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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
ISSN: 1119-8362
Vol. 16, No. 4, 2012, pp. 323-326
Bioline Code: ja12055
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol. 16, No. 4, 2012, pp. 323-326

 en Accumulation of Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, V) in Sediment, roots and leaves of Mangrove species in Sirik Creek along the Sea Coasts of Oman, Iran
VARZ, MUSA KESHA; MOHAMMADIKIA, DARIUSH; GHARIBPOUR, FATEMEH & DABBAGH, ABDUL-REZA

Abstract

Sirik mangrove forests harbour two species, Avicennia marina check for this species in other resources and Rhizophora macronata check for this species in other resources living in Azini Creek. Because of a fishing port at Azini Creek, this study was conducted to determine heavy metals concentrations in the Sirik mangrove forests along the Oman Sea coasts. Substantial component analysis of heavy metal concentration in sediments surrounding roots zones of mangrove species showed that Cd and V were negligible, while the Pb concentrations were higher than those found in leaves and roots. Concentrations of Cd and V in the leaves and roots also were negligible.

Keywords
Heavy metals; Mangrove Species; Sirik Creek; Coasts of Oman; Iran

 
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