Contamination

Assessment of trace metal elements in selected Plants around the vicinity of Ebedei Gas Flaring Station located at Ebedei Village, Ukwani Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria

Introduction Trace metal analysis is a crucial part of environmental pollution studies [4, 12, 16].Plants growing in contaminated environments can accumulate trace elements at high quantities, which poses a major risk to people, even though some trace metals are essential for plant nutrition [15]. The core source of trace metals to plants is the air …

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Ecological Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination of Tympanotonus fuscatus in Iko River Basin

Introduction The mangrove periwinkle, scientifically known as Tympanotonusfuscatus, is a critical component of estuarine ecosystems. These small gastropod mollusks play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance by participating in nutrient cycling and serving as a food source for various organisms. However, the contamination of T.fuscatus by heavy metals poses a significant threat to both …

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