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Wei Y, Shi D, Chen T, Zhou S, Yang Z, Li H, Yang D, Li J, Jin M. CRISPR/Cas9-based engineered Escherichia coli biosensor for sensitive and specific detection of Cd(II) in drinking water. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 362:142607. [PMID: 38876330 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Cadmium (Cd) is a ubiquitous pollutant that poses a potential threat to human health. Monitoring Cd(II) in drinking water has significant implications for preventing potential threats of Cd(II) to human. However, the weak signal output and response to nontarget interference limit the detection of Cd(II) using bacterial biosensors. In this study, to enable sensitive and specific detection of Cd(II) in water, a stable whole-cell biosensor, K12-PMP-luxCDABE-△cysI, was constructed in a dual-promoter mode by fusing the mercury promoter Pmer, regulatory gene merR(m), and luciferase gene luxCDABE into the E.coli chromosome based on CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology. By knocking out the cadmium-resistance-gene cysI, the sensitivity of the biosensor to Cd(II) was further enhanced. The constructed E. coli biosensor K12-PMP-luxCDABE-△cysI exhibited good nonlinear responses to 0.005-2 mg/L Cd(II). Notably, among the three constructed E. coli biosensor, it exhibited the strongest fluorescence intensity, with the limit of detection meeting the allowable limit for Cd(II) in drinking water. Simultaneously, it could specifically detect Cd(II). Nontarget metal ions, such as Zn(II), Hg(II), and Pb(II), did not affect its performance. Furthermore, it exhibited superior performance in detecting Cd(II) in real drinking water samples by avoiding background interference, and showed excellent stability with the relative standard deviation under 5%. Thus, K12-PMP-luxCDABE-△cysI holds promise as a potential tool for the detection of Cd(II) in drinking water.
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- Yijun Wei
- Military Medical Sciences Academy, Academy of Military Sciences
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- Military Medical Sciences Academy, Academy of Military Sciences
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- Military Medical Sciences Academy, Academy of Military Sciences
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- Military Medical Sciences Academy, Academy of Military Sciences
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- Military Medical Sciences Academy, Academy of Military Sciences
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- Military Medical Sciences Academy, Academy of Military Sciences
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- Military Medical Sciences Academy, Academy of Military Sciences
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- Military Medical Sciences Academy, Academy of Military Sciences
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- Military Medical Sciences Academy, Academy of Military Sciences.
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Wang J, Liu X, Chen Y, Zhu FL, Sheng J, Diao Y. Physiological and transcriptomic analyses reveal the cadmium tolerance mechanism of Miscanthus lutarioriparia. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0302940. [PMID: 38748679 PMCID: PMC11095687 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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Miscanthus lutarioriparia is a promising energy crop that is used for abandoned mine soil phytoremediation because of its high biomass yield and strong tolerance to heavy metals. However, the biological mechanism of heavy metal resistance is limited, especially for applications in the soil restoration of mining areas. Here, through the investigation of soil cadmium(Cd) in different mining areas and soil potted under Cd stress, the adsorption capacity of Miscanthus lutarioriparia was analyzed. The physiological and transcriptional effects of Cd stress on M. lutarioriparia leaves and roots under hydroponic conditions were analyzed. The results showed that M. lutarioriparia could reduce the Cd content in mining soil by 29.82%. Moreover, different Cd varieties have different Cd adsorption capacities in soils with higher Cd concentration. The highest cadmium concentrations in the aboveground and belowground parts of the plants were 185.65 mg/kg and 186.8 mg/kg, respectively. The total chlorophyll content, superoxide dismutase and catalase activities all showed a trend of increasing first and then decreasing. In total, 24,372 differentially expressed genes were obtained, including 7735 unique to leaves, 7725 unique to roots, and 8912 unique to leaves and roots, which showed differences in gene expression between leaves and roots. These genes were predominantly involved in plant hormone signal transduction, glutathione metabolism, flavonoid biosynthesis, ABC transporters, photosynthesis and the metal ion transport pathway. In addition, the number of upregulated genes was greater than the number of downregulated genes at different stress intervals, which indicated that M. lutarioriparia adapted to Cd stress mainly through positive regulation. These results lay a solid foundation for breeding excellent Cd resistant M. lutarioriparia and other plants. The results also have an important theoretical significance for further understanding the detoxification mechanism of Cd stress and the remediation of heavy metal pollution in mining soil.
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- Jia Wang
- Joint National-Local Engineering Research Centre for Safe and Precise Coal Mining, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232001, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Prevention and Control & Occupational Safety and Health of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232001, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, Hubei Lotus Engineering Center, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430023, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Prevention and Control & Occupational Safety and Health of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Prevention and Control & Occupational Safety and Health of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232001, P. R. China
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- Joint National-Local Engineering Research Centre for Safe and Precise Coal Mining, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232001, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Dust Prevention and Control & Occupational Safety and Health of the Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, 232001, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, Hubei Lotus Engineering Center, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430023, P. R. China
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- School of life science and technology, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, P. R. China
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Al-Qahtani WH. Revealing the intricate microcosm: Advancing invasive species pollen analysis through scanning microscopy of ultra sculpture. Microsc Res Tech 2024; 87:844-853. [PMID: 38108226 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Micromorphological visualization of plant surface peculiarities provides valuable characters for the precise identification of plant species. Invasive alien species, introduced outside their native range, pose significant ecological, and health challenges. This study focuses on micromorphological investigations of selected invasive plant species belonging to the families Amaranthaceae, Asteraceae, Moraceae, Crassulaceae, Cannabaceae, Fabaceae, Commelinaceae, and Oxalidaceae. The study employs scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to analyze the species micromorphology of pollen structure in depth to characterize the sculpturing patterns. Additionally, the study examines the pollen characteristics of these invasive plants, including shape, size, and fertility, along with exine sculpturing. The maximum polar diameter was observed for Senna tora (41.2 μm). The spines in Achillea fragrantissima were measured to have dimensions of approximately 1.91 μm in length and 2.11 μm in width. The findings shed light on the allergy-causing potential of these invasive species, providing crucial information for accurate identification and effective management strategies to safeguard the indigenous flora of the region. The study contributes to the knowledge base for botanists, taxonomists, policy makers, climate experts, and biodiversity specialists. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: Integrating SEM to analyze the pollen of invasive species. Unveiling pollen micromorphology of invasive species. Exploring the microscopic realm of invasive pollen to accurately identify the species.
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- Wahidah H Al-Qahtani
- Department of Food Sciences & Nutrition, College of Food & Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Behrooz RD, Khammar S, Poma G, Rajaei F. Occurrence and patterns of metals in mangrove forests from the Oman Sea, Iran. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2024; 198:115866. [PMID: 38103497 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Concentrations of selected metals were investigated in roots, stems, leaves and sediments from mangrove forests situated along the coast of the Oman Sea, Iran. Results showed that the overall average concentrations of lead, nickel, copper, and zinc in sediments were 47.90, 54.12, 42.13 and 44 μg/g dry weight (dw) and 3.81, 16.41, 29.23 and 25 μg/g dw in plant tissues, respectively. In addition, the bioconcentration factors (BCFs) of root, stem and leaf ranged from 0.5 to 1.7, 0.2 to 1.5, and 0.4 to 1.3, respectively. Pollution indices showed that all investigated sites were in the category of low to moderate pollution (pollution load index: 1.5-0.11), with a 21 % probability of biological toxicity.
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- Reza Dahmardeh Behrooz
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Zabol, Sistan, Zabol 98615-538, Iran.
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Shahid Bahonar of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
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- Toxicological Centre, University of Antwerp, 2610 Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Zanjan 45371-38791, Iran
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Somuncu S, Atmaca H, Ilhan S. Effects of acute exposure to environmentally realistic tebuconazole concentrations on stress responses of kidney and digestive gland of Lymnaea stagnalis. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 105:104352. [PMID: 38141841 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2023.104352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of 24 and 72 h exposure to environmentally relevant concentrations of tebuconazole (TEB) (10, 100 and 500 µg/L) fungicide on the freshwater snail Lymnaea stagnalis. The focus was induction of oxidative stress, alteration of gene expressions and histopathological changes in the kidney and digestive gland. TEB treatment induced a time- and concentration-dependent increase in intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, while the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) was decreased. The activities of glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione reductase (GR), and catalase (CAT) also increased in a time- and concentration-dependent manner in both tissues. TEB exposure significantly increased the mRNA levels of CAT, GPx, GR, heat shock proteins HSP40 and HSP70. Histological analysis revealed nephrocyte degeneration and disrupted digestive cells. The study concludes that acute exposure to TEB induces oxidative stress, alters antioxidant defense mechanisms, and leads to histopathological changes in L. stagnalis.
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- Sezgi Somuncu
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Sakarya University, 54050 Serdivan, Türkiye
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Manisa Celal Bayar University, 45140 Manisa, Türkiye
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Manisa Celal Bayar University, 45140 Manisa, Türkiye.
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Nikolić D, Subotić S, Skorić S. The common nase (Chondrostoma nasus) as an indicator of aquatic pollution and human health risk assessment associated with its consumption. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:1050-1063. [PMID: 38036903 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31018-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Individuals of common nase were sampled from three waterbodies (Kačer river, Zaovine, and Medjuvršje reservoirs) with different characteristics, types, and levels of anthropogenic pressure. The aims of this study were to determine the concentrations of 26 elements in gills, liver, and muscle using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES); determine the concentrations of 17 organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in muscle tissue using gas chromatography with mass spectrometric detection (GC-MS); compare these findings with fish condition (CF); and conduct human health risk and benefit assessments due to consumption of fish meat using target hazard quotient, target carcinogenic risk factor, Se:Hg molar ratio, Na:K and Ca:Mg ratios, and contribution of elements to human diet. Results indicated that in addition to the fact that the type of ecosystem (lentic vs. lotic) plays an important role in the fate and kinetics of pollutants, the degree of anthropogenic pressure is one of the most important factors of environmental pollution - Zaovine and Medjuvršje reservoirs (both lentic ecosystems) had the lowest and the highest levels of pollution, respectively. CF did not reflect the differences in accumulation of all analyzed elements in nase tissues. None of the 17 analyzed OCPs were detected due to the absence of recent use. Fish muscle was the least affected by metal pollution at all studied localities and could be safely used for consumption. We recorded several benefits for human health when using the nase meat in human diet.
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- Dušan Nikolić
- Department of Inland Water Biology and Protection, University of Belgrade - Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, Kneza Višeslava 1, 11030, Belgrade, Serbia.
