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Ilyas MZ, Sa KJ, Ali MW, Lee JK. Toxic effects of lead on plants: integrating multi-omics with bioinformatics to develop Pb-tolerant crops. PLANTA 2023; 259:18. [PMID: 38085368 DOI: 10.1007/s00425-023-04296-9] [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: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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MAIN CONCLUSION Lead disrupts plant metabolic homeostasis and key structural elements. Utilizing modern biotechnology tools, it's feasible to develop Pb-tolerant varieties by discovering biological players regulating plant metabolic pathways under stress. Lead (Pb) has been used for a variety of purposes since antiquity despite its toxic nature. After arsenic, lead is the most hazardous heavy metal without any known beneficial role in the biological system. It is a crucial inorganic pollutant that affects plant biochemical and morpho-physiological attributes. Lead toxicity harms plants throughout their life cycle and the extent of damage depends on the concentration and duration of exposure. Higher levels of lead exposure disrupt numerous key metabolic activities of plants including oxygen-evolving complex, organelles integrity, photosystem II connectivity, and electron transport chain. This review summarizes the detrimental effects of lead toxicity on seed germination, crop growth, and yield, oxidative and ultra-structural alterations, as well as nutrient absorption, transport, and assimilation. Further, it discusses the Pb-induced toxic modulation of stomatal conductance, photosynthesis, respiration, metabolic-enzymatic activity, osmolytes accumulation, and antioxidant activity. It is a comprehensive review that reports on omics-based studies along with morpho-physiological and biochemical modifications caused by lead stress. With advances in DNA sequencing technologies, genomics and transcriptomics are gradually becoming popular for studying Pb stress effects in plants. Proteomics and metabolomics are still underrated and there is a scarcity of published data, and this review highlights both their technical and research gaps. Besides, there is also a discussion on how the integration of omics with bioinformatics and the use of the latest biotechnological tools can aid in developing Pb-tolerant crops. The review concludes with core challenges and research directions that need to be addressed soon.
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- Muhammad Zahaib Ilyas
- Department of Applied Plant Sciences, College of Bio-Resource Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, South Korea
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- Department of Crop Science, College of Ecology & Environmental Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, 37224, Korea
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- School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
- Department of Crop Genetics, John Innes Center, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UH, UK
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- Department of Applied Plant Sciences, College of Bio-Resource Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, South Korea.
- Interdisciplinary Program in Smart Agriculture, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, South Korea.
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Cao X, Li F, Zheng T, Li G, Wang W, Li Y, Chen S, Li X, Lu Y. Cellulose-based functional hydrogels derived from bamboo for product design. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:958066. [PMID: 36051293 PMCID: PMC9424926 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.958066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Hydrogels have outstanding research and application prospects in the field of product design. Among them, the design and preparation of cellulose-based functional hydrogels derived from bamboo have attracted increasing research interest. Cellulose-based hydrogels not only have the skeleton function of hydrogels, but also retain excellent specificity, smart structural design, precise molecular recognition ability, and superior biocompatibility. Cellulose-based hydrogels show important application prospects in various fields, such as environmental protection, biomedicine, and energy. What's more, they are potentially viable for application in food packaging and plant agriculture, such as fertilizers release and crop production. Recently, researchers have extracted cellulose from bamboo and generated a variety of cellulose-based functional hydrogels with excellent properties by various cross-linking methods. In addition, a variety of multifunctional hybrid cellulose-based hydrogels have been constructed by introducing functional components or combining them with other functional materials, thus expanding the breadth and depth of their applications. Herein, we elaborate on advances in the field of cellulose-based hydrogels and highlight their applications in food packaging and plant agriculture. Meanwhile, the existing problems and prospects are summarized. The review provides a reference for the further development of cellulose-based hydrogels.
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- Xiaobing Cao
- School of Art and Design, Bamboo Research Institute, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- School of Science and Technology, Huzhou College, Huzhou, China
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- School of Art and Design, Bamboo Research Institute, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Art and Design, Bamboo Research Institute, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Art and Design, Bamboo Research Institute, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Art and Design, Bamboo Research Institute, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China
- School of Materials Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Art and Design, Bamboo Research Institute, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Biotechnology, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Zhang H, Qin Y, Huang K, Zhan F, Li R, Chen J. Root Metabolite Differences in Two Maize Varieties Under Lead (Pb) Stress. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 12:656074. [PMID: 34887879 PMCID: PMC8649664 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.656074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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To assess root metabolic differences of maize varieties in their response to lead (Pb) stress, the lead-tolerant variety Huidan No. 4 and the lead-sensitive variety Ludan No. 8 were tested under Pb-free and Pb-stressed conditions. Changes in metabolites were measured using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Pb stress changed the levels of the amino acids proline, glutamine, lysine, and arginine in both varieties, whereas glutamate and phenylalanine levels changed only in Huidan No. 4. Pb stress altered cystine, valine, methionine, and tryptophan levels only in Ludan No. 8. Therefore, the synthesis and decomposition of amino acids may affect the response of maize to Pb stress. The degree of change in differential metabolites for Huidan No. 4 was greater than that for Ludan No. 8. In cell wall subcellular components, increases in superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidases (PODs), and Pb concentrations were greater in Huidan No. 4 than in Ludan No. 8. Therefore, the greater Pb tolerance of Huidan No. 4 could be due to better sequestration of Pb in cell walls and more effective removal of reactive oxygen species (ROS) from the plant. The levels of certain metabolites only increased in Ludan No. 8, indicating that Pb-sensitive varieties may use different metabolic pathways to cope with Pb stress. Both varieties showed increased levels of some metabolites related to antioxidant protection and osmotic regulation. This study provides an understanding of maize Pb tolerance mechanisms and a basis for further development of tools for use in maize breeding.
