Mineral and phytochemical evaluation of Zea mays husk

The mineral elements and phytochemicals present in Z. mays husk an agricultural waste were identified and quantified using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) and gas chromatography coupled to a flame ionization detector (GC-FID). Calcium, sulphur and potassium which are essential mineral e...

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Main Author: C.E. Duru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-03-01
Series:Scientific African
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227619307859