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- University of Belgrade - Faculty of Biology, Studentski Trg 16, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Inland Water Biology and Protection, University of Belgrade - Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, Kneza Višeslava 1, 11030, Belgrade, Serbia
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Aarif KM, Rubeena KA, Nefla A, Musilova Z, Musil P, Shaju SS, Joseph J, Mullungal MN, Muzaffar SB. Heavy metals in wetlands of southwestern India: from sediments through invertebrates to migratory shorebirds. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 345:140445. [PMID: 37863211 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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Heavy metal pollution in Indian wetlands is rising due to industrial, agricultural and urban development activities. Shorebirds occupy upper trophic levels and are therefore especially vulnerable to heavy metal pollution. We evaluated the concentration of heavy metals (zinc, copper, cobalt, chromium, lead and cadmium) in 22 common species of migrant shorebirds (220 shorebird dropping samples) with diverse foraging behaviors, in their different prey (55 prey samples) and in the sediments (90 sediment samples) in different habitat types (mudflats, mangroves and sand beaches) between 2019 and 2021. Further, we analyzed a total of 10 biofilm samples from mudflats and mangroves. We detected relatively low concentrations of heavy metals in the sediments (Zn concentration range: 9.11-40.91 mg/kg; Cu: 5.74-21.38 mg/kg; Co: 2.00-4.04 mg/kg; Cr: 4.05-41.03 mg/kg; Pb: 1.02-7.19 mg/kg; Cd: 0.56-4.35 mg/kg). However, we measured relatively high concentrations of heavy metals in invertebrate prey species (Zn concentration range: 84.72-224.74 mg/kg; Cu: 26.63-170.36 mg/kg; Co: 13.98-14.42 mg/kg; Cr: 14.78-98.16 mg/kg; Pb: 18.95-157.29 mg/kg; Cd: 9.33-60.56 mg/kg). In addition, we found high concentrations of heavy metals in shorebird droppings (Zn concentration range: 41.33-58.8 mg/kg; Cu: 31.42-52.11 mg/kg; Co: 36.34-55.68 mg/kg; Cr: 52.3-68.21 mg/kg; Pb: 25.94-43.13 mg/kg; Cd: 5.53-16.4 mg/kg). It is evident that concentration of heavy metals increased successively moving from sediment to prey to shorebird species, likely through trophic transfer. The biofilm samples contained very high concentrations of Cr, Pb and Cd (22.64, 28.09 and 18.46 mg/kg respectively) which could be harmful to biofilm grazing shorebirds. Since bioaccumulation of heavy metals entail risks in living species, we suggest that increasing concentrations may detrimentally affect physiological processes in invertebrates and shorebirds. There is an urgent need to identify the sources of pollution and to reduce the discharge of heavy metals and other pollutants into coastal and inland wetlands.
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- K M Aarif
- Department of Ecology, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, Kamýcká 129, Praha Suchdol, Prague CZ-165 21, Czechia.
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- Department of Biosciences, MES College Marampally, Aluva, 683107, Kerala, India
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar II, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Ecology, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, Kamýcká 129, Praha Suchdol, Prague CZ-165 21, Czechia
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- Department of Ecology, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, Kamýcká 129, Praha Suchdol, Prague CZ-165 21, Czechia
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- Department of Chemical Oceanography, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, 682016, India
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- Department of Chemical Oceanography, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, 682016, India
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- Environmental Sciences Program, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Science, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar
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- Department of Biology, United Arab Emirates University, 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates; Department of Science, The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD, UK.
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Jackson A, Grove-White DH, Angell JW, Duncan JS. Comparison of clinical cure rates from footrot and contagious ovine digital dermatitis using zinc sulphate foot bathing and topical oxytetracycline: A randomised trial. Vet Rec 2023; 193:e3116. [PMID: 37308289 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.3116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study reports the clinical cure rates of topical oxytetracycline and 10% zinc sulphate foot bathing for treatment of interdigital dermatitis (ID), footrot (FR) and contagious ovine digital dermatitis (CODD) in lambs. METHODS The study was a randomised controlled trial of 75 lambs. Group A (n = 38) was foot bathed daily for 5 days in 10% zinc sulphate for 15 minutes and group B was treated with daily topical oxytetracycline for 5 days. On days 0, 7, 14, 28 and 42, lambs were scored for locomotion and foot lesions were recorded. RESULTS The initial cure rates for ID were 96.20% and 97.00%; for FR, 100% and 95%; and for CODD, 90.09% and 83.33% for zinc sulphate and oxytetracycline, respectively. By day 42, these had changed to 53.16% and 61% for ID; 47.82% and 70% for FR; and 100% and 83.33% for CODD. There were no significant differences in cure rates between the treatments for most time points. LIMITATIONS The sample size was small, and further studies in larger cohorts and different classes of sheep are required before the findings can be translated into recommendations for clinical practice. CONCLUSION Both treatments achieved cure rates that are comparable to reported cure rates using systemic antibiotics and could be an effective alternative.
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- Department of Livestock and One Health, Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Science, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK
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- Department of Research and Innovation, Wern Vets, Ruthin, UK
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- Department of Livestock and One Health, Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Science, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK
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Haq IU, Ullah S, Amin F, Nafees M, Shah W, Ali B, Iqbal R, Kaplan A, Ali MA, Elshikh MS, Ercisli S. Physiological and Germination Responses of Muskmelon ( Cucumis melo L.) Seeds to Varying Osmotic Potentials and Cardinal Temperatures via a Hydrothermal Time Model. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:33266-33279. [PMID: 37744846 PMCID: PMC10515359 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Climatic changes have a direct negative impact on the growth, development, and productivity of crops. The water potential (ψ) and temperature (T) are important limiting factors that influence the rate of seed germination and growth indices. To examine how the germination of seed responds to changes in water potential and temperature, the hydrotime model and hydrothermal model (HTT) have been employed. The HTT calculates the concept of germination time across temperatures, between Tb-To, with alteration, and between Tb-Tc, in supra-optimal ranges. The seeds of Cucumis melo L. were germinated in the laboratory for a hydro-thermal time experiment. Seeds were sown in Petri dishes containing a double-layered filter paper at different osmotic potentials (0, -0.2, -0.4, -0.6, and -0.8 MPa) by providing PEG 6000 (drought stress enhancer) at different temperatures (15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 °C). The controlled replicate was treated with 10 mL of distilled water and the rest with 10 mL of PEG solution. Results indicated that the seed vigor index (SVI-II) was highest at 15 °C with 0 MPa and lowest at 30 °C with -0.2 MPa. However, the highest activity was shown at 15 °C by catalase (CAT) and guaiacol peroxidase (GPX) at (-0.6 MPa), while the lowest values of CAT and GPX were recorded for control at 35 °C with -0.8 MPa at 35 °C, respectively. Germination energy was positively correlated with germination index (GI), germination percentage (G%), germination rate index, seed vigor index-I (SVI-I), mean moisture content (MMC), and root shoot ratio (RSR) and had a negative correlation with mean germination rate, percent moisture content of shoot and root, CAT, superoxide dismutase, peroxidase ascorbate peroxidase, and GPX. In conclusion, thermal and hydrotime models correctly predicted muskmelon germination time in response to varying water potential and temperature. The agronomic attributes were found to be maximum at 30 °C and minimum at 15 °C.
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- Ijaz ul Haq
- Department
of Botany, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department
of Botany, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department
of Botany, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department
of Botany, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Biological
Sciences Research Division, Pakistan Forest
Institute, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department
of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department
of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Pakistan, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
- Department
of Agroecology-Climate and Water, Aarhus
University, Blichers
Allé 20, 8830 Tjele, Denmark
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- Department
of Crop and Animal Production, Sason Vocational School, Batman Universitesi, Batman 72060, Turkey
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- Department
of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Horticulture, Agricultural Faculty, Ataturk
Universitesi, Erzurum25240, Turkiye
- HGF
Agro, Ata Teknokent, Erzurum25240 ,Turkiye
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C FC, Kamalesh T, Senthil Kumar P, Rangasamy G. An insights of organochlorine pesticides categories, properties, eco-toxicity and new developments in bioremediation process. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 333:122114. [PMID: 37379877 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) have been used in agriculture, increasing crop yields and representing a serious and persistent global contaminant that is harmful to the environment and human health. OCPs are typically bioaccumulative and persistent chemicals that can spread over long distances. The challenge is to reduce the impacts caused by OCPs, which can be achieved by treating OCPs in an appropriate soil and water environment. Therefore, this report summarizes the process of bioremediation with commercially available OCPs, considering their types, impacts, and characteristics in soil and water sources. The methods explained in this report were considered to be an effective and environmentally friendly technique because they result in the complete transformation of OCPs into a non-toxic end product. This report suggests that the bioremediation process can overcome the challenges and limitations of physical and chemical treatment for OCP removal. Advanced methods such as biosurfactants and genetically modified strains can be used to promote bioremediation of OCPs.
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- Femina Carolin C
- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Physics, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 600 048, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, 603110, Tamil Nadu, India; Centre of Excellence in Water Research (CEWAR), Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, 603110, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; University Centre for Research and Development & Department of Civil Engineering, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India
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Cao Y, Wang R, Liu Y, Li Y, Jia L, Yang Q, Zeng X, Li X, Wang Q, Wang R, Riaz L. Improved Calculations of Heavy Metal Toxicity Coefficients for Evaluating Potential Ecological Risk in Sediments Based on Seven Major Chinese Water Systems. TOXICS 2023; 11:650. [PMID: 37624156 PMCID: PMC10459401 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11080650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Several methods have been used to assess heavy metal contamination in sediments. However, an assessment that considers both composite heavy metal speciation and concentration is necessary to accurately study ecological risks. This study improved the potential ecological risk index method and calculated the toxicity coefficients of seven heavy metals: Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Copper (Cu), Nickel (Ni), Lead (Pb), and Zinc (Zn). The newly calculated toxicity coefficients were validated by using previously published heavy metal distribution data of the Henan section of the Yellow River. The calculation procedure is based on the principle that the abundance of heavy metals in the environment and their bioavailable forms affect the toxicity of heavy metals. The toxicity coefficients for the seven heavy metals were calculated as follows: As = 10, Cd = 20, Cr = 5, Cu = 2, Ni = 5, Pb = 5, Zn = 1. Ecological risk assessment of the Henan section of the Yellow River using the improved toxicity coefficients revealed that the ecological risk of Cd and total heavy metals is higher than previous calculations, reaching the strength and moderate risk levels, respectively. The improved potential ecological risk index method is more sensitive to heavy metal pollution and thus provides a better indication of ecological risk. This is a necessary improvement to provide more accurate pollution assessments.
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- Yu Cao
- College of Life Sciences, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Ecology and Technology, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Ecology and Technology, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Ecology and Technology, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Ecology and Technology, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Kohsar University Murree, Murree 47150, Punjab, Pakistan
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Rasool A, Ghani A, Nawaz R, Ahmad S, Shahzad K, Rebi A, Ali B, Zhou J, Ahmad MI, Tahir MF, Alwahibi MS, Elshikh MS, Ercisli S. Effects of Poultry Manure on the Growth, Physiology, Yield, and Yield-Related Traits of Maize Varieties. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:25766-25779. [PMID: 37521629 PMCID: PMC10373454 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c00880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Industries play a significant role in the improvement of lifestyle and in the development of a country. However, the byproducts from these industries are a source of environmental pollution. The proper use of the byproducts of these industries can help to cope with environmental pollution. Some byproducts have high nutritional content and are good for crop plants. The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of different rates of poultry manure on the soil chemical properties, growth, and yield of maize. A pot experiment was conducted in the botanical garden of the Department of Botany, University of Sargodha, Pakistan to investigate the effect of various treatments of poultry manure (0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 g/pot) on the morphological, physiological, and yield attributes of two maize varieties, Pearl and MMRI. Treatment T1 was a mixture of soil and 75 g/pot poultry manure, T2 was a mixture of soil and 50 g/pot poultry manure, T3 was a mixture of soil and 25 g/pot poultry manure, and T4 was 100 g/pot poultry manure. Soil without any industrial byproduct (100% soil only) was used as the control (T0). The results revealed that the use of poultry manure enhanced the physical properties of the soil. Available P and soil organic matter were improved in soil amended with poultry manure. It is evident from the results that the vegetative growth of both maize varieties was significantly enhanced by growing in soil amended with poultry manure as compared to their respective control. Similar responses were also recorded for the physiological attributes of leaf area, photosynthetic rate, transpiration rate, stomatal conductance, and water use efficiency of both varieties. Yield and yield-contributing traits of both maize varieties were significantly improved by growing plants in soil amended with 50 and 75 g/pot of poultry manure. It is also inferred that the use of 50 g/pot poultry manure in soil amendment is an eco-friendly and economically effective option for maize growers of arid and semiarid regions to enhance the kernel yield and profit per annum. Poultry manure could be useful to ameliorate the adverse effects of salinity stress on all parameters, particularly the grain yield. Furthermore, this would be a useful and economical method for the safe disposal of byproducts.