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- Hanqian Zhang
- College of Resource and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Resource and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Resource and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Resource and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- College of Resource and Environment, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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Hrkić Ilić Z, Pajević S, Borišev M, Luković J. Assessment of phytostabilization potential of two Salix L. clones based on the effects of heavy metals on the root anatomical traits. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:29361-29383. [PMID: 32440877 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09228-8] [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: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Willow species (Salix L.) are a useful tool for assessing phytostabilization of the sites polluted by heavy metals. Phytostabilization potential of two willow genotypes (Salix alba L. clone '68/53/1' and Salix nigra Marshall clone '0408') has been evaluated in a 45-day hydroponic experiment, using stem cuttings (diameter 12 to 14 mm, length 20 cm) exposed to two concentrations (10-4 M and 10-5 M) of individually applied Cd, Ni, and Pb. Metals were diluted in 25% Hoagland's solution, in forms of CdCl2·H2O, NiSO4·6H2O, and Pb-EDTA. The control group of cuttings was grown in 25% Hoagland's solution without heavy metals. High Cd concentrations in willow roots, 8637 mg/kg (clone '68/53/1') and 6728 mg/kg of dry weight (clone '0408'), have indicated a high phytostabilization potential. However, detailed analyses of cross-sectional area of the root cortex and the central cylinder revealed that the excess concentration of Cd led to a significant reduction of measured anatomical root's traits of clone '68/53/1' in comparison with the control samples. Excessive concentration of Ni and Pb in nutrient solution increased the values of quantitatively measured root's traits of clone '0408', implying stimulatory effects of the applied concentrations. Concentration of 10-4 M of each metal had more negative effects on the roots' anatomical traits, notably on parenchymal and exodermal cells and vessels. Deposits of metals were observed in root tissues. Clone '0408' demonstrated an increased tolerance to heavy metals, which could potentially make this clone useful in phytostabilization.
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- Zorana Hrkić Ilić
- Faculty of Forestry, University of Banja Luka, Bulevar Vojvode Stepe Stepanovića 75A, 78000, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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- University of Novi Sad Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology and Ecology, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 2, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology and Ecology, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 2, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology and Ecology, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 2, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia
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Piña-Olavide R, Paz-Maldonado LMT, Alfaro-De La Torre MC, García-Soto MJ, Ramírez-Rodríguez AE, Rosales-Mendoza S, Bañuelos-Hernández B, García De la-Cruz RF. Increased removal of cadmium by Chlamydomonas reinhardtii modified with a synthetic gene for γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2020; 22:1269-1277. [PMID: 32449363 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2020.1765138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Bioremediation with genetically modified microalgae is becoming an alternative to remove metalloids and metals such as cadmium, a contaminant produced in industrial processes and found in domestic waste. Its removal is important in several countries including Mexico, where the San Luis Potosi region has elevated levels of it. We generated a construct with a synthetic gene for γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase and employed it in the chloroplast transformation of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. In dose-response kinetics with media containing from 1 to 20 mg/L of cadmium, both the transplastomic clone and the wild-type strain grew similarly, but the former removed up to 32% more cadmium. While the growth of both decreased with higher concentrations of cadmium, the transplastomic clone removed 20 ± 9% more than the wild-type strain. Compared to the wild-type strain, in the transplastomic clone the activity of glutathione S-transferase and the intracellular glutathione increased up to 2.1 and 1.9 times, respectively, in media with 2.5 and 10 mg/mL of cadmium. While 20 mg/L of cadmium inhibited the growth of both, the transplastomic clone gradually duplicated. These results confirm the expression of the synthetic gene gshA in the transformed strain as revealed in its increased removal uptake and metabolic response.
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- René Piña-Olavide
- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, México
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, México
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, México
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, México
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Jiang M, Cai X, Liao J, Yang Y, Chen Q, Gao S, Yu X, Luo Z, Lei T, Lv B, Liu S. Different strategies for lead detoxification in dwarf bamboo tissues. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2020; 193:110329. [PMID: 32088553 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Revised: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Dwarf bamboo Sasa argenteostriata (Regel) E.G. Camus is considered as potential plants for metal phytoremediation in previous filed observations. However, the mechanisms of lead (Pb) detoxification has not been described. The objective of this study was to explore the difference strategies or mechanisms of Pb detoxification in plant tissues. In this regard, four Pb treatments with hydroponics including 0 (control), 300, 600, and 900 mg L-1 were conducted to examine subcellular compartmentalization, Pb accumulation/species and antioxidant-assisted chelation. Our findings showed the retention of Pb by the whip-root system is one of its detoxification mechanisms to avoid damage the shoots. In addition, the cell wall retention is the dominant detoxification strategy of whips, new roots, old roots and new/old stems, while vacuolar compartmentalization is for new/old leaves. Interestingly, four low-mobility/-toxicity Pb species (i.e., FNaCl, FHAc, FHCl and FR) are distributed in roots, whips and stems, while two high-mobility/-toxicity Pb species (FE and FW) in leaves. The conversion of Pb to low-toxicity/-migration is a Pb-detoxification strategy in roots, whips and stems but not in leaves. Besides, the new/old roots and leaves can alleviate Pb damage through the synthesis of non-protein thiol, glutathione and phytochelatins. Among these, phytochelatins play a leading role in the detoxification in new/old roots, while glutathione is in new/old leaves. This study provides the first comprehensive evidence regarding the different strategies for Pb detoxification in dwarf bamboo tissues from physiological to cellular level, supporting that this plant could be rehabilitated for phytoremediation in Pb-contaminated media.
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- Mingyan Jiang
- 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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- College of Landscape Architecture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, China.
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Can Ceylon Leadwort ( Plumbago zeylanica L.) Acclimate to Lead Toxicity?-Studies of Photosynthetic Apparatus Efficiency. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21051866. [PMID: 32182862 PMCID: PMC7084747 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21051866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Ceylon leadwort (Plumbago zeylanica) is ornamental plant known for its pharmacological properties arising from the abundant production of various secondary metabolites. It often grows in lead polluted areas. The aim of presented study was to evaluate the survival strategy of P. zeylanica to lead toxicity via photosynthetic apparatus acclimatization. Shoots of P. zeylanica were cultivated on media with different Pb concentrations (0.0, 0.05, and 0.1 g Pb∙l−1). After a four-week culture, the efficiency of the photosynthetic apparatus of plants was evaluated by Chl a fluorescence measurement, photosynthetic pigment, and Lhcb1, PsbA, PsbO, and RuBisCo protein accumulation, antioxidant enzymes activity, and chloroplast ultrastructure observation. Plants from lower Pb concentration revealed no changes in photosynthetic pigments content and light-harvesting complex (LHCII) size, as well as no limitation on the donor side of Photosystem II Reaction Centre (PSII RC). However, the activity and content of antioxidant enzymes indicated a high risk of limitation on the acceptor side of Photosystem I. In turn, plants from 0.1 g Pb∙l−1 showed a significant decrease in pigments content, LHCII size, the amount of active PSII RC, oxygen-evolving complex activity, and significant remodeling of chloroplast ultrastructure indicated limitation of PSII RC donor side. Obtained results indicate that P. zeylanica plants acclimate to lead toxicity by Pb accumulation in roots and, depending on Pb concentration, by adjusting their photosynthetic apparatus via the activation of alternative (cyclic and pseudocyclic) electron transport pathways.
