Y. A. Iyaka

Proximate and Major Essential Element Composition of Ipomoea batatas and Manihot esculenta Leaves

Y. A. Iyaka, L. O. Sulaiman & M. D. Yahya · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Three varieties of Ipomoea batatas and two varieties of Manihot esculenta leaves were analysed for their proximate and major essential element (Magnesium, Calcium and Iron) contents using standard analytical methods. The nutritive values for all the samples were high ranging from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17184

Assessment of Some Heavy Metal Contamination and analysis of Physicochemical Parameters of Surface Soil within the Vicinity of Minna Railway Station, Niger State, Nigeria

A. Adamu, Y. A. Iyaka, J. T. Mathew, A. Inobeme & H. O. Egharevba · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

The main aim of this study is to determine the levels of soil pollution with heavy metals in the vicinity of a railway station in Minna, Niger state, Nigeria. In this study, 15 soil samples were collected at a depth of 0-15 cm from the vicinity of Minna railway station, Niger Sta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/28671