Effect of Cassava Whey on the Physicochemical Parameters and Heavy Metals Distribution in Soil

Authors

  • Segun Michael Abegunde Department of Science Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
  • Simeon Ajibade Akinyele Department of Science Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
  • Isaac Olatunde Awonyemi Central Research Laboratory, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v6i9.1196-1199.1995

Keywords:

cassava whey, physicochemical, environmental impact, heavy metal, Erinfun village

Abstract

The processes involved in the conversion of cassava tuber into various products generate large volumes of wastes in solid, liquid and gaseous forms. These wastes when discharged into the environment have serious environmental impacts on the natural composition and structure of soil. The aim of this research work was to investigate the effects of cassava whey on the physicochemical properties and metal contents of soil samples around Gari facrory at Erinfun Village along Federal Polytechnic road, Ado-Ekiti. The physicochemical parameters determined were the pH, moisture content, loss on ignition, organic matter, water holding capacity, bulk density, particle density, total porosity, calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and cyanide (CN). Heavy metals determined were lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr) and iron (Fe). The presence of cassava whey in the soil led to increasing soil acidity, moisture content, water holding capacity, CN, Cr, Ni, Pb and As concentrations while reductions were observed in total porosity, organic matter, loss on ignition, particle density, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn and Zn concentrations. The results show appreciable variations of physicochemical parameters and heavy metal contents when compared to the control sample.

Author Biographies

Segun Michael Abegunde, Department of Science Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State

Department of Science Technology

Simeon Ajibade Akinyele, Department of Science Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State

Department of Science Technology

Isaac Olatunde Awonyemi, Central Research Laboratory, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State

Central Research Laboratory

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Published

11.09.2018

How to Cite

Abegunde, S. M., Akinyele, S. A., & Awonyemi, I. O. (2018). Effect of Cassava Whey on the Physicochemical Parameters and Heavy Metals Distribution in Soil. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 6(9), 1196–1199. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v6i9.1196-1199.1995

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