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Nosratabadi S, Kavousi HR, Sarcheshmehpour M, Mansouri M. Assessment of the Cu phytoremediation potential of Chrysanthemum indicum L. and Tagetes erecta L. using analysis of growth and physiological characteristics. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:42445-42460. [PMID: 38872040 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33941-3] [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: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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In the current study, the Cu phytoremediation ability of two ornamental plants, Chrysanthemum indicum L. and Tagetes erecta L., was tracked concerning the growth and physiological responses. Plants were subjected to varying concentrations of Cu (0, 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg) under the pot experiment for 8 weeks. The results showed that the measured growth and physiological characteristics declined in T. erecta shoots and roots at all tested treatments compared with the control. However, in C. indicum at 100 mg/kg, shoot biomass, shoot total soluble protein, and leaves number remained equal to that of the control and then reduced by rising Cu concentrations, compared with the control. Also, results indicated that in C. indicum, after 56 days of exposure to Cu, the chlorophyll pigments content markedly increased and reached a maximum level at 100 mg/kg dose and gradually declined with enhancing Cu concentrations, compared with the control. Other measured growth and physiological parameters decreased in both tissues of C. indicum in response to Cu usage in the growth medium. The carotenoid content of T. erecta decreased in all studied Cu levels in comparison to the control, but in C. indicum remained unaffected up to 200 mg/kg Cu in comparison to the control and then enhanced with increasing Cu level. The augmentation of antioxidant enzyme activity in two species, especially in roots, reflected the incident of Cu stress as demonstrated by elevated MDA and ion leakage levels. Data concerning copper accumulation in tissues, TF, and BAF showed T. erecta is a weak Cu accumulator and seems not to be an appropriate candidate for Cu phytoremediation. However, the Cu content in shoots and roots of C. indicum increased significantly with an increment in applied Cu level. Also, C. indicum accumulated higher Cu concentrations in the roots than in shoots and exhibited TF < 1, 0.1 < BAF root < 1, and can be considered as a Cu excluder by the phytostabilization mechanism.
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- Sina Nosratabadi
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
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- Department of Soil Science Engineering, College of Agriculture, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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Xiao J, Li X, Zhang X, Cao Y, Vithanage M, Bolan N, Wang H, Zhong Z, Chen G. Contrasting effect of pristine, ball-milled and Fe-Mn modified bone biochars on dendroremediation potential of Salix jiangsuensis "172" for cadmium- and zinc-contaminated soil. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 341:123019. [PMID: 38008255 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123019] [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: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Bone biochar (BC) has a high capacity for the immobilization of potentially toxic elements (PTEs); however, its effect on dendroremediation efficiency remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effects of various concentrations (0, 0.5, 1, and 2 wt%) of BC, ball-milled BC (MBC), and Fe-Mn oxide-modified BC (FMBC) on soil properties, plant growth, and metal accumulation in Salix jiangsuensis "172" (SJ-172) grown in cadmium (Cd)- and zinc (Zn)-contaminated soil. BC and MBC promoted the photosynthetic rate, mineral element absorption, and plant growth of SJ-172, whereas FMBC inhibited the growth of SJ-172. Different biochars greatly influenced the concentrations of Cd and Zn in tissues of SJ-172. BC and MBC elevated the Cd levels, whereas FMBC decreased the Cd content in the leaves, stems, and cuttings of SJ-172. Unlikely, BC, MBC and FMBC show no evident change to the Zn concentration in the aboveground tissues of SJ-172, while decreased root Cd and Zn content compared with the control. MBC, at a 2.0% application rate, significantly increased the translocation factors of Cd (55.0%) and Zn (40.87%), whereas BC and FMBC demonstrated no significant effects compared with the control (P > 0.05). Moreover, 2.0% BC and MBC increased Cd and Zn accumulation in SJ-172 by 28.40 and 41.14, and 25.89 and 36.16%, respectively, whereas 2.0% FMBC reduced Cd and Zn accumulation by 53.20% and 13.18 %, respectively, compared with the control. The phytoremediation potential of SJ-172 for Cd- and Zn-contaminated soils was enhanced by MBC and BC, whereas it was lowered by FMBC compared to the control. These results provide novel insights for the application of fast-growing trees assisted by biochar amendments in the dendroremediation of severely PTEs-contaminated soil.
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- Jiang Xiao
- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, 311400, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, 311400, China
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- China National Bamboo Research Center, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Hangzhou, 310012, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, 311400, China
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- Ecosphere Resilience Research Center, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 10250, Sri Lanka
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- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, China; Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311300, China; Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, China
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- China National Bamboo Research Center, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Hangzhou, 310012, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, 311400, China.
