G. S. C. Okpokwasili

Assessment of the Microbial Biomass Carbon (MB-C), Nitrogen (MB-N) and Phosphorus (MB-P) in Soil Spiked with Pesticides (Carbofuran and Paraquat)

T. L. Ataikiru, G. S. C. Okpokwasili & P. O. Okerentugba · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

This study aimed at determining the impact of Carbofuran and Paraquat use on soil microbial biomass and microbial population as soil health index. Pot experiment, set-up as a randomized block design with replicates was done, with both pesticides applied at recommended rates for e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v18i130155

Impact of Pesticides on Microbial Diversity and Enzymes in Soil

T. L. Ataikiru, G. S. C. Okpokwasili & P. O. Okerentugba · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Introduction: The presence of pesticides in soils could result in alterations in microbial activities (enzyme activities, microbial populations), soil physical and chemical properties. Research gap/Challenges: Insufficient literatures on extensive monitoring of soil quality throu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v4i230104