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Chen K, Yu B, Xue W, Sun Y, Zhang C, Gao X, Zhou X, Deng Y, Yang J, Zhang B. Citric Acid Inhibits Cd Absorption and Transportation by Improving the Antagonism of Essential Elements in Rice Organs. TOXICS 2024; 12:431. [PMID: 38922111 PMCID: PMC11209394 DOI: 10.3390/toxics12060431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Excessive cadmium (Cd) in rice is a global environmental problem. Therefore, reducing Cd content in rice is of great significance for ensuring food security and human health. A field experiment was conducted to study the effects of foliar application of citric acid (CA) on Cd absorption and transportation in rice under high Cd-contaminated soils (2.04 mg·kg-1). This study revealed that there was a negative correlation between Cd content in vegetative organs and CA content, and that foliar spraying of CA (1 mM and 5 mM) significantly increased CA content and reduced Cd content in vegetative organs. The Cd reduction effect of 5 mM CA was better than that of 1 mM, and 5 mM CA reduced Cd content in grains and spikes by 52% and 37%, respectively. CA significantly increased Mn content in vegetative organs and increased Ca/Mn ratios in spikes, flag leaves, and roots. CA significantly reduced soluble Cd content in vegetative organs and promoted the transformation of Cd into insoluble Cd, thus inhibiting the transport of Cd from vegetative organs to grains. The foliar field application of 1 mM and 5 mM CA could inhibit Cd absorption and transportation by reducing Cd bioactivity and increasing the antagonistic of essential elements in rice vegetative organs. These results provide technical support and a theoretical basis for solving the problem of excessive Cd in rice.
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- Kexin Chen
- Key Laboratory of Original Agro-Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control, Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China; (K.C.); (B.Y.); (Y.S.); (C.Z.); (X.G.); (X.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Original Agro-Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control, Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China; (K.C.); (B.Y.); (Y.S.); (C.Z.); (X.G.); (X.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Original Agro-Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control, Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China; (K.C.); (B.Y.); (Y.S.); (C.Z.); (X.G.); (X.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Original Agro-Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control, Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China; (K.C.); (B.Y.); (Y.S.); (C.Z.); (X.G.); (X.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Original Agro-Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control, Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China; (K.C.); (B.Y.); (Y.S.); (C.Z.); (X.G.); (X.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Original Agro-Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control, Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China; (K.C.); (B.Y.); (Y.S.); (C.Z.); (X.G.); (X.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Original Agro-Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control, Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China; (K.C.); (B.Y.); (Y.S.); (C.Z.); (X.G.); (X.Z.)
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- School of Environment and Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China;
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- College of Water Conservancy Engineering, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300392, China; (J.Y.); (B.Z.)
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- College of Water Conservancy Engineering, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300392, China; (J.Y.); (B.Z.)
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Sun Z, Zhao M, Chen L, Gong Z, Hu J, Ma D. Electrokinetic remediation for the removal of heavy metals in soil: Limitations, solutions and prospection. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 903:165970. [PMID: 37572906 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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Electrokinetic remediation (EKR) technology is a promising method to remove heavy metals from low permeability soil, because it is environmentally friendly, efficient and economical, and can realize in-situ remediation. In this paper, the basic principles and related physical and chemical phenomena of EKR are systematically summarized, and three limiting problems of EKR technology are put forward: the weak ability of dissolving metals, focusing effect, and energy consumption. There are many methods to solve these technical problems, but there is a lack of systematic summary of the causes of problems and solutions. Based on various enhanced EKR technologies, this paper summarizes the main ideas to solve the limiting problems. The advantages and disadvantages of each technology are compared, which has guiding significance for the development of new technology in the future. This paper also discusses the dissolution of residual heavy metals, which is rare in other articles. The energy consumption of EKR and the remediation effect are equally important, and both can be used as indicators for evaluating the feasibility of new technologies. This paper reviews the influence of various electric field conditions on power consumption, such as renewable energy supply, new electrode materials and electrode configurations, suitable voltage values and functional electrolytes. In addition, a variety of energy consumption calculation methods are also introduced, which are suitable for ohmic heat loss, energy distribution when there is non-target ion competition, and power consumption of specific ions in various metal ions. Researchers can make selective reference according to their actual situations. This paper also systematically introduces the engineering design and cost calculation of EKR, lists the research progress of some engineering cases and pilot-scale tests, analyzes the reasons why it is difficult to apply EKR technology in large-scale engineering at present, and puts forward the future research direction.
