ABSTRACT The determination of Macro-element composition in Fiscus carica leaves from Nto Etonne in Essien Udim Local Government Area was carried out using standard analytical methods. The result of the analysis revealed that calcium (Ca) (25.55 0.005mg/100g). sodium (Na) (28.28 0.004mg/100g), potassium (K) (19.26 0.006mg/100g), phosphorus (P) (9.13 0.004mg/100g) and magnesium (Mg) (21.07 0.008mg/100g) respectively….
ABSTRACT The determination of the macro-mineral composition of Vernonia amygdalina was carried out using standard procedure. The result of the study revealed the following P (3.33±0.002), Na (2.26±1.26), Ca (3.11±0.004), Mg (2.14±0.007) and K (7.25±0.006). This result revealed that Vernonia amygdalina contains important macro mineral elements. Phosphorus was the highest in concentration while magnesium was…
ABSTRACT The Ipomoea batata was collected from a farm in Abiakpo Ikot Essien, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. Standard analytical method were used in carrying out the analysis. The result of the analysis revealed the following: Pb (0.018±0.001 mg/100g), Cr (0.011±0.004 mg/100g), Cd (0.044±0.004 mg/100g), As (0.0095±0.0005 mg/100g), Hg (<0.001±0.000 mg/100g). This result identifies and…
ABSTRACT The determination of heavy metal in bore hole water from Ikot Akan, Ikot Abasi: Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State shows that borehole water contain lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), Arsenic (As) and Mercury (Hg), with the following concentrations: 0.0020±0.0000 mg/kg, 0.0955±0.0000 mg/kg, 0.0345±0.0003 mg/kg, 0.1155±0.0000, mg/kg and 0.0010±0.0000 mg/kg respectively. From the result, lead…
ABSTRACT Water is very important to living organism due to its enormous uses, but the alteration of the chemical parameters due to anthropogenic and natural activities pose a threat to plant and animal. In this regard, this study was carried out to investigate the chemical composition of Cross River Estuary Ifiayong. The analysis were carried…
ABSTRACT The study aimed at evaluating the Anti-nutrients composition of Jackfruit Rind, Pulp, Rag and Seed. The Jackfruit was purchased at Akpanadem Market, Aka Itiam Road, in Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Anti-nutrients composition was evaluated using standard methods. Jackfruit Rind was higher in Oxalate (7.46 ± 0.028) and Tannin (3.637 ±…
ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to determine the level of some trace metals in water leaf (Talinum triangulare) from a dump site and to assessed the implications to human health if consumed. The sample for the study was collected from Ikot Osurua village in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS)…
ABSTRACT Water can be defined as a colourless transparent, odourless liquid that forms seas, lakes, rivers and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms. Basically, there are two sources of water supply which is found on the surface of the earth, while groundwater is found in well. Rural water supply is…
ABSTRACT The stabilization of soil is important in construction of foundation and highways as it improve the engineering properties of soil like compressibility and shear strength in the experiment result obtained in the laboratory on expansive soil treated with low cost materials (quarry dust) are presented. A study is carried out to check the improvement…
ABSTRACT Soil sampling and testing is one of the most important steps to attain success in construction project. Soil testing provides information on type of soil, bearing capacity of soil Test such as liquid limit, plastic limit, atterbergs, compaction, plastic index test and differential free swell test are done for testing the suitability and stability…