Abstract:
Seasonal variation in the organic and inorganic constituents of green, yellow and decomposing mangrove, Avicennia marina, leaves were studied. The leaf samples were collected from two different locations and analysed for total organic matter, water, protein, lipid, carbohydrate, nitrogen, organic carbon, and calorific content. Total inorganic content and the macro and micro-elements including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, manganese and copper were also determined. Results showed differences among leaf types and also between the sampling sites. The heavy metal pollution in the creek area was also reflected in the leaf samples from Bakran creek.
Page(s):
137-143
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Volume: 37, Issue: 4, Year: 1994