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- Zeying Sun
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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Yang Y, Jiang M, Liao J, Luo Z, Gao Y, Yu W, He R, Feng S. Effects of Simultaneous Application of Double Chelating Agents to Pb-Contaminated Soil on the Phytoremediation Efficiency of Indocalamus decorus Q. H. Dai and the Soil Environment. TOXICS 2022; 10:713. [PMID: 36548546 PMCID: PMC9781716 DOI: 10.3390/toxics10120713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Recent studies have shown that the combined application of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and degradable chelating agents can enhance EDTA's affinity for heavy metals and reduce its toxicity, but the effect of this combination on the phytoremediation remains largely unknown. This study evaluated and compared the effects of EDTA, nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), and glutamic acid-N,N-diacetic acid (GLDA) alone (E, N, G treatment), and in combination (EN and EG treatment), on the growth of dwarf bamboo (Indocalamus decorus Q. H. Dai), their phytoremediation efficiency, and the soil environment in Pb-contaminated soil. The results showed that treatment E significantly reduced the biomass, while treatments N and EN were more conducive to the distribution of aerial plant biomass. Except for treatment E, the total Pb accumulation in all treatments increased significantly, with the highest increase in treatment EN. For double chelating agents, the acid-soluble Pb concentrations in rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soils of treatments EN and EG were lower than those of treatment E, and the soil water-soluble Pb content after 20 days of treatment EN was significantly lower than that of treatment EG. Furthermore, chelating agents generally increased soil-enzyme activity in rhizosphere soil, indicating that chelating agents may promote plant heavy-metal uptake by changing the rhizosphere environment. In conclusion, treatment EN had the highest phytoremediation efficiency and significantly lower environmental risk than treatments E and EG, highlighting its massive potential for application in phytoremediation of Pb-contaminated soil when combined with I. decorus.
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Mnafgui W, Hajlaoui H, Rizzo V, Muratore G, Elleuch A. Priming with EDTA, IAA and Fe Alleviates Pb Toxicity in Trigonella Foneum graecum L. growth: Phytochemicals and secondary metabolites. J Biotechnol 2022; 356:42-50. [PMID: 35914618 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2022.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This study evaluated the effects of the exogenous application of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and iron sulfate (FeSO4) upon the phytochemical mechanisms of fenugreek grown under Pb-excess (2000 mg L-1 PbCl2). The results showed that chemical additives of EDTA and IAA as well as FeSO4 improved fenugreek germination parameters. The radicle length and the amylase activity were significantly improved under IAA treatment compared to EDTA and FeSO4. Exogenous FeSO4 was more effective to improving growth parameters. Moreover, the decrease in hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels was noted under all chemical additives especially under IAA application. In addition, it was more effective than EDTA and Fe in increasing catalase, glutathione (GSH), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), flavonoids and phenols while the increment superoxide dismutase (SOD) production was more pronounced under EDTA addition to Pb than other chelators. HPLC analysis revealed that the gallic was the major phenol produced under all chelators addition especially with IAA. In addition, the syringic acid was only produced with exogenous IAA while the quercetin was only detected under EDTA addition. Our results exhibited a higher IAA efficiency than EDTA and FeSO4 in mitigating Pb stress in fenugreek through up-regulated mechanisms of the antioxidant system for reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) activities and enhancing special phenols.
