ASSESSMENT ON BIOAUGUMENTATION AND HYDROCARBON UTILIZATION OF A CAR REPAIR SHOP POLLUTED SOIL USING BACILLUS SUBTILIS

Abstract

This study aims to determine the abundance and ethnobotanical impact of wild edible fruits (WEFs) of non-timber forest product (NTFPs) in Northern Taraba State, Nigeria. The study used a multi-stage sampling technique to select three (3) local government areas (LGAs); Ardo-Kola, Lau, and Yorro. A structured questionnaire and focus group discussions (FGDs) was used to collect data from 180 sampled households. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data. The study findings reveal that, a total of 211 trees and 21 species of wild edible fruits were identified in the study area belonging to 16 families. Moraceae, Malvaceae, Rubiaceae and Mimosaceae, represented by two (2) species each were the highest number of WEFs species among the families; other families recorded only one (1) species each. The study found out that, the most dominant and mostly used wild edible fruit in the study area was Adansonia digitata and several fruits were also used for the treatment of various ailments. The study therefore recommends conducting a comprehensive species surveys in each of the study areas.