Journal of
Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology

  • Abbreviation: J. Environ. Chem. Ecotoxicol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-226X
  • DOI: 10.5897/JECE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 197

Full Length Research Paper

Evaluation of heavy metals on soil microflora diversity in Robertkiri, Idama and Jokka in Niger Delta Area of Nigeria

Duke Okoro
  • Duke Okoro
  • Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria.
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Ikyaahemba Philip Tordue
  • Ikyaahemba Philip Tordue
  • Soils and Land Management Division, Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 17 December 2021
  •  Accepted: 03 March 2022
  •  Published: 30 June 2022

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