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- Wiem Mnafgui
- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences, BP 1171, 3000 Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia; Regional Center for Agricultural Research in Sidi Bouzid. 9100, Tunisia. Laboratory of Non-Conventional Water Valuation (INRGREF), University of Carthage, Tunisia
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- Regional Center for Agricultural Research in Sidi Bouzid. 9100, Tunisia. Laboratory of Non-Conventional Water Valuation (INRGREF), University of Carthage, Tunisia
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- Di3A, Dipartimento di Agricoltura, Alimentazione e Ambiente, University of Catania, via S. Sofia 100, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Di3A, Dipartimento di Agricoltura, Alimentazione e Ambiente, University of Catania, via S. Sofia 100, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences, BP 1171, 3000 Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia.
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Yang Y, Liao J, Chen Y, Tian Y, Chen Q, Gao S, Luo Z, Yu X, Lei T, Jiang M. Efficiency of heterogeneous chelating agents on the phytoremediation potential and growth of Sasa argenteostriata (Regel) E.G. Camus on Pb-contaminated soil. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 238:113603. [PMID: 35551046 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is one of the most effective chelating agents for enhancing lead (Pb) accumulation in various plant organs. However, it has a higher risk of causing secondary pollution than other chelating agents. To reduce such environmental risks and increase remediation efficiency, EDTA can be combined with degradable chelating agents for use in phytoremediation, but there are few reports on the combination of EDTA and nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA). This study evaluated the effects of combined EDTA and NTA application at different concentrations (900, 1200, or 1500 mg/kg) and with different methods (1 application or 3 applications) on dwarf bamboo (Sasa argenteostriata (Regel) E.G. Camus) growth and phytoremediation efficiency and on the soil environment in pot experiments with Pb-contaminated soil. Applying EDTA and NTA together resulted in lower soil water-soluble Pb concentrations than applying EDTA alone and therefore resulted in lower environmental risk. The increased availability of soil Pb produced a stress response in the dwarf bamboo plants, which increased their biomass significantly. Moreover, under the chelating treatments, the soil Pb availability increased, which promoted Pb translocation in plants. The Pb content in the aerial parts of the dwarf bamboo increased significantly in all treatments (translocation factors increased by 300~1500% compared with that in CK). The Pb content increase in the aerial parts caused high proline accumulation in dwarf bamboo leaves, to alleviate Pb toxicity. Maximum Pb accumulation was observed in the EN1500 treatment, which was significantly higher than that in the other treatments except the EN900 treatment. This study elucidates the choice of remediation techniques and the physiological characteristics of the plants used in such studies. In conclusion, the EN900 treatment resulted in the lowest environmental risk, greatest biomass production, and highest phytoremediation efficiency of all treatments, indicating that it has great potential for application in phytoremediation with dwarf bamboo in Pb-contaminated soil.
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- Yixiong Yang
- College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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- College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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- College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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- College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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- College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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- College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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- College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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- College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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- College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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- College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China.
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Pu S, Cai X, Wang W, Liu X, Li S, Fu J, Sun L, Ma J, Jiang M, Li X. NTA-assisted mineral element and lead transportation in Eremochloa ophiuroides (Munro) Hack. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:20650-20664. [PMID: 34743308 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17306-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Lead (Pb) is one of the most toxic and harmful pollutants to the environment and human health. Centipedegrass (Eremochloa ophiuroides (Munro) Hack.), an excellent ground cover plant for urban plant communities, exhibits the outstanding lead tolerance and accumulation. Nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) is an environmentally friendly chelating agent that strengthens phytoremediation. This study explored the effects of different NTA concentrations on the absorption and transportation of mineral elements and Pb in centipedegrass. Following exposure to Pb (500 μM) for 7 days in hydroponic nutrient solution, NTA increased root Mg, K, and Ca concentrations and shoot Fe, Cu, and Mg concentrations and significantly enhanced the translocation factors of mineral elements to the shoot. Although NTA notably decreased root Pb absorption and accumulation, it significantly enhanced Pb translocation factors, and the Pb TF value was the highest in the 2.0 mM NTA treatment. Furthermore, the shoot translocation of Pb and mineral elements was synergistic. NTA can support mineral element homeostasis and improve Pb translocation efficiency in centipedegrass. Regarding root radial transport, NTA (2.0 mM) significantly promoted Pb transport by the symplastic pathway under the treatments with low-temperature and metabolic inhibitors. Meanwhile, NTA increased apoplastic Pb transport at medium and high Pb concentrations (200-800 μM). NTA also enhanced the Pb radial transport efficiency in roots and thus assisted Pb translocation. The results of this study elucidate the effects of NTA on the absorption and transportation of mineral elements and Pb in plants and provide a theoretical basis for the practical application of the biodegradable chelating agent NTA in soil Pb remediation.
