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Xiao J, Wang D, Sinchan B, Mushinski R, Jin D, Deng Y. Response patterns of the microbiome during hexavalent chromium remediation by Tagetes erecta L. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 935:173413. [PMID: 38788956 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173413] [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: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Chromium pollution, particularly hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)], may threaten the environment and human health. This study investigated the potential of Tagetes erecta L. (Aztec marigold) for phytoremediation of soil contaminated with Cr(VI), and focused on the effects of varying concentrations of Cr(VI) on both the physicochemical properties of soil and microbiome of Tagetes erecta L. We observed that Tagetes erecta L. showed tolerance to Cr(VI) stress and maintained normal growth under these conditions, as indicated by bioconcentration factors of 0.33-0.53 in shoots and 0.39-0.70 in roots. Meanwhile, the structure and diversity of bacterial communities were significantly affected by Cr(VI) pollution. Specifically, Cr(VI) had a more significant effect on the microbial community structure in the endophytic of Tagetes erecta L. than in the rhizosphere (p < 0.05). The genera Devosia and Methylobacillus were positively correlated with Cr(VI) concentrations. Biomarkers such as Bacilli and Pseudonocardia were identified under the different Cr(VI)-contaminated treatments using LEfSe. In addition, the interaction and stability of the endophytic microbiome were enhanced under Cr(VI) stress. This study explored the interactions between heavy metals, microorganisms, and plants, providing valuable insights for developing in situ bioremediation of Cr(VI)-contaminated soils.
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- Juanjuan Xiao
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Di J, Song L, Chen T, Di Y, Guo Z, Chen S, Xiang C. Correlation between environmental nickel exposure and the development of arthritis: A large-sample cross-sectional investigation. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 280:116571. [PMID: 38850703 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116571] [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: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Nickel is a common metallic element in orthopedic implanted devices and living environment exposures. It is associated with varieties of diseases. The purpose of this investigation was to explore the correlation between nickel exposure and the prevalence of arthritis. METHODS Data were obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database from 2017 to 2018. Multivariate logistic regression was utilized to analyze the relationship between urinary nickel levels and arthritis. In addition, hierarchical modeling further explored the interactions and trends between urinary nickel levels and arthritis. Propensity score matching (PSM) method was used to reduce the effect of confounders. Additionally, restricted cubic spline curve (RCS) was used to assess the possible nonlinear association between urinary nickel and arthritis. RESULTS The investigation was comprised of 139 arthritis patients and 547 healthy participants. After correction by PSM, there was a positive correlation between arthritis and Nickel exposure levels. The risk of developing arthritis was significantly increased when nickel exposure levels were in the Q4 interval (OR=2.25, 95 % CI=1.03-5.02). When stratified by age and sex, nickel exposure was significantly and positively associated with arthritis in the subgroup aged over 65 years. (OR=2.78,95 %CI=1.20-6.46). Also, the difference between nickel exposure and arthritis was significant in the different gender subgroups (interaction P<0.05). Restricted cubic spline (RCS) results showed a significant linear association between nickel exposure levels and arthritis. In addition, there was a non-linear association between nickel exposure and arthritis across gender and age subgroups. CONCLUSION A significant positive association between nickel exposure levels and arthritis was showed by the experimental data. Controlling the use of nickel-containing medical prostheses and reducing exposure to nickel-containing daily necessity could help to slow the onset of arthritis.
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- Jingkai Di
- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- The Fifth Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Laboratory, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.
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Hamzi I. Colorimetric and Fluorometric N-Acylhydrazone-based Chemosensors for Detection of Single to Multiple Metal Ions: Design Strategies and Analytical Applications. J Fluoresc 2024:10.1007/s10895-024-03748-z. [PMID: 38856800 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-024-03748-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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The development of optical sensors for metal ions has gained significant attention due to their broad applications in biology, the environment, and medicine. Colorimetric and fluorometric detection methods are particularly valued for their simplicity, cost-effectiveness, high detection limits, and analytical power. Among various chemical probes, the hydrazone functional group stands out for its extensive study and utility, owing to its ease of synthesis and adaptability. This review provides a comprehensive overview of N-acylhydrazone-based probes, serving as highly effective colorimetric and fluorometric chemosensors for a diverse range of metal ions. Probes are categorized into single-ion, dual-ion, and multi-ion chemosensors, each further classified based on the detected metal(s). Additionally, the review discusses detection modes, detection limits, association constants, and spectroscopic measurements.
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- I Hamzi
- Laboratoire de Catalyse Et Synthèse en Chimie Organique, Faculté des Sciences, Université de Tlemcen, B.P.119, 13000, Tlemcen, Algeria.
