2025/10/28 by Balogun, O. S., Aaron, J. A., Ijah, A. A. +3
Computer Science · Materials Science · Agricultural and Biological Sciences · #Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping #Phytochemistry and Bioactive Compounds #Soil and Environmental Studies
paper · doi:10.82552/njhs.v29i4.142-154
With the development of industrialization and urbanization, the abundance of heavy metals in the environment has increased enormously during the past decades posing environmental pollution concerns and a major health threat worldwide., This study therefore examined the distributions of plant species with potentials for pollution remediation and mineral exploration using a detailed geological mapping carried out with Global Positioning System (GPS) proper observation, identification, taking photographs and systematic description of the rocks, plants, and shale. Representative samples made up of ten plants, two limestones and a composite mixture of shale were selected for geochemical analysis. The study revealed eight plant species (mucunoides, Calopogonium mucunoides, Ipomeae spp, Calotropis procera, C. procera, Clerodendrum capitatum, Dichrostachys cinerea, and D. cinerea) in the study area. The .The biogeochemical concentration of the plants and host rocks revealed through the BCF values for Cu in the different plant species showed that mucunoides, calotropis procera, C. procera, dichrostachys cinerea, and D. cinerea as well as calopogonium mucunoides and Clerodendrum capitatum are greater than 1, thereby proving their potential for phytoremediation. The BAC for the elements of the study area showed low mobility without consistent variation therefore cannot be used as an indicator of potential deposits in biogeochemical exploration.