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Mataruga Z, Jarić S, Marković M, Pavlović M, Pavlović D, Jakovljević K, Mitrović M, Pavlović P. Evaluation of Salix alba, Juglans regia and Populus nigra as biomonitors of PTEs in the riparian soils of the Sava River. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2020; 192:131. [PMID: 31965342 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-020-8085-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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A large number of human activities result in the release of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) into the environment, which could lead to the degradation of riparian areas. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of Salix alba, Juglans regia and Populus nigra for the biomonitoring of PTEs in the riparian soils of the Sava River. Levels of seven PTEs (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn) were measured in the soils, roots and leaves of plants at selected sampling sites and evaluated according to bioaccumulation and translocation factors. The obtained results showed that in riparian soils, As, Cr, Cu, Ni and Zn were at levels considered to be critical for plants. The levels of As, Cd, Cr, Ni and Zn measured in roots of Salix alba and As, Cr, Ni and Zn in its leaves were toxic for plant tissue. Toxic levels of Cr were also measured in the roots of Juglans regia and As in its leaves, as well as As and Cr in the roots of Populus nigra, and Zn in its leaves. Bioconcentration and translocation factors showed that S. alba and P. nigra have potential for the phytoextraction of Zn and Cd, while J. regia has potential for the phytoextraction of As. In terms of phytostabilization potential, S. alba proved to be good for the phytostabilization of Cd and Cu, and J. regia for the phytostabilization of Cr, As, Ni and Pb, while P. nigra showed potential for the phytostabilization of Cr, Ni, Pb and Cu.
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- Zorana Mataruga
- Department of Ecology, Institute for Biological Research 'Siniša Stanković', University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana, Belgrade, 142, Serbia.
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- Department of Ecology, Institute for Biological Research 'Siniša Stanković', University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana, Belgrade, 142, Serbia
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- Department of Ecology, Institute for Biological Research 'Siniša Stanković', University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana, Belgrade, 142, Serbia
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- Department of Ecology, Institute for Biological Research 'Siniša Stanković', University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana, Belgrade, 142, Serbia
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- Department of Ecology, Institute for Biological Research 'Siniša Stanković', University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana, Belgrade, 142, Serbia
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- Faculty of Biology, Institute of Botany and Botanical Garden 'Jevremovac', University of Belgrade, Takovska 43, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
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- Department of Ecology, Institute for Biological Research 'Siniša Stanković', University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana, Belgrade, 142, Serbia
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- Department of Ecology, Institute for Biological Research 'Siniša Stanković', University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana, Belgrade, 142, Serbia
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Nouman W, Bashir T, Gul R, Gull T, Olson ME, Shaheen M, Rosa E, Domínguez-Perles R, Soliman WS. Metalliferous conditions induce regulation in antioxidant activities, polyphenolics and nutritional quality of Moringa oleifera L. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2020; 22:1348-1361. [PMID: 32538124 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2020.1775547] [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] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Moringa oleifera L. was grown under cadmium and lead stress conditions and the variations in its mineral content, polyphenolics, and antioxidant activities were studied and how these heavy metals affect plant growth and development. In this study, the metal translocation factor was found <1 which indicates more metal accumulation in moringa roots than stem. A significant increase in enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant activities was observed in leaves, stem, and roots under metal stress which shows moringa can withstand under metalliferous conditions by regulating its antioxidant system. Various parts of moringa plants exhibited good nutritional quality; even significant variation was recorded in nutritional attributes. A significant variation was also noted in the expression of polyphenolics in moringa stem, roots, and leaves which are indicators of plant defense system under abiotic stress conditions. The results of the present study clearly manifest that the nutritional quality and concentration of polyphenolics in moringa plants are least affected by cadmium and lead uptake. These findings suggested the cultivation of moringa plants on cadmium and lead affected soils which cannot only remediate soil metalliferous conditions but can also provide nutritious fodder for livestock. For better understanding of the involved mechansisms, there is need to study the genes which are associated with moringa tolerance under metalliferous conditions.
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- Wasif Nouman
- Department of Forestry & Range Management, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Forestry & Range Management, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Soil and Water Testing Laboratory for Research, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Instituto de Biología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México, Mexico
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- Department of Forestry and Range Management, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Centre for the Research and Technology for Agro-Environment and Biological Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (CITAB/UTAD), Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura, National Council for Scientific Research (CEBAS-CSIC), Espinardo, Spain
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Department of Horticulture, Aswan University, Aswan, Egypt
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Sha S, Cheng M, Hu K, Zhang W, Yang Y, Xu Q. Toxic effects of Pb on Spirodela polyrhiza (L.): Subcellular distribution, chemical forms, morphological and physiological disorders. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2019; 181:146-154. [PMID: 31177079 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.05.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Revised: 05/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The impact of lead (Pb) on Spirodela polyrhiza was studied to determine the subcellular distribution, chemical forms, and resulting morphophysiological modifications after treatments with 20 or 80 μM Pb(NO3)2 for 10 days. At the subcellular level, the Pb uptake by S. polyrhiza was mainly compartmentalized in the cell walls (70%), and the majority of Pb (approximately 70%) was extracted using 1 M NaCl and 2% acetic acid (HAc). Visual symptoms of phytotoxcity, surface roughness and closure of stomata, were observed in Pb-treated fronds. Electron-dense precipitates were present in cell walls, and changes to the ultrastructure were most noticeably exhibited in organelle shape, internal organization, and size of the plastoglobules of chloroplasts. Toxic concentrations of Pb induced oxidative stress in fronds, characterized by an accumulation of malondialdehyde (MDA) and decreased chlorophyll and unsaturated fatty acid contents. Pb exposure increased ABS/RC, TRo/RC, DIo/RC, Vj, and φDo (Fv/Fm), indicating that reaction centers were transformed to dissipation sinks, leading to a decrease in the efficiency of photosystem II, which was evident from the decreased values of Fv/Fo, Fv/Fm, ψEo, φEo, RC/ABS, and PIabs. These results indicated that decreased photosynthesis in Pb-treated fronds was partially ascribed to the lower pigment content, inhibition of electron transport, inactivation of the reaction centers, damage to the chloroplast ultrastructure, and stomatal closure. The physiological implications of subcellular distribution and chemical forms are discussed in relation to Pb accumulation and detoxification. However, Pb accumulation significantly impaired photosynthesis and membrane integrity in the fronds of S. polyrhiza.
