Proximate Analysis, Phyto-Chemical Screening and Mineral Composition of Water Leaves (Talinum Triangulare) Harvested in Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology Igboora

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science

© 2018 by SSRG - IJAES Journal

Volume 5 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2018

Authors : Amusat,A.I, Adedokun,M.A, Tairu, H.M.; Amuzat, A.I.; Olabamiji,S.O. and Adaramola K.A.

10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V5I2P102

How to Cite?

Amusat,A.I, Adedokun,M.A, Tairu, H.M.; Amuzat, A.I.; Olabamiji,S.O. and Adaramola K.A., " Proximate Analysis, Phyto-Chemical Screening and Mineral Composition of Water Leaves (Talinum Triangulare) Harvested in Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology Igboora ," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 5,  no. 2, pp. 7-10, 2018. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V5I2P102

Abstract:

This study examined the proximate composition, phytochemical components and mineral elements of Talinum triangulare (Water leaf). Laboratory analyses were carried out using standard methods.

Keywords:

Proximate, biochemical properties, mineral contents, Water leaf.

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