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- Siyi Pu
- College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Pengzhou Planning and Natural Resources Bureau, Pengzhou, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Pengzhou Planning and Natural Resources Bureau, Pengzhou, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Pengzhou Planning and Natural Resources Bureau, Pengzhou, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China.
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Gul I, Manzoor M, Hashim N, Shah GM, Waani SPT, Shahid M, Antoniadis V, Rinklebe J, Arshad M. Challenges in microbially and chelate-assisted phytoextraction of cadmium and lead - A review. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 287:117667. [PMID: 34426392 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/26/2021] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) are ubiquitously present in surface soils, due to anthropogenic activities, causing threat to ecological and human health because of their carcinogenic nature. They accumulate in large quantities in the environment and affect negatively soil microbiota, plants, animals, and humans. For the cleanup of Cd/Pb polluted soils, different plant species have been studied. Many plants have shown the potential to hyperaccumulate Cd/Pb in their above-ground tissues. These plants decrease soil pH by root exudation or by releasing H+ ions, and this, in turn, increases the bioavailability of Cd/Pb for plant uptake. Different environmental processes related to soil organic matter, microorganisms, pH, genetic modifications, and various soil-borne chelating agents affect the potential of phytoremediation technology. Review papers trying to identify a single factor influencing the phytoremediation of heavy metals are available in the literature. However, an integrated approach dealing with different factors involved in the remediation of both metals is scarcely discussed. The main focus of this review is to discuss the phytoextraction technique for Cd/Pb removal from contaminated sites along with detoxification mechanisms. Further, the challenges in the Cd/Pb phytoextraction and different options available to cope with these challenges are also discussed. The update on the relevant findings on the use of microorganisms and amendments in enhancing the Cd/Pb phytoextraction is also provided. Finally, the areas to be explored in future research for the removal of Cd/Pb by integrated strategies have been discussed.
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- Iram Gul
- Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan; Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus, Vehari, Pakistan
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- Department of Agriculture Crop Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, Greece
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water and Waste Management, Laboratory of Soil and Groundwater Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, 42285, Wuppertal, Germany; Department of Environment, Energy and Geoinformatics, Sejong University, 98 Gunja-Dong, Guangjin-Gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Gul I, Manzoor M, Kallerhoff J, Arshad M. Enhanced phytoremediation of lead by soil applied organic and inorganic amendments: Pb phytoavailability, accumulation and metal recovery. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 258:127405. [PMID: 32947677 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Chelation of lead (Pb) is an important factor in enhancing the Pb mobility thereby improving availability to promote phytoremediation of Pb from contaminated soil. The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of amendments in enhancing the phytoremediation of Pb in soil. For this purpose, soil was spiked to obtain desired Pb concentrations (0-1500 mg kg-1) and pots were filled. One month old and uniform seedlings of Pelargonium hortoum were transplanted into each pot. Five different amendments i.e. compost (0-10%), ammonium nitrate (0-10 mmol kg-1), TiO2NPs (0-100 mg kg-1), citric acid (0-10 mmol kg-1) and EDTA (0-5 mmol kg-1), were applied. Overall, ammonium nitrate, EDTA and citric acid application increased the Pb concentration, however, compost and TiO2NPs decreased the concentration in roots and shoots. At 1500 mg Pb kg-1, Pb concentration in shoots was increased by 0.9-, 0.6- & 0.8-folds and in roots by 1.8-, 1.3- & 1.7-folds upon EDTA, ammonium nitrate and citric acid application, respectively. TiO2NPs and compost application decreased Pb concentration by 29% & 35% in shoots and 25% & 51% in roots, respectively. At the highest level of Pb (1500 mg kg-1), plant biomass was increased by 26.6%, 19.5%, 17.9% and 18.4% upon application of compost, TiO2 NPs, ammonium nitrate and citric acid, respectively. However, EDTA reduced the plant dry biomass by 28.4%. The accumulated Pb content was recovered as Pb-nanoparticles, which were in anatase phase, size ranged between 98 and 276 nm. Among all the studied amendments, citric acid efficiently increased Pb phytoaccumulation without any toxicity.
