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Plant Species Abundance and Diversity at Scrap Metal Dumpsites in Abuja Municipality and Environs, Nigeria: Implications for Phytoremediation

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  • Cecilia Yemisi Adeola

    (Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria Biological Science Unit, SBS, Bingham University, Karu, Nigeria)

  • Rebecca W. Ndana

    (Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria)

  • Grace O. Ogunlade-Anibasa

    (Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria)

  • Mary S. Dauda

    (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria)

Abstract

Environmental pollution is on the increase in urban areas of many low-and-middle income countries in recent years due to anthropogenic activities, including multiplication of poorly managed dumpsites. Scrap metal dumpsites, in particular, have been associated with heavy metal contamination of soil, with attendant impact on plant health and biodiversity. However, plants growing at scrap metal dumpsites may also have potential for phytoremediation. This study was designed to investigate plant diversity and abundance at scrap metal dumpsites within Abuja municipality and environs, with the aim of assessing how these dumpsites influence the diversity and abundance of local plant communities. Plants were collected at five major scrap metal dumpsites within Abuja municipality and environs using strategic quadrat sampling. Species abundance and diversity were determined, and data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA, with significance at p

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  • Cecilia Yemisi Adeola & Rebecca W. Ndana & Grace O. Ogunlade-Anibasa & Mary S. Dauda, 2025. "Plant Species Abundance and Diversity at Scrap Metal Dumpsites in Abuja Municipality and Environs, Nigeria: Implications for Phytoremediation," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(7), pages 574-586, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:67:p:574-586
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