Publications by authors named "Evans K Okemwa"
Biol Trace Elem Res
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study explores the mineral content of indigenous vegetables, Solanum nigrum and Gynandropsis gynandra, found in two agroecological zones of Kisii County, Kenya, focusing on essential minerals like magnesium, manganese, chrome, zinc, copper, and iron.
- * The analysis revealed that Gynandropsis gynandra had the highest iron concentration (1856.67 mg/kg DW) and the lowest copper concentration (8.90 mg/kg DW), while Solanum nigrum had the highest iron at 1280.00 mg/kg DW and the lowest copper at 9.08 mg/kg DW.
- * Although the mineral concentrations were generally higher in the upper midland zone compared to the lower high
