The measurements of boron concentration rate in soils of Dhi-Qar Governorate (in Iraq)‎ using carmine method

Abstract EN

Boron is none uniformly distributed, ubiquitous essential micronutrient element for plant as well as human beings.The aim of this study is to measure the Boron , concentration in soil in Dhi-Qar governorate in Iraq.

The measurements were performed by analyzing the soil samples collected from 66 location using Carmine method.The Boron concentrations which is obtained ranged from o.368855 ppm in Seid Dekhil Al-Ibrahim to 0.791750 ppm in Al-Fuhood Al-Seid Hassen in soils.

The results are presented and compared with other studies.

The results could be utilized to make distinctive supplementary contributions when contamination event occurs and to implement soil quality standards by concerned authorities to maintain radioactive contamination-free drinking water supplies for the people.

The study further reveals that 66 surface soil samples have boron small and within the natural limits for all station of study .

It may be due to higher leaching of boron during monsoon rains from surface soils beyond the root zone.

Thus, there is possibility of severe pollution problem with boron in near future.