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1 article for “Imo River”

• Published Subscription Review Article 29 Jan 2025

  Responses of Phytoplankton Community Structure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Constituents in Imo River, Oyigbo, Niger Delta, Nigeria

  By Peremobowei Beldin Kpikpi, Onome Augustina Bubu-Davies, Leelee Angela Esaenwi

  Abstract: Phytoplankton perform a pivotal role in the food chain and serve as indicator species in environmental studies. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are toxic group of divergent chemicals with two or more aromatic rings coalesce side by side representing serious persistent organic contaminants posing environmental risk to aquatic life and human. Imo River receive contaminants from illegal oil refinery. The study was conducted to assess the responses of phytoplankton community structure …

  Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 45–53 Read article →