- Faculté de Médecine, Université de Tlemcen, 12 B P 123 Hamri Ahmed, 13000, Tlemcen, Algeria.
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Modarresi M, Karimi N, Chaichi M, Chahardoli A, Najafi-Kakavand S. Salicylic acid and jasmonic acid-mediated different fate of nickel phytoremediation in two populations of Alyssum inflatum Nyár. Sci Rep 2024; 14:13259. [PMID: 38858574 PMCID: PMC11164946 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64336-6] [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: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024] Open
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This study investigates Ni phytoremediation and accumulation potential in the presence of salicylic acid (SA) (0, 50 and 200 μM) and jasmonic acid (JA) (0, 5 and 10 μM) in two populations of Alyssum inflatum under various nickel (Ni) doses (0, 100 and 400 μM). By measuring Ni levels in the shoots and roots, values of bioaccumulation coefficient (BAC), biological concentration factor (BCF) and translocation factor (TF) were calculated to quantify Ni accumulation and translocation between plant organs. Additionally, the amounts of histidine (His), citric acid (CA) and malic acid (MA) were explored. The results showed that plant dry weight (DW) [in shoot (29.8%, 8.74%) and in root (21.6%, 24.4%)] and chlorophyll [a (17.1%, 32.5%), b (10.1%, 30.9%)] declined in M and NM populations respectively, when exposed to Ni (400 μM). Conversely, the levels of MA [in shoot (37.0%, 32.0%) and in root (25.5%, 21.2%)], CA [in shoot (17.0%, 10.0%) and in root (47.9%, 37.2%)] and His [in shoot (by 1.59- and 1.34-fold) and in root (by 1.24- and 1.18-fold)] increased. Also, in the presence 400 μM Ni, the highest accumulation of Ni was observed in shoots of M (1392 μg/g DW) and NM (1382 μg/g DW). However, the application of SA and JA (especially in Ni 400 μM + SA 200 μM + JA 5 and 10 μM treatments) mitigated the harmful impact of Ni on physiological parameters. Also, a decreasing trend was observed in the contents of MA, CA, and His. The reduction of these compounds as important chelators of Ni caused a decrease in root-to-shoot Ni transfer and reducing accumulation in the shoots of both populations. The values of phytoremediation indices in both populations exposed to Ni (400 μM) were above one. In presence of the SA and JA, these indices showed a decreasing trend, although the values remained above one (BAC, BCF and TF > 1). Overall, the results indicated that SA and JA can reduce phytoremediation potential of the two populations through different mechanisms.
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- Laboratory of Plant Physiology, Department of Biology, School of Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
- Seed and Plant Improvement Research Department, Hamedan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, Hamedan, Iran
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- Masoud Modarresi
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Laboratory of Plant Physiology, Department of Biology, School of Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Seed and Plant Improvement Research Department, Hamedan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, Hamedan, Iran
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- Laboratory of Plant Physiology, Department of Biology, School of Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
- Laboratory of Plant Physiology, Department of Biology, School of Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Rizwan M, Usman K, Alsafran M. Ecological impacts and potential hazards of nickel on soil microbes, plants, and human health. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 357:142028. [PMID: 38621494 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142028] [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: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Nickel (Ni) contamination poses a serious environmental concern, particularly in developing countries: where, anthropogenic activities significantly contributes to Ni accumulations in soils and waters. The contamination of agricultural soils with Ni, increases risks of its entry to terrestrial ecosystems and food production systems posing a threat to both food security and safety. We examined the existing published articles regarding the origin, source, accumulation, and transport of Ni in soil environments. Particularly, we reviewed the bioavailability and toxic effects of Ni to soil invertebrates and microbes, as well as its impact on soil-plant interactions including seed germination, nutrient uptake, photosynthesis, oxidative stress, antioxidant enzyme activity, and biomass production. Moreover, it underscores the potential health hazards associated with consuming crops cultivated in Ni-contaminated soils and elucidates the pathways through which Ni enters the food chain. The published literature suggests that chronic Ni exposure may have long-term implications for the food supply chain and the health of the public. Therefore, an aggressive effort is required for interdisciplinary collaboration for assessing and mitigating the ecological and health risks associated with Ni contamination. It also argues that these measures are necessary in light of the increasing level of Ni pollution in soil ecosystems and the potential impacts on public health and the environment.
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- Muhammad Rizwan
- Agricultural Research Station, Office of VP for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar
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- Agricultural Research Station, Office of VP for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar
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- Agricultural Research Station, Office of VP for Research & Graduate Studies, Qatar University, Doha, 2713, Qatar.
