Abstract:Heavy metals such as Cadmium (Cd), Nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), Zinc (Zn), and Copper (Cu) originate from various sources including agriculture. From agricultural sources, they comprise agrochemicals such as insecticides and pesticides. The study aimed at evaluating the levels of toxic metals in agrochemicals (pesticides) sold at Sabon Gari market, Kano. 42 brands of pesticides were obtained from the market. They were digested and then analyzed by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer for determination of Cd, Pb and … Show more
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