Bioremediation techniques–classification based on site of application: principles, advantages, limitations and prospects

Christopher Chibueze Azubuike1, Chioma Blaise Chikere1, G. C. Okpokwasili1
1Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, East-West Road, PMB 5323, Choba, Port Harcourt, 500004, Rivers State, Nigeria

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