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Shi J, Yang B, Wang H, Wu Y, He F, Dong J, Qin G. The combined contamination of nano-polystyrene and nanoAg: Uptake, translocation and ecotoxicity effects on willow saplings. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 905:167291. [PMID: 37742955 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167291] [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: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Nanoplastics (NPLs) and nanoAg (AgNPs) are emerging contaminants commonly detected in aquatic and terrestrial environments due to their widespread use in various domains. However, their uptake, translocation, and toxic effects on plants in cooccurrence environments remain largely unexplored. Therefore, a hydroponic experiment was conducted using 100 nm NPLs (1 mg/L and 10 mg/L), AgNPs (100 μg/L and 1000 μg/L) and saplings of willow (Salix matsudana 'J172') to investigate absorption, translocation and the physio-biochemical responses of the plants. The results indicated that NPLs and AgNPs were agglomerated with each other in solutions. NPLs not only penetrated the roots of the saplings but also translocated to the branches and leaves through xylem ducts. However, AgNPs was only detected in the roots, suggesting that the internalization of nanoparticles in plants depends on the properties and types of particles themselves. The combined exposure to NPLs and AgNPs selectively affected the absorption and distribution of K, Ca, Mg and Fe, resulting in inhibited saplings growth and photosynthesis. Furthermore, the presence of NPLs and AgNPs induced oxidative damage and stimulated the antioxidant stress system in the plants. This study provides novel insights into the internalization and ecotoxicological mechanisms of NPLs and AgNPs in woody vascular plants.
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- Jiaxing Shi
- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Ecological Carbon Sink and Capture Utilization, Jinan 250022, China
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- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Ecological Carbon Sink and Capture Utilization, Jinan 250022, China.
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- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- Jinan Environmental Research Academy, Jinan 250098, China
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- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- Shandong Academy of Forestry, Jinan 250014, China
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Zhang S, Li J, Li Y, Jiang L, Zhao Y, Jiang X, Zhang X, Shi W. Assimilation behaviors and metabolite formations of estrone sulfate sodium (E1-3S) and 17β-estradiol-3-O-sulfate sodium (E2-3S) in the wheat. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 345:118666. [PMID: 37506444 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118666] [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: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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The conjugated steroid estrogens (CSEs), including estrone sulfate sodium (E1-3 S) and 17β-estradiol-3-O-sulfate sodium (E2-3 S), exhibit distinct metabolic behaviors in the aqueous and soil environments. However, their assimilation behaviors and metabolite formations in plant bodies (shoots and roots) remain poorly understood. Therefore, this study used a modified plant hydroponic system to explore the efficiency with which wheat (Triticum acstivnm L.) assimilated the two estrogen conjugates, E1-3 S and E2-3 S. Results indicated the potential of wheat to absorb E1-3 S and E2-3 S, with their assimilation in the root being significantly higher (104-105 ng/g dw) than in the shoot (103-104 ng/g dw). E1-3 S de-sulfated and transformed to estrone (E1) at a rate of 4%-45% in the root's oxidative environment, whereas E2-3 S converted to E1-3 S at 210%-570%. However, the root-to-shoot transfer was impeded by a less potent metabolic activity within the shoot system. The co-exposure treatment revealed that E1 or 17β-estradiol (E2) affects the assimilation of E1-3 S and E2-3 S by wheat, with E1 inhibiting E1-3 S assimilation and E2 promoting E2-3 S assimilation in wheat bodies. Nonetheless, free-form steroid estrogens (FSEs), which typically have a significant hormone action, can oxidative-damage the wheat tissues, producing a progressive wilting of wheat leaf and so limiting the transpiration process. Co-exposure initially increased the assimilation amounts of E1-3 S (particularly in shoots) and E2-3 S (in both roots and shoots), but these values rapidly declined as exposure duration increased. The combined effects of E1-3 S and E2-3 S exposure also increased their assimilation. These findings suggest the need for further investigation into the cumulative impact of environmental estrogen contaminants. The findings of present study can potentially guide the development of strategies to prevent and manage steroid estrogen contamination in agricultural contexts.
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- Shengwei Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China.
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- Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, 102206, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Beijing Soil and Fertilizer Extension Service Station, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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Chen HH, Zheng ZC, Chen WS, Rao RY, Chen XF, Ye X, Guo J, Yang LT, Chen LS. Regulation on copper-tolerance in Citrus sinensis seedlings by boron addition: Insights from root exudates, related metabolism, and gene expression. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 459:132277. [PMID: 37591167 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132277] [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: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Boron (B) can alleviate Citrus copper (Cu)-toxicity. However, the underlying mechanism by which B mitigates Cu-toxicity is unclear. 'Xuegan' (Citrus sinensis) seedlings were exposed to 0.5 (control) or 350 (Cu-toxicity) µM Cu and 2.5 or 25 µM B for 24 weeks. Thereafter, we investigated the secretion of low molecular weight compounds [LMWCs; citrate, malate, total soluble sugars (TSS), total phenolics (TP), and total free amino acids (TFAA)] by excised roots and their concentrations in roots and leaves, as well as related enzyme gene expression and activities in roots and leaves. Cu-stress stimulated root release of malate and TFAA, which might contribute to citrus Cu-tolerance. However, B-mediated-mitigation of Cu-stress could not be explained in this way, since B addition failed to further stimulate malate and TFAA secretion. Indeed, B addition decreased Cu-stimulated-secretion of malate. Further analysis suggested that Cu-induced-exudation of malate and TFAA was not regulated by their levels in roots. By contrast, B addition increased malate, citrate, and TFAA concentrations in Cu-toxic roots. Cu-toxicity increased TP concentration in 25 μM B-treated leaves, but not in 2.5 μM B-treated leaves. Our findings suggested that the internal detoxification of Cu by LMWCs played a role in B-mediated-alleviation of Cu-toxicity.
