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Lin Y, Cheng C, Dai Y, Li W, Chen J, Chen M, Xie P, Gao Q, Fan X, Deng X. The origins of odor (β-cyclocitral) under different water nutrient conditions: Algae or submerged plants? THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 931:173024. [PMID: 38719048 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173024] [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: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Among the problems caused by water eutrophication, the issue of odor compounds has attracted notable attention. β-Cyclocitral, a widely distributed and versatile odor compound, is commonly derived from both algae and aquatic plants. Planting aquatic plants is a common method of water purification. However, there is limited study on their impact on β-cyclocitral levels in water. Here, we conducted a study on the β-cyclocitral levels in water and the submerged plant leaves under three nutrient levels and six plant density treatments. Our findings revealed the following: (1) Chlorophyll-a (Chla), β-cyclocitral in the water (Wcyc), β-cyclocitral in Potamogeton lucens leaves (Pcyc) and the biomass of the submerged plants increase with rising nutrient concentration, which increased about 83 %, 95 %, 450 %, 320 % from eutrophic treatment to oligotrophic treatment, respectively. (2) In water, β-cyclocitral is influenced not only by algae but also by submerged plants, with primary influencing factors varying across different nutrient levels and plant densities. The main source of β-cyclocitral in water becomes from plants to algae as the water eutrophication and plant density decrease. (3) As submerged plants have the capability to emit β-cyclocitral, the release of β-cyclocitral increases with the density of submerged plants. Hence, when considering planting submerged plants for water purification purposes, it is crucial to carefully manage submerged plant density to mitigate the risk of odor pollution emanating from aquatic plants. This study offers fresh insights into selecting optimal water density for submerged plants and their role in mitigating the release of β-cyclocitral.
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- Yu Lin
- Donghu Experimental Station of Lake Ecosystems, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430072, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 10049, China
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- Donghu Experimental Station of Lake Ecosystems, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430072, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 10049, China
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- Faculty of Resource and Environment, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Donghu Experimental Station of Lake Ecosystems, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430072, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 10049, China
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- Donghu Experimental Station of Lake Ecosystems, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430072, China; School of Ecology and Environment, Tibet University, Lhasa 850012, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 10049, China
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- Faculty of Resource and Environment, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Donghu Experimental Station of Lake Ecosystems, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430072, China; State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China; Institute for Ecological Research and Pollution Control of Plateau Lakes, School of Ecology and Environmental Science, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 10049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
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- Donghu Experimental Station of Lake Ecosystems, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430072, China
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- Donghu Experimental Station of Lake Ecosystems, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430072, China; State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 10049, China.
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Shang L, Ke F, Xu X, Feng M, Li W. Temporal Dynamics and Influential Factors of Taste and Odor Compounds in the Eastern Drinking Water Source of Chaohu Lake, China: A Comparative Analysis of Global Freshwaters. Toxins (Basel) 2024; 16:264. [PMID: 38922158 PMCID: PMC11209420 DOI: 10.3390/toxins16060264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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The escalating proliferation of cyanobacteria poses significant taste and odor (T/O) challenges, impacting freshwater ecosystems, public health, and water treatment costs. We examined monthly variations in four T/O compounds from September 2011 to August 2012 in Chaohu Lake's eastern drinking water source (DECL). More importantly, we compared the reported T/O occurrence and the related factors in freshwater bodies worldwide. The assessment of T/O issues indicated a severe and widespread problem, with many cases surpassing odor threshold values. Remarkably, China reported the highest frequency and severity of odor-related problems. A temporal analysis revealed variations in odor occurrences within the same water body across different years, emphasizing the need to consider high values in all seasons for water safety. Globally, T/O issues were widespread, demanding attention to variations within the same water body and across different layers. Algae were crucial contributors to odor compounds, necessitating targeted interventions due to diverse odorant sources and properties. A correlation analysis alone lacked definitive answers, emphasizing the essential role of further validation, such as algae isolation. Nutrients are likely to have influenced the T/O, as GSM and MIB correlated positively with nitrate and ammonia nitrogen in DECL, resulting in proposed control recommendations. This study offers recommendations for freshwater ecosystem management and serves as a foundation for future research and management strategies to address T/O challenges.
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- Lixia Shang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Marine Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China; (F.K.); (W.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China; (F.K.); (W.L.)
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- Changzhou Academy of Environmental Science, Changzhou 213022, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China; (F.K.); (W.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China; (F.K.); (W.L.)