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- Ayesha Rasool
- Department
of Botany, University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan
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- Department
of Botany, University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan
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- Department
of Botany, University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan
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- Department
of Biology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7078, United
States
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- Department
of Botany, University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan
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- Jianshui
Research Station, School of Soil and Water Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department
of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Jianshui
Research Station, School of Soil and Water Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department
of Plant Pathology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Horticulture, Agricultural Faculty, Ataturk
Universitesi, Erzurum 25240, Türkiye
- HGF
Agro, Ata Teknokent, Erzurum 25240, Türkiye
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Abeed AA, Saleem MH, Asghar MA, Mumtaz S, Ameer A, Ali B, Alwahibi MS, Elshikh MS, Ercisli S, Elsharkawy MM, Ali S, Soudy FA. Ameliorative Effects of Exogenous Potassium Nitrate on Antioxidant Defense System and Mineral Nutrient Uptake in Radish ( Raphanus sativus L.) under Salinity Stress. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:22575-22588. [PMID: 37396242 PMCID: PMC10308581 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Soil salinization has become a major issue around the world in recent years, as it is one of the consequences of climate change as sea levels rise. It is crucial to lessen the severe consequences of soil salinization on plants. A pot experiment was conducted to regulate the physiological and biochemical mechanisms in order to evaluate the ameliorative effects of potassium nitrate (KNO3) on Raphanus sativus L. genotypes under salt stress. The results from the present study illustrated that the salinity stress induced a significant decrease in shoot length, root length, shoot fresh weight, shoot dry weight, root fresh weight, root dry weight, number of leaves per plant, leaf area chlorophyll-a, chlorophyll-b, total chlorophyll, carotenoid, net photosynthesis, stomatal conductance, and transpiration rate by 43, 67, 41, 21, 34, 28, 74, 91, 50, 41, 24, 34, 14, 26, and 67%, respectively, in a 40 day radish while decreased by 34, 61, 49, 19, 31, 27, 70, 81, 41, 16, 31, 11, 21, and 62%, respectively, in Mino radish. Furthermore, MDA, H2O2 initiation, and EL (%) of two varieties (40 day radish and Mino radish) of R. sativus increased significantly (P < 0.05) by 86, 26, and 72%, respectively, in the roots and also increased by 76, 106, and 38% in the leaves in a 40 day radish, compared to the untreated plants. The results also elucidated that the contents of phenolic, flavonoids, ascorbic acid, and anthocyanin in the two varieties (40 day radish and Mino radish) of R. sativus increased with the exogenous application of KNO3 by 41, 43, 24, and 37%, respectively, in the 40 day radish grown under the controlled treatments. Results indicated that implementing KNO3 exogenously in the soil increased the activities of antioxidants like SOD, CAT, POD, and APX by 64, 24, 36, and 84% in the roots and also increased by 21, 12, 23, and 60% in the leaves of 40 day radish while also increased by 42, 13, 18, and 60% in the roots and also increased by 13, 14, 16, and 41% in the leaves in Mino radish, respectively, in comparison to those plants grown without KNO3. We found that KNO3 substantially improved plant growth by lowering the levels of oxidative stress biomarkers, thereby further stimulating the antioxidant potential system, which led to an improved nutritional profile of both R. sativus L. genotypes under normal and stressed conditions. The current study would offer a deep theoretical foundation for clarifying the physiological and biochemical mechanisms by which the KNO3 improves salt tolerance in R. sativus L. genotypes.
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- Amany
H. A. Abeed
- Department
of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut 71516, Egypt
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- Office
of Academic Research, Office of VP for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
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- Department
of Biological Resources, Agricultural Institute,
Centre for Agricultural Research, ELKH, Brunszvik U. 2, 2462 Martonvásár, Hungary
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- Department
of Botany, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Lahore 54770, Pakistan
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- Department
of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department
of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department
of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Horticulture Faculty of Agriculture, Ataturk University, Erzurum 25240, Türkiye
- HGF
Agro, Ata Teknokent, TR-25240 Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department
of Agricultural Botany, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr
el-Sheikh 33516, Egypt
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- Department
of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
- Department
of Biological Sciences and Technology, China
Medical University, Taichung City 40402, Taiwan
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- Genetics
and Genetic Engineering Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Moshtohor 13736, Egypt
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Kakar H, Ullah S, Shah W, Ali B, Satti SZ, Ullah R, Muhammad Z, Eldin SM, Ali I, Alwahibi MS, Elshikh MS, Ercisli S. Seed Priming Modulates Physiological and Agronomic Attributes of Maize ( Zea mays L.) under Induced Polyethylene Glycol Osmotic Stress. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:22788-22808. [PMID: 37396236 PMCID: PMC10308401 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Drought and osmotic stresses are major threats to agricultural crops as they affect plants during their life cycle. The seeds are more susceptible to these stresses during germination and establishment of seedlings. To cope with these abiotic stresses, various seed priming techniques have broadly been used. The present study aimed to assess seed priming techniques under osmotic stress. Osmo-priming with chitosan (1 and 2%), hydro-priming with distilled water, and thermo-priming at 4 °C were used on the physiology and agronomy of Zea mays L. under polyethylene glycol (PEG-4000)-induced osmotic stress (-0.2 and -0.4 MPa). The vegetative response, osmolyte content, and antioxidant enzymes of two varieties (Pearl and Sargodha 2002 White) were studied under induced osmotic stress. The results showed that seed germination and seedling growth were inhibited under osmotic stress and germination percentage, and the seed vigor index was enhanced in both varieties of Z. mays L. with chitosan osmo-priming. Osmo-priming with chitosan and hydro-priming with distilled water modulated the level of photosynthetic pigments and proline, which were reduced under induced osmotic stress; moreover, the activities of antioxidant enzymes were improved significantly. In conclusion, osmotic stress adversely affects the growth and physiological attributes; on the contrary, seed priming ameliorated the stress tolerance resistance of Z. mays L. cultivars to PEG-induced osmotic stress by activating the natural antioxidation enzymatic system and accumulating osmolytes.
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- Department
of Botany, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Biological
Sciences Research Division, Pakistan Forest
Institute, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department
of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Biological
Sciences Research Division, Pakistan Forest
Institute, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department
of Botany, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Department
of Botany, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, Pakistan
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- Future
University in Egypt, Center of Research, Faculty of Engineering, New Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- University
of Swat, Centre for Plant Science and Biodiversity, Charbagh 19120, Pakistan
- Department
of Genetics and Development, Columbia University
Irving Medical Center, New York, New York 10032, United States
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- Department
of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Horticulture, Agricultural Faculty, Ataturk
Universitesi, Erzurum 25240, Türkiye
- HGF
Agro, Ata Teknokent, TR-25240 Erzurum, Türkiye
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Ndatimana G, Nantege D, Arimoro FO. A review of the application of the macroinvertebrate-based multimetric indices (MMIs) for water quality monitoring in lakes. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-27559-0. [PMID: 37202638 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27559-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The increasing stress on lake ecosystems is affecting their functioning such as providing goods and services to inhabiting organisms and riparian communities. Monitoring of water quality is important for sustainable management and restoration of lake ecosystems. However, the costs associated with traditional approaches have become prohibitive, while not giving reliable early warning signals on resource conditions. Thus, the current shift in the use of bioindicators and multimetric indices (MMIs) in the monitoring of water quality is currently gaining global recognition with more emphasis on its application in lotic ecosystems. Therefore, this paper provides an elaborated insight into the application of macroinvertebrate-based MMIs in lentic ecosystems and the successes achieved so far. The various metrics and indices, the development strategies, application challenges, the use of macroinvertebrates as bioindicators, and the future projection of enhancing MMI usage in lentic environment monitoring, particularly in developing countries, are extensively covered. The use of MMI as a rapid lake biomonitoring tool needs to be adopted for sustainable applications in lake ecosystem management and as an integrated approach to monitoring human-induced stress especially in developing countries where there is a paucity of information.
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- Gilbert Ndatimana
- Applied Hydrobiology Unit, Department of Animal Biology, Federal University of Technology, PMB 65, Minna, Nigeria.
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- Applied Hydrobiology Unit, Department of Animal Biology, Federal University of Technology, PMB 65, Minna, Nigeria
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- Applied Hydrobiology Unit, Department of Animal Biology, Federal University of Technology, PMB 65, Minna, Nigeria
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Rodríguez-Jorquera IA, Lenzi J, Maturana M, Biscarra G, Ruiz J, Navedo JG. Exploring the recovery of a large wetland using black-necked swan blood parameters and body condition 16 years after a pollution-induced disturbance. INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT 2023; 19:663-675. [PMID: 36793140 DOI: 10.1002/ieam.4748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Resilience theory has taken center stage in tackling the challenge of wetland recovery on a fast-changing planet. Because of waterbirds' enormous dependence on wetlands, their numbers have long been used as surrogates for wetland recovery over time. However, immigration of individuals can mask actual recoveries at a given wetland. One alternative to expanding the knowledge of wetland recovery is the use of physiological parameters from aquatic organism populations. We explored the variations in the physiological parameters of black-necked swan (BNS) before, during, and after a 16-year period of a pollution-induced disturbance that originated in a pulp-mill wastewater discharge. This disturbance triggered the precipitation of iron (Fe) in the water column of the Río Cruces Wetland in southern Chile, one of the main sites for the global population of BNS Cygnus melancoryphus. We compared our recent (2019) original data (body mass index [BMI], hematocrit, hemoglobin, mean corpuscular volume, blood enzymes, and metabolites) with available datasets from the site obtained before the pollution-induced disturbance (2003) and immediately after the disturbance (2004). Results indicate that, 16 years after the pollution-induced disturbance, some important parameters of animal physiology did not return to their pre-disturbance state. For instance, BMI, triglycerides, and glucose were significantly higher in 2019 than in 2004, right after the disturbance. By contrast, the hemoglobin concentration was significantly lower in 2019 than in 2003 and 2004, and uric acid was 42% higher in 2019 than in 2004. Our results demonstrate that, despite higher BNS numbers with larger body weights present in 2019, the Río Cruces wetland has only partially recovered. We suggest that the impact of megadrought and wetland disappearance far from the site results in high rate of swan immigration, casting uncertainty about using the number of swans alone as honest indicators of wetland recovery after a pollution disturbance. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2023;19:663-675. © 2023 SETAC.
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- Department of Biology, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA
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- Bird Ecology Lab, Instituto de Ciencias Marinas y Limnológicas, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Los Ríos, Chile
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- Bird Ecology Lab, Instituto de Ciencias Marinas y Limnológicas, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Los Ríos, Chile
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- Centro de Humedales Río Cruces, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Los Ríos, Chile
- Bird Ecology Lab, Instituto de Ciencias Marinas y Limnológicas, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Los Ríos, Chile
- Millennium Institute Biodiversity of Antarctic and Subantarctic Ecosystems (BASE), Santiago, Chile
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Ghosh S. Economic and socioecological perspectives of urban wetland loss and processes: a study from literatures. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:66514-66537. [PMID: 37119484 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27123-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Existing literatures across the world highlighted the causes and rate of wetland loss; however, so far, no researches tried to analyze how these are guided by the socioeconomic and ecological conditions. The current review work wished to explore how economic and socioecological perspectives could control the rate and drivers of urban wetland loss. Through meta-analysis, this study also intended to explore the changing polarity in research publication and collaborative research. Total 287 original research articles indicating the rates and drivers of wetland loss from 1990 to June 2022 for the first objective and 1500 articles focusing wetland researches from Dimensions AI database for the last objective were taken.Results clearly revealed that the rate of urban wetland loss varies from 0.03 to 3.13% annually, and three main drivers like built-up, agricultural expansions, pollution were identified all across the world. Loss rate was found maximum in the developing and least developed countries. Pollution, built-up expansion, and agriculture expansion, respectively, in developed, developing, and least developed nations were identified as the most dominant drivers of urban wetland loss. Linking loss rate and drivers with socioecological and economic perspectives revealed that human development index (HDI), ecological performance index (EPI), sustainable development goal index (SDGI), and social progress index (SPI) is negatively associated with the rate of urban wetland loss. Contrarily, a poverty rate encouraged higher rate of loss. This study articulated that improving these socioecological and economic conditions could help wetland conservation and restoration to achieve SDGs.
