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Research Article
Vol. 23, Issue 2
Effect of Land Use on the Distribution of Heavy Metals in Abeokuta, Southwestern Nigeria
To prevent risks of metal pollution and secure public health, the assessment of the pollutant load of different land use is germane in emerging cities. The study investigated the distribution of water, EDTA and HCl extractable Cd, Pb, Zn, Cu, Cr, Ni and Mn in soils of different land uses in Abeokuta, southwestern Nigeria. It was hypothesized that l...