Accumulation of Pb, Cd and Ni in sediments and root of mangrove plant (Laguncularia sp) from the fringes of the Upper Bonny Estuary, Nigeria

• Main Authors: Nwoha, C, Moslen, M, Onwuteaka, J.N.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 2019
• Subjects: Heavy metals; Bioaccumulation; Sediment; Mangrove plant; Niger Delta; Eagle Island
• Online Access: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/185412

The accumulation of heavy metals in sediments and roots of mangrove plant (Laguncularia sp) in relation to the age of the plant root was evaluated. Composite sediment and root samples were collected from three spots per station at three different locations (St.1: Borikiri, St.2: Bundu-Ama, St3: Eagl...