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Xie Q, Xu H, Wen R, Wang L, Yang Y, Zhang H, Su B. Integrated management of fruit trees and Bletilla striata: implications for soil nutrient profiles and microbial community structures. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1307677. [PMID: 38511009 PMCID: PMC10951077 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1307677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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Introduction Forest medicinal compound systems in agroforestry ecosystems represent a multi-layered cultivation approach that utilizes forest resources efficiently. However, research on how these systems affect soil nutrients and microbial communities is limited. Methods This study compared the soil chemical properties and microbial communities of Bletilla striata (C) grown alone versus in agroforestry systems with apple (PB), pear (LB), and peach trees (TB), aiming to understand the impact of these systems on soil health and microbial diversity. Results Soil in the GAB systems showed increased levels of essential nutrients but lower pH and ammonium nitrogen levels compared to the control. Significant improvements in organic matter, total phosphorus, and total potassium were observed in TB, PB, and LB systems, respectively. The bacterial diversity increased in GAB systems, with significant changes in microbial phyla indicative of a healthier soil ecosystem. The correlation between soil properties and bacterial communities was stronger than with fungal communities. Discussion Integrating B. striata with fruit trees enhances soil nutrients and microbial diversity but may lead to soil acidification. Adjustments such as using controlled-release fertilizers and soil amendments like lime could mitigate negative impacts, improving soil health in GAB systems.
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- Qiufeng Xie
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Dali University, Dali, China
- Western Yunnan Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ethnic Drug Engineering Center, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Dali University, Dali, China
- Western Yunnan Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ethnic Drug Engineering Center, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Dali University, Dali, China
- Western Yunnan Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ethnic Drug Engineering Center, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Dali University, Dali, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Dali University, Dali, China
- Western Yunnan Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ethnic Drug Engineering Center, College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali, China
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- Dali Lin Yun Biotechnology Development Co., Ltd., Dali, China
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Liu X, Sun T, Yang W, Li X, Ding J, Fu X. Meta-analysis to identify inhibition mechanisms for the effects of submerged plants on algae. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 355:120480. [PMID: 38430885 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Submerged plants inhibit algae through shading effects, nutrient competition, allelopathy, and combinations of these mechanisms. However, it is unclear which mechanism is dominant, and how the inhibition intensity results from the traits of the plant and algae. In this study, we performed meta-analysis to quantitatively identify the dominant mechanisms, evaluate the relationship between inhibition intensity and the species and functional traits of the submerged plants or algae, and reveal the influences of external environmental factors. We found that allelopathy caused stronger inhibition than the shading effect and nutrient competition and dominated the combined mechanisms. Although the leaf shapes of the submerged plants influenced light availability, this did not change the degree of algae suppression. Algal species, properties (toxic or nontoxic) and external environmental factors (e.g., lab/mesocosm experiments, co-/filtrate/extract culture, presence or absence of interspecific competition) potentially influenced inhibition strength. Cyanobacteria and Bacillariophyta were more strongly inhibited than Chlorophyta, and toxic Cyanobacteria more than non-toxic Cyanobacteria. Algae inhibition by submerged plants was species-dependent. Ceratophyllum, Vallisneria, and Potamogeton strongly inhibited Microcystis, and can potentially prevent or mitigate harmful algal blooms of this species. However, the most common submerged plant species inhibited mixed algae communities to some extent. The results from lab experiments and mesocosm experiments both confirmed the inhibition of algae by submerged plants, but more evidence from mesocosm experiments is needed to elucidate the inhibition mechanism in complex ecosystems. Submerged plants in co-cultures inhibited algae more strongly than in extract and filtrate cultures. Complex interspecific competition may strengthen or weaken algae inhibition, but the response of this inhibition to complex biological mechanisms needs to be further explored. Our meta-analysis provides insights into which mechanisms contributed most to the inhibition effect and a scientific basis for selecting suitable submerged plant species and controlling external conditions to prevent algal blooms in future ecological restoration of lakes.
