Title of article
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
Author/Authors
KESHAVARZ, MUSA hormozgan university - Faculty of Basic Sciences - Department of Marine Biology, بندر عباس, ايران , MOHAMMADIKIA, DARIUSH hormozgan university - Faculty of Basic Sciences - Department of Marine Biology, بندر عباس, ايران , GHARIBPOUR, FATEMEH University of Medical science and health services of Hormozgan - School of Health - Department of Environmental health engineering, ايران , DABBAGH, ABDUL-REZA Islamic Azad University, Bandar-e Lengeh Branch, ايران
From page
323
To page
326
Abstract
Sirik mangrove forests harbour two species, Avicennia marina and Rhizophora macronata 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
Journal title
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Journal title
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Record number
2590328
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