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Table 5 Physical properties of sampled dumpsite soil

From: Biodegradation of polyethylene by indigenous fungi from waste recycling site, South West, Nigeria

Soil property

Polythene dump soil

Non-polythene dump soil

Colour

Blackish

Slightly brownish

Texture

Gritty

Slightly coarse

Particle size (mm)

0.04

0.20

Consistency

Sticky

Slightly sticky

Odour

Rotten

None