Dr. Ikwuakonam Okoro

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike

ig.okoro@mouau.edu.ng 0009-0003-5473-8211

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Research Article Vol. 35, Issue 1

HEAVY METAL TOLERANCE AND HYDROCARBON-DEGRADING POTENTIAL OF INDIGENOUS SOIL BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM OIL SPILL SITES IN BERE COMMUNITY RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

Ikwuakonam Okoro^*, Laura N. Chigozie-Nwogu

Contamination from oil spills in Nigeria's Niger Delta has led to widespread co-contamination of soils with petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals, creating significant environmental and ecological problems. This research aimed to test the hydrocarbon-degrading capacity and heavy metal tolerance of indigenous soil heterotrophic bacteria isolated f...

DOI: 10.67042/njss.2026.b57n59aj

Jul, 2026 Vol. 35, Issue 1 59 views 31 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 31, Issue 3

Biochar and Composted Poultry Manure Causes on Immobilization and Migration of Heavy Metals in Maize Plants Beside a Mining Site.

Ikwuakonam Okoro^*, Nwachukwu O. I.

Mining sites in Amagu-Enyigba Ebonyi state Nigeria have deposits of heavy metals especially lead and zinc. Most crops grown in such sites are always hyperaccumulators of these metals. It is against this backdrop that the present study was conducted. The study aimed to ascertain the effect of biochar and composted poultry manure in immobilizing meta...

DOI: 10.67042/njss.2021.r6xtvthi

Dec, 2021 Vol. 31, Issue 3 162 views 263 downloads

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