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- Xinyu Liu
- School of Environment, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- School of Environment, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China; Yellow River Estuary Wetland Ecosystem Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Education, Dongying, China
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- School of Environment, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China; Yellow River Estuary Wetland Ecosystem Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Education, Dongying, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Quality Improvement and Ecological Restoration for Watersheds, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Environment, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- School of Environment, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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Xiao J, Zhu S, Bu L, Zhou S. Molecularly Imprinted Heterostructure-Based Electrochemosensor for Ultratrace and Precise Detection of 2-Methylisoborneol in Water. ACS Sens 2024; 9:524-532. [PMID: 38180350 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.3c02561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Ultratrace 2-methylisoborneol (2-MIB, ∼ng/L) in source water is the main odorant in the algae-derived odor episodes, whose accurate on-site detection will have a promising application potential. Due to the chemical inertness of 2-MIB, sensitive and selective detection of 2-MIB remains much challenging. Herein, molecularly imprinted polymer cavities were polymerized on the heterostructure Ti3C2Tx@CuFc-metal-organic framework to selectively capture 2-MIB, where the heterostructure could catalyze the probe redox reaction of [Fe(CN)63-/4-] and amplify the corresponding current signals. The prepared electrochemical sensor showed higher sensitivity on 2-MIB detection than the reported ones. Excellent stability, reusability, and selectivity for 2-MIB detection were also verified. The linear range and limit of detection of our sensor for 2-MIB were optimized to 0.0001-100 μg/L and 30 pg/L, respectively, performing much better than the reported sensors. Comparable performance to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was achieved when the sensor was applied to real water samples with or without 2-MIB standards. Overall, our research has made great progress in the application of an on-site sensor in 2-MIB detection and well advances the development of molecularly imprinted polymer-based electrochemical sensors.
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- Jiaxin Xiao
- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Water Security Technology and Application, Key Laboratory of Building Safety and Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Water Security Technology and Application, Key Laboratory of Building Safety and Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Water Security Technology and Application, Key Laboratory of Building Safety and Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Hunan Engineering Research Center of Water Security Technology and Application, Key Laboratory of Building Safety and Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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Li Z, Cao G, Qiu L, Chen X, Zhong L, Wang X, Xu H, Wang C, Fan L, Meng S, Chen J, Song C. Aquaculture activities influencing the generation of geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol: a case study in the aquaculture regions of Hongze Lake, China. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:4196-4208. [PMID: 38100023 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31329-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Contamination by odor substances such as geosmin (GSM) and 2-methylisoborneol (2-MIB) was examined in the cultured water from aquaculture farming in the region of the Hongze Lake in 2022, and some factors influencing residual levels of them in the water were analyzed. Geographically, high concentrations of GSM were located mainly in the north and northeast culture areas of the lake, while those of 2-MIB were found in the northeast and southwest. Analysis of the water in the enclosure culture revealed significant differences in the concentrations of GSM and 2-MIB among the cultured species. The mean concentrations of GSM in culture water were ranked in the order: crab > the four major Chinese carps > silver and bighead carp, and silver and bighead carp > crab > the four major Chinese carps for 2-MIB. The concentration of GSM was significantly higher at 38.99 ± 18.93 ng/L in crab culture water compared to other fish culture water. Significant differences were observed in GSM concentrations between crab enclosure culture and pond culture, while 2-MIB levels were comparable. These findings suggest that cultural management practices significantly affect the generation of odor substances. The taste and odor (T&O) assessment revealed that the residual levels of GSM and 2-MIB in most samples were below the odor threshold concentrations (OTCs), although high levels of GSM and 2-MIB in all water bodies were at 30.9% and 27.5%, respectively. Compared with the corresponding data from other places and the regulation guidelines of Japan, USA, and China, the region in the Hongze Lake is generally classified as a slightly T&O area, capable of supporting the aquaculture production scale.
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- Zhonghua Li
- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
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- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
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- Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Environmental Factors (Wuxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Control of Quality and Safety for Aquatic Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 100000, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
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- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
- Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
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- Freshwater Fisheries Research Institute of Jiangsu Province, 210017, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
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- Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Environmental Factors (Wuxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Control of Quality and Safety for Aquatic Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 100000, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
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- Kunshan Fisheries Technology Extension Center, 215300, Kunshan, People's Republic of China
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- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
- Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Environmental Factors (Wuxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Control of Quality and Safety for Aquatic Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 100000, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
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- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
- Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Environmental Factors (Wuxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Control of Quality and Safety for Aquatic Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 100000, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
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- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
- Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Environmental Factors (Wuxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Control of Quality and Safety for Aquatic Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 100000, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China
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- Wuxi Fisheries College, Nanjing Agricultural University, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China.
- Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China.
- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Environmental Factors (Wuxi), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of Control of Quality and Safety for Aquatic Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, 100000, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Fisheries and Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Freshwater Fisheries Research Center, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 214081, Wuxi, People's Republic of China.