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- Iram Gul
- Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Dai H, Wei S, Noori A. The mechanism of chelator improved the tolerance and accumulation of poplar to Cd explored through differential expression protein based on iTRAQ. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 393:122370. [PMID: 32120214 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2019] [Revised: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Appropriate chelator may increase plant tolerance and accumulation for Cd in soil, but its molecular mechanism is unclear. In this experiment, the technology of isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation (iTRAQ) was used to compare the differential expression proteins (DEPs) and differential expression genes (DEGs) characteristics of poplar accumulating Cd combined with EDTA and/or EGTA. The results showed that the Cd concentrations, biomasses and activities of antioxidant enzymes of poplar were significantly increased in the treatments of chelator addition compared to the TCd. The number of co-intersecting specific proteins of TCd/CK, TCd+EDTA/TCd, TCd+EGTA/TCd and TCd+EDTA+EGTA/TCd was 49. Using the GO function and KEGG analysis, it was found that EDTA and EGTA might improve some main metabolic pathways of poplar leaves, which were involved in the enhancement of the expression of carbohydrate and energy metabolism-related proteins, regulation of cell energy metabolism, complementing and cooperating with each other in various ways, and dynamic regulation of energy metabolism. Particularly, chelator might induce the regulation of protein synthesis, folding and transport, and degradation of abnormal proteins in response to Cd toxicity. These results provided a theoretical basis for further elucidation of molecular mechanisms of poplar response to Cd stress.
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- Huiping Dai
- College of Biological Science & Engineering, Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-resources, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, 723001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environment Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China.
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- Department of Biology, Merrimack College, North Andover, MA, 01845, USA
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Khair KU, Farid M, Ashraf U, Zubair M, Rizwan M, Farid S, Ishaq HK, Iftikhar U, Ali S. Citric acid enhanced phytoextraction of nickel (Ni) and alleviate Mentha piperita (L.) from Ni-induced physiological and biochemical damages. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:27010-27022. [PMID: 32385815 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-08978-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Phytoremediation is considered one of the well-established and sustainable techniques for the removal of heavy metals and metalloids from contaminated sites. The metal extraction ability of the plants can be enhanced by using suitable organic materials in combination with metal-tolerant plants. This experiment was carried out to investigate the phytoextraction potential of Mentha piperita L. for nickel (Ni) with and without citric acid (CA) amendment in hydroponic experiment. The experiment was performed in controlled glass containers with continuous aeration in complete randomized design (CRD). Juvenile M. piperita plants were treated with different concentrations of Ni (100, 250, and 500 μM) alone and/or combined with CA (5 mM). After harvesting the plants, the morpho-physiological and biochemical attributes as well as Ni concentrations in different tissues of M. piperita plants were measured. Results revealed that Ni stress significantly decreased the plant agronomic traits, photosynthesis in comparison to control. Nickel stress enhanced the antioxidant enzymes activities and caused the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in M. piperita. The CA treatment under Ni stress significantly improved the plant morpho-physiological and biochemical characteristics when compared with Ni treatments alone. The results demonstrated that CA enhanced the Ni concentrations in roots, stems, and leaves up to 138.2%, 54.2%, and 38%, respectively, compared to Ni-only-treated plants. The improvement in plant growth with CA under Ni stress indicated that CA is beneficial for Ni phytoextraction by using tolerant plant species. Graphical abstract.
