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Volume 15 is Out!

The Editorial Board has published Volume 15 and the papers are now available in the article section.

Environtropica

An International Journal of the Tropical Environment. The primary focus of Environtropica is the tropical environment, either in its natural state or in its exploited form.

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Environtropica views the environment in its broadest sense to include not only the biotic and abiotic components but also the social and cultural aspects in tropical countries. Articles are welcomed from pure and applied as well as social scientists. You can download instruction to authors in the resources section.

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Volume 15 of Environtropica is out! Click here to read articles in Volume 15.
The Urgency for Environmental Research in Tropical Africa

A.M.A. Imevbore FAS,
Chairman, Environmental Resource Managers Ltd.,
107A Imam Abibu Adetoro Street,…

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Remarks by The Minister For Environment In Nigeria

AT THE LAUNCHING OF THE MAIDEN ISSUE (Vol. 1, No 1, April…

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Keynote Address Delivered By Prof. Dapo Afolabi

KEYNOTE ADDRESS DELIVERED BY PROF. DAPO AFOLABI AT THE PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF…

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The Environment In Agriculture

Vol. 1, No 2, October – December, 2004

“THE ENVIRONMENT IN…

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Keynotes

Volume 15 Released!
The Environment In Agriculture
Global Warming Is Evident in Ile-Ife in South-Western Nigeria

Volume 15 Papers

28
Mar

Bitumen Seepage and Surface Water Contamination: Impact on Physicochemical and Biological Characteristics of Water

By Kayode Ogunsusi and Bola Olusola Adeleke

Abstract

Seepages and subsequent mining of bitumen could impact negatively on water, by causing pollution and reducing the quality…

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28
Mar

Karyological Studies of Garra trewavasae Monod 1950 from Jos Plateau, Nigeria

By Popoola Michael Olaoluwa and Adeniran Isaac Idowu

Abstract

Garra trewavasae Monod 1950 is a Cyprinid fish known only from the Jos Plateau, Nigeria. However, there…

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28
Mar

A survey of epigeic springtails (Collembola) in organic agro-ecosystems in Brazil

By Afolayan, C.B., Badejo, M.A. and de Aquino, A.M.

Abstract

The relative activity of epigeic springtails of two control plots (Pasture and Forest) were compared with…

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28
Mar

Floristic composition and stand structure in a tropical watershed forest: implications for biodiversity conservation

By Olajuyigbe Samuel Olalekan1 and Akwarandu Karachi Eyeribe

Abstract

Watershed ecosystems are unique ecologies that provide services and functions that are critical for the sustenance of…

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28
Mar

Chromosomal Studies of the African Pygmy Hedgehog, Atelerix albiventris (Wagner, 1841)

By Awodiran, Michael Olufemi, Oladimeji, Tofunmi Elizabeth, Bamidele, Atinuke Olufunbi and Akintoye, Maroof Adeniyi

Abstract

Chromosomal studies were carried out on samples of male and female…

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28
Mar

Health Issues Associated with Domestic Waste Management in Local Government Councils in Nigeria

By Badejo B. Tinuke and Badejo M. Adetola

Abstract

In this study, the various health problems caused by improper disposal of domestic wastes are identified as…

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28
Mar

Observations on the metamorphosis of captive-reared caterpillars of Parasa euchlora Karsch, 1895 (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae)

By Adebukola ONYENWEAKU, Levi N. and EZEALOR, Augustine U.

Abstract

Metamorphic development of captive larvae of Parasa euchlora reared in a small enclosure was observed and…

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28
Mar

Impact of Abattoir effluent on Water quality, Plankton community and Microbial Load of Opa River , Ile Ife, , Nigeria

By Adebukola A. ADEDEJI*, Taiwo A. ADESAKIN, Oluseun P. BOLAWA, Harrison C. NKADO, Elias B. OLADIMEJI, Akinwumi O, OGUNMOLA, Abdulmarteen F. SALAHUDEEN

Abstract

A preliminary study,…

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28
Mar

Mechanisms of lead and chromium hyperaccumulation and tolerance in plant

By Adejumo S.A.

Abstract

Heavy metal contamination of agricultural lands poses serious threat to food security. Lead (Pb) and Chromium (Cr) are among the most toxic…

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28
Mar

Abundance and Spatial Distribution of Nile Monitor Lizard Varanus niloticus (LINNAEUS, 1776) in the University of Lagos Mangrove Swamp, Nigeria

By Sunmonu, O. S., J. K. Saliu and A. B.Onadeko

Abstract

The abundance and distribution of the Monitor lizard, Varanus niloticus was investigated within the University…

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