Heavy Metal Pollution from Gold Mines: Environmental Effects and Bacterial Strategies for Resistance.

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Published in Int J Environ Res Public Health on October 26, 2016

Authors

Muibat Omotola Fashola1, Veronica Mpode Ngole-Jeme2, Olubukola Oluranti Babalola3

Author Affiliations

1: Food Security and Safety Niche Area, Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa. 24804460@nwu.ac.za.
2: Department of Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, UNISA, Florida, Private Bag X6 Florida, Roodepoort 1710, South Africa. vm.ngole@gmail.com.
3: Food Security and Safety Niche Area, Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa. olubukola.babalola@nwu.ac.za.

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