Mangifera indica AS BIOINDICATOR OF METAL POLLUTION ALONG MAJOR ROADSIDES WITHIN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGER DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA

Key Points

• Mangifera indica serves effectively as a bioindicator for assessing metal pollution levels along major roads.
• The study highlights specific metal concentration metrics, showing significant variations in pollutant levels.
• Observational analysis across major roads in Akwa Ibom State revealed a correlation between metal presence and plant health.
• This underscores the potential of using local vegetation as a reliable measure for environmental pollution.