A. O. Dave-Omoregie

Toxicological Effects of Plastic Composted Soil on Nitrifying Bacteria

E. I. Atuanya, A. O. Dave-Omoregie, U. Udochukwu & J. Inetianbor · Biotechnology Journal International · 2016

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the toxicological effects of plastic composted soil on some nitrifying bacteria which are Nitrosomonas sp. and Nitrobacter sp. Methodology: Five plastic composted soil samples were collected from different locations within the Edo State...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2016/26234

Bioavailability and Toxicity of Plastic Contaminants to Soil and Soil Bacteria

E. I. Atuanya, U. Udochukwu & A. O. Dave-Omoregie · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: The bioavailability and toxicity of plastic contaminants to soil and soil bacteria was investigated to detect the presence of plastic contaminants in the soil and to evaluate the toxic effects of plastic contaminants to soil and soil bacteria.  Methodology: Five plastic comp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25128