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- Kashaf Ul Khair
- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat, 50700, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat, 50700, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, 54770, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat, 50700, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat, 50700, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan.
- Department of Biological Sciences and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan.
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Physiological and Psychological Effects of Watching Videos of Different Durations Showing Urban Bamboo Forests with Varied Structures. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17103434. [PMID: 32423106 PMCID: PMC7277438 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17103434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This study illustrated the physiological and psychological effects of watching videos of different durations showing bamboo forests with varied structures. Physiological indicators, including EEG (electroencephalogram), blood pressure, skin conductance, and pulse, were monitored in 180 Chinese university students (mean age: 20.72 ± 2.56 years) while they were watching bamboo videos. Before and after watching the videos, their psychological indicators, including positive and negative moods, were measured using the Profile of Mood States questionnaire. After watching the bamboo videos of different durations, all of the physiological indicators responded to the stimulation after only 1 min. The indicators showed different trends at 1, 3 and 5 min. EEG decreased and then was maintained at a stable level after 1 min, and the high β, low β, and α waves had no significant differences between 1, 3 and 5 min. Blood pressure dropped to a stable state after 3 min, and the decline was significantly different greater after 3 min than after 1 min. Skin conductance increased for 1 to 5 min, and it did not stabilize after a long time (5 min). Pulse decreased after 1 min but increased after 5 min. After watching the videos with bamboo of varying structures, the physiological and psychological indicators showed significantly different changes. Skin conductance significantly increased (mean value: 6.78%), and the amount of sweat was more effectively reduced, thereby reducing tension, when the students viewed videos of sympodial bamboo forests compared with monopodial bamboo forests. Bamboo forests with a higher canopy density (0.83–0.85) could significantly decrease α waves (mean value: 1.50 Hz), relaxing the human body. High β and low β waves showed greater decreases, with tension reduced more effectively, when bamboo forests with a low tilt ratio (< 1.5%) were viewed. Bamboo forests with neat undergrowth could have more beneficial physiological and psychological effects on the human body.
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Xu W, Hou S, Li Y, Khan MA, Luo W, Chen Z, Li Y, Wu X, Ye Z, Liu D. Bioavailability and Speciation of Heavy Metals in Polluted Soil as Alleviated by Different Types of Biochars. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2020; 104:484-488. [PMID: 32100059 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-020-02804-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Biochar is an important material for remediation of contaminated soils, however, different biochars have variable effects on bioavailability of heavy metals. This experiment revealed that peanut shell biochar (PSB) has highest reduction of 78% concentration of Pb in plant roots. The maize straw biochar (MSB) has significantly decreased Zn and Cd concentration (mg/kg dry weight) in Chinese cabbage than other treatments of biochars. The plants of Chinese cabbage have exhibited an efficient transport capability for Zn and Cd. The biochars have reduced exchangeable form of Cd/Zn, enhanced residual heavy metals, and consequently diminished accumulation of heavy metals in plants. The straw block biochar (SBB), PSB and MSB have efficiently relieved the stresses of heavy metals in plants.