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- Susmita Ghosh
- Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga, Malda, India
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Cao K, Zhang J, Wang G, Lin X, Zhan F, Wu K, Tan W, Geng H, Liu C. Associations of trace element levels in paired serum, whole blood, and tissue: an example of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:38052-38062. [PMID: 36576618 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24960-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Previous studies have extensively explored impacts of trace elements on human beings and complex relationships with cancers. However, contradictory conclusions may be more challenging to explain due to biological specimen differences. To investigate the distribution of trace elements inside body, we collected serum, whole blood and tissues from 77 patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), as well as serum and whole blood from 100 healthy individuals, and determined the concentrations of 13 elements (Al, V, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Sr, Cd, and Pb) with inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Al, Ni, Cu, Sr, and Cd variations between patients and controls were found to be inconsistent in serum and blood. Concentrations of Cu, As, Se, and Sr in serum were positively correlated with that in whole blood in both case and control group (rs >0.450, P <0.01). Elements in serum had a higher accuracy (87.0%) than whole blood (74.0%) in classifying ESCC patients and healthy individuals with discriminant analysis. As, Cd, and Pb concentrations in cancerous tissues were positively correlated with those in normal epithelium (rs =0.397, 0.571, and 0.542, respectively), while Mn, Cu, and Se accumulated in malignant tissues, with V, Cr, Co, Ni, Sr, and Cd partitioning in normal epithelium (all P <0.05). Thus, certain elements in blood, such as Cu, As, Se, and Sr, were useful in assessing element exposure burdens and accumulation tendency of some elements (Mn, Cu and Se, etc.) was uncovered in tumors. Our investigation demonstrated the variations in trace element distribution for frequently used specimens and further evidence of etiological mechanism is necessary.
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- Kexin Cao
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, No. 22, Xinling Rd., Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, No. 22, Xinling Rd., Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Health Management Center, The People's Hospital of Jieyang, Jieyang, 522000, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, No. 22, Xinling Rd., Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, No. 22, Xinling Rd., Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, No. 22, Xinling Rd., Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, No. 22, Xinling Rd., Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China.
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Bandara S, Pathiratne A. Concentrations of trace metals in Siganus javus captured in Negombo estuary, Sri Lanka: Human health risk assessment through dietary exposure. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2023; 188:114639. [PMID: 36708614 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.114639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Concentrations of aluminium, cadmium, chromium, lead, nickel and zinc in muscle and liver of a marine fish in Indo-Pacific region, Siganus javus captured in Negombo estuary were evaluated and potential human health risks associated with dietary exposure were assessed. Of the six metals analyzed, zinc was the most abundant metal in both tissues. No significant differences were found between muscle and liver with respect to cadmium and lead concentrations whereas concentrations of other metals were higher in liver compared to muscle. In human health perspective, estimated target hazard quotients for cadmium and lead were greater than the threshold of one indicating potential non-cancer health risks to heavy consumers. Estimated excess cancer risk of cadmium indicate carcinogenic health risks associated with their consumption even at moderate meal frequencies. The results revealed that consumption of S. javus from the estuary needs to be limited concerning non-cancer and cancer risks to human health.
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- Sewwandi Bandara
- Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, GQ 11600, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, GQ 11600, Sri Lanka.
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Sathishkumar P, Rodríguez-Couto S, Palanisami T, Brar SK. Mixed contaminants: Occurrence, interactions, toxicity, detection and degradation. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 316:120642. [PMID: 36370981 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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- Palanivel Sathishkumar
- Green Lab, Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, 600 077, India.
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- Department of Separation Science, LUT School of Engineering Science, LUT University, 50130, Mikkeli, Finland
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- Environmental Plastics Innovation Cluster (EPIC), Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, North York, Toronto, M3J1P3, Canada
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Đukić-Ćosić D, Baralić K, Javorac D, Bulat Z, Ćurčić M, Antonijević B, Đorđević V, Repić A, Buha Djordjevic A. Exploring the relationship between blood toxic metal(oid)s and serum insulin levels through benchmark modelling of human data: Possible role of arsenic as a metabolic disruptor. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 215:114283. [PMID: 36088992 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The major goal of this study was to estimate the correlations and dose-response pattern between the measured blood toxic metals (cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni))/metalloid (arsenic (As)) and serum insulin level by conducting Benchmark dose (BMD) analysis of human data. The study involved 435 non-occupationally exposed individuals (217 men and 218 women). The samples were collected at health care institutions in Belgrade, Serbia, from January 2019 to May 2021. Blood sample preparation was conducted by microwave digestion. Cd was measured by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrophotometry (GF-AAS), while inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was used to measure Hg, Ni, Cr and As. BMD analysis of insulin levels represented as quantal data was done using the PROAST software version 70.1 (model averaging methodology, BMD response: 10%). In the male population, there was no correlation between toxic metal/metalloid concentrations and insulin level. However, in the female population/whole population, a high positive correlation for As and Hg, and a strong negative correlation for Ni and measured serum insulin level was established. BMD modelling revealed quantitative associations between blood toxic metal/metalloid concentrations and serum insulin levels. All the estimated BMD intervals were wide except the one for As, reflecting a high degree of confidence in the estimations and possible role of As as a metabolic disruptor. These results indicate that, in the case of As blood concentrations, even values higher than BMD (BMDL): 3.27 (1.26) (male population), 2.79 (0.771) (female population), or 1.18 (2.96) μg/L (whole population) might contribute to a 10% higher risk of insulin level alterations, meaning 10% higher risk of blood insulin increasing from within reference range to above reference range. The obtained results contribute to the current body of knowledge on the use of BMD modelling for analysing human data.
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- Danijela Đukić-Ćosić
- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221, Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221, Belgrade, Serbia
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- First Surgical Clinic, Clinical Center of Serbia, Koste Todorovića 5, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine University of Belgrade, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Toxicology "Akademik Danilo Soldatović", University of Belgrade - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221, Belgrade, Serbia
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Jesus F, Patrício Silva AL, Pereira JL, Ré A, Campos I, Gonçalves FJM, Nogueira AJA, Abrantes N, Serpa D. Do sediment-bound nickel and lead affect chironomids life-history? Toxicity assessment under environmentally relevant conditions. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 253:106347. [PMID: 36343614 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2022.106347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Metal pollution in aquatic ecosystems translates into increased concentrations of sediment-bound metals, representing a risk for benthic species. This risk might be enhanced in soft and moderately hard waters, world widely distributed, due to the protective role of hardness against metal toxicity. As lead (Pb) and nickel (Ni) are amongst the more abundant metals in aquatic systems, and since their combined effects to benthic species have been overlooked, in this study we aimed to investigate the life-cycle toxicity of Pb and Ni (using spiked sediment) to the benthic species Chironomus riparius, considering both single and mixture exposures, in moderately hard water. Environmentally relevant concentrations of each metal were used (25 and 75 mg kg-1, based on a scenario of pollution by runoff waters from burnt forests), following a full factorial design. Effects of the mixture with the highest metal concentrations (Pb 75 mg kg-1 dw + Ni 75 mg kg-1 dw) were also assessed in the second generation. In the first generation, exposure to Pb increased emergence and the weight of males, and decreased time to emergence of both males and females. Conversely, exposure to Ni delayed female emergence and decreased the weight of imagoes. Summarizing, Pb affected more endpoints but showed an apparent positive effect, whereas Ni affected less endpoints but exhibited adverse effects. Reproduction was not affected by these metals. In the second generation, the mixture Pb 75 mg kg-1 + Ni 75 mg kg-1 dw delayed emergence and reduced the emerged female fraction and their weight. These results highlight that Pb and Ni can alter the structure of C. riparius populations at environmentally relevant concentrations, which signals potential repercussions in the dynamics and functioning of freshwater ecosystems under these contamination scenarios. The findings of the present study are relevant not only for metal-polluted environments, in general, but also for fire-affected ecosystems.
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- Fátima Jesus
- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Environment and Planning, University of Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal.
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- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal
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- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal
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- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Environment and Planning, University of Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal
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- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Environment and Planning, University of Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal
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- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal
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- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal
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- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal
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- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro 3810-193, Portugal
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Dai OL, Lei ZY, Peng YD, Wang Z. Integrative analysis uncovers response mechanism of Pirata subpiraticus to chronic cadmium stress. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:90070-90080. [PMID: 35864398 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22043-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Soil cadmium (Cd) pollution is global environmental pollution and adversely affects paddy field organisms. Wolf spider grants a new insight to evaluate the toxicity triggered by Cd, yet the impact of chronic Cd exposure on the spider and its molecular mechanism remains unclear. The present study found that the wolf spider Pirata subpiraticus fed with Cd-accumulated flies for 5 weeks presented lower catalase, peroxidase, and acetylcholinesterase activities and higher malonaldehyde content than the control spiders (p < 0.05). An in-depth transcriptomic analysis yielded a total of 5995 differentially expressed genes (DEGs, with 3857 up-regulated and 2138 down-regulated genes) from the comparison, and 19 DEGs encoding three enzymatic indicators were down-regulated. Further enrichment analysis indicated that Cd stress could inhibit the expression of cuticle and chitin-encoding genes via the down-regulation of several key enzymes, such as chitin synthase, glutamine-fructose-6-phosphate transaminase, and chitinase. In addition, our findings suggested that hedgehog and FoxO signaling pathways might play an essential role in regulating survival, cell cycle, and autophagy process in spiders, which were primarily down-regulated under Cd stress. An intensely interactive network displayed that Cd exposure could repress key biological processes in P. subpiraticus, particularly peptide metabolic process and peptide biosynthetic process. To sum up, this integrative investigation confirmed an effective bioindicator for assessing Cd-induced toxicity; provided a mass of genes, proteins, and enzymes for further validation; and granted novel perspectives to uncover the molecular responses of spiders to Cd pollution.
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- Ou-Lin Dai
- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Institute of Bast Fiber Crops, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, 410205, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China.
- College of Life Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China.
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Gao T, Wang H, Li C, Zuo M, Wang X, Liu Y, Yang Y, Xu D, Liu Y, Fang X. Effects of Heavy Metal Stress on Physiology, Hydraulics, and Anatomy of Three Desert Plants in the Jinchang Mining Area, China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:15873. [PMID: 36497949 PMCID: PMC9738440 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192315873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The physiological mechanisms and phytoremediation effects of three kinds of native quinoa in a desert mining area were studied. We used two different types of local soils (native soil and tailing soil) to analyze the changes in the heavy metal content, leaf physiology, photosynthetic parameters, stem hydraulics, and anatomical characteristics of potted quinoa. The results show that the chlorophyll content, photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance, and transpiration rate of Kochia scoparia were decreased, but intercellular CO2 concentration (Ci) was increased under heavy metal stress, and the net photosynthetic rate (Pn) was decreased due to non-stomatal limitation. The gas exchange of Chenopodium glaucum and Atriplex centralasiatica showed a decrease in Pn, stomatal conductance (Gs), and transpiration rate (E) due to stomatal limitation. The three species showed a similar change in heavy metal content; they all showed elevated hydraulic parameters, decreased vessel density, and significantly thickened vessel walls under heavy metal stress. Physiological indicators such as proline content and activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and peroxidase (POD) increased, but the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH), as well as catalase (CAT) activity, decreased in these three plants. Therefore, it can be concluded that these three species of quinoa, possibly the most dominant 30 desert plants in the region, showed a good adaptability and accumulation capacity under the pressure of heavy metal stress, and these plants can be good candidates for tailings remediation in the Jinchang desert mining area.