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- Sha Sha
- College of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Lomaglio T, Hattab-Hambli N, Miard F, Lebrun M, Nandillon R, Trupiano D, Scippa GS, Gauthier A, Motelica-Heino M, Bourgerie S, Morabito D. Cd, Pb, and Zn mobility and (bio)availability in contaminated soils from a former smelting site amended with biochar. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:25744-25756. [PMID: 28730365 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-9521-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2016] [Accepted: 06/12/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Biochar is a potential candidate for the remediation of metal(loid)-contaminated soils. However, the mechanisms of contaminant-biochar retention and release depend on the amount of soil contaminants and physicochemical characteristics, as well as the durability of the biochar contaminant complex, which may be related to the pyrolysis process parameters. The objective of the present study was to evaluate, in a former contaminated smelting site, the impact of two doses of wood biochar (2 and 5% w/w) on metal immobilization and/or phytoavailability and their effectiveness in promoting plant growth in mesocosm experiments. Different soil mixtures were investigated. The main physicochemical parameters and the Cd, Pb, and Zn contents were determined in soil and in soil pore water. Additionally, the growth, dry weight, and metal concentrations were analyzed in the different dwarf bean plant (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) organs tested. Results showed that the addition of biochar at two doses (2 and 5%) improved soil conditions by increasing soil pH, electrical conductivity, and water holding capacity. Furthermore, the application of biochar (5%) to metal-contaminated soil reduced Cd, Pb, and Zn mobility and availability, and hence their accumulation in the different P. vulgaris L. organs. In conclusion, the data clearly demonstrated that biochar application can be effectively used for Cd, Pb, and Zn immobilization, thereby reducing their bioavailability and phytotoxicity.
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- Tonia Lomaglio
- LBLGC-EA 1207, INRA USC1328, Orléans University, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067, Orléans CEDEX 2, France
- Department of Bioscienze and Territorio, Contrada fonte Lappone, University of Molise, 86090, Isernia, Italy
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- LBLGC-EA 1207, INRA USC1328, Orléans University, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067, Orléans CEDEX 2, France
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- LBLGC-EA 1207, INRA USC1328, Orléans University, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067, Orléans CEDEX 2, France
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- LBLGC-EA 1207, INRA USC1328, Orléans University, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067, Orléans CEDEX 2, France
- Department of Bioscienze and Territorio, Contrada fonte Lappone, University of Molise, 86090, Isernia, Italy
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- LBLGC-EA 1207, INRA USC1328, Orléans University, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067, Orléans CEDEX 2, France
- Campus Géosciences ISTO, UMR 7327 and CNRS/University of Orléans, 45071, Orléans CEDEX 2, France
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- Department of Bioscienze and Territorio, Contrada fonte Lappone, University of Molise, 86090, Isernia, Italy
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- Department of Bioscienze and Territorio, Contrada fonte Lappone, University of Molise, 86090, Isernia, Italy
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- LGCgE, University of Lille 1, 59655, Villeneuve d'Ascq, France
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- Campus Géosciences ISTO, UMR 7327 and CNRS/University of Orléans, 45071, Orléans CEDEX 2, France
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- LBLGC-EA 1207, INRA USC1328, Orléans University, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067, Orléans CEDEX 2, France
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- LBLGC-EA 1207, INRA USC1328, Orléans University, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067, Orléans CEDEX 2, France.
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Sidhu GPS, Bali AS, Bhardwaj R, Singh HP, Batish DR, Kohli RK. RETRACTED: Bioaccumulation and physiological responses to lead (Pb) in Chenopodium murale L. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2018; 151:83-90. [PMID: 29310013 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2017.12.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 12/30/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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- Gagan Preet Singh Sidhu
- Department of Applied Sciences, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India.
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- Department of Botany, M.C.M. DAV College for Women, Chandigarh 160036, India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143005, Punjab, India
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- Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India; Central University of Punjab, Mansa Road, Bathinda 151001, India
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Sidhu GPS, Bali AS, Singh HP, Batish DR, Kohli RK. Phytoremediation of lead by a wild, non-edible Pb accumulator Coronopus didymus (L.) Brassicaceae. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2018; 20:483-489. [PMID: 29020458 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2017.1374331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Coronopus didymus was examined in terms of its ability to remediate Pb-contaminated soils. Pot experiments were conducted for 4 and 6 weeks to compare the growth, biomass, photosynthetic efficiency, lead (Pb) uptake, and accumulation by C. didymus plants. The plants grew well having no visible toxic symptoms and 100% survivability, exposed to different Pb-spiked soils 100, 350, 1500, and 2500 mg kg-1, supplied as lead nitrate. After 4 weeks, root and shoot concentrations reached 1652 and 502 mg Pb kg-1 DW, while after 6 weeks they increased up to 3091 and 527 mg Pb kg-1 DW, respectively, at highest Pb concentration. As compared to the 4 week experiments, the plant growth and biomass yield were higher after 6 weeks of Pb exposure. However, the chlorophyll content of leaves decreased but only a slight decline in photosynthetic efficiency was observed on exposure to Pb at both 4 and 6 weeks. The Pb accumulation was higher in roots than in the shoots. The bioconcentration factor of Pb was > 1 in all the plant samples, but the translocation factor was < 1. This suggested C. didymus as a good candidate for phytoremediation of Pb-contaminated soils and can be used for future remediation purposes.
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- a Department of Environment Studies , Panjab University , Chandigarh , India
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- b Department of Botany , Panjab University , Chandigarh , India
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- b Department of Botany , Panjab University , Chandigarh , India
- c Central University of Punjab , Mansa Road, Bathinda , India
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Ruotolo R, Maestri E, Pagano L, Marmiroli M, White JC, Marmiroli N. Plant Response to Metal-Containing Engineered Nanomaterials: An Omics-Based Perspective. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2018; 52:2451-2467. [PMID: 29377685 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.7b04121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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The increasing use of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) raises questions regarding their environmental impact. Improving the level of understanding of the genetic and molecular basis of the response to ENM exposure in biota is necessary to accurately assess the true risk to sensitive receptors. The aim of this Review is to compare the plant response to several metal-based ENMs widely used, such as quantum dots, metal oxides, and silver nanoparticles (NPs), integrating available "omics" data (transcriptomics, miRNAs, and proteomics). Although there is evidence that ENMs can release their metal components into the environment, the mechanistic basis of both ENM toxicity and tolerance is often distinct from that of metal ions and bulk materials. We show that the mechanisms of plant defense against ENM stress include the modification of root architecture, involvement of specific phytohormone signaling pathways, and activation of antioxidant mechanisms. A critical meta-analysis allowed us to identify relevant genes, miRNAs, and proteins involved in the response to ENMs and will further allow a mechanistic understanding of plant-ENM interactions.
