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Determination of essential elements in<i> Leptadenia lancefolia </i>(Decne) using Energy Dispersive X-Ray Flourescene Analysis (EDXRF)


US Gwarzo
CE Gimba
LA Dim

Abstract

Essential elements concentration in the flowers, leaves, stems and roots of Leptadenia lancefolia decne from unutilized and abandoned farmlands were determined using Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) instrumentation. The elements determined were Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mn, Rb, Sr and Zn. Ca, Fe and K were found in higher concentrations while Cu, Mn, Rb, Sr and Zn were in trace levels. Nutritional, medicinal and distribution pattern of the elements in the plant are discussed.

Keywords: Leptadenia lancefolia Decne, Essential elements and Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence analysis (EDXRF) instrumentation.


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