Mineral status of soil, sea water, and mangrove (Avicennia marina) forages in several coastal areas of West Sumatra

Abstract

This research showed that the mineral content in the soil in several mangrove areas in West Sumatra has a positive correlation with the mineral content in the leaves of <i>A. marina</i>, which have a complete mineral content. Therefore, <i>A. marina</i> leaves could be recommended as a mineral source for ruminants.