Heavy Metal Resistance in Microorganisms Isolated from Waste Dumpsites in Uyo Metropolis, Nigeria
M. E. Bassey, M. U. Iwatt, S. I. Umana, O. D. Akan & A. E. Akpakpan · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2026
Waste dumpsites often act as reservoirs for diverse microorganisms and toxic heavy metals, thereby posing serious environmental and public health challenges. Continuous disposal of municipal and domestic wastes promotes the accumulation of heavy metals in soils, which can influen...