Vol 10 Issue 2 May 2023-August 2023
Ogwu, C., Onuelu J.E., Awowede, M. A
Abstract: This study investigated the heavy metals and metalloid contents in cassava roots grown in Ebedei oil producing community for its suitability for human consumption. The study was an ex-post facto research that answered 3 research questions and tested a hypothesis. In achieving these, the study area Ebedei was mapped out into 5 research grids corresponding to the quarters that make up Ebedei clan. Cassava roots were collected from 5 farms in each sample grid, bulked and composites taken and stored for analysis. The analytical standard adopted was USEPA 200.8 and the instrument for heavy metals determination used was Agilent ICP-MS triple quadrupole model 7900. The mean results obtained; were Cd, 0.03±0.11 mg/kg Cr, 0.03±0.12 mg/kg, As, 0.03±0.11 mg/kg, Cr, 0.03±0.11 mg/kg and Pb 0.003±0.11 mg/kg. The mean results of metals and metalloid were subjected to test of significance with ANOVA using SPSS model 29 at 0.05 level of significance, the p value was 0.62 thus accepting H0. The study concludes that the heavy metals and metalloid content in the cassava roots are within acceptable limits. It recommends that cassava should continue to be grown and harvest be consumed, in Ebedei soil, the oil company operating in Ebedei should continue to adopt world best practices in its operations and the National Environmental Monitoring Agency NESREA is advised to continue to keep watch on the oil company in Ebedei.
Keywords: oil exploitation, heavy metals, soil contamination, cassava cultivation, bioaccumulation, human health.
Title: ASSESSMENT OF THE HEAVY METALS AND METALLOID IN CASSAVA ROOTS GROWN IN EBEDEI (AN OIL BEARING COMMUNITY) DELTA STATE NIGERIA
Author: Ogwu, C., Onuelu J.E., Awowede, M. A
International Journal of Novel Research in Physics Chemistry & Mathematics
ISSN 2394-9651
Vol. 10, Issue 2, May 2023 - August 2023
Page No: 43-48
Novelty Journals
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Published Date: 07-August-2023