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- Tianpeng Gao
- School of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Xi’an University, Xi’an 710065, China
- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China
- Engineering Center for Pollution Control and Ecological Restoration in Mining of Gansu Province, Lanzhou City University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- School of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Xi’an University, Xi’an 710065, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Institute of Environmental Health Science in Xi’an, Xi’an 710065, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems, College of Ecology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems, College of Ecology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems, College of Ecology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Xiao J, Chen Y, Xue M, Ding R, Kang Y, Tremblay PL, Zhang T. Fast-growing cyanobacteria bio-embedded into bacterial cellulose for toxic metal bioremediation. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 295:119881. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Revised: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Hussain Z, Ullah S, Yan J, Wang Z, Ullah I, Ahmad Z, Zhang Y, Cao Y, Wang L, Mansoorianfar M, Pei R. Electrospun tannin-rich nanofibrous solid-state membrane for wastewater environmental monitoring and remediation. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 307:135810. [PMID: 35932921 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Heavy metal, organic dyes, and bacterial contamination in water endanger human/animals' health, and therefore, the detection, adsorption, and capturing of contaminants are essential for environmental safety. Ligand-rich membranes are promising for sensors, adsorption, and bacterial decontamination. Herein, tannin (TA)-reinforced 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) crosslinked polycaprolactone (PCL) based nanofibrous membrane (PCL-TA-APTES) was fabricated via electrospinning. PCL-TA-APTES nanofibers possess superior thermal, mechanical, structural, chemical, and aqueous stability properties than the un-crosslinked membrane. It changed its color from yellowish to black in response to Fe2+/3+ ions due to supramolecular iron-tannin network (FeTA) interaction. Such selective sensing has been noticed after adsorption-desorption cycles. Fe3+ concentration, solution pH, contact time, and ligand concentration influence FeTA coordination. Under optimized conditions followed by image processing, the introduced membrane showed a colorimetric linear relationship against Fe3+ ions (16.58 μM-650 μM) with a limit of detection of 5.47 μM. The PCL-FeTA-APTES membrane could restrain phenolic group oxidation and result in a partial water-insoluble network. The adsorption filtration results showed that the PCL-FeTA-APTES membrane can be reused and had a higher methylene blue adsorption (32.04 mg/g) than the PCL-TA-APTES membrane (14.96 mg/g). The high capture efficiency of nanocomposite against Fe3+-based S. aureus suspension than Fe3+-free suspension demonstrated that Fe3+-bounded bacterium adhered to the nanocomposite through Fe3+/TA-dependent biointerface interactions. Overall, high surface area, rich phenolic ligand, porous microstructure, and super-wetting properties expedite FeTA coordination in the nanocomposite, crucial for Fe2+/3+ ions sensing, methylene blue adsorption-filtration, and capturing of Fe3+-bounded bacterium. These multifunctional properties could promise nanocomposite membrane practicability in wastewater and environmental protection.
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- Zahid Hussain
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, 230026, PR China; Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, PR China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, 230026, PR China; Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, PR China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, 230026, PR China; Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, PR China
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, PR China
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Separation Sciences for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, PR China
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, PR China
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, PR China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, 230026, PR China; Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, PR China
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, PR China
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- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, 230026, PR China; Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, CAS Key Laboratory for Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, PR China.
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G A, P N, R S, R S. Multi-ionic interaction with magnesium doped hydroxyapatite-zeolite nanocomposite porous polyacrylonitrile polymer bead in aqueous solution and spiked groundwater. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 309:119728. [PMID: 35810984 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Removal of multi-ionic contaminants from water resources has been a major challenge faced during the treatment of water for drinking and industrial applications. In the present study, varying composition of magnesium doped hydroxyapatite (Mg-HAp) and zeolite nanocomposite embedded porous polymeric beads were synthesized using solvent displacement method and its sorption efficiency towards multi-ion contaminant (such as Ag, Al, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, Se, Tl, Th, U, V and Zn) was investigated in aqueous solution and spiked groundwater. The prepared beads were characterized using suitable techniques like high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) equation. The surface area and pore radius of the beads varied from 6.996 to 66.469 m2/g and 1.698-3.960 nm respectively according to the composition of the bead. The control bead without nanocomposite showed maximum surface area. Multi-ion adsorptions onto beads were confirmed using an inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrophotometer (ICP-OES) and X-ray photoelectron spectrophotometer (XPS). The sorption efficiency was high at pH 5 owing to its anionic surface charge leading to an increase in affinity towards the cations. For validating field application, selected high performance beads were tested in multi-ion spiked groundwater. The results indicated that the Mg-HAp nanocomposite bead dominate all the other bead compositions with more than 90% removal efficiency for most of the multi-ion contaminants. The feasible adsorption mechanism has been discussed. This adsorption study revealed that the Mg-HAp nanocomposite bead is a promising material that is cost-effective, non-toxic, biodegradable, eco-friendly and highly efficient towards the removal of multi-ionic contaminants from groundwater.
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- Alagarsamy G
- Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Nanobiotechnology, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore, 641004, India; Electrochemical Sensor and Energy Materials Lab, Department of Chemistry, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore, 641 004, India
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- Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Nanobiotechnology, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore, 641004, India
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- Electrochemical Sensor and Energy Materials Lab, Department of Chemistry, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore, 641 004, India
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- Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Nanobiotechnology, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore, 641004, India.
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Kim WS, Park K, Park JW, Lee SH, Kim JH, Kim YJ, Oh GH, Ko BS, Park JW, Hong C, Yu TS, Kwak IS. Transcriptional Responses of Stress-Related Genes in Pale Chub ( Zacco platypus) Inhabiting Different Aquatic Environments: Application for Biomonitoring Aquatic Ecosystems. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:11471. [PMID: 36141743 PMCID: PMC9517483 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Pale chub (Zacco platypus) is a dominant species in urban rivers and reservoirs, and it is used as an indicator to monitor the effects of environmental contaminants. Gene responses at the molecular level can reflect the health of fish challenged with environmental stressors. The objective of this study was to identify correlations between water quality factors and the expression of stress-related genes in Z. platypus from different lake environments (Singal and Juam Lakes). To do so, transcriptional responses of genes involving cellular homeostasis (heat-shock protein 70, HSP70; heat-shock protein 90, HSP90), metal detoxification (metallothionein, MT), and antioxidation (superoxide dismutase, SOD; catalase, CAT) were analyzed in the gill and liver tissues of Z. platypus. HSP70, HSP90, and MT genes were overall upregulated in Z. platypus from Singal Lake, which suffered from poorer water quality than Juam Lake. In addition, gene responses were significantly higher in Singal Lake outflow. Upregulation of HSP70, HSP90, and MT was significantly higher in Z. platypus gills than in the liver tissue. In addition, integrated biomarker response and heatmap analysis determined correlations between expression of biomarker genes or water quality factors and sampling sites of both lakes. These results suggest that stress-related genes used as multiple biomarkers may reflect spatial characteristics and water quality of different lake environments, and they can be used for biomonitoring and ecological risk assessment.
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- Won-Seok Kim
- Department of Ocean Integrated Science, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea
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- Fisheries Science Institute, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea
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- Department of Ocean Integrated Science, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea
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- Department of Ocean Integrated Science, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea
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- Department of Ocean Integrated Science, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea
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- Department of Ocean Integrated Science, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea
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- Department of Ocean Integrated Science, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea
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- Department of Ocean Integrated Science, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea
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- Department of Ocean Integrated Science, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea
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- Department of Ocean Integrated Science, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea
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- Fisheries Science Institute, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea
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- Department of Ocean Integrated Science, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea
- Fisheries Science Institute, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea
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Li R, Yu S, Liang X, Li Y, Lai KP. Vitamin C exerts anti-cadmium induced fracture functions/targets: bioinformatic and biostructural findings. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2022.04.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Hui Li AS, Sathishkumar P, Selahuddeen ML, Asyraf Wan Mahmood WM, Zainal Abidin MH, Wahab RA, Mohamed Huri MA, Abdullah F. Adverse environmental effects of disposable face masks due to the excess usage. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 308:119674. [PMID: 35772616 PMCID: PMC9233961 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The widespread use of disposable face masks as a preventative strategy to address transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been a key environmental concern since the pandemic began. This has led to an unprecedented new form of contamination from improperly disposed masks, which liberates significant amounts of heavy metals and toxic chemicals in addition to volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Therefore, this study monitored the liberation of heavy metals, VOCs, and microfibers from submerged disposable face masks at different pH (4, 7 and 12), to simulate distinct environmental conditions. Lead (3.238% ppb), cadmium (0.672 ppb) and chromium (0.786 ppb) were found in the analyzed leachates. By pyrolysis, 2,4-dimethylhept-1-ene and 4-methylheptane were identified as the VOCs produced by the samples. The chemically degraded morphology in the FESEM images provided further evidence that toxic heavy metals and volatile organic compounds had been leached from the submerged face masks, with greater degradation observed in samples submerged at pH 7 and higher. The results are seen to communicate the comparable danger of passively degrading disposable face masks and the release of micro- or nanofibers into the marine environment. The toxicity of certain heavy metals and chemicals released from discarded face masks warrants better, more robust manufacturing protocols and increased public awareness for responsible disposal to reduce the adverse impact on ecology and human health.
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- Alice Sim Hui Li
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomaterials, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai 600 077, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
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Mukherjee AG, Wanjari UR, Bradu P, Patil M, Biswas A, Murali R, Renu K, Dey A, Vellingiri B, Raja G, Iyer M, Valsala Gopalakrishnan A. Elimination of microplastics from the aquatic milieu: A dream to achieve. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:135232. [PMID: 35671819 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Microplastics (MPs) have become a significant source of concern as they have emerged as a widespread pollutant that harms the aquatic environment. It has become an enormous challenge, having the capacity to biomagnify and eventually affect human health, biodiversity, aquatic animals, and the environment. This review provides in-depth knowledge of how MPs interact with different toxic organic chemicals, antibiotics, and heavy metals in the aquatic environment and its consequences. Membrane technologies like ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), microfiltration (MF), and dynamic membranes can be highly effective techniques for the removal of MPs. Also, hybrid membrane techniques like advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), membrane fouling, electrochemical processes, and adsorption processes can be incorporated for superior efficiency. The review also focuses on the reactor design and performance of several membrane-based filters and bioreactors to develop practical, feasible, and sustainable membrane technologies. The main aim of this work is to throw light on the alarming scenario of microplastic pollution in the aquatic milieu and strategies that can be adopted to tackle it.
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- Anirban Goutam Mukherjee
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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- Department of Biosciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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- Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700073, India
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- Human Molecular Cytogenetics and Stem Cell Laboratory, Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641046, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Republic of Korea
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- Livestock Farming & Bioresources Technology, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India.
