African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5238

Full Length Research Paper

Effects of heavy metals in well water on biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbon by consortia of bacteria and fungi

Ruth S. Sokolo
  • Ruth S. Sokolo
  • Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Rivers State University, P.M.B 5080, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
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Harrison I. Atagana
  • Harrison I. Atagana
  • Department of Life and Consumer Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa.
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Nedie P. Akani
  • Nedie P. Akani
  • Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Rivers State University, P.M.B 5080, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 13 October 2020
  •  Accepted: 24 November 2020
  •  Published: 30 November 2020

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