EJPAU 2010. Abulude F. , Olarenwaju A. , Ogunkoya M. EVALUATION OF BORON IN SELECTED AQUATIC WEEDS AS FEED OR FOOD

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Volume 13
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Abulude F. , Olarenwaju A. , Ogunkoya M. 2010. EVALUATION OF BORON IN SELECTED AQUATIC WEEDS AS FEED OR FOOD, EJPAU 13(1), #07.
Available Online: http://www.ejpau.media.pl/volume13/issue1/abs-07.html

EVALUATION OF BORON IN SELECTED AQUATIC WEEDS AS FEED OR FOOD

Francis Olawale Abulude, Adesanya Wakilu Olarenwaju, Mary Omofolarin Ogunkoya
Department of General Studies, Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Nigeria

ABSTRACT

The nutritional values of foods especially green leaves
vary a great deal, depending on the types or variety of plant and growing condition.
The aim of this work was to evaluate the boron content of selected aquatic weeds
found in Nigeria. Carmine method was employed in the analysis. From the analytical
result, it was observed that there were differences (57–81 mg 100^-1g
DM) in the values obtained. Comparing our results with pacific vegetables there
were variability which might be due to the analytical method used, the soil and
water contents and geographical origin. It could be concluded that these aquatic
weeds might be good sources of boron for animals and humans.

Key words: boron, aquatic weeds, food standard agency advice, boron supplement, strogen.

Francis Olawale Abulude
Department of General Studies,
Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Nigeria
Akure 340001, Ondo State, Nigeria

Adesanya Wakilu Olarenwaju
Department of General Studies,
Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Nigeria
Akure 340001, Ondo State, Nigeria

Mary Omofolarin Ogunkoya
Department of General Studies,
Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Nigeria
Akure 340001, Ondo State, Nigeria

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