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Abduro Ogo H, Tang N, Li X, Gao X, Xing W. Combined toxicity of microplastic and lead on submerged macrophytes. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 295:133956. [PMID: 35157880 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Microplastic pollution has become ubiquitous due to industrialization and wide use of plastic products. The continuous discharge of microplastics into aquatic ecosystems, combined with different toxic chemicals can create serious environmental pollution. Lead is an extremely toxic metal which can strongly adsorb to microplastics, however, little is known about their combined toxicity on submerged macrophytes. To test our hypothesis that microplastic can aggravate lead toxicity on submerged macrophytes, we designed a five-day hydroponic experiment to explore the toxic effects of microplastic and lead alone, and in combination, on Potamogeton crispus and Vallisneria denseserrulata. Photosynthetic pigment, chlorophyll fluorescence (Fv/Fm and ETRmax), soluble sugar, protein and malondialdehyde (MDA) declined with increasing lead concentration alone and in the combined treatment. In both submerged macrophytes, the level of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and lead bioaccumulation increased with increasing lead concentration. However, microplastic aggravated lead toxicity on chlorophyll a and SOD activity in P. crispus only under the highest lead concentration. In conclusion, lead alone and combined exposure caused a series of toxic effects on physio-biochemical traits of submerged macrophytes that appeared to be synergistic and species-specific. Our comprehensive results have important implications for appropriate management of microplastics and lead alone, or in combination, for submerged macrophytes.
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- Hirpa Abduro Ogo
- Aquatic Plant Research Center, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China; Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute, Addis Ababa, 30726, Ethiopia
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- Aquatic Plant Research Center, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Aquatic Plant Research Center, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Aquatic Plant Research Center, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Aquatic Plant Research Center, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China.
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Choudhury S, Chatterjee A. Microbial application in remediation of heavy metals: an overview. Arch Microbiol 2022; 204:268. [PMID: 35438381 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-022-02874-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Heavy metal contamination poses a menacing threat to all living forms in the natural world due to its catastrophic consequences, contributing to environmental pollution. The need for human beings increasing each day along with anthropological activity is contributing directly to the destruction of the environment with the release of a large number of heavy metals into the food chain. These metals can be accumulated in the food chains and are very extremely toxic even at low concentrations. Heavy metals aggregation can deteriorate the healthy ecosystem of the water bodies as well. One of the major concerns is the diminution and administration of the heavy metals aggregating in marine water bodies and lakes. Heavy metals are not degradable and thus tend to remain in the environment for a prolonged time period. Heavy metal aggregation can demonstrate immediate repercussions such as DNA damage, inhibition of respiration and photosynthesis, and rapid reactive oxygen species generation. Conventional or standard chemical and physical methods for remediation of heavy metals are uneconomical and lead to the production of a large magnitude of chemical waste. This shifts the focus and interest towards the utilization of microbes in remediation of heavy metals from the environment which is eco-friendly and economical. To contend with heavy metals, microorganisms have a specific mechanism such as biotransformation, biosorption, and homeostasis. The microbial system is responsive to the toxicity that is created by the heavy metals which are easily water-soluble and available in the environment. The current review article describes the sources and effects of metal ions in the environment followed by bioremediation strategies followed in their remediation. Microbial approaches in remediation of metal ions from extraterrestrial materials are depicted in the paper.
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- Saddique Choudhury
- Department of Pharmacology, JSS Medical College, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied Sciences, REVA University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
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Mixed Contaminants: Occurrence, Interactions, Toxicity, Detection, and Remediation. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27082577. [PMID: 35458775 PMCID: PMC9029723 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27082577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The ever-increasing rate of pollution has attracted considerable interest in research. Several anthropogenic activities have diminished soil, air, and water quality and have led to complex chemical pollutants. This review aims to provide a clear idea about the latest and most prevalent pollutants such as heavy metals, PAHs, pesticides, hydrocarbons, and pharmaceuticals—their occurrence in various complex mixtures and how several environmental factors influence their interaction. The mechanism adopted by these contaminants to form the complex mixtures leading to the rise of a new class of contaminants, and thus resulting in severe threats to human health and the environment, has also been exhibited. Additionally, this review provides an in-depth idea of various in vivo, in vitro, and trending biomarkers used for risk assessment and identifies the occurrence of mixed contaminants even at very minute concentrations. Much importance has been given to remediation technologies to understand our current position in handling these contaminants and how the technologies can be improved. This paper aims to create awareness among readers about the most ubiquitous contaminants and how simple ways can be adopted to tackle the same.
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Wen K, Li X, Huang R, Nian H. Application of exogenous glutathione decreases chromium translocation and alleviates its toxicity in soybean (Glycine max L.). ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 234:113405. [PMID: 35298965 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Chromium is considered one of the most severe toxic elements affecting agriculture. Soybean seedlings under chromium stress were treated with glutathione and buthionine sulfoximine. The effects of exogenous glutathione on the physiological effects of two different chromium-resistant soybean seedlings and the expression levels of expression levels related genes were studied. This study tested the seedling weight and SPAD values, detected enzymatic antioxidants (i.e., superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, catalase, catalase, ascorbate peroxidase), and non-enzymatic antioxidants (i.e., glutathione, proline, soluble sugars, and soluble phenols) that attenuate chromium-induced reactive oxygen species, and quantified several genes associated with glutathione-mediated chromium stress. The results showed that exogenous glutathione could improve the physiological adaptability of soybean seedlings by regulating photosynthesis, antioxidant, and related enzyme activities, osmotic system, the compartmentalization of ion chelation, and regulating the transcription level of related genes, thereby increasing the chromium accumulation of soybean seedlings, enhancing the tolerance of chromium stress, and reducing the toxicity of chromium. Overall, the application of glutathione alleviates chromium toxicity in soybeans, and this strategy may be a potential farming option for soybean bioremediation in chromium-contaminated soils.
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- Ke Wen
- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China; The Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding of Guangdong Province, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 Guangdong, People's Republic of China; The National Engineering Research Center of Plant Space Breeding, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China; The Guangdong Subcenter of the National Center for Soybean Improvement, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China; Zengcheng Teaching and Research Bases, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China.
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- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China; The Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding of Guangdong Province, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 Guangdong, People's Republic of China; The National Engineering Research Center of Plant Space Breeding, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China; The Guangdong Subcenter of the National Center for Soybean Improvement, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China; Zengcheng Teaching and Research Bases, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China.
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- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China; The Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding of Guangdong Province, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 Guangdong, People's Republic of China; The National Engineering Research Center of Plant Space Breeding, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China; The Guangdong Subcenter of the National Center for Soybean Improvement, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China; Zengcheng Teaching and Research Bases, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China.
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- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China; The Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding of Guangdong Province, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 Guangdong, People's Republic of China; The National Engineering Research Center of Plant Space Breeding, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China; The Guangdong Subcenter of the National Center for Soybean Improvement, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China; Zengcheng Teaching and Research Bases, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China.
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Javanshir Khoei A. A comparative study on the accumulation of toxic heavy metals in fish of the Oman Sea: effects of fish size, spatial distribution and trophic level. TOXIN REV 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/15569543.2022.2040033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Arash Javanshir Khoei
- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Ameen F, Al-Homaidan AA, Almahasheer H, Dawoud T, Alwakeel S, AlMaarofi S. Biomonitoring coastal pollution on the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Aden using macroalgae: A review. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2022; 175:113156. [PMID: 34862041 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.113156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The transporting of oil via the Arabian Gulf for centuries has resulted in the pollution of the coasts by heavy metals, and therefore, remediation actions are needed. In this review, we first evaluated heavy metal pollution on the coasts by assembling the research on published metal concentrations in sediments and water bodies surrounding the Arabian Peninsula. Research revealed uneven pollution of heavy metals, meaning that before remediation, the most polluted sites should be found. This could be done most conveniently using biomonitoring. The Arabian Peninsula is a unique ecoregion due to the extremely high temperature in summer, and therefore, it needs its specific standardization procedure for biomonitoring. To get an overview of the current information on biomonitoring, we gathered a dataset of 306 published macroalgal observations from the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Aden. The heavy metal concentration dataset of macroalgae was analyzed with a multivariate principal component analysis. As a result of the published works elsewhere and our data analysis, we recommend that green Ulva and brown Padina species are used in the biomonitoring of heavy metal pollution on the Arabian Peninsula's eastern and southern coasts. However, more species might be needed if these species do not occur at the site. The species incidence should first be monitored systematically in each area, and common species should be used. The species used should be chosen locally and sampled at the same depth at low tide in spring or early summer, from February to May, before the hottest season. The composite samples of different apical sections of the thallus should be collected. The standardization of the monitoring processes benefits future remediation actions.
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- Fuad Ameen
- Department of Botany & Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Botany & Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), Dammam 31441-1982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany & Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sustainability Science, Lakehead University, 500 University Avenue, Orillia, ON, Canada
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Xie YF, Zhang RX, Qin LJ, Song LL, Zhao DG, Xia ZM. Genome-wide identification and genetic characterization of the CaMYB family and its response to five types of heavy metal stress in hot pepper (Capsicum annuum cv. CM334). PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2022; 170:98-109. [PMID: 34863059 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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MYB proteins play a crucial role in plant growth and development and stress responses. In this study, 160 members of the MYB gene family from the pepper genome database were used to analyze gene structures, chromosome localization, collinearity, genetic affinity and expression in response to heavy metals. The results identified R2R3-MYB members and further phylogenetically classified them into 35 subgroups based on highly conserved gene structures and motifs. Collinearity analysis showed that segmental duplication events played a crucial role in the functional expansion of the CaMYB gene family by intraspecific collinearity, and at least 12 pairs of CaMYB genes existed between species prior to the differentiation between monocots and dicots. Moreover, the upstream CaMYB genes were mainly localized to the phytohormone elements ABRE and transcription factor elements MYB and MYC. Further analysis revealed that MYB transcription factors were closely associated with a variety of abiotic stress-related proteins (e.g., MAC-complex and SKIP). Under the stress of five metal ions, Cd2+, Cu2+, Pb2+, Zn2+, and Fe3+, the expression levels of some CaMYB family genes were upregulated. Of these genes, pairing homologous 1 (PH-1), PH-13, and PH-15 in the roots of Capsicum annuum were upregulated to the greatest extent, indicating that these three MYB family members are particularly sensitive to these five metals. This study provides a theoretical reference for the analysis of the molecular regulatory mechanism of MYB family genes in mediating the response to heavy metals in plants. This study reveals the mode of interaction between MYB and a variety of abiotic stress proteins and clarifies the biological functions of CaMYB family members in the regulation of heavy metal stress.
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- Yu-Feng Xie
- The Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, PR China; Institute of Agro-Bioengineering and College of Life Sciences, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, PR China; Institute of Agro-Bioengineering and College of Life Sciences, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, PR China.
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- Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang, 550006, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, PR China; Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang, 550006, PR China
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- Guizhou Soil and Fertilizer General Station, Guiyang, 550001, PR China
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Banerjee A, Roychoudhury A. Explicating the cross-talks between nanoparticles, signaling pathways and nutrient homeostasis during environmental stresses and xenobiotic toxicity for sustainable cultivation of cereals. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 286:131827. [PMID: 34403897 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Revised: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Precision farming using nanoparticles is a cutting-edge technology for safe cultivation of crop plants in marginal areas afflicted with environmental/climatic stresses like salinity, drought, extremes of temperature, ultraviolet B stress or polluted with xenobiotics like toxic heavy metals and fluoride. Major cereal crops like rice, wheat, maize, barley, sorghum and millets which provide the staple food for the entire global population are mainly glycophytes and are extremely susceptible to abiotic stress-induced oxidative injuries. Nanofertilization/exogenous spraying of beneficial nanoparticles alleviates the oxidative damages in cereals by altering the homeostasis of phytohormones like abscisic acid, gibberellins, cytokinins, auxins, salicylic acid, jasmonic acid and melatonin and by triggering the synthesis of gasotransmitter nitric oxide. Signaling cross-talks of nanoparticles with plant growth regulators enable activation of the defence machinery, comprising of antioxidants, thiol-rich compounds and glyoxalases and restrict xenobiotic mobilization by suppressing the expression of associated transporters. Accelerated nutrient uptake and grain biofortification under the influence of nanoparticles result in optimum crop productivity under sub-optimal conditions. However, over-dosing of even beneficial nanoparticles promotes severe phytotoxicity. Hence, the concentration of nanoparticles and mode of administering need to be thoroughly standardized before large-scale field applications, to ensure sustainable cereal cultivation with minimum ecological imbalance.
