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

Studies on contamination of surface waters of river Benue with trace elements at Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

Akaahan T. J. A.
  • Akaahan T. J. A.
  • Environmental Science and Zoology Unit Department of Biological Sciences University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2373 Makurdi Benue State Nigeria
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Olabanji F. M.
  • Olabanji F. M.
  • Department of Environmental Biotechnology, National Biotechnology Agency Abuja Nigeria.
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Azua E. T.
  • Azua E. T.
  • Environmental Science and Zoology Unit Department of Biological Sciences University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2373 Makurdi Benue State Nigeria
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  •  Received: 10 June 2015
  •  Accepted: 16 September 2015
  •  Published: 30 October 2015

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