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Iron and Zinc status in soils, water and staple food cultivars in Itakpe, Kogi State of Nigeria

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  • Francis C. Ezeonu

    (Nnamdi Azikiwe University)

  • Amanabo Musa

    (Nnamdi Azikiwe University)

  • Stanly C. Udedi

    (Nnamdi Azikiwe University)

  • Oswald C. Edeogu

    (Nnamdi Azikiwe University)

Abstract

The levels of iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) were quantitatively determined in soil and water samples as well as in staple food cultivars in Itakpe, Nigeria's major iron mining town. The survey was conducted to establish a baseline pollution index for Fe and Zn in the Itakpe environment and to evaluate the role of foods as an exogenous source of these metals among the inhabitants. Exceedingly high levels of both metals characterized the staple food cultivars in the town.

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  • Francis C. Ezeonu & Amanabo Musa & Stanly C. Udedi & Oswald C. Edeogu, 2002. "Iron and Zinc status in soils, water and staple food cultivars in Itakpe, Kogi State of Nigeria," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 22(3), pages 237-240, September.
  • Handle: RePEc:spr:envsyd:v:22:y:2002:i:3:d:10.1023_a:1016527828814
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1016527828814
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