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

Francis C. Ezeonu (), Amanabo Musa, Stanly C. Udedi and Oswald C. Edeogu
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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

Environment Systems and Decisions, 2002, vol. 22, issue 3, 237-240

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: iron and zinc status; staple food cultivars (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2002
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