Indigenous microbial strains as bioresource for remediation of chronically polluted Niger Delta soils

An increase in artisanal crude oil refining within the Niger Delta Creeks has led to colossal environmental problems occasioned by spillages and subsequent ecosystem damage. Bacteria have been shown to play key role in biogeochemical cycling and degradation of pollutants from petroleum sources. The...

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Main Authors: Chidinma Peace Okafor, Nwanne Laurin Udemang, Chioma Blaise Chikere, Onyewuchi Akaranta, Khayalethu Ntushelo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-03-01
Series:Scientific African
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227620304191