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Jobby R, Sarkar M, Bose R, Srivastava S, Suprasanna P. Chromiomics: Chromium detoxification and approaches for engineering tolerance in plants. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 350:123991. [PMID: 38631449 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Chromium (Cr) is a heavy metal that poses a grave threat to the ecosystem including plants. Chromium is very harmful to plants due to its effects on many physiological and metabolic pathways culminating in a negative impact on plant's growth, development, and ability to take up nutrients. Plants have developed physiological, biochemical, and molecular ways of defense against Cr, such as by augmenting antioxidant potential to reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS). A number of genes have been discovered to play a significant role in the defense mechanisms of plants against Cr, for example, genes associated with the activation of phytochelatins, metallothioneins, and those of enzymes like glutathione-S-transferases. Along with this, a few miRNAs have been found to be associated in alleviating Cr stress and, to augment plant tolerance by controlling transcription factors, HSPs, and the expression of a few proteins and hormones. Defense pathway genes and miRNAs have been used for the generation of transgenic phytoremediator plants. Not only do the transgenic plants have a higher tolerance to Cr, but they also act as hyperaccumulators for Cr and have the potential to remediate other heavy metals. This article describes about environmental Cr contamination, Cr effects on plants, different genes and miRNAs involved in Cr stress mitigation and use of candidate genes, microRNAs for creating transgenic plant systems for phytoremediation, and the applications of CRISPR technology. It is expected that the integration of omics approach and advanced genomics will offer scope for more effective phytoremediation of Chromium in the coming years.
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- Renitta Jobby
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Maharashtra - Pune Expressway, Bhatan, Panvel, Maharashtra 410206, India; Amity Centre of Excellence in Astrobiology, Amity University Maharashtra - Pune Expressway, Bhatan, Panvel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Maharashtra - Pune Expressway, Bhatan, Panvel, Maharashtra 410206, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Maharashtra - Pune Expressway, Bhatan, Panvel, Maharashtra 410206, India
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- Institute of Environment & Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Maharashtra - Pune Expressway, Bhatan, Panvel, Maharashtra 410206, India; Amity Centre for Nuclear Biotechnology, Amity University, Maharashtra - Pune Expressway, Bhatan, Panvel, Maharashtra 410206, India.
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Danish S, Hussain GS, Hussain MB, Elgorban AM, Datta R. Unveiling the potential of A. fabrum and γ-aminobutyric acid for mitigation of nickel toxicity in fenugreek. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11042. [PMID: 38745058 PMCID: PMC11094130 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-61894-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Nickel (Ni) is a heavy metal that adversely affects the growth of different crops by inducing oxidative stress and nutrient imbalance. The role of rhizobacteria (RB) is vital to resolve this issue. They can promote root growth and facilitate the uptake of water and nutrients, resulting in better crop growth. On the other hand, γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) can maintain the osmotic balance and scavenge the reactive oxygen species under stress conditions. However, the combined effect of GABA and RB has not been thoroughly explored to alleviate Ni toxicity, especially in fenugreek plants. Therefore, in the current pot study, four treatments, i.e., control, A. fabrum (RB), 0.40 mM GABA, and 0.40 mM GABA + RB, were applied under 0Ni and 80 mg Ni/kg soil (80Ni) stress. Results showed that RB + 0.40 mM GABA caused significant improvements in shoot length (~ 13%), shoot fresh weight (~ 47%), shoot dry weight (~ 47%), root length (~ 13%), root fresh weight (~ 60%), and root dry weight (~ 15%) over control under 80 Ni toxicity. A significant enhancement in total chlorophyll (~ 14%), photosynthetic rate (~ 17%), stomatal CO2 concentration (~ 19%), leaves and roots N (~ 10 and ~ 37%), P (~ 18 and ~ 7%) and K (~ 11 and ~ 30%) concentrations, while a decrease in Ni (~ 83 and ~ 49%) concentration also confirmed the effectiveness of RB + 0.40 mM GABA than control under 80Ni. In conclusion, fabrum + 0.40 mM GABA can potentially alleviate the Ni toxicity in fenugreek plants. The implications of these findings extend to agricultural practices, environmental remediation efforts, nutritional security, and ecological impact. Further research is recommended to elucidate the underlying mechanisms, assess long-term effects, and determine the practical feasibility of using A. fabrum + 0.40GABA to improve growth in different crops under Ni toxicity.
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- Subhan Danish
- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 66000, Pakistan
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- Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture Multan, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. 2455, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Geology and Pedology, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, 61300, Brno, Czech Republic.