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- Huan-Huan Chen
- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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Dang N, Zhang H, Abdus Salam MM, Li H, Chen G. Foliar dust particle retention and metal accumulation of five garden tree species in Hangzhou: Seasonal changes. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 306:119472. [PMID: 35580713 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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As particulate matter and heavy metals in the atmosphere affect the atmospheric quality, they pose a threat to human health through the respiratory system. Vegetation can remove airborne particles and purify the atmosphere. Plant leaves are capable of effectively absorbing heavy metals contained by particulates. To evaluate the effects of different garden plants on the particulate matter retention and heavy metal accumulation, the seasonal changes of dust retention of five typical garden plants were compared in the industrial and non-industrial zones in Hangzhou. Results revealed that these species differed in dust retention with the descending order of Loropetalum chinense > Osmanthus fragrans > Pittosporum tobira > Photinia × fraseri > Cinnamomum camphora, which were related to the microstructure feature of the leaf. These species also showed seasonal variation in dust retention, with the highest in summer, followed by winter, autumn, and spring, respectively. The total suspended particle per unit leaf area was higher in the industrial site (80.54 g m-2) than in the non-industrial site (19.77 g m-2). Leaf particles in different size fractions differed among species, while coarse particles (d > ten μm) predominated in most cases. The L. chinense and C. camphora plants accumulated the greatest Pb and Ni compared to other plants. Overall, L. chinense was the best suitable plant species to improve the air quality.
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- Ning Dang
- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, 311400, China; College of Landscape Architecture and Forestry, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, 311400, China
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- School of Forest Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistokatu 7, P.O. Box 111, 80100, Joensuu, Finland; Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE), Yliopistokatu 6B, 80100, Joensuu, Finland
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Forestry, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, 311400, China.
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Huang H, Fan L, Zhao Y, Jin Q, Yang G, Zhao D, Xu Z. Integrating Broussonetia papyrifera and Two Bacillus Species to Repair Soil Antimony Pollutions. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:871581. [PMID: 35592006 PMCID: PMC9111523 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.871581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Heavy metal resistant bacteria play an important role in the metal biogeochemical cycle in soil, but the benefits of microbial oxidation for plants and soil have not been well-documented. The purpose of this study was to explore the contribution of two Bacillus spp. to alleviate the antimony (Sb) toxicity in plants, and, then, to propose a bioremediation method for Sb contaminated soil, which is characterized by environmental protection, high efficiency, and low cost. This study explored the effects of Bacillus cereus HM5 and Bacillus thuringiensis HM7 inoculation on Broussonetia papyrifera and soil were evaluated under controlled Sb stressed conditions (0 and 100 mmol/L, antimony slag) through a pot experiment. The results show that the total root length, root volume, tips, forks, crossings, and root activities of B. papyrifera with inoculation are higher than those of the control group, and the strains promote the plant absorption of Sb from the soil environment. Especially in the antimony slag treatment group, B. cereus HM5 had the most significant effect on root promotion and promoting the absorption of Sb by B. papyrifera. Compared with the control group, the total root length, root volume, tips, forks, crossings, and root activities increased by 64.54, 70.06, 70.04, 78.15, 97.73, and 12.95%, respectively. The absorption of Sb by root, stem, and leaf increased by 265.12, 250.00, and 211.54%, compared with the control group, respectively. Besides, both B. cereus HM5 and B. thuringiensis HM7 reduce the content of malondialdehyde, proline, and soluble sugars in plant leaves, keeping the antioxidant enzyme activity of B. papyrifera at a low level, and alleviating lipid peroxidation. Principal component analysis (PCA) shows that both B. cereus HM5 and B. thuringiensis HM7 are beneficial to the maintenance of plant root functions and the improvement of the soil environment, thereby alleviating the toxicity of Sb. Therefore, B. cereus HM5 and B. thuringiensis HM7 in phytoremediation with B. papyrifera is a promising inoculant used for bacteria-assisted phytoremediation on Sb contaminated sites.
