Edward J.M. Joy
Soil type influences crop mineral composition in Malawi
Joy, Edward J.M.; Broadley, Martin R.; Young, Scott D.; Black, Colin R.; Chilimba, Allan D.C.; Ander, E. Louise; Barlow, Thomas S.; Watts, Michael J.
Authors
MARTIN BROADLEY MARTIN.BROADLEY@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Professor of Plant Nutrition
Scott D. Young
Colin R. Black
Allan D.C. Chilimba
LOUISE ANDER Louise.Ander1@nottingham.ac.uk
Principal Research Fellow
Thomas S. Barlow
Michael J. Watts
Abstract
© 2014. Food supply and composition data can be combined to estimate micronutrient intakes and deficiency risks among populations. These estimates can be improved by using local crop composition data that can capture environmental influences including soil type. This study aimed to provide spatially resolved crop composition data for Malawi, where information is currently limited. Six hundred and fifty-two plant samples, representing 97 edible food items, were sampled from >. 150 sites in Malawi between 2011 and 2013. Samples were analysed by ICP-MS for up to 58 elements, including the essential minerals calcium (Ca), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn).Maize grain Ca, Cu, Fe, Mg, Se and Zn concentrations were greater from plants grown on calcareous soils than those from the more widespread low-pH soils. Leafy vegetables from calcareous soils had elevated leaf Ca, Cu, Fe and Se concentrations, but lower Zn concentrations. Several foods were found to accumulate high levels of Se, including the leaves of Moringa, a crop not previously been reported in East African food composition data sets.New estimates of national dietary mineral supplies were obtained for non-calcareous and calcareous soils. High risks of Ca (100%), Se (100%) and Zn (57%) dietary deficiencies are likely on non-calcareous soils. Deficiency risks on calcareous soils are high for Ca (97%), but lower for Se (34%) and Zn (31%). Risks of Cu, Fe and Mg deficiencies appear to be low on the basis of dietary supply levels.
Citation
Joy, E. J., Broadley, M. R., Young, S. D., Black, C. R., Chilimba, A. D., Ander, E. L., …Watts, M. J. (2015). Soil type influences crop mineral composition in Malawi. Science of the Total Environment, 505, 587-595. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.10.038
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Oct 12, 2014 |
Online Publication Date | Oct 24, 2014 |
Publication Date | Feb 1, 2015 |
Deposit Date | Nov 16, 2016 |
Publicly Available Date | Nov 16, 2016 |
Journal | Science of the Total Environment |
Print ISSN | 0048-9697 |
Electronic ISSN | 1879-1026 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 505 |
Pages | 587-595 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.10.038 |
Keywords | Crop composition; Geochemistry; Malawi; Mineral micronutrient deficiencies |
Public URL | https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/741856 |
Publisher URL | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969714014764 |
Additional Information | This article is maintained by: Elsevier; Article Title: Soil type influences crop mineral composition in Malawi; Journal Title: Science of The Total Environment; CrossRef DOI link to publisher maintained version: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.10.038; Content Type: article; Copyright: Copyright © 2014 Published by Elsevier B.V. |
Contract Date | Nov 16, 2016 |
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