P.G.C. Odeigah
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View article: Genotoxic Effect of Herbal Mixture of Phyllantus amarus, Xylopica aethiopica and Sida cordifolia
Genotoxic Effect of Herbal Mixture of Phyllantus amarus, Xylopica aethiopica and Sida cordifolia Open
Background: The herbal mixture of Phyllantus amarus, Xylopica aethiopica and Sida cordifolia is commonly used as a decoction for blood tonic. Genotoxicity has been shown in the individual plants. However, the genotoxic effect of this herba…
View article: Removal of Pb and Zn from Soil using cowpea (<i>Vigna unguiculata</i>) and maize (<i>Zea mays</i>) Plants
Removal of Pb and Zn from Soil using cowpea (<i>Vigna unguiculata</i>) and maize (<i>Zea mays</i>) Plants Open
This study investigated the potential of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) and maize (Zea mays) plants to remove Pb and Zn from soil. The crops were exposed to three concentrations (100, 150 and 200 mgkg-1) of each metal salts during the study. W…
View article: The Influence of Pb and Zn Contaminated soil on the Germination and Growth of Bambara Nut (<i>Vigna subterranea</i>)
The Influence of Pb and Zn Contaminated soil on the Germination and Growth of Bambara Nut (<i>Vigna subterranea</i>) Open
This research work takes a look at the possible phytotoxic effects of Pb and Zn as Pb(NO3)2 and Zn(NO3)2 on Bambara nut (Vigna subterranea) planted in polluted. Lead and zinc are common environmental contaminant found in soils. Unlike Zn, …