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- Weijie Xu
- Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Agriculture and Rural of Jingning, Lishui, 323000, People's Republic of China
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- Agriculture and Rural of Jingning, Lishui, 323000, People's Republic of China
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- Agriculture and Rural of Jingning, Lishui, 323000, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
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Jin G, Fang W, Shafi M, Wu D, Li Y, Zhong B, Ma J, Liu D. Source apportionment of heavy metals in farmland soil with application of APCS-MLR model: A pilot study for restoration of farmland in Shaoxing City Zhejiang, China. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2019; 184:109495. [PMID: 31526921 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.109495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2019] [Revised: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The conditions of the sources of heavy metals are essential to assess its potential threats to human health. The identification of the origin of heavy metals is essential for planning effective measures to control long-term accumulation of heavy metals. In this study, analysis of pollution sources was performed on 100 soil samples with geostatistics and absolute principal component score-multiple linear regression (APCS-MLR) receptor model. The descriptive statistics revealed that concentrations of heavy metals (Pb, Zn, Cu, Ni) have exceeded the background value of Zhejiang Province. The coefficient of variation is Pb > Cd > Cu > Zn > Ni > Cr. The APCS-MLR and geo statistical analysis showed that sources of pollution: PC1 was Ni, Cr, Cu, Zn because of soil parent material. The contribution rates were 89.42%, 87.19%, 29.64%, and 33.58%, respectively. The PC2 was Pb, Zn and Cu which were mainly caused by anthropogenic mining activities. The contribution rates were 95.92%, 24.81%, and 40.62%, respectively. The PC3 was Cd、Zn and Cu which was mainly caused by agricultural inputs, and their contribution rates were 91.96%, 41.61%, and 30.14% respectively. According to Nemero Synthesis Index evaluation method, the Shaoxing City Zhejiang, China is heavily polluted with heavy metals.
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- Gaoqi Jin
- Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A & F University, Lin'an, Zhejiang, 311300, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A & F University, Lin'an, Zhejiang, 311300, China
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- Department of Agronomy, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Soil Fertilizer and Plant Protection Station of Lishui City, Zhejiang, 323000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A & F University, Lin'an, Zhejiang, 311300, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A & F University, Lin'an, Zhejiang, 311300, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A & F University, Lin'an, Zhejiang, 311300, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A & F University, Lin'an, Zhejiang, 311300, China.
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Gul I, Manzoor M, Hashmi I, Bhatti MF, Kallerhoff J, Arshad M. Plant uptake and leaching potential upon application of amendments in soils spiked with heavy metals (Cd and Pb). JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2019; 249:109408. [PMID: 31513965 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.109408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2019] [Revised: 08/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The aim of this study was to assess the effects of soil amendments (organic and inorganic) on phytoavailability and leaching of cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) during enhanced phytoextraction. The vertical column study was carried out to investigate the metal leaching meanwhile studying plant biomass and metals uptake for phytoextraction by Pelargonium hortroum. For this purpose, soil amendments at several concentration levels, such as ethylene diaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA 0, 4, 5 mmol kg-1), ammonium nitrate (0, 8, 10 mmol kg-1), citric acid (0, 8, 10 mmol kg-1), compost (0, 8%, 10%) and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TNPs, 0, 80, 100 mg kg-1) were used. Results revealed that EDTA efficiently improved Cd and Pb accumulation (mg kg-1) in shoots and roots. Cd accumulation was significantly increased by 270%, 44%, 145%, and 6.4% in shoot and 94%, 19%, 48% and 14% in root upon EDTA, ammonium nitrate, citric acid and TNPs application, respectively compared to the control without amendment (WA). Similarly, Pb accumulation was significantly increased by 71%, 58% and 52% in shoot and 88.8%, 70.6% and 64.6% in root upon exposure to higher levels of EDTA, citric acid and ammonium nitrate, respectively when compared to the WA control. Application of TNPs reduced the Pb-accumulation in shoots and roots by 33% and 28%, respectively. Similarly, the Pb-accumulation in shoots and roots was decreased by 39% and 35%, respectively upon compost addition. Plant biomass was significantly increased upon application of soil amendments, with the exception of EDTA. The maximum Cd and Pb uptake was found in citric acid amended soil. Leachate analysis revealed that the concentrations of Cd and Pb were increased by 109% and 101% in leachates upon EDTA application as compared to other amendments. In comparison with other amendments, citric acid may be recommended as an environmentally friendly alternative for non-biodegradable EDTA for enhanced phytoextraction of Cd and Pb.