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- Huimin Huang
- Hunan Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Environmental and Resources Plant, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
- Changsha Environmental Protection College, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Environmental and Resources Plant, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Environmental and Resources Plant, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Environmental and Resources Plant, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Management of Western Forest Bio-Disaster, College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, China
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- Hunan Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Environmental and Resources Plant, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Environmental and Resources Plant, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Management of Western Forest Bio-Disaster, College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, China
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Cao Y, Tan Q, Zhang F, Ma C, Xiao J, Chen G. Phytoremediation potential evaluation of multiple Salix clones for heavy metals (Cd, Zn and Pb) in flooded soils. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 813:152482. [PMID: 34954169 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Climate-induced flooding makes soil more vulnerable to heavy metal contamination, posing challenges for soil remediation. Salix has the potential to cope with flooding stress and environmental contamination, but its effectiveness in flooded soils with multiple heavy metals has not yet been well assessed. Thus, the present work tested fifteen Salix clones grown in multimetal (Cd, Zn and Pb) contaminated soils under non-flooded versus flooded conditions. The results indicated that all tested Salix clones withstood long-term (90 d) flooding. Compared to the non-flooded condition, the flooded condition reduced the Cd (11.7-90.1%) contents in all organs but dramatically increased the Zn and Pb contents in the roots. The bioconcentration factor values of heavy metals in the aboveground organs were in the order of Cd > Zn > Pb. The tested Salix clones were characterized by high phytoextraction capacity for Cd and Zn under non-flooded condition and phytostabilization trait for Pb under flooded condition. To assess the overall performance of phytoremediation potentials, we attempted to use an analytic hierarchy process-entropy weight (AHP-EW) model, which considered the growth performance, photosynthetic parameters, accumulation, and mobility of toxic metals. Three Salix clones (J1010, P54 and P667) exhibited significant potential for multimetal remediation capacities. The current study provided valuable insights into the phytomanagement of woody plants, and the AHP-EW model is helpful for screening suitable trees for the phytoremediation of heavily multimetal contaminated wetlands.
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- Yini Cao
- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311400, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311400, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311400, China.
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Mohsin M, Salam MMA, Nawrot N, Kaipiainen E, Lane DJ, Wojciechowska E, Kinnunen N, Heimonen M, Tervahauta A, Peräniemi S, Sippula O, Pappinen A, Kuittinen S. Phytoextraction and recovery of rare earth elements using willow (Salix spp.). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 809:152209. [PMID: 34883169 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Soil and water contaminations are caused by rare earth elements (REEs) due to mining and industrial activities, that threaten the ecosystem and human health. Therefore, phytoremediation methods need to be developed to overcome this problem. To date, little research has been conducted concerning the phytoremediation potential of Salix for REEs. In this study, two Salix species (Salix myrsinifolia and Salix schwerinii) and two Salix cultivars (Klara and Karin) were hydroponically exposed to different concentrations of six-REE for 4 weeks. The treatments were: T1 (Control: tap water), T2 (La: 50 mg/L) and T3 (La 11.50 + Y 11 + Nd 10.50 + Dy 10 + Ce 12 and Tb 11.50 in mg L-1). The effects of the REE on Salix growth indicators (height, biomass, shoot diameter and root length), concentrations of REE in the produced biomass, and accumulation of REE in different parts of the Salix (stem, root, and leaf) tissues, were determined. In addition, the retention of REE in ashes following Salix combustion (800 and 1000 °C) was determined. The result indicates that with La and REE exposure, the height growth, dry biomass, shoot diameter and root length of all Salix remained equivalent to the control treatment excluding Klara, which displayed relatively higher growth in all parameters. Further, among the REE studied, the highest La concentration (8404 μg g-1 DW) and La accumulation (10,548 μg plant-1) were observed in Karin and Klara root respectively. Translocations and bioconcentration factors were discovered at <1 for all Salix, which indicates their phytostabilization potential. The total REE concentrations in bottom ashes varied between 7 and 8% with retention rates between 85 and 89%. This study demonstrates that Salix are suitable candidates for REE phytostabilization and the remediation of wastewater sites to limit metals percolating to the water layers in the ecosystem.
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- Muhammad Mohsin
- School of Forest Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistokatu 7, P.O. Box 111, 80100 Joensuu, Finland
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- School of Forest Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistokatu 7, P.O. Box 111, 80100 Joensuu, Finland
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- Gdansk University of Technology, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland
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- School of Forest Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistokatu 7, P.O. Box 111, 80100 Joensuu, Finland
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- Department of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1E, P.O. Box 1627, 70211 Kuopio, Finland; Mineral Resources, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies (QCAT), 1 Technology Court, Pullenvale, QLD 4069, PO Box 883, Kenmore, Australia
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- Gdansk University of Technology, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 111, 80101 Joensuu, Finland
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- Department of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1E, P.O. Box 1627, 70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1E, P.O. Box 1627, 70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, Biocenter Kuopio, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 1627, FIN-70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1E, P.O. Box 1627, 70211 Kuopio, Finland; Department of Chemistry, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 111, 80101 Joensuu, Finland
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- School of Forest Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistokatu 7, P.O. Box 111, 80100 Joensuu, Finland
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- School of Forest Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistokatu 7, P.O. Box 111, 80100 Joensuu, Finland.