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- Interdepartmental Centre for Food Safety, Technologies and Innovation for Agri-food (SITEIA.PARMA) , Parma 43124 , Italy
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry , The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) , New Haven , Connecticut 06504 , United States
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- Interdepartmental Centre for Food Safety, Technologies and Innovation for Agri-food (SITEIA.PARMA) , Parma 43124 , Italy
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González-Costa JJ, Reigosa MJ, Matías JM, Fernández-Covelo E. Analysis of the Importance of Oxides and Clays in Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn Adsorption and Retention with Regression Trees. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0168523. [PMID: 28072849 PMCID: PMC5224874 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0168523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2016] [Accepted: 12/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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This study determines the influence of the different soil components and of the cation-exchange capacity on the adsorption and retention of different heavy metals: cadmium, chromium, copper, nickel, lead and zinc. In order to do so, regression models were created through decision trees and the importance of soil components was assessed. Used variables were: humified organic matter, specific cation-exchange capacity, percentages of sand and silt, proportions of Mn, Fe and Al oxides and hematite, and the proportion of quartz, plagioclase and mica, and the proportions of the different clays: kaolinite, vermiculite, gibbsite and chlorite. The most important components in the obtained models were vermiculite and gibbsite, especially for the adsorption of cadmium and zinc, while clays were less relevant. Oxides are less important than clays, especially for the adsorption of chromium and lead and the retention of chromium, copper and lead.
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- Department of Statistics and Operational Research, Universidad de Vigo. Vigo, Spain
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Rabęda I, Bilski H, Mellerowicz EJ, Napieralska A, Suski S, Woźny A, Krzesłowska M. Colocalization of low-methylesterified pectins and Pb deposits in the apoplast of aspen roots exposed to lead. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2015; 205:315-26. [PMID: 26123720 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2015.05.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2015] [Revised: 05/22/2015] [Accepted: 05/26/2015] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Low-methylesterified homogalacturonans have been suggested to play a role in the binding and immobilization of Pb in CW. Using root apices of hybrid aspen, a plant with a high phytoremediation potential, as a model, we demonstrated that the in situ distribution pattern of low-methylesterified homogalacturonan, pectin epitope (JIM5-P), reflects the pattern of Pb occurrence. The region which indicated high JIM5-P level corresponded with "Pb accumulation zone". Moreover, JIM5-P was especially abundant in cell junctions, CWs lining the intercellular spaces and the corners of intercellular spaces indicating the highest accumulation of Pb. Furthermore, JIM5-P and Pb commonly co-localized. The observations indicate that low-methylesterified homogalacturonan is the CW polymer that determines the capacity of CW for Pb sequestration. Our results suggest a promising directions for CW modification for enhancing the efficiency of plant roots in Pb accumulation, an important aspect in the phytoremediation of soils contaminated with trace metals.
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- Irena Rabęda
- Laboratory of General Botany, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Umultowska 89, 61-614 Poznań, Poland
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- Laboratory of Electron Microscopy, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Pasteur Street 3, 02-093 Warszawa, Poland
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- Umea Plant Science Center, Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SE-90183 Umea, Sweden
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- Laboratory of General Botany, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Umultowska 89, 61-614 Poznań, Poland
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- Laboratory of Electron Microscopy, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Pasteur Street 3, 02-093 Warszawa, Poland
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- Laboratory of General Botany, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Umultowska 89, 61-614 Poznań, Poland
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- Laboratory of General Botany, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Umultowska 89, 61-614 Poznań, Poland.
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Montes-Atenas G, Schroeder SLM. Sustainable natural adsorbents for heavy metal removal from wastewater: lead sorption on pine bark (Pinus radiataD.Don). SURF INTERFACE ANAL 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/sia.5807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Gonzalo Montes-Atenas
- Minerals and Metals Characterisation and Separation ( M CS ) Research Group, Mining Engineering Department, Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences; The University of Chile; Santiago Chile
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- School of Chemistry; The University of Manchester; Brunswick Street Manchester M13 9PL United Kingdom
- School of Chemical and Process Engineering; University of Leeds; Leeds LS2 9JT United Kingdom
- Diamond Light Source Ltd., Diamond House; Harwell Science and Innovation Campus; Fermi Ave, Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 0QX United Kingdom
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Cay S, Uyanik A, Engin MS, Kutbay HG. Effect of EDTA and Tannic Acid on the Removal of Cd, Ni, Pb and Cu from Artificially Contaminated Soil by Althaea rosea Cavan. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2015; 17:568-574. [PMID: 25747244 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2014.935285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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In this study an ornamental plant of Althaea rosea Cavan was investigated for its potential use in the removal of Cd, Ni, Pb and Cu from an artificially contaminated soil. Effect of two different chelating agents on the removal has also been studied by using EDTA (ethylenediaminetetracetic acid) and TA (tannic acid). Both EDTA and TA have led to higher heavy metal concentration in shoots and leaves compared to control plants. However EDTA is generally known as an effective agent in metal solubilisation of soil, in this study, TA was found more effective to induce metal accumulation in Althaea rosea Cavan under the studied conditions. In addition to this, EDTA is toxic to some species and restraining the growth of the plants. The higher BCF (Bio Concentration Factor) and TF (Translocation Factor) values obtained from stems and leaves by the effects of the chemical enhancers (EDTA and TA) show that Althaea rosea Cavan is a hyper accumulator for the studied metals and may be cultivated to clean the contaminated soils.
