EX-SITU Characterization of Luffa aegyptaica in Lagos State, Nigeria

Luffa aegyptiaca is a plant of multi-purpose importance whose usefulness cuts across virtually all areas of life. This study has characterized L. aegyptiaca in Lagos state and determined the mineral, proximate, phytochemical as well as the heavy metal accumulation potential. Samples were collected from the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Lagos state at 2 samples per location. Genetic similarity and intra-specific variation in 40 samples of L. aegyptiaca were determined using 3 Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) primers which yielded a total of 42 markers of which 25 was polymorphic. The maximum number of bands (14) was produced by OPC4 while the minimum (7) were produced by OPAF20. Percentage polymorphisms were 70% (OPAF20), 82.4% (OPC4) and 68.4% (OPC6) with an average value of 73.6%. The result from a genetic diversity study was scored to generate a dendrogram using NTsys (2.0j). Phytochemical, proximate, Mineral and the heavy metal study showed the presence of Flavonoid, Saponin; Carbohydrate, protein; Sodium (Na), Calcium (Ca) and Chromium, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Lead among others. The nutritional composition and the potentials of the RAPD marker in distinguishing intra-specific variation in Luffa aegyptiaca were highlighted in this study.

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Heavy metal levels in cattle egrets (Bubulcus ibis) foraging in some abattoirs in Lagos State metropolis

Bulletin of the National Research Centre ◽

10.1186/s42269-021-00529-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 45 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Elijah Abakpa Adegbe ◽

Oluwaseyi Oluwabukola Babajide ◽

Lois Riyo Maina ◽

Shola Elijah Adeniji

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Heavy Metal ◽

Metal Accumulation ◽

Heavy Metal Contamination ◽

Heavy Metal Accumulation ◽

Bubulcus Ibis ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Metal Levels ◽

Lagos State ◽

The Mean

Abstract Background Heavy metal accumulation in the ecosystem constitutes a potential toxic effect which is hazardous to human health. Increasing environmental pollution has necessitated the use of cattle egrets to evaluate the levels of heavy metal contamination, to establish their use in biomonitoring of heavy metals and to provide data for monitoring pollution in the environment. Results The present study assessed the utilization of Bubulcus ibis in monitoring pollution in five abattoirs, namely Agege, Bariga, Kara, Itire and Idi-Araba, all situated in Lagos State. The concentration of five (5) heavy metals, cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn) was determined in the liver, muscle and feather of Bubulcus ibis using the atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The trend of metal accumulation was in the order: Zn > Cu > Pb > Cd > Ni for all the sampled tissues. The mean tissue concentrations of the metals were significantly different (p < 0.05) among the sites. The highest levels of metal concentration were reported in the liver in all the locations. Mean concentration of Cd in Kara (0.003 ± 0.00058) was significantly (p < 0.05) higher than those found at Agege (0.0013 ± 0.00058) and Idi-Araba (0.001 ± 0.001). A significant difference (p < 0.05) was also observed between the mean concentrations of Cu in Bariga (0.01 ± 0.001) and Idi-Araba (0.003 ± 0.001). Conclusion All the studied heavy metals were present in the liver, muscle and feathers of the cattle egrets. The contamination levels were ascertained from the study which indicated that cattle egrets are useful in biomonitoring studies and the generated data will serve as baseline data which could be compared with data from other locations for monitoring heavy metal pollution.

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Status mutu air dan kandungan logam berat pada air dan sedimen di muara Krueng Aceh, Kota Banda Aceh

DEPIK ◽

10.13170/depik.7.2.8606 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 91-99

Author(s):

