African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1128

Full Length Research Paper

Effects of different NaCl Concentrations on germination and seedling growth of Amaranthus hybridus and Celosia argentea

Amukali, O.
  • Amukali, O.
  • Geography and Environmental Management Department, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
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Obadoni, B. O.
  • Obadoni, B. O.
  • Botany Department, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Mensah, J. K.
  • Mensah, J. K.
  • Botany Department, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 01 November 2014
  •  Accepted: 23 February 2015
  •  Published: 30 April 2015

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