Occurrence of Heavy Metals in Soil and Selected Edible Plants in the Vicinity of Major Lead-Zinc Mining Sites in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
The occurrence of heavy metals in soil and selected edible plants (Manihot esculenta, Dioscorea rotundata, Ipomoea batatas, Telfairia occidentalis, and Chromolaena odorata) in the vicinity of major Lead-Zinc mining sites in Ebonyi State, Nigeria was investigated. The concentrations of the detected h...
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| author | E.B. Ogbuene, O.G. Aloh, C.T. Eze, O.O. Eze, T.E. Ugochukwu, A.M. Oroke, C.E. Izueke-Okolo, A.V. Ozorme, C.J. Ibekwe and C.A. Eze |
| author_facet | E.B. Ogbuene, O.G. Aloh, C.T. Eze, O.O. Eze, T.E. Ugochukwu, A.M. Oroke, C.E. Izueke-Okolo, A.V. Ozorme, C.J. Ibekwe and C.A. Eze |
| author_sort | E.B. Ogbuene, O.G. Aloh, C.T. Eze, O.O. Eze, T.E. Ugochukwu, A.M. Oroke, C.E. Izueke-Okolo, A.V. Ozorme, C.J. Ibekwe and C.A. Eze |
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| description | The occurrence of heavy metals in soil and selected edible plants (Manihot esculenta, Dioscorea rotundata, Ipomoea batatas, Telfairia occidentalis, and Chromolaena odorata) in the vicinity of major Lead-Zinc mining sites in Ebonyi State, Nigeria was investigated. The concentrations of the detected heavy metals in soil from the study sites ranged from 0.38-77830.99 (mg.kg-1). The limit values for all detected metals in soil from the mining sites were exceeded in most instances. The results showed that the plant species accumulated heavy metals near the mining sites to varying levels in their shoots and roots. The limit values for all detected heavy metals in the edible plants were not exceeded except in a few instances. The plant species demonstrated varying effectiveness for phytoextraction, indicating their appropriateness in the phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soil. Therefore, examining the environmental consequences of uncontrolled mining activity in the vicinity of the mining sites with a scientific approach has helped to increase our knowledge of the pollution problem in the mining sites, reveal the ferocity of the situation, and contribute to the techniques presently in use for monitoring chemical pollution in a mining-impacted ecosystem. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9c26aea837cf4d31ab6518eee36a57722023-09-11T11:11:20ZengTechnoscience PublicationsNature Environment and Pollution Technology0972-62682395-34542023-09-012231289129810.46488/NEPT.2023.v22i03.016Occurrence of Heavy Metals in Soil and Selected Edible Plants in the Vicinity of Major Lead-Zinc Mining Sites in Ebonyi State, NigeriaE.B. Ogbuene, O.G. Aloh, C.T. Eze, O.O. Eze, T.E. Ugochukwu, A.M. Oroke, C.E. Izueke-Okolo, A.V. Ozorme, C.J. Ibekwe and C.A. EzeThe occurrence of heavy metals in soil and selected edible plants (Manihot esculenta, Dioscorea rotundata, Ipomoea batatas, Telfairia occidentalis, and Chromolaena odorata) in the vicinity of major Lead-Zinc mining sites in Ebonyi State, Nigeria was investigated. The concentrations of the detected heavy metals in soil from the study sites ranged from 0.38-77830.99 (mg.kg-1). The limit values for all detected metals in soil from the mining sites were exceeded in most instances. The results showed that the plant species accumulated heavy metals near the mining sites to varying levels in their shoots and roots. The limit values for all detected heavy metals in the edible plants were not exceeded except in a few instances. The plant species demonstrated varying effectiveness for phytoextraction, indicating their appropriateness in the phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soil. Therefore, examining the environmental consequences of uncontrolled mining activity in the vicinity of the mining sites with a scientific approach has helped to increase our knowledge of the pollution problem in the mining sites, reveal the ferocity of the situation, and contribute to the techniques presently in use for monitoring chemical pollution in a mining-impacted ecosystem.https://neptjournal.com/upload-images/(16)D-1458.pdfebonyi state, lead-zinc mining, soil, heavy metals, edible plants |
| spellingShingle | E.B. Ogbuene, O.G. Aloh, C.T. Eze, O.O. Eze, T.E. Ugochukwu, A.M. Oroke, C.E. Izueke-Okolo, A.V. Ozorme, C.J. Ibekwe and C.A. Eze Occurrence of Heavy Metals in Soil and Selected Edible Plants in the Vicinity of Major Lead-Zinc Mining Sites in Ebonyi State, Nigeria Nature Environment and Pollution Technology ebonyi state, lead-zinc mining, soil, heavy metals, edible plants |
| title | Occurrence of Heavy Metals in Soil and Selected Edible Plants in the Vicinity of Major Lead-Zinc Mining Sites in Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
| title_full | Occurrence of Heavy Metals in Soil and Selected Edible Plants in the Vicinity of Major Lead-Zinc Mining Sites in Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | Occurrence of Heavy Metals in Soil and Selected Edible Plants in the Vicinity of Major Lead-Zinc Mining Sites in Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Occurrence of Heavy Metals in Soil and Selected Edible Plants in the Vicinity of Major Lead-Zinc Mining Sites in Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
| title_short | Occurrence of Heavy Metals in Soil and Selected Edible Plants in the Vicinity of Major Lead-Zinc Mining Sites in Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
| title_sort | occurrence of heavy metals in soil and selected edible plants in the vicinity of major lead zinc mining sites in ebonyi state nigeria |
| topic | ebonyi state, lead-zinc mining, soil, heavy metals, edible plants |
| url | https://neptjournal.com/upload-images/(16)D-1458.pdf |
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