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- Iram Gul
- Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (IESE), School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (IESE), School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (IESE), School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (IESE), School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Anwar S, Khan S, Hussain I, Bashir R, Fahad S. Chelators induced uptake of cadmium and modulation of water relation, antioxidants, and photosynthetic traits of maize. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:17577-17590. [PMID: 31020535 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05170-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The present study was aimed to reveal the effect of cadmium (Cd)-polluted soil on the activation of antioxidant enzymes, photosynthesis, pigments, water relation, and other biochemical traits and comparative effect of synthetic and organic chelators. A pot experiment was conducted using two maize varieties grown in Cd-contaminated (15 and 30 mg kg-1) soil and chelators (1 mM EDTA, and 1 mM citric acid). Cd decreased biomass and photosynthetic traits while increased malondialdehyde (MDA) contents, total proteins, and antioxidant enzyme activities. Addition of EDTA enhanced Cd uptake, antioxidative enzyme, and total proteins; however, it reduced the water, osmotic, and turgor potential as compared to Cd alone. Addition of citric acid has lessened the antioxidant enzyme activities and MDA contents and enhanced the plant biomass as compared to Cd alone. Increases in antioxidants and MDA content were found to be positively related to the Cd contents in shoot and root. The application of citric acid significantly alleviated the Cd-induced toxic effects, showing remarkable improvement in biomass. These results indicated that EDTA was more effective for mobilizing Cd from soil to the root and shoot than citric acid; however, the physiological traits and plant biomass were more strongly inhibited by EDTA than by the Cd. Our study implies that citric acid ameliorated the negative effect of Cd on physiological traits and biomass, and hence could be used effectively for Cd phytoextraction.
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- Sumera Anwar
- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou, China.
- Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, China
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- Department of Botany, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Agriculture, University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Amber, Pakistan
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Wang Y, Zhong B, Shafi M, Ma J, Guo J, Wu J, Ye Z, Liu D, Jin H. Effects of biochar on growth, and heavy metals accumulation of moso bamboo (Phyllostachy pubescens), soil physical properties, and heavy metals solubility in soil. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 219:510-516. [PMID: 30553211 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.11.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2018] [Revised: 11/21/2018] [Accepted: 11/25/2018] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Pot experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of wood biochar (5%), bamboo biochar (5%), rice straw biochar (5%) and Chinese walnut shell biochar (5%) on growth, accumulation of heavy metals in moso bamboo, soil physical properties, and solubility of heavy metals in soil. The results revealed that dry weight of moso bamboo was significantly increased in treatments of wood biochar (5%), rice straw biochar (5%) and Chinese walnut shell biochar (5%) except bamboo biochar (5%). Application of straw biochar (5%) was most effective in enhancing plants biomass, with increase of 157%, 113% and 111% in leaves, roots and stems of moso bamboo. All treatments of biochar have significantly improved soil electrical conductivity with maximum increase of 360% compared to CK. In case of heavy metals accumulation, application of 5% bamboo biochar, straw biochar and Chinese walnut shell biochar has reduced Cu uptake in roots by 15%, 35% and 26%, respectively. The biochars have significantly reduced solubility of soil heavy metals with maximum reduction of 58.91 mg kg-1 and 10.59 mg kg-1 of Cu and Pb with application of rice straw biochar. It is concluded that dry weight of moso bamboo was significantly enhanced by all treatments of biochar except bamboo biochar.
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- Ying Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311300, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311300, PR China
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- Department of Agronomy, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311300, PR China
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- Zhejiang Chengbang Landscape Co., Ltd, 311300, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311300, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311300, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311300, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311300, PR China
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