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Xi L, Shen Y, Zhao X, Zhou M, Mi Y, Li X, Chen H, Wei Y, Su H, Hou H. Effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on frond antimony enrichment, morphology, and proteomics in Pteris cretica var. nervosa during antimony phytoremediation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 804:149904. [PMID: 34508929 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149904] [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: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Pteris cretica var. nervosa is a dominant fern species found in antimony (Sb) mining areas, capable of forming symbiosis with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), especially with those members of the Glomus genus. Despite this fern's relevance and the potential contribution of mycorrhizal symbiosis to phytoremediation, the AMF's impact on P. var. nervosa phytoremediation of Sb remains unknown. Here, we exposed P. var. nervosa to different concentrations of Sb for 6 months. Our results showed that Sb reduced shoot biomass, enlarged the root/shoot ratio, and disrupted the fronds' intracellular structure. AMF inoculation, however, was able to moderate these phenotypic changes and increased the accumulation level of Sb in plants. From a proteomics analysis of this plant's fronds, a total of 283 proteins were identified. Notably, those proteins with catalytic function, carbon fixing and ATP metabolic function were highly enriched. K-means clustering demonstrated protein-changing patterns involved in multiple metabolic pathways during exposure to Sb. Further, these patterns can be moderated by AMF inoculation. Pearson correlations were used to assess the plant biomarkers-soil Sb relationships; This revealed a strong correlation between ribosome alteration and the root/shoot ratio when inoculated with AMF, and a positive correlation between photosynthesis proteins and chlorophyll (SPAD value). Our results indicate AMF could moderate the fronds impairment by maintaining the sufficient protein levels for ribosomal functioning, photosynthesis activity and to counter ROS production. We demonstrate the effective use of AMF associated with P. cretica var. nervosa for Sb phytoremediation and the potential of applying proteomics to better understand the mechanism behind this symbiotic plant physiological response.
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- Lin Xi
- Department of Plant Systems Biology, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart 70599, Germany
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Science, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Science, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Science, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Science, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Science, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Science, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Science, Beijing 100012, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Science, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Science, Beijing 100012, China
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Assessment of differences in anatomical and hydraulic properties of the root and xylem of three willow (Salix L.) clones during phytostabilization after exposure to elevated cadmium. ARCH BIOL SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.2298/abs220309016h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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An anatomical study of adventitious roots of three Salix clones, B-44, SV068
and SM4041, treated with 3 and 6 mg Cd kg-1 dry weight in soil in a
greenhouse experiment. The aim was to analyze the anatomical characteristics
of roots in response to pollution by cadmium and to assess the potential
application of anatomical and hydraulic characteristics in the selection of
the most suitable Salix clones for phytostabilization of pollutants in
soils. Anatomical parameters measured in this study included root
crosssectional area, root diameter, the proportion of periderm, secondary
phloem (cortex) and wood (secondary and primary xylem), and parameters of
the vessels (lumen area, diameter and frequency). Based on the measurements
of individual vessel lumens and the number of vessels, the theoretical
hydraulic conductivity (kh) of roots was calculated. The effects of applied
Cd concentrations on root traits were studied in clones and control plants.
Following treatments with both Cd concentrations, plants of clone B-44 had
the highest values of most parameters and significantly higher kh in
comparison with control samples due to the significantly larger root
cross-sectional area and lumen of vessels. It was concluded that these
characteristics can serve for effective evaluation and selection of clones
for remediation of sites contaminated with cadmium.
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Niu XY, Wang SK, Zhou J, Di DL, Sun P, Huang DZ. Inoculation With Indigenous Rhizosphere Microbes Enhances Aboveground Accumulation of Lead in Salix integra Thunb. by Improving Transport Coefficients. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:686812. [PMID: 34421844 PMCID: PMC8371752 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.686812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The application of plant-microbial remediation of heavy metals is restricted by the difficulty of exogenous microbes to form large populations and maintain their long-term remediation efficiency. We therefore investigated the effects of inoculation with indigenous heavy-metal-tolerant rhizosphere microbes on phytoremediation of lead (Pb) by Salix integra. We measured plant physiological indexes and soil Pb bioavailability and conducted widespread targeted metabolome analysis of strains to better understand the mechanisms of enhance Pb accumulation. Growth of Salix integra was improved by both single and co-inoculation treatments with Bacillus sp. and Aspergillus niger, increasing by 14% in co-inoculated plants. Transfer coefficients for Pb, indicating mobility from soil via roots into branches or leaves, were higher following microbial inoculation, showing a more than 100% increase in the co-inoculation treatment over untreated plants. However, Pb accumulation was only enhanced by single inoculation treatments with either Bacillus sp. or Aspergillus niger, being 10% greater in plants inoculated with Bacillus sp. compared with uninoculated controls. Inoculation mainly promoted accumulation of Pb in aboveground plant parts. Superoxide dismutase and catalase enzyme activities as well as the proline content of inoculated plants were enhanced by most treatments. However, soil urease and catalase activities were lower in inoculated plants than controls. Proportions of acid-soluble Pb were 0.34 and 0.41% higher in rhizosphere and bulk soil, respectively, of plants inoculated with Bacillus sp. than in that of uninoculated plants. We identified 410 metabolites from the microbial inoculations, of which more than 50% contributed to heavy metal bioavailability; organic acids, amino acids, and carbohydrates formed the three major metabolite categories. These results suggest that both indigenous Bacillus sp. and Aspergillus niger could be used to assist phytoremediation by enhancing antioxidant defenses of Salix integra and altering Pb bioavailability. We speculate that microbial strains colonized the soil and plants at the same time, with variations in their metabolite profiles reflecting different living conditions. We also need to consider interactions between inocula and the whole microbial community when applying microbial inoculation to promote phytoremediation.