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Lu J, Su M, Su Y, Fang J, Burch M, Cao T, Wu B, Yu J, Yang M. MIB-derived odor management based upon hydraulic regulation in small drinking water reservoirs: Principle and application. WATER RESEARCH 2023; 244:120485. [PMID: 37611357 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.120485] [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: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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The musty odorant (2-methylisoborneol, MIB) is prevalent in source water reservoirs and has become one of the major challenges for drinking water quality. This study proposes an approach to control the growth of MIB-producing cyanobacteria in a small reservoir based on hydraulic regulation, according to the results of long-term field investigations, laboratory culture experiments, model construction, and field application. Field investigations found that longer hydraulic retention time (HRT) is a factor that triggers MIB episodes. The culture study revealed that the maximum cell density, growth rate of MIB-producing Planktothricoides raciborskii, and MIB concentration are determined by the HRT (R2= 0.94, p-value < 0.001) and can be minimized by decreasing the HRT to less than 10 d. On this basis, an HRT regulation model was constructed and validated by field investigation, and critical HRT values were evaluated for 14 cyanobacteria genera. By decreasing the HRT to 5.4 ± 0.8 d, which is lower than the critical value of 7.5 ∼ 15.0 d, an MIB episode was successfully terminated in ZXD Reservoir in 2021. The results suggest that the proposed principle can provide a scientific basis for HRT regulation, which has been proved to be effective and feasible. This approach avoids negative impacts on water quality, does not require extra investment in engineering infrastructure, and in some cases may be applied readily by changing existing operational procedures. Therefore, HRT-based regulation is a promising strategy targeting MIB control and possibly for other cyanobacterial-derived water quality problems in small reservoirs.
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- Jinping Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 2871, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 2871, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- Zhuhai Water Environment Holdings Group Ltd., Zhuhai 519020, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 2871, Beijing 100085, China
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 2871, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Zhuhai Water Environment Holdings Group Ltd., Zhuhai 519020, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 2871, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 2871, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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Shi X, Huang Q, Shen X, Wu J, Nan J, Li J, Lu H, Yang C. Distribution, driving forces, and risk assessment of 2-MIB and its producer in a drinking water source-oriented shallow lake. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-27506-z. [PMID: 37162675 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27506-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Freshwater blooms of harmful cyanobacteria in drinking water source-oriented shallow lakes affect public health and ecosystem services worldwide. Therefore, identifying 2-methylisoborneol (2-MIB)-producing cyanobacteria and predicting the risks of 2-MIB are critical for managing 2-MIB-infected water sources. Previous studies on the potential producers and risks of 2-MIB have focused on reservoirs or have been limited by the ecosystems of phytoplankton-dominated areas. We investigated the producers, distribution, and occurrence of 2-MIB in East Taihu Lake-a drinking water source-oriented shallow lake with macrophyte- and phytoplankton-dominated areas-from August 2020 to November 2021. We observed that Pseudanabaena sp. produces 2-MIB in this lake, as determined by the maximum correlation coefficient (R = 0.71, p < 0.001), maximum detection rate, and minimum false positive/negative ratio exhibited by this genus. Extreme odor events occurred in this lake during late summer and early autumn in 2021, with the mean 2-MIB concentration increasing to 727 ± 426 ng/L and 369 ± 176 ng/L in August and September, respectively. Moreover, the macrophyte-dominated area, particularly the wetland area, exhibited a significant decrease (p < 0.01) in bloom intensity and 2-MIB production during these extreme odor events. Pseudanabaena sp. outbreak was likely owing to eutrophication, seasonal gradients, and macrophyte reduction, considering that temporal trends were consistent with high water temperature, high total phosphorus levels, and low-light conditions. Moreover, 2-MIB production was sensitive to short-term hydrometeorological processes, with high water levels and radiant intensity enhancing 2-MIB production. The risk assessment results showed that the probability of 2-MIB concentration exceeding the odor threshold (10 ng/L) is up to 90% when the cell density of Pseudanabaena sp. reaches 1.8 × 107 cell/L; this risk is reduced to 50 and 25% at densities of < 3.8 × 105 cell/L and 5.6 × 104 cell/L, respectively. Our findings support calls for shallow lake management efforts to maintain a macrophyte-dominated state and control odorous cyanobacteria growth.
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- Xinyi Shi
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Research Center for Aquatic Ecology of East Taihu Lake, Suzhou, 215200, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education of China, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Research Center for Aquatic Ecology of East Taihu Lake, Suzhou, 215200, China
- Bureau of Water Resource of Wujiang District, Suzhou, 215228, China
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- Research Center for Aquatic Ecology of East Taihu Lake, Suzhou, 215200, China
- Bureau of Water Resource of Wujiang District, Suzhou, 215228, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China.
- Research Center for Aquatic Ecology of East Taihu Lake, Suzhou, 215200, China.
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