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- Seydahmet Cay
- a Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Science , Ondokuz Mayıs University , Kurupelit , Samsun , Turkey
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Kumar A, Majeti NVP. Proteomic responses to lead-induced oxidative stress in Talinum triangulare Jacq. (Willd.) roots: identification of key biomarkers related to glutathione metabolisms. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 21:8750-64. [PMID: 24705950 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-014-2808-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2013] [Accepted: 03/17/2014] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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In this study, Talinum triangulare Jacq. (Willd.) treated with different lead (Pb) concentrations for 7 days has been investigated to understand the mechanisms of ascorbate-glutathione metabolisms in response to Pb-induced oxidative stress. Proteomic study was performed for control and 1.25 mM Pb-treated plants to examine the root protein dynamics in the presence of Pb. Results of our analysis showed that Pb treatment caused a decrease in non-protein thiols, reduced glutathione (GSH), total ascorbate, total glutathione, GSH/oxidized glutathione (GSSG) ratio, and activities of glutathione reductase and γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase. Conversely, cysteine and GSSG contents and glutathione-S-transferase activity was increased after Pb treatment. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy confirmed our metabolic and proteomic studies and showed that amino, phenolic, and carboxylic acids as well as alcoholic, amide, and ester-containing biomolecules had key roles in detoxification of Pb/Pb-induced toxic metabolites. Proteomic analysis revealed an increase in relative abundance of 20 major proteins and 3 new proteins (appeared only in 1.25 mM Pb). Abundant proteins during 1.25 mM Pb stress conditions have given a very clear indication about their involvement in root architecture, energy metabolism, reactive oxygen species (ROS) detoxification, cell signaling, primary and secondary metabolisms, and molecular transport systems. Relative accumulation patterns of both common and newly identified proteins are highly correlated with our other morphological, physiological, and biochemical parameters.
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- Abhay Kumar
- Department of Plant Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, 500046, India,
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Fang X, Zhao Y, Ma Q, Huang Y, Wang P, Zhang J, Nian H, Yang C. Identification and comparative analysis of cadmium tolerance-associated miRNAs and their targets in two soybean genotypes. PLoS One 2013; 8:e81471. [PMID: 24363811 PMCID: PMC3867309 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0081471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2013] [Accepted: 10/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play crucial roles in regulating the expression of various stress responses genes in plants. To investigate soybean (Glycine max) miRNAs involved in the response to cadmium (Cd), microarrays containing 953 unique miRNA probes were employed to identify differences in the expression patterns of the miRNAs between different genotypes, Huaxia3 (HX3, Cd-tolerant) and Zhonghuang24 (ZH24, Cd-sensitive). Twenty six Cd-responsive miRNAs were identified in total. Among them, nine were detected in both cultivars, while five were expressed only in HX3 and 12 were only in ZH24. The expression of 16 miRNAs was tested by qRT-PCR and most of the identified miRNAs were found to have similar expression patterns with microarray. Three hundred and seventy six target genes were identified for 204 miRNAs from a mixture degradome library, which was constructed from the root of HX3 and ZH24 with or without Cd treatment. Fifty five genes were identified to be cleaved by 14 Cd-responsive miRNAs. Gene ontology (GO) annotations showed that these target transcripts are implicated in a broad range of biological processes. In addition, the expression patterns of ten target genes were validated by qRT-PCR. The characterization of the miRNAs and the associated target genes in response to Cd exposure provides a framework for understanding the molecular mechanism of heavy metal tolerance in plants.
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- Xiaolong Fang
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Rees R, Robinson BH, Rog CJ, Papritz A, Schulin R. Boron accumulation and tolerance of hybrid poplars grown on a B-laden mixed paper mill waste landfill. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2013; 447:515-524. [PMID: 22727995 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2012.05.089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2012] [Revised: 05/21/2012] [Accepted: 05/28/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Paper mill wastes are a mixture of by-products from pulp production and on-site energy production, consisting of paper mill sludge, ash and cinders. Landfilling of these highly boron (B) and heavy metal laden waste products carries environmental risks. Poplars have been successfully employed in the phytomanagement and hydraulic control of B contaminated sites. Here, we assess the performance of hybrid poplars on a paper-mill waste landfill, investigate the accumulation of B by the trees and explore the relationship between local-scale root growth and substrate properties. Leaf and root tissue samples were collected on three plots and analyzed for their chemical properties and root traits. Additionally, we sampled four soil cores in the vicinity of each of the trees and determined chemical and physical properties. Using a principal component analysis followed by a cluster analysis, we identified three substrate types. This method delineated the soil effects on tree survival and growth, although correlations with individual soil element concentrations were weak. Despite signs of B toxicity in some leaves, B was not the key limiting factor for poplar growth. Instead, Ca deficiency caused by a Mg:Ca imbalance was the primary reason for the poor performance of some trees. Root growth was not limited by toxicity effects of soil contaminants. Our results show that hybrid poplars perform well under the harsh growing conditions on a multi-contaminated, B-laden substrate in a hemiboreal climate. Exploiting the differences in the performance of the four clones in relation to the soil types, could increase the success of revegetation on this and other landfills.
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- Rainer Rees
- Institute of Terrestrial Ecosystems, ETH Zürich, Universitätsstrasse 16, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland.
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Gielen H, Remans T, Vangronsveld J, Cuypers A. MicroRNAs in metal stress: specific roles or secondary responses? Int J Mol Sci 2012; 13:15826-47. [PMID: 23443096 PMCID: PMC3546664 DOI: 10.3390/ijms131215826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2012] [Revised: 11/20/2012] [Accepted: 11/21/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In plants, microRNAs (miRNAs) control various biological processes by negatively regulating the expression of complementary target genes, either (1) post-transcriptionally by cleavage or translational inhibition of target mRNA, or (2) transcriptionally by methylation of target DNA. Besides their role in developmental processes, miRNAs are main players in stress responses, including metal stress responses. Exposure of plants to excess metal concentrations disturbs the cellular redox balance and enhances ROS accumulation, eventually leading to oxidative damage or signaling. Plants modify their gene expression by the activity of miRNAs in response to metal toxicity to regulate (1) complexation of excess metals, (2) defense against oxidative stress and (3) signal transduction for controlling various biological responses. This review focuses on the biogenesis, working mechanisms and functioning of miRNAs in plants. In a final part, our current knowledge on the regulatory roles of miRNAs in plant metal stress responses is highlighted, and whether stress-regulated miRNAs have specific roles or are secondary consequences is discussed.
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- Heidi Gielen
- Centre for Environmental Sciences, Hasselt University, Agoralaan Building D, Diepenbeek 3590, Belgium; E-Mails: (H.G.); (T.R.); (J.V.)
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- Centre for Environmental Sciences, Hasselt University, Agoralaan Building D, Diepenbeek 3590, Belgium; E-Mails: (H.G.); (T.R.); (J.V.)
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- Centre for Environmental Sciences, Hasselt University, Agoralaan Building D, Diepenbeek 3590, Belgium; E-Mails: (H.G.); (T.R.); (J.V.)
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- Centre for Environmental Sciences, Hasselt University, Agoralaan Building D, Diepenbeek 3590, Belgium; E-Mails: (H.G.); (T.R.); (J.V.)
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In the recent years, search for better quality of life in urban areas has been provoking an increase in urban agriculture. However, this new way of agriculture can bring risks to human health since this land is highly contaminated, due to anthropogenic activities. This way, lead (Pb) phytotoxicity approach must be taken into consideration
since it can be prejudicial to human health through food chain. Pb is a common environmental contaminant, which originate numerous disturbances in plant physiological processes due to the bioacummulation of this metal pollutant in plant tissues. This review, focus on the uptake and interaction of lead by plants and how it can be introduced in food chain. Special attention was taken to address the oxidative stress by lead regarding the effects produced in plant physiological and biochemical processes. Furthermore, the antioxidant defence system was taken into consideration.
Phytoremediation is applied on site or chronic polluted soils. This emerging technique is useful to bioaccumulate, degrade or decrease risks associated with contaminants in soils, water or air through the use of hyperaccumulaters. In addition, the impact of nanoparticles in plant science was also focused in this article since some improving properties in plants have been increasingly investigated.
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Marmiroli M, Visioli G, Maestri E, Marmiroli N. Correlating SNP genotype with the phenotypic response to exposure to cadmium in Populus spp. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2011; 45:4497-4505. [PMID: 21491876 DOI: 10.1021/es103708k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Species within the genus Populus include potential phytoextractors of heavy metal ions from contaminated soils, and genetic markers predictive of performance would be a useful tool for selection and breeding. Here, we have identified sequence variation within seven target and three nontarget genes among a set of 11 Populus spp. clones. Sequence variants were present in both the coding and noncoding regions; the former can potentially affect the functionality of the target genes. At the same time, the effect of exposure of the clones to cadmium ions on the morphology and the distribution of various metal ions was investigated by scanning electron microscopy microanalysis. A positive correlation was established between genetic variation, cadmium accumulation, and its bioconcentration in the root.
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- Marta Marmiroli
- Division of Genetics and Environmental Biotechnologies, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Parma, Viale G.P. Usberti 11/A, 43124 Parma, Italy.
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Tian S, Lu L, Yang X, Webb SM, Du Y, Brown PH. Spatial imaging and speciation of lead in the accumulator plant Sedum alfredii by microscopically focused synchrotron X-ray investigation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2010; 44:5920-6. [PMID: 20608726 DOI: 10.1021/es903921t] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Sedum alfredii (Crassulaceae), a species native to China, has been characterized as a Zn/Cd cohyperaccumulator and Pb accumulator though the mechanisms of metal tolerance and accumulation are largely unknown. Here, the spatial distribution and speciation of Pb in tissues of the accumulator plant was investigated using synchrotron-based X-ray microfluorescence and powder Extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) spectroscopy. Lead was predominantly restricted to the vascular bundles of both leaf and stem of the accumulator. Micro-XRF analysis revealed that Pb distributed predominantly within the areas of vascular bundles, and a positive correlation between the distribution patterns of S and Pb was observed. The dominant chemical form of Pb (>60%) in tissues of both accumulating (AE) and nonaccumulating ecotype (NAE) S. alfredii was similar to prepared Pb-cell wall compounds. However, the percentage of the Pb-cell wall complex is lower in the stem and leaf of AE, and a small amount of Pb appeared to be associated with SH-compounds. These results suggested a very low mobility of Pb out of vascular bundles, and that the metal is largely retained in the cell walls during transportation in plants of S. alfredii.
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- Shengke Tian
- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental & Resource Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310029, China
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de Sousa DA, de Oliveira E, da Costa Nogueira M, Espósito BP. Development of a heavy metal sorption system through the P=S functionalization of coconut (Cocos nucifera) fibers. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2010; 101:138-143. [PMID: 19716694 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2008.08.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2007] [Revised: 04/07/2008] [Accepted: 08/18/2008] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Lignocellulosic residues are interesting materials for the production of heavy metal adsorbents for aquatic systems. Whole fibers taken from coconut (Cocos nucifera) husks were functionalized with the thiophosphoryl (P=S) group by means of the direct reaction with Cl(3)PS, (CH(3)O)(2)ClP=S or (CH(3)CH(2)O)(2)ClP=S in order to obtain an adsorptive system for 'soft' metal ions, particularly Cd(2+). These functionalized fibers (FFs) were characterized by means of elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy, thermal analysis and acid-base titration. Adsorption isotherms for Cd(2+) fitted the Langmuir model, with binding capacities of 0.2-5 m mol g(-1) of FF at 25 degrees C.
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- Dayane Almeida de Sousa
- Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Av. Lineu Prestes 748 - r.1265, 05508-000 São Paulo, Brazil
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Application of Synchrotron X-ray Techniques for the Determination of Metal Speciation in (House) Dust Particles. URBAN AIRBORNE PARTICULATE MATTER 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-12278-1_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Peralta-Videa JR, Lopez ML, Narayan M, Saupe G, Gardea-Torresdey J. The biochemistry of environmental heavy metal uptake by plants: Implications for the food chain. Int J Biochem Cell Biol 2009; 41:1665-77. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biocel.2009.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 446] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2008] [Revised: 03/12/2009] [Accepted: 03/13/2009] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Chin L, Leung DWM, Harry Taylor H. Lead chelation to immobilised Symphytum officinale L. (comfrey) root tannins. CHEMOSPHERE 2009; 76:711-715. [PMID: 19477483 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2009.04.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2008] [Revised: 04/26/2009] [Accepted: 04/27/2009] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Reported correlations between tannin level and metal accumulation within plant tissues suggest that metal-chelating tannins may help plants to tolerate toxic levels of heavy metal contaminants. This paper supports such correlations using a new method that demonstrated the ability of plant tannins to chelate heavy metals, and showed that the relative levels of tannins in tissues were quantitatively related to lead chelation in vitro. Using this in vitro metal chelation method, we showed that immobilised tannins prepared from lateral roots of Symphytum officinale L., that contained high tannin levels, chelated 3.5 times more lead than those from main roots with lower tannin levels. This trend was confirmed using increasing concentrations of tannins from a single root type, and using purified tannins (tannic acid) from Chinese gallnuts. This study presents a new, simple, and reliable method that demonstrates direct lead-tannin chelation. In relation to phytoremediation, it also suggests that plant roots with more 'built-in' tannins may advantageously accumulate more lead.