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Nunes Alves SC, Saran LM, Tarle Pissarra TC, de Melo WJ, Dias Delarica DDL, Carlos RS, Peruca de Melo GM, Ferreira Araújo AS, Abaker Bertipaglia LM, Alburquerque Donha RM. Nickel sources affect soil biological properties but do not affect sorghum growth. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 354:141722. [PMID: 38494004 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Nickel (Ni) is an essential element, but it can be phytotoxic in high concentration, which may be caused by high availability in soil solution. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of sources and doses of Ni applied to a dystrophic Red Latosol cultivated with sorghum on i) the availability of the metal in the soil; ii) the impact on biological and biochemical properties of the soil; iii) the absorption and distribution in sorghum plants; and iv) crop productivity. The experiment was carried out within a completely randomized design with two nickel sources [nickel(II) nitrate, Ni(NO3)2 and nickel(III) oxide, Ni2O3], three doses (35, 70, and 140 mg Ni kg-1 soil), plus controls without Ni, with 3 replications. The concentrations of Ni in the soil, soil microbial biomass (SMB), basal soil respiration (BSR), metabolic quotient (qCO2), fluorescein diacetate (FDA) hydrolysis, and urease activity were determined. The concentrations of Ni in the leaf diagnostic and in the plant (shoot, root, and grains) were also measured. In the soil, the concentrations of available Ni remained between 0.21 and 54.01 mg Ni kg-1. Ni2O3 contributed very little to the increase in available Ni. SMB and the FDA hydrolysis were not affected by the Ni source or Ni dose, but BSR and qCO2 had significant increase with Ni application rates, suggesting the soil microorganisms faced stress. Soil urease activity was affected by Ni dose but not by Ni source. The dose of Ni as Ni(NO3)2 decreased the metal concentration in the plant, while that of Ni2O3 increased it. Nickel source did not affect dry mass production of the plants, but grain yield was affected in a dose-dependent manner when Ni2O3 was the source of Ni.
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, Jaboticabal, Brazil.
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, Jaboticabal, Brazil; Departamento de Produção Animal, Brasil University, Descalvado, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, Jaboticabal, Brazil
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Nemati B, Baneshi MM, Akbari H, Dehghani R, Mostafaii G. Phytoremediation of pollutants in oil-contaminated soils by Alhagi camelorum: evaluation and modeling. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5502. [PMID: 38448471 PMCID: PMC10918112 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56214-y] [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: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Phytoremediation is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method, offering a suitable alternative to chemical and physical approaches for the removal of pollutants from soil. This research explored the phytoremediation potential of Alhagi camelorum, a plant species, for total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) and heavy metals (HMs), specifically lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), and cadmium (Cd), in oil-contaminated soil. A field-scale study spanning six months was conducted, involving the cultivation of A. camelorum seeds in a nursery and subsequent transplantation of seedlings onto prepared soil plots. Control plots, devoid of any plants, were also incorporated for comparison. Soil samples were analyzed throughout the study period using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP‒OES) for HMs and gas chromatography‒mass spectrometry (GC‒MS) for TPHs. The results showed that after six months, the average removal percentage was 53.6 ± 2.8% for TPHs and varying percentages observed for the HMs (Pb: 50 ± 2.1%, Cr: 47.6 ± 2.5%, Ni: 48.1 ± 1.6%, and Cd: 45.4 ± 3.5%). The upward trajectory in the population of heterotrophic bacteria and the level of microbial respiration, in contrast to the control plots, suggests that the presence of the plant plays a significant role in promoting soil microbial growth (P < 0.05). Moreover, kinetic rate models were examined to assess the rate of pollutant removal. The coefficient of determination consistently aligned with the first-order kinetic rate model for all the mentioned pollutants (R2 > 0.8). These results collectively suggest that phytoremediation employing A. camelorum can effectively reduce pollutants in oil-contaminated soils.