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- Aditya Banerjee
- Post Graduate Department of Biotechnology, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), 30, Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata, 700016, West Bengal, India
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- Post Graduate Department of Biotechnology, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), 30, Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata, 700016, West Bengal, India.
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Ganesan AR, Mohan K, Karthick Rajan D, Pillay AA, Palanisami T, Sathishkumar P, Conterno L. Distribution, toxicity, interactive effects, and detection of ochratoxin and deoxynivalenol in food: A review. Food Chem 2021; 378:131978. [PMID: 35033712 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of fungi that cause severe damage to agricultural products and food in the food supply chain. These detrimental pollutants have been directly linked with poor socioeconomic patterns and human health issues. Among the natural micropollutants, ochratoxin A (OTA) and deoxynivalenol (DON) are widely distributed in food materials. The primary occurrence of these mycotoxins is reported in almost all cereal grains and fresh agro-products. Both mycotoxins have shown harmful effects, such as nephrotoxic, hepatotoxic, and genotoxic effects, in humans due to their complex structural formation during the degradation/acetylation reaction. In addition, improper preharvest, harvest, and postharvest handling tend to lead to the formation of OTA and DON in various food commodities, which allows different harmful fungicides in practice. Therefore, this review provides more insight into the distribution and toxicity of OTA/DON in the food matrix and human health. Furthermore, the interactive effects of OTA/DON with co-contaminated organic and inorganic compounds are discussed. Finally, international regulation and mitigation strategies for detoxication are critically evaluated to meet food safety and good agriculture practices.
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- Abirami Ramu Ganesan
- Group of Fermentation and Distillation, Laimburg Research Centre, Ora (BZ), Auer 39040, Italy.
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- PG and Research Department of Zoology, Sri Vasavi College, Erode, Tamil Nadu 638 316, India
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- Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu 608502, India
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- School of Applied Sciences, College of Engineering Science and Technology, Fiji National University, Nabua Campus- 7222, Fiji Islands
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN), University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, SIMATS, Saveetha University, Chennai 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Group of Fermentation and Distillation, Laimburg Research Centre, Ora (BZ), Auer 39040, Italy.
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Correia TG, Vieira VARO, de Moraes Narcizo A, Zampieri RA, Floeter-Winter LM, Moreira RG. Endocrine disruption caused by the aquatic exposure to aluminum and manganese in Astyanax altiparanae (Teleostei: Characidae) females during the final ovarian maturation. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2021; 249:109132. [PMID: 34246795 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2021.109132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Aluminum (Al) and manganese (Mn) can be toxic to aquatic biota and cause endocrine disruption in fish, affecting reproduction. This study evaluates the physiological responses of the ray-finned teleost fish Astyanax altiparanae vitellogenic females after acute exposure (96 h) to Al and Mn (alone and combined) in acid pH followed by the same period of exposure to metal-free water in neutral pH. The aim of this second period of exposure was to assess the recovery capacity from the toxic effects these metals. Five experimental groups were established: a control in neutral pH (Ctrl), and acidic pH (Ac), aluminum (Al), manganese (Mn), and Al + Mn groups, maintaining the acidic pH in the groups to which metals were added. The following biological parameters were evaluated: metal tissue concentration, relative fecundity (RF: absolute fecundity/body mass). Plasma levels of cortisol (proxy for stress) and 17α hydroxyprogesterone (17α-OHP), and gene expression of pituitary lhβ mRNA (proxies for final maturation) were measured to evaluate endocrine disruption. In the synchronic exposure, the presence of Mn potentiated the accumulation of Al in gills. The females from acidic pH and Al groups showed a reduced RF. Exposure to Al and Mn triggered an endocrine disruption response, evidenced by a decrease in the plasma concentration of 17α-OHP and cortisol. Despite this anti-steroidogenic effect, no changes occurred in the pituitary gene expression of lhβ. The endocrine changes and the metal accumulation were temporary, while the impacts on RF under the experimental conditions suggest permanent impairment in the reproduction of this species.
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- Tiago Gabriel Correia
- Instituto de Biociências, Departamento de Fisiologia, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Instituto de Biociências, Departamento de Fisiologia, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biociências, Departamento de Fisiologia, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biociências, Departamento de Fisiologia, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biociências, Departamento de Fisiologia, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Maltsev Y, Maltseva A, Maltseva S. Differential Zn and Mn sensitivity of microalgae species from genera Bracteacoccus and Lobosphaera. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:57412-57423. [PMID: 34409533 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-15981-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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One of the most common pollutants in natural ecosystems is heavy metals. Algae are sensitive to the action of heavy metals. This allows to use algae to assess the toxicity of heavy metals, bioindication, and during phycoremediation. This study examines the effect of different Zn and Mn concentrations (1.0, 5.0, 25.0, 50.0, 500.0, 1000.0 mg L-1) on green algae Bracteacoccus minor and Lobosphaera incisa in a chronic bioassay. The results of this study showed that the toxic effect of Zn and Mn on B. minor and L. incisa begins to manifest itself at the lowest of the studied metal concentrations-1 mg L-1. The critical concentration of Zn, which leads to the complete death of B. minor and L. incisa, is 50.0 and 500.0 mg L-1, and Mn is 1000.0 mg L-1 and 500.0 mg L-1, respectively. It was found that principal component (PC) 1 accounts for 60.47% of the total variance and reflects changes associated with low concentrations of heavy metals (up to 5.0 mg L-1). PC2 accounts for 27.95% of the total variance. PC2 is mostly associated with high concentrations of ions of heavy metals. Thus, the effect of Zn and Mn concentrations up to 5 mg L-1and above 50 mg L-1on B. minor and L. incisa has a different character. At the same time, the response of the studied algae species to the action of Zn and Mn has individual differences. In general, B. minor is more resistant to Mn, while L. incisa is more resistant to Zn.
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- Yevhen Maltsev
- К.А. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology RAS, IPP RAS, 127276, Moscow, Russia.
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- Bogdan Khmelnitsky Melitopol State Pedagogical University, Melitopol, 72312, Ukraine
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- К.А. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology RAS, IPP RAS, 127276, Moscow, Russia
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Hui CY, Guo Y, Wu J, Liu L, Yang XQ, Guo X, Xie Y, Yi J. Detection of Bioavailable Cadmium by Double-Color Fluorescence Based on a Dual-Sensing Bioreporter System. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:696195. [PMID: 34603225 PMCID: PMC8481780 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.696195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Cadmium (Cd) is carcinogenic to humans and can accumulate in the liver, kidneys, and bones. There is widespread presence of cadmium in the environment as a consequence of anthropogenic activities. It is important to detect cadmium in the environment to prevent further exposure to humans. Previous whole-cell biosensor designs were focused on single-sensing constructs but have had difficulty in distinguishing cadmium from other metal ions such as lead (Pb) and mercury (Hg). We developed a dual-sensing bacterial bioreporter system to detect bioavailable cadmium by employing CadC and CadR as separate metal sensory elements and eGFP and mCherry as fluorescent reporters in one genetic construct. The capability of this dual-sensing biosensor was proved to simultaneously detect bioavailable cadmium and its toxic effects using two sets of sensing systems while still maintaining similar specificity and sensitivity of respective signal-sensing biosensors. The productions of double-color fluorescence were directly proportional to the exposure concentration of cadmium, thereby serving as an effective quantitative biosensor to detect bioavailable cadmium. This novel dual-sensing biosensor was then validated to respond to Cd(II) spiked in environmental water samples. This is the first report of the development of a novel dual-sensing, whole-cell biosensor for simultaneous detection of bioavailable cadmium. The application of two biosensing modules provides versatile biosensing signals and improved performance that can make a significant impact on monitoring high concentration of bioavailable Cd(II) in environmental water to reduce human exposure to the harmful effects of cadmium.
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- Chang-ye Hui
- Department of Pathology & Toxicology, Shenzhen Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Diseases, Shenzhen, China
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- National Key Clinical Specialty of Occupational Diseases, Shenzhen Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Diseases, Shenzhen, China
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- National Key Clinical Specialty of Occupational Diseases, Shenzhen Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Diseases, Shenzhen, China
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- Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Ambler, PA, United States
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- Department of Pathology & Toxicology, Shenzhen Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Diseases, Shenzhen, China
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- National Key Clinical Specialty of Occupational Diseases, Shenzhen Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Diseases, Shenzhen, China
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- National Key Clinical Specialty of Occupational Diseases, Shenzhen Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Diseases, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Pathology & Toxicology, Shenzhen Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Diseases, Shenzhen, China
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Ecological Risk Due to Heavy Metal Contamination in Sediment and Water of Natural Wetlands with Tourist Influence in the Central Region of Peru. WATER 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/w13162256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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In this study, the quality of sediment and surface water in two natural wetlands, Paca and Tragadero, in the central region of Peru was evaluated using pollution indices, including the geoaccumulation index, pollutant load index, modified pollution degree, potential ecological risk index, and site rank index, for four heavy metals. Principal component analysis was used to identify potential metal contaminant sources. The determination of Fe, Zn, Pb, and As was performed by flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The average concentrations of metals in the sediments of both lagoons decreased in the order Fe > Zn > Pb > As. The analysis of the contamination indices determined that As and Pb are the elements that contribute the most to environmental degradation in both wetlands. There is a strong correlation between the values of potential ecological risk and the modified degree of contamination, revealing that the Paca wetland has a moderate degree of contamination and potential ecological risk, while Tragadero presents a high degree of contamination and considerable potential ecological risk. The application of the site rank index showed that more than 50% of the sampling sites have between high and severe contamination. The principal component analysis presented 79.2% of the total variance. Finally, the results of this study are essential in order to carry out preventive actions for environmental protection in these lake ecosystems of great importance for many activities, such as bird watching.
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Karthikeyan OP, Smith TJ, Dandare SU, Parwin KS, Singh H, Loh HX, Cunningham MR, Williams PN, Nichol T, Subramanian A, Ramasamy K, Kumaresan D. Metal(loid) speciation and transformation by aerobic methanotrophs. MICROBIOME 2021; 9:156. [PMID: 34229757 PMCID: PMC8262016 DOI: 10.1186/s40168-021-01112-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Manufacturing and resource industries are the key drivers for economic growth with a huge environmental cost (e.g. discharge of industrial effluents and post-mining substrates). Pollutants from waste streams, either organic or inorganic (e.g. heavy metals), are prone to interact with their physical environment that not only affects the ecosystem health but also the livelihood of local communities. Unlike organic pollutants, heavy metals or trace metals (e.g. chromium, mercury) are non-biodegradable, bioaccumulate through food-web interactions and are likely to have a long-term impact on ecosystem health. Microorganisms provide varied ecosystem services including climate regulation, purification of groundwater, rehabilitation of contaminated sites by detoxifying pollutants. Recent studies have highlighted the potential of methanotrophs, a group of bacteria that can use methane as a sole carbon and energy source, to transform toxic metal (loids) such as chromium, mercury and selenium. In this review, we synthesise recent advances in the role of essential metals (e.g. copper) for methanotroph activity, uptake mechanisms alongside their potential to transform toxic heavy metal (loids). Case studies are presented on chromium, selenium and mercury pollution from the tanneries, coal burning and artisanal gold mining, respectively, which are particular problems in the developing economy that we propose may be suitable for remediation by methanotrophs. Video Abstract.
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- Obulisamy Parthiba Karthikeyan
- School of Biological Sciences & Institute for Global Food Security, Queen’s University Belfast, 19 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, UK
- Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI USA
- Department of Engineering Technology, College of Technology, University of Houston, Houston, TX USA
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- Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Biological Sciences & Institute for Global Food Security, Queen’s University Belfast, 19 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Guyana, Georgetown, Guyana
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- School of Biological Sciences & Institute for Global Food Security, Queen’s University Belfast, 19 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, UK
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- School of Biological Sciences & Institute for Global Food Security, Queen’s University Belfast, 19 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, UK
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- School of Biological Sciences & Institute for Global Food Security, Queen’s University Belfast, 19 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, UK
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- Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Biological Sciences & Institute for Global Food Security, Queen’s University Belfast, 19 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, UK
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Peng X, Zhao L, Liu J, Guo X, Ding Y. Comparative transcriptome analyses of the liver between Xenocypris microlepis and Xenocypris davidi under low copper exposure. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2021; 236:105850. [PMID: 34022695 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2021.105850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Copper is one of the most ubiquitous environmental pollutants worldwide. Previous studies have focused on the toxicology of high copper exposure, while there has been comparatively less research on the biological effects of low copper exposure. Low concentrations of copper often exist in freshwater ecosystems, and its impact on the fish is unclear. Both Xenocypris microlepis and Xenocypris davidi are bottom-feeding fishes widely distributed in freshwater ecosystems of China, and they are more likely to be contaminated by low concentrations of copper. Low copper exposure may have effects on molecular regulation at the level of gene expression in the two Xenocypris species. To investigate gene expression differences involved in the response to low copper concentrations between X. microlepis and X. davidi, we established the responses to low copper exposure of 0.01 mg/L for 14 days at the transcriptional level, and RNA-Seq was used to perform a comparative transcriptomic analysis of the liver. A total of 74,135 and 60,894 unigenes from X. microlepis and X. davidi were assembled by transcriptome profiling, respectively. Among these, 84 genes of X. microlepis and 165 genes of X. davidi were identified as differentially expressed genes (DEGs). There were 60 and 135 up-regulated, 24 and 30 down-regulated genes in the two species, respectively. Comparative transcriptome analyses identified five differentially co-expressed genes (DCGs) related to low copper exposure from the DEGs of the two Xenocypris species. The five DCGs were related to the fishes' growth, antioxidant system, immune system and heavy metal tolerance. The results could help us to understand the molecular mechanisms of the response to low copper exposure, and the data should provide a valuable transcriptomic resource for the genus Xenocypris.
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- Xinliang Peng
- Fisheries College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China; College of Fisheries, Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Fisheries, Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University, Xinyang 464000, China; Fishery Biological Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Fisheries, Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University, Xinyang 464000, China; Fishery Biological Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Fisheries, Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University, Xinyang 464000, China; Fishery Biological Engineering Technology Research Center of Henan Province, Xinyang 464000, China.
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- Fisheries College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China.
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Genome-Wide Identification of the Nramp Gene Family in Spirodela polyrhiza and Expression Analysis under Cadmium Stress. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22126414. [PMID: 34203933 PMCID: PMC8232720 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22126414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Natural resistance-associated macrophage proteins (Nramps) are specific metal transporters in plants with different functions among various species. The evolutionary and functional information of the Nramp gene family in Spirodela polyrhiza has not been previously reported in detail. To identify the Nramp genes in S. polyrhiza, we performed genome-wide identification, characterization, classification, and cis-elements analysis among 22 species with 138 amino acid sequences. We also conducted chromosomal localization and analyzed the synteny relationship, promoter, subcellular localization, and expression patterns in S. polyrhiza. β-Glucuronidase staining indicated that SpNramp1 and SpNramp3 mainly accumulated in the root and joint between mother and daughter frond. Moreover, SpNramp1 was also widely displayed in the frond. SpNramp2 was intensively distributed in the root and frond. Quantitative real-time PCR results proved that the SpNramp gene expression level was influenced by Cd stress, especially in response to Fe or Mn deficiency. The study provides detailed information on the SpNramp gene family and their distribution and expression, laying a beneficial foundation for functional research.
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Castanho NRCM, de Oliveira RA, Batista BL, Freire BM, Lange C, Lopes AM, Jozala AF, Grotto D. Comparative Study on Lead and Copper Biosorption Using Three Bioproducts from Edible Mushrooms Residues. J Fungi (Basel) 2021; 7:jof7060441. [PMID: 34073030 PMCID: PMC8228708 DOI: 10.3390/jof7060441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Agricultural waste products can be used as biosorbents for bioremediation once they are low-cost and high-efficient in pollutants removal. Thus, waste products from mushroom farming such as cutting and substrate of Lentinula edodes (popularly known as shiitake) and Agaricus bisporus (also known as champignon) were evaluated as biosorbents for metallic contaminants copper (Cu) and lead (Pb). Shiitake and champignon stalks, and shiitake substrate (medium in which shiitake was cultivated) were dried, grounded, characterized and experimented to remove Cu and Pb from contaminated water. The Sips model was used to establish the adsorption isotherms. Regarding Cu, champignon stalks have the best removal efficiency (43%), followed by substrate and stalks of shiitake (37 and 30%, respectively). Pb removals were similar among three residues (from 72 to 83%), with the champignon stalks standing out. The maximum adsorption capacities (qmax) for Cu in shiitake and champignon stalks were 22.7 and 31.4 mg/g−1, respectively. For Pb, qmax for shiitake and champignon stalks, and shiitake substrate were 130.0, 87.0 and 84.0 mg/g−1, respectively. The surface morphology of the champignon stalks revealed an organized and continuous structure. After an interaction with metals, the stalk of champignon accumulated the metal ions into interstices. Mushroom residues showed a relevant adsorption efficiency, especially for Pb. Mushroom farming waste are a very low-cost and promising alternative for removing toxic heavy metals from aquatic environment.
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- University of Sorocaba, Sorocaba 18023-000, SP, Brazil; (N.R.C.M.C.); (R.A.d.O.)
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- Center of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo André 09210-170, SP, Brazil; (B.L.B.); (B.M.F.); (C.L.)
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- Center of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo André 09210-170, SP, Brazil; (B.L.B.); (B.M.F.); (C.L.)
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- Center of Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo André 09210-170, SP, Brazil; (B.L.B.); (B.M.F.); (C.L.)
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-871, SP, Brazil;
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- University of Sorocaba, Sorocaba 18023-000, SP, Brazil; (N.R.C.M.C.); (R.A.d.O.)
- Correspondence: (A.F.J.); (D.G.); Tel.: +55-15-2101-7104 (A.F.J. & D.G.); Fax: +55-15-2101-7000 (A.F.J. & D.G.)
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- University of Sorocaba, Sorocaba 18023-000, SP, Brazil; (N.R.C.M.C.); (R.A.d.O.)
- Correspondence: (A.F.J.); (D.G.); Tel.: +55-15-2101-7104 (A.F.J. & D.G.); Fax: +55-15-2101-7000 (A.F.J. & D.G.)
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El-Sheikh MA, Hadibarata T, Yuniarto A, Sathishkumar P, Abdel-Salam EM, Alatar AA. Role of nanocatalyst in the treatment of organochlorine compounds - A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 268:128873. [PMID: 33220978 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/31/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Since a few centuries ago, organochlorine compounds (OCs) become one of the threatened contaminants in the world. Due to the lipophilic and hydrophobic properties, OCs always discover in fat or lipid layers through bioaccumulation and biomagnification. The OCs are able to retain in soil, sediment and water for long time as it is volatile, OCs will evaporate from soil and condense in water easily and frequently, which pollute the shelter of aquatic life and it affects the function of organs and damage system in human body. Photocatalysis that employs the usage of semiconductor nanophotocatalyst and solar energy can be the possible alternative for current conventional water remediation technologies. With the benefits of utilizing renewable energy, no production of harmful by-products and easy operation, degradation of organic pollutants in rural water bodies can be established. Besides, nanophotocatalyst that is synthesized with nanotechnology outnumbered conventional catalyst with larger surface area to volume ratio, thus higher photocatalytic activity is observed. In contrast, disadvantages particularly no residual effect in water distribution network, requirement of post-treatment and easily affected by various factors accompanied with photocatalysis method cannot be ignored. These various factors constrained the photocatalytic efficiency via nanocatalysts which causes the full capacity of solar photocatalysis has yet to be put into practice. Therefore, further modifications and research are still required in nanophotocatalysts' synthesis to overcome limitations such as large band gaps and photodecontamination.
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- Mohamed A El-Sheikh
- Botany & Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box. 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia; Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Damanhour University, Damanhour, 22516, Egypt
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, CDT 250, 98009, Miri, Malaysia.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil, Planning, and Geo-Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya, 60111, Indonesia
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- Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China.
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- Botany & Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box. 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany & Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box. 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Tian W, He G, Qin L, Li D, Meng L, Huang Y, He T. Genome-wide analysis of the NRAMP gene family in potato (Solanum tuberosum): Identification, expression analysis and response to five heavy metals stress. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 208:111661. [PMID: 33396171 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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NRAMP family genes participate in the absorption and transport of heavy metals such as cadmium (Cd), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) and play an important role in the response to heavy metal stress. There is an abundance of research on these genes in bacteria, plants and fungi, although not in S. tuberosum. A total of 48 members(potato(5), Arabidopsis(7), Tomato(9), pepper(9), rice(12) and tobacco(6)) were identified from 6 species (potato (Solanum tuberosum), Arabidopsis thaliana, Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), pepper (Capsicum annuum), rice (Oryza sativa) and tobacco (Nicotiana attenuate)) and were classified into four subgroups. Across NRAMP gene family members, there are 15 highly conserved motifs that have similar genetic structures and characteristics. In addition, a total of 16 pairs of colinear genes were found in eight species. Analysis of cis-elements indicated that, in response to abiotic stress, NRAMPs are mainly regulated by phytohormones and transcription factors. In addition, analysis of expression profiles indicated that StNRAMP4 is mainly expressed in the roots. According to a qRT-PCR-based analysis of the StNRAMP family, with the exception of Pb2+ stress, StNRAMPs positively responded to stress from Cu2+, Cd2+, Zn2+ and Ni2+ and The expression patterns is similar of StNRAMP2, under Pb2+, and Cu2+ treatment, the relative expression peaked at 24 h. the relative expression peaked at 12 h and was upregulated 428-fold in the roots under Ni2+ stress. Under Cd2+ stress, StNRAMP3 was upregulated 28-fold in the leaves. StNRAMP1, StNRAMP4 and StNRAMP5 showed significant upregulation under Cu2+, Cd2+ and Zn2+ stress, respectively. Expression of StNRAMPs could be specifically induced by heavy metals, implying their possible role in the transport and absorption of heavy metals. This research explains the colinear characteristics of NRAMPs in several food crop species, which is useful for providing important genetic resources for cultivating food crop that accumulate low amounts of heavy metals and for explaining the biological functions of NRAMPs in plants.
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- Weijun Tian
- College of Agricultural, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Institute of Agro-Bioengineering of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China; Key laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China; College of Life Sciences, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center for Mountain Ecology & Agro-Bioengineering (CICMEAB), Institute of Agro-bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Agricultural, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Agricultural, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Agricultural, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Agricultural, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China; Institute of New Rural Development of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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