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- Lily Chin
- School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
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Vamerali T, Bandiera M, Coletto L, Zanetti F, Dickinson NM, Mosca G. Phytoremediation trials on metal- and arsenic-contaminated pyrite wastes (Torviscosa, Italy). ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2009; 157:887-94. [PMID: 19073356 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2008.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2008] [Revised: 10/20/2008] [Accepted: 11/04/2008] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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At a site in Udine, Italy, a 0.7m layer of As, Co, Cu, Pb and Zn contaminated wastes derived from mineral roasting for sulphur extraction had been covered with an unpolluted 0.15m layer of gravelly soil. This study investigates whether woody biomass phytoremediation is a realistic management option. Comparing ploughing and subsoiling (0.35m depth), the growth of Populus and Salix and trace element uptake were investigated in both pot and field trials. Species differences were marginal and species selection was not critical. Impaired above-ground productivity and low translocation of trace elements showed that bioavailable contaminant stripping was not feasible. The most significant finding was of coarse and fine roots proliferation in surface layers that provided a significant sink for trace elements. We conclude that phytostabilisation and effective immobilisation of metals and As could be achieved at the site by soil amelioration combined with woody species establishment. Confidence to achieve a long-term and sustainable remediation requires a more complete quantification of root dynamics and a better understanding of rhizosphere processes.
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- Teofilo Vamerali
- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Parma, Viale G.P. Usberti 11/A, 43100 Parma, Italy
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López ML, Peralta-Videa JR, Parsons JG, Gardea-Torresdey JL, Duarte-Gardea M. EFFECT OF INDOLE-3-ACETIC ACID, KINETIN, AND ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID ON PLANT GROWTH AND UPTAKE AND TRANSLOCATION OF LEAD, MICRONUTRIENTS, AND MACRONUTRIENTS IN ALFALFA PLANTS. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2009; 11:131-149. [PMID: 28133995 DOI: 10.1080/15226510802378434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Alfalfa plants germinated and grown for 15 d in soil containing 80 mg Pb kg-1 were treated with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) at 0.8 mM and indole-3-acetic acid-kinetin (IAA-KN) at 100 μM. Fifteen days after the treatment application, the concentration of lead (Pb), macronutrients, and micronutrients was determined using inductively coupled plasma/optical emission spectroscopy. The chlorophyll content and plant growth were also measured. Roots of plants exposed to Pb alone, Pb-EDTA, and Pb-EDTA-IAA-KN had 160, 140, and 150 mg Pb kg-1 DW, respectively. Pb was not detected in the stems of plants exposed to Pb alone; however, stems of plants treated with EDTA and EDTA-IAA-KN had 78 and 142 mg Pb kg-1 DW, respectively. While the Pb concentration in leaves of plants treated with EDTA and EDTA-IAA-KN was 92 and 127 mg kg-1 DW, respectively. In addition, EDTA and EDTA-IAA-KN significantly increased the translocation of zinc and manganese to leaves. The x-ray absorption spectroscopic studies demonstrated that Pb(II) was transported from roots to leaves without a change in the oxidation state.
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- Martha Laura López
- a Chemistry Department , The University of Texas at El Paso , El Paso , Texas , USA
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- a Chemistry Department , The University of Texas at El Paso , El Paso , Texas , USA
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- a Chemistry Department , The University of Texas at El Paso , El Paso , Texas , USA
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- b Chemistry Department and Environmental Sciences and Engineering Ph.D. Program , The University of Texas at El Paso , El Paso , Texas , USA
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- c Department of Health Promotion, College of Health Sciences , The University of Texas at El Paso , El Paso , Texas , USA
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Brunner I, Luster J, Günthardt-Goerg MS, Frey B. Heavy metal accumulation and phytostabilisation potential of tree fine roots in a contaminated soil. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2008; 152:559-68. [PMID: 17707113 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2007.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2007] [Revised: 06/27/2007] [Accepted: 07/06/2007] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Root systems of Norway spruce (Picea abies) and poplar (Populus tremula) were long-term exposed to metal-contaminated soils in open-top chambers to investigate the accumulation of the heavy metals in the fine roots and to assess the plants suitability for phytostabilisation. The heavy metals from the contaminated soil accumulated in the fine roots about 10-20 times more than in the controls. The capacity to bind heavy metals already reached its maximum after the first vegetation period. Fine roots of spruce tend to accumulate more heavy metals than poplar. Copper and Zinc were mainly detected in the cell walls with larger values in the epidermis than in the cortex. The heavy metals accumulated in the fine roots made up 0.03-0.2% of the total amount in the soils. We conclude that tree fine roots adapt well to conditions with heavy metal contamination, but their phytostabilisation capabilities seem to be very low.
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- Ivano Brunner
- Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL, Zürcherstrasse 111, CH-8903 Birmensdorf, Switzerland.
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Martínez M, Bernal P, Almela C, Vélez D, García-Agustín P, Serrano R, Navarro-Aviñó J. An engineered plant that accumulates higher levels of heavy metals than Thlaspi caerulescens, with yields of 100 times more biomass in mine soils. CHEMOSPHERE 2006; 64:478-85. [PMID: 16337669 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2005.10.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2005] [Revised: 10/21/2005] [Accepted: 10/24/2005] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Nicotiana glauca transformed with TaPCS1 was tested for its application in phytoremediation. When plantlets were grown in mine soils containing Cu, Zn, and Pb (42, 2600, and 1500 mg kg(-1)) the plant showed high levels of accumulation especially of Zn and Pb. Adult plants growing in mine soils containing different heavy metal concentrations showed a greater accumulation as well as an extension to a wider range of elements, including Cd, Ni and B. The overexpressed gene confers up to 9 and 36 times more Cd and Pb accumulation in the shoots under hydroponic conditions, and a 3- and 6-fold increase in mining soils. When the hyperaccumulator Thlaspi caerulescens was compared, the results were higher values of heavy metal and Boron accumulation, with a yield of 100 times more biomass. Thlaspi was unable to survive in mining soils containing either a level higher than 11000 mg kg(-1) of Pb and 4500 mg kg(-1) of Zn, while engineered plants yielded an average of 0.5 kg per plant.
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- Mar Martínez
- Department of the Stress Biology, IBMCP, CSIC, Camino de Vera s.n., Post Code 46022 Valencia, Spain
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