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- Bahador Nemati
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, and Department of Environment Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Marchetto F, Santaeufemia S, Lebiedzińska-Arciszewska M, Śliwińska MA, Pich M, Kurek E, Naziębło A, Strawski M, Solymosi D, Szklarczyk M, Bulska E, Szymański J, Wierzbicka M, Allahverdiyeva Y, Więckowski MR, Kargul J. Dynamic adaptation of the extremophilic red microalga Cyanidioschyzon merolae to high nickel stress. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 207:108365. [PMID: 38266563 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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The order of Cyanidiales comprises seven acido-thermophilic red microalgal species thriving in hot springs of volcanic origin characterized by extremely low pH, moderately high temperatures and the presence of high concentrations of sulphites and heavy metals that are prohibitive for most other organisms. Little is known about the physiological processes underlying the long-term adaptation of these extremophiles to such hostile environments. Here, we investigated the long-term adaptive responses of a red microalga Cyanidioschyzon merolae, a representative of Cyanidiales, to extremely high nickel concentrations. By the comprehensive physiological, microscopic and elemental analyses we dissected the key physiological processes underlying the long-term adaptation of this model extremophile to high Ni exposure. These include: (i) prevention of significant Ni accumulation inside the cells; (ii) activation of the photoprotective response of non-photochemical quenching; (iii) significant changes of the chloroplast ultrastructure associated with the formation of prolamellar bodies and plastoglobuli together with loosening of the thylakoid membranes; (iv) activation of ROS amelioration machinery; and (v) maintaining the efficient respiratory chain functionality. The dynamically regulated processes identified in this study are discussed in the context of the mechanisms driving the remarkable adaptability of C. merolae to extremely high Ni levels exceeding by several orders of magnitude those found in the natural environment of the microalga. The processes identified in this study provide a solid basis for the future investigation of the specific molecular components and pathways involved in the adaptation of Cyanidiales to the extremely high Ni concentrations.
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- Francesca Marchetto
- Solar Fuels Laboratory, Center of New Technologies, University of Warsaw, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland
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- Solar Fuels Laboratory, Center of New Technologies, University of Warsaw, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland
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- Laboratory of Imaging Tissue Structure and Function, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS, 02-093, Warsaw, Poland
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- Biological and Chemical Research Center, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, 02-089, Warsaw, Poland
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- Biological and Chemical Research Center, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, 02-089, Warsaw, Poland
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- Laboratory of Ecotoxicology, Institute of Botany, Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw, 02-089, Warsaw, Poland
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- Laboratory of Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, 02-089, Warsaw, Poland
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- Molecular Plant Biology Unit, Department of Life Technologies, University of Turku, Turku, FI-20014, Finland
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- Laboratory of Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, 02-089, Warsaw, Poland
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- Biological and Chemical Research Center, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, 02-089, Warsaw, Poland
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- Laboratory of Imaging Tissue Structure and Function, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS, 02-093, Warsaw, Poland
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- Laboratory of Ecotoxicology, Institute of Botany, Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw, 02-089, Warsaw, Poland
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- Molecular Plant Biology Unit, Department of Life Technologies, University of Turku, Turku, FI-20014, Finland
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- Laboratory of Mitochondrial Biology and Metabolism, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS, Warsaw, Poland
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- Solar Fuels Laboratory, Center of New Technologies, University of Warsaw, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland.
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Adhikari S, Struwig M. Concentrations and health risks of selected elements in leafy vegetables: a comparison between roadside open-air markets and large stores in Johannesburg, South Africa. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2024; 196:170. [PMID: 38236350 PMCID: PMC10796695 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-12283-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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This study compared concentrations and health risks of selected elements (Al, As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb, Zn) in leafy vegetables (coriander, lettuce, mint, spring onion, swiss chard) from roadside open-air markets (OM) and large stores (supermarkets: SM, vegetable markets: VM) in Johannesburg, South Africa. Along with washed leaves (OMW, SMW, VMW), unwashed OM leaves (OMUW) were assessed to investigate the contribution of deposition. The findings revealed that OMUW leaves had the highest concentrations of all elements. Furthermore, compared with washed leaves, OMUW leaves showed significantly higher (p < 0.05) mean concentrations of Cd, Hg, Ni and Pb, elements that typify the composition of polluted urban air. Bi- and multivariate analysis indicated anthropogenic origin of most elements in OM leaves and several in SMW and VMW leaves. Although only OMUW leaves exhibited hazard quotient above the safe threshold of 1 for Cd, Cr, As and Ni, hazard index exceeded this safe limit in all samples (OMUW (11.77) > OMW (1.83) > SMW (1.29) > VMW (1.01)). Determined cancer risk for Cd and As was greater than 1 × 10-6 in both washed and unwashed leaves, and the greatest cancer risk was estimated for OM leaves. Thorough washing of OM vegetables with water reduced non-carcinogenic risk (84%) and cancer risk (74‒87%) markedly. In conclusion, residents primarily relying on open-air markets for their regular leafy vegetable supplies might face far more severe lifelong health implications compared to customers of large stores in Johannesburg.
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- Sutapa Adhikari
- Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2790, South Africa.
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- Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2790, South Africa
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Ammara S, Rafiq MT, Aziz R, Feng Y, Mