Analysis Levels of Boron in Three Varieties of Watermelons from Githurai and Mwea Markets in Kenya
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Date
2013-01
Authors
Wanjau, R. N.
Nthiga, E.W.
Murungi, J.I.
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Abstract
The paper represents a study carried on concentration of silicon in parts of three varieties of
watermelons namely the Charleston grey (sugar Fl), Crimson sweet (Zebra) and the Sugar
baby. Watermelons were obtained from Githurai and Mwea markets in Kenya from different
vendors for a period of 12 months. AAS instrument technique was used for qualitative and
quantitative analysis of silicon in different parts of a watermelon. A one way ANOVA and
the student t-test were used to determine the variation in levels of silicon: different parts
and varieties of watermelon and variation between the levels of silicon in the two markets
respectively. The mean levels obtained iJ1 this study in the four parts of the three varieties
were O- .66±O.04~-0.,8'1-±--O-.-0+6---m""g-/-g'=S-i-.
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Boron, Watermelon, Concentration mean levels, Kenya
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International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences,Volume 3, Issue 1