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

March 28, 2019
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By Badejo B. Tinuke and Badejo M. Adetola

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In this study, the various health problems caused by improper disposal of domestic wastes are identified as cholera, malaria, typhoid and skin infections of which malaria is the most prevalent. Those who…

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

March 28, 2019
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By Adebukola ONYENWEAKU, Levi N. and EZEALOR, Augustine U.

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Metamorphic development of captive larvae of Parasa euchlora reared in a small enclosure was observed and recorded. Ten (10) of over 100 caterpillars of this moth species found feeding on the…

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

March 28, 2019
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By Adebukola A. ADEDEJI*, Taiwo A. ADESAKIN, Oluseun P. BOLAWA, Harrison C. NKADO, Elias B. OLADIMEJI, Akinwumi O, OGUNMOLA, Abdulmarteen F. SALAHUDEEN

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A preliminary study, aimed at assessing the effect of abattoir effluent discharge on physico-chemical parameters, plankton community and…

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Posted in Volume 15 Tagged diversity, effluent, microbes, Opa River, Plankton abundance, water quality

Mechanisms of lead and chromium hyperaccumulation and tolerance in plant

March 28, 2019
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By Adejumo S.A.

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Heavy metal contamination of agricultural lands poses serious threat to food security. Lead (Pb) and Chromium (Cr) are among the most toxic heavy metals reported but least studied. Their presence in soils has detrimental effects on crop…

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Posted in Volume 15 Tagged antioxidants, contamination, heavy metals, Hyperaccumulation, oxidative stress, Phytoextraction

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

March 28, 2019
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By Sunmonu, O. S., J. K. Saliu and A. B.Onadeko

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The abundance and distribution of the Monitor lizard, Varanus niloticus was investigated within the University of Lagos. Line transects for visual encounter surveys and the use of traps were used…

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The primary focus of Environtropica is the tropical environment, either in its natural state or in its exploited form. Manuscripts submitted for consideration in the journal must be devoted to the presentation and discussion of original research or to significant review and interpretative articles.

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The maiden issues (Volumes 1 & 2) of Environtropica were launched in Abuja on Tuesday, November 30, 2004, at the main auditorium of the Ministry of Environment in Abuja, by the then Honourable Minister for Environment, Colonel Bala Mande (rtd.) who was ably represented by a Director in the Ministry, Prof. Dapo Afolabi.
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