Found 13 result(s) for "Contamination"
Investigations on the Diversity of Parasitic Protozoa Infecting Fish Along the Imiringi Axis of the Kolo Creek in Ogbia, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Fish is recognized as a significant nutrient source for protein and a source of livelihood to rural inhabitants; but its sustainability in the natural waters is threatened by paras...
Heavy Metals Analysis in Water and Some Vegetables Samples From Michika Town, Michika Local Government Area, Adamawa State
The contamination of water sources and edible crops with heavy metals poses a significant threat to environmental quality and public health, particularly in regions with increasing...
Seasonal Variation in Heavy Metal Accumulation and Associated Health-risks From the Consumption of Ww-irrigated Amaranthus in the Zagyuri Community Tamale, Ghana
The reuse of Wastewater (WW) for vegetable cultivation increases public health risks (HR) due to heavy metal (HM) contamination. The study aimed at investigating the effects of sea...
Assessment of the Level of Heavy Metals in Soil and Vegetables in Irrigation Farming Sites in Newbussa and Its Environment, Niger State, Nigeria
Heavy metal contamination of vegetables is a great public health concern. Hence this study investigates concentration of heavy metals in leafy vegetables and soil from irrigation f...
A Survey on Parasitic Cysts, Larvae and Ova on Some Fruits and Vegetables Sold in Kashere Market
A survey on the contamination of vegetables and fruits with ova, larvae and cysts of parasitic protozoans and helminthes sold in Kashere market was carried out between the months o...
Assessment of Heavy Metals Concentrations in Lake Gwakra, Girei Local Government, Adamawa State, Nigeria
This study aimed at evaluating heavy metals of Lake Gwakra for the dry and wet seasons of 2022. Samples were collected from three different locations within the lake using clean on...
Evaluation of Some Heavy Metals in Wetland Soil and Vegetable Sorrel (hibiscus Sabdariffa (l.) Cultivated in Mubi North Local Government Area, Adamawa State
This research aims at assessing the level of some heavy metals (Cu, Ni, Pb) contamination in wetland soil and vegetable sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa) cultivated in Mubi North Local ...
The Effect of Collection Method on Urine Composition of Goat Fed Urea Treated Rice Straw
The study was conducted at Adamawa State University, Livestock Teaching and Research Farm Mubi, Department Animal Science to characterize urine components obtained by Free catch/vo...
Determination of Contamination Level of Jerky (kilishi) Sold in Mubi, Adamawa State
Kilishi is a crispy jerky, low moisture meat product with high nutrient content, prepared traditionally through different processes (slicing, drying, infusion, further drying and m...
Assessment of Herbicide Residues and Heavy Metals in Yawa Dug Wells Water
The present study was carried out to investigate the occurrence and effects of herbicides on human health and the environment in Yawa area of Mubi South Local Government Area. Phys...