Mineral status of soil, sea water, and mangrove () forages in several coastal areas of West Sumatra.

Background And Aim: The availability of minerals in the soil affect the mineral content of mangrove leaves. This study aimed to determine the macro- and micromineral contents in the environment and mangrove leaves () as animal feed in the coastal areas of West Sumatra, Indonesia.

Materials And Methods: In this study, soil, water, and mangrove leaves were extracted from the mangrove plant's environment.