan African Institute for Research and Development (PAIDWA), Buea, South West Region of Cameroon.
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Nfor Emmanuel N.
  • Nfor Emmanuel N.
  • Department of Chemistry, University of Buea, Molyko, Buea, South West Region of Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 01 March 2022
  •  Accepted: 06 September 2022
  •  Published: 31 October 2022

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