Evaluation of Heavy Metals in Cassava Tubers Grown around Two Major Cement Factories in Ogun State, Nigeria

Makanjuola, Olakunle Moses (2016) Evaluation of Heavy Metals in Cassava Tubers Grown around Two Major Cement Factories in Ogun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Research Studies in Biosciences (IJRSB), 4 (11). pp. 26-29. ISSN 2349-0357

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Abstract

Unlike organic wastes, heavy metals are non-biodegradable and can be accumulated in living tissues, causing various diseases and disorders. The cement plants found in strategic areas of human habitat consistently emit toxic dust and gases over large areas through wind and rain which are largely accumulated in soils, plants and river bodies. This research study investigates the presence of heavy metals in cassava tubers grown around two major cement factories in Ogun state, south west, Nigeria. The findings revealed the presence of heavy metals like lead, calcium, zinc, copper, iron, arsenic, aluminum, potassium, manganese and chromium in their vary levels of toxicity, well above the stipulated limits set by food and agricultural organization and world health organization, hence the inhabitants where these cement facilities are located are vulnerable to health related diseases associated with heavy metals.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Chemistry
Depositing User:	Mr Taiwo Egbeyemi
Date Deposited:	21 Jul 2020 11:48
Last Modified:	21 Jul 2020 11:48
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/1048

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