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- Xiao-Yun Niu
- College of Landscape Architecture and Tourism, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Tourism, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Tourism, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Tourism, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Tourism, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Tourism, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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Ge S, Gu J, Ai W, Dong X. Biotreatment of pyrene and Cr(VI) combined water pollution by mixed bacteria. Sci Rep 2021; 11:114. [PMID: 33420172 PMCID: PMC7794335 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-80053-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Pyrene and chromium (Cr(VI)) are persistent pollutants and cause serious environmental problems because they are toxic to organisms and difficult to remediate. The toxicity of pyrene and Cr(VI) to three crops (cotton, soybean and maize) was confirmed by the significant decrease in root and shoot biomass during growth in pyrene/Cr(VI) contaminated hydroponic solution. Two bacterial strains capable of simultaneous pyrene biodegradation and Cr(VI) reduction were isolated and identified as Serratia sp. and Arthrobacter sp. A mixture of the isolated strains at a ratio of 1:1 was more efficient for biotreatment of pyrene and Cr(VI) than either strain alone; the mixture effectively carried out bioremediation of contaminated water in a hydroponic system mainly through pyrene biodegradation and Cr(VI) reduction. Application of these isolates shows potential for practical microbial remediation of pyrene and Cr(VI) combined water pollution.
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- Shimei Ge
- College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China.
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Li X, Xiao J, Salam MMA, Ma C, Chen G. Impacts of bamboo biochar on the phytoremediation potential of Salix psammophila grown in multi-metals contaminated soil. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2020; 23:387-399. [PMID: 33174478 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2020.1816893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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We investigated the effects of bamboo biochar (BBC) as soil amendment on growth and phytoremediation potential of Salix psammophila in soil heavily polluted by Cd and Zn. Bamboo biochar was added to soil at ratios ranging from 1 to 7% (w/w), which significantly increased the organic matter, available potassium (K) content, while decreased the hydrolyzable nitrogen (N) content and the levels of total and bioavailable HMs in soil. The BBC amendment at ratios of 1% to 5% showed little effect on growth of plant, whereas at 7% ratio significantly decreased biomass compared to the control. BBC amendment stimulated the accumulation of Cu, Cd and Zn in plant tissues, meanwhile, Cd and Zn accumulation were more evident, especially in the BBC-3% treatment. BBC amendment improved the TF and BCF values of Cd, Zn and Cu compared to control. Higher BCF for Cd (BCF >1) and TF for Zn (TF >1) values indicate Salix psammophila have considerable potential for phytoremediation efficiency in BBC amended soil treatment. This study provides practical evidence of the efficient BBC-assisted phytoremediation capability of Salix psammophila and highlights its potential as a viable and inexpensive approach for in situ remediation.
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- Xiaogang Li
- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Forest Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Finland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, China
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Cao Y, Ma C, Chen H, Zhang J, White JC, Chen G, Xing B. Xylem-based long-distance transport and phloem remobilization of copper in Salix integra Thunb. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 392:122428. [PMID: 32208308 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2019] [Revised: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Due to high biomass and an ability to accumulate metals, fast-growing tree species are good candidates for phytoremediation. However, little is known about the long-distance transport of heavy metals in woody plants. The present work focused on the xylem transport and phloem remobilization of copper (Cu) in Salix integra Thunb. Seedlings with 45 d preculture were grown in nutrient solutions added with 0.32 and 10 μM CuSO4 for 5 d. Micro X-ray fluorescence imaging showed the high Cu intensity in xylem tissues of both stem and root cross sections, confirming that the xylem played a vital role in Cu transport from roots to shoots. Cu was presented in both xylem sap and phloem exudate, which demonstrates the long-distance transport of Cu via both vascular tissues. Additionally, the 65Cu spiked mature leaf exported approximately 78 % 65Cu to newly emerged shoots, and approximately 22 % downward to the new roots, confirming the bidirectional transport of Cu via phloem. To our knowledge, this is the first report to characterize Cu vascular transport and remobilization in fast-growing woody plants, and the findings provide valuable mechanistic understanding for the phytoremediation of Cu-contaminated soils.
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- Yini Cao
- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311400, China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT, 06504, United States
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- Hunan Commodities Quality Supervision and Inspection Institute, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311400, China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT, 06504, United States
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311400, China.
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
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Niu X, Zhou J, Wang X, Su X, Du S, Zhu Y, Yang J, Huang D. Indigenous Bacteria Have High Potential for Promoting Salix integra Thunb. Remediation of Lead-Contaminated Soil by Adjusting Soil Properties. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:924. [PMID: 32508771 PMCID: PMC7248224 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.00924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Salix integra Thunb., a fast-growing woody plant species, has been used for phytoremediation in recent years. However, little knowledge is available regarding indigenous soil microbial communities associated with the S. integra phytoextraction process. In this study, we used an Illumina MiSeq platform to explore the indigenous microbial composition after planting S. integra at different lead (Pb) contamination levels: no Pb, low Pb treatment (Pb 500 mg kg–1), and high Pb treatment (Pb 1500 mg kg–1). At the same time, the soil properties and their relationship with the bacterial communities were analyzed. The results showed that Pb concentration was highest in the root reaching at 3159.92 ± 138.98 mg kg–1 under the high Pb treatment. Planting S. integra decreased the total Pb concentration by 84.61 and 29.24 mg kg–1, and increased the acid-soluble Pb proportion by 1.0 and 0.75% in the rhizosphere and bulk soil under the low Pb treatment compared with unplanted soil, respectively. However, it occurred only in the rhizosphere soil under the high Pb treatment. The bacterial community structure and microbial metabolism were related to Pb contamination levels and planting of S. integra, while the bacterial diversity was only affected by Pb contamination levels. The dominant microbial species were similar, but their relative abundance shifted in different treatments. Most of the specific bacterial assemblages whose relative abundances were promoted by root activity and/or Pb contamination were suitable for use in plant-microbial combination remediation, especially many genera coming from Proteobacteria. Redundancy analysis (RDA) showed available nitrogen and pH having a significant effect on the bacteria relating to phytoremediation. The results indicated that indigenous bacteria have great potential in the application of combined S. integra-microbe remediation of lead-contaminated soil by adjusting soil properties.
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- Xiaoyun Niu
- College of Landscape Architecture and Tourism, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Tourism, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Tourism, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Tourism, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Tourism, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Tourism, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, China
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Santana NA, Ferreira PAA, Tarouco CP, Schardong IS, Antoniolli ZI, Nicoloso FT, Jacques RJS. Earthworms and mycorrhization increase copper phytoextraction by Canavalia ensiformis in sandy soil. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2019; 182:109383. [PMID: 31260919 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.109383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2018] [Revised: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Phytoremediation is an alternative for remediating soil contamination by copper, and its efficiency has been shown to increase when arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and earthworms are separately inoculated into the soil. This study evaluated the isolated and combined effects of inoculating earthworms and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi into a sandy soil on copper phytoremediation by Canavalia ensiformis. The plants were grown in a greenhouse in soil contaminated with 100 mg Cu kg-1 with and without being inoculated with the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus Rhizoglomus clarum and the earthworm Eisenia andrei. The availabilities of solid-phase Cu and other nutrients in the soil solution and plant growth were evaluated along with Cu phytotoxicity based on photochemical efficiency and oxidative stress enzyme activity. Accumulation of Cu and other nutrients in the shoots and roots; mycorrhizal colonization, nodulation, and reproduction; and Cu accumulation in the earthworm tissues were also evaluated. The copper caused photosynthetic and biochemical damage that reduced the shoot dry weight by 44% and the root dry weight by 29%. However, the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus alleviated the Cu toxicity to the plant and increased the shoot dry weight by 81% in the contaminated soil. The earthworms increased the Cu uptake and translocation to the shoot by 31%. The combined presence of the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus and earthworms in the contaminated soil increased the growth and Cu content of the aerial plant tissues, yielding a 200% increase in Cu accumulation (metal content × biomass) in the C. ensiformis shoots. Combined inoculation with earthworms and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi increased copper phytoextraction by Canavalia ensiformis in a sandy soil.
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- Natielo Almeida Santana
- Federal University of Santa Maria, Department of Soil Science, 97119-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Federal University of Santa Maria, Department of Soil Science, 97119-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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Yan D, Wang S, Ding K, He Y, Fan L, Ding L, Jiang X. Strontium Uptake and Effect in Lettuce and Radish Cultivated Under Hydroponic Conditions. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2019; 103:453-460. [PMID: 31183504 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-019-02647-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The accumulation of strontium (Sr) in lettuce and radish under 0 (control), 0.5, 1, 2.5, 5, and 10 mM Sr treatments in hydroponic solution at 16, 23 and 30 days and the effects of Sr stress on six nutrient elements in plants were investigated. The results showed that Sr concentrations in plant aerial and underground parts increased in low-Sr treatments (0.5, 1 and 2.5 mM) and fluctuated in high-Sr treatments (5 and 10 mM) throughout the three sampling periods. Sr concentrations were higher in roots than in leaves, reaching 108.8 ± 14.7 and 134.1 ± 1.2 mg/g in lettuce and radish roots, respectively, after 10 mM Sr treatment. Translocation factor (TF) values (ratio of the Sr concentrations in aerial parts to that in roots) were inversely related to the Sr content in the hydroponic solution, and reached 1.45 ± 0.17 to 0.15 ± 0.03 and 1.06 ± 0.20 to 0.12 ± 0.004 for lettuce and radish. The variation in chlorophyll content was consistent with that in plant biomass.
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- Dong Yan
- Department of Radiology, National Institute for Radiological Protection, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, 100088, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China
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- Department of Radiology, National Institute for Radiological Protection, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, 100088, China
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- Department of Radiology, National Institute for Radiological Protection, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, 100088, China
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- Department of Radiology, National Institute for Radiological Protection, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, 100088, China
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- Department of Radiology, National Institute for Radiological Protection, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, 100088, China
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- Department of Radiology, National Institute for Radiological Protection, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, 100088, China.
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Wan H, Du J, He J, Lyu D, Li H. Copper accumulation, subcellular partitioning and physiological and molecular responses in relation to different copper tolerance in apple rootstocks. TREE PHYSIOLOGY 2019; 39:1215-1234. [PMID: 30977826 DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpz042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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To unravel the physiological and molecular regulation mechanisms underlying the variation in copper (Cu)accumulation, translocation and tolerance among five apple rootstocks, seedlings were exposed to either basal or excess Cu. Excess Cu suppressed plant biomass and root architecture, which was less pronounced in Malus prunifolia Borkh., indicating its relatively higher Cu tolerance. Among the five apple rootstocks, M. prunifolia exhibited the highest Cu concentration and bio-concentration factor in roots but the lowest translocation factor, indicating its greater ability to immobilize Cu and restrict translocation to the aerial parts. Higher Cu concentration in cell wall fraction but lower Cu proportion in membrane-containing and organelle-rich fractions were found in M. prunifolia. Compared with the other four apple rootstocks under excess Cu conditions, M. prunifolia had a lower increment of hydrogen peroxide in roots and leaves and malondialdehyde in roots, but higher concentrations of carbohydrates and enhanced antioxidants. Transcript levels of genes involved in Cu uptake, transport and detoxification revealed species-specific differences that are probably related to alterations in Cu tolerance. M. prunifolia had relatively higher gene transcript levels including copper transporters 2 (COPT2), COPT6 and zinc/iron-regulated transporter-related protein 2 (ZIP2), which probably took part in Cu uptake, and C-type ATP-binding cassette transporter 2 (ABCC2), copper chaperone for Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase (CCS), Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase 1 (CSD1) and metallothionein 2 (MT2) probably implicated in Cu detoxification, and relatively lower mRNA levels of yellow stripe-like transporter 3 (YSL3) and heavy metal ATPase 5 (HMA5) involved in transport of Cu to aerial parts. These results suggest that M. prunifolia is more tolerant to excess Cu than the other four apple rootstocks under the current experimental conditions, which is probably attributed to more Cu retention in roots, subcellular partitioning, well-coordinated antioxidant defense mechanisms and transcriptional expression of genes involved in Cu uptake, translocation and detoxification.
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- Huixue Wan
- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
- Key Lab of Fruit Quality Development and Regulation of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
- Key Lab of Fruit Quality Development and Regulation of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
- Key Lab of Fruit Quality Development and Regulation of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
- Key Lab of Fruit Quality Development and Regulation of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Pomology, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Tai'an, People's Republic of China
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The Effects of Different Lead Pollution Levels on Soil Microbial Quantities and Metabolic Function with/without Salix integra Thunb. Planting. FORESTS 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/f10020077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Salix integra Thunb., a fast-growing woody species, has been used in phytoremediation in recent years. It has the potential to accumulate high amounts of lead (Pb) in its growth, however, its effects on soil microbial community structure and function during its phytoextraction processes are not well understood, especially at different pollution levels. Materials and Methods: In our study, we set unplanted and planted Salix integra in areas with four levels of Pb treatments (0, 500, 1000, and 1500 mg/kg). After six months of planting, the rhizospheric soil, bulk soil, and unplanted soil were collected. Soil properties and microbes participating in nitrogen and phosphorus cycling were measured, following standard methods. Microbial metabolic functions were assessed using a Biolog-ECO microplate. Results: The bacteria (nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ammonifying bacteria, inorganic phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria, and nitrosobacteria) all increased in the 500 mg/kg treatment and decreased in the 1500 mg/kg treatment compared with the 0 mg/kg treatment, especially in rhizospheric soil. The microbial metabolisms decreased along with the increase of Pb levels, with the exception of the rhizospheric soil with a 500 mg/kg treatment. The metabolic patterns were relative to the pollution levels. The utilization of carbohydrates was decreased, and of amino acids or fatty acids was increased, in the 500 mg/kg treatment, while the opposite occurred in the 1500 mg/kg treatment. The values of soil properties, microbial quantities, and metabolic activities were higher in rhizospheric than bulk soil, while the differences between bulk and unplanted soil were different among the different Pb treatments. The soil properties had little effect on the microbial quantities and metabolic activities. Conclusions: S. integra planting and Pb levels had an interactive effect on the microbial community. In general, S. integra planting promoted microbial quantities and metabolic activity in rhizospheric soil. Lower Pb pollution increased microbial quantities and promoted the utilization of amino acids or fatty acids, while higher Pb concentrations decreased microbial quantities and metabolic activities, and promoted the utilization of carbohydrates.
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