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

Impact of industrial effluents, domestic wastewater and natural dams on heavy metals concentrations in vegetables cultivated in Northern Nigeria

Emmanuel Bernard
  • Emmanuel Bernard
  • Department of Chemistry, Nigeria Police Academy – Wudil, P. M. B, 3474. Kano, Nigeria.
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Olayiwola, M. Ayandeji
  • Olayiwola, M. Ayandeji
  • Department of Chemistry, Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, P. M. B, 3473. Kano, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 10 November 2019
  •  Accepted: 07 January 2020
  •  Published: 29 February 2020

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