Iqbalul Hadi ◽

Suhendrayatna Suhendrayatna ◽

Zainal Abidin Muchlisin

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Heavy Metal ◽

Metal Content ◽

Research Result ◽

Heavy Metal Content ◽

Ex Situ ◽

Left Bank ◽

Average Value ◽

Quality Status

The aim of this research was to examine the status of water qaility of the Krueng Aceh estuary and heavy metal content in water and sediment. Data were taken by direct measurement in the field (in situ) and in the laboratory (ex situ). Three sampling stations were determined by purposive sampling, namely; in the left bank (nearest location with TPA), right bank (nearest location to market) and middle river (middle river area often passed by fisherman boat). Heavy metal analysis was conducted using AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer) method and water quality status determined by STORET method. Based on the research result showed that that water quality parameters that have passed the standard of PP RI No. 82 Year 2001 Group III is TDS with an average value of 3332.78 mg / L, Pb with an average value of 0.052 mg / L, and Cd with an average value of 0.015 mg / L. The quality status of Krueng Aceh estuary water is classified into a moderate polluted or class C with a score of -23. The highest heavy metal content found in water sample is Pb with concentration of 0.106 mg / L. While, the average value of Pb was 0.052 mg / L and Cd was 0.015 mg /L, its have passed the quality standard specified in PP RI no. No. 82 of 2001. In addition, the highest heavy metal content found in sediment was Zn with the concentration of 29.633 mg /kg and its average value was still below the standard set by ANZECC ISQG-Low.Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui status mutu kualitas air muara Krueng Aceh dan kandungan logam berat yang terdapat pada air dan sedimen. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survey. Data parameter yang diambil melalui pengukuran langsung di lapangan (in situ) dan di laboratorium (ex situ). Penentuan stasiun sampling secara purposive, yaitu pada muara Krueng Aceh dengan menetapkan tiga titik sampling yaitu pada tepi kiri (lokasi terdekat dengan TPA), tepi kanan (lokasi terdekat dengan pasar) dan tengah sungai (daerah tengah aliran sungai yang sering dilalui boat nelayan). Analisis logam berat dilakukan dengan metode SSA (Spektrofometri Serapan Atom) dan status mutu air ditentukan dengan metode STORET. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat diketahui parameter kualitas air yang telah melewati baku mutu PP RI No 82 Tahun 2001 Golongan III adalah TDS dengan dengan nilai rata-rata 3332,78 mg/L, Pb dengan nilai rata-rata 0,052 mg/L, dan Cd dengan nilai rata-rata 0,015 mg/L. Status mutu air muara Krueng Aceh diklasifikasikan ke dalam tercemar sedang atau kelas C dengan skor -23. Kandungan logam berat tertinggi yang ditemukan pada sampel air di muara Krueng Aceh adalah Pb dengan konsentrasi 0,106 mg/L. Nilai rata-rata Pb 0,052 mg/L dan Cd 0,015 mg/L telah melewati baku mutu yang ditetapkan dalam PP RI No. 82 Tahun 2001. Kandungan logam berat tertinggi yang ditemukan pada sampel sedimen di muara Krueng Aceh adalah Zn dengan konsentrasi 29,633 mg/Kg dan nilai rata-ratanya masih berada di bawah baku mutu yang ditetapkan oleh ANZECC ISQG-Low.

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Heavy metals in shell fishes of Ojo River, Lagos State, Nigeria

Agro-Science ◽

10.4314/as.v20i3.13 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 99-103

Author(s):

R.Y. Oladunjoye ◽

O.O. Fafioye ◽

S.T. Bankole ◽

A.H. Adedeji ◽

A.S. Edoh

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Heavy Metal ◽

Continuous Monitoring ◽

Oxygen Demand ◽

Heavy Metal Accumulation ◽

Crab Species ◽

Male And Female ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Lagos State ◽

Different Levels

The research examined the accumulations of six heavy metals including chromium (Cr), lead (Pb), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), cadmium (Cd), and copper (Cu) in water as well as in three male and female species of crab (Cardisoma armatum, Callinectes danae, Callinectes ornatus) sampled from Ojo River in Lagos State of Nigeria. Physico-chemical parameters of the water samples from the River and heavy metal concentrations in the crab species obtained also from the River were examined using standard methods. The results showed that total dissolved solute (TDS), electrical conductivity (EC), salinity, dissolved oxygen, biological oxygen demand and chemical oxygen demand varied significantly along the River course, with TDS and EC being relatively high. Heavy metals detected in the crabs were Fe, Cu and Zn, with Cu being the highest in the species examined. The species C. ornatus presented the highest content of Cu followed by C. armatum and C. danae. The content of heavy metals (mg kg–1) among the crab species showed that Cu (23.47±0.10) > Zn (19.06±0.01) > Fe (16.85±0.01) in all the species except in C. armatum where Fe (1.26±0.44) was > Zn (1.19±0.02). Furthermore, Pb, Cd and Cr were not found in the crabs and this could be associated with the fact that the area consists mainly of residential houses, farms and a few industries. Notably, the content of the heavy metals was larger in the female than the male crabs. This study reported different levels of heavy metal accumulation in male and female species of crabs. Also, the shell fishes from Ojo River might be considered safe for consumption, but the need for continuous monitoring to prevent bioaccumulation is recommended.

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