Evaluation of three selected heavy metals content in okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus) grown close to dumpsites in Sapele town Department: Science Technology By: Fire_lord Project ID: 6952 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦2000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractGenerally, dump sites are in particular vulnerable to heavy metal pollution. Hibiscus esculentus is one vegetable that is mostly cultivated on such sites and is also commonly consumed in the study area. Uptake of heavy metals by Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) grown close to dump sites in Sapele Nigeria has been determined experimentally. Concentrations of heavy metals (Zn, Pb, and Fe) were experimentally investigated in soil samples collected from such sites and in Abelmoschus esculentus (stems, fruits and leaves). The soil samples showed elevated levels of the heavy metals Zn (59-214), Pb (0.9-2.6), Fe (714-1205) expressed in mg/kg dry weight basis. The elemental concentrations in parts of the plant were generally low, with leaves having the highest levels of Zn, Fe, and Pb while stems contain the highest levels of Pb and Fe. The concentrations of the studied three heavy metals determined in Okra vegetable samples cultivated close to dump sites in Sapele were mostly found to be within the acceptable limits recommended by FAO/WHO for vegetables. This result implies that the consumption of okra cultivated close to the studied sites do not yet constitute a public health risk due to the concentration of heavy metals. The study highlighted some heavy metal compositions in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) grown close to some dump sites and serves as a valuable way for investigating heavy metal contents in food consumed by the public and its public health implications in Nigeria....Preview Download Preview +Other Science Technology project topics and materials you might be interested in»Bacteriological qualities of food thickener deuterium microcarpum (ofor) and brachystegia eurcycoma (achi) sold in Owerri main market»Obstacle detection robot with ultrasonic sensor»Design and construction of cell phone charger»Physiochemical assessment of soil samples from Nwambe Reserve Forest, Ndubia Igagu Izzi L.G.A, Ebonyi State.»Antitrypanosomal activity of ethanol extract of Tridax Procumbent leaf and whole flower on T. Brucei infected rats (Invitro and Invivo)»Pharmacological activities of plant secondary metabolites»A study on the effects of beer on the efficacy of antimalarial drug administered 1hour before beer consumption in albino rats»Qualitative production of biodiesel using neem seed oil»Physico-chemical assessment of soil sample from Igbagu reserve forest in Ebonyi State»Fungi associated with the deterioration of in-can and painted walls of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Uwana»Theory and application of direct hydrocarbon indicators»Microbial load of some dehydrated foods with special reference to dried tomatoes and mushrooms»The assessment of surface water quality in Otamiri river in Nekede, Owerri west, Imo state»Antimicrobial properties of edible mushroom»Production of potassium salt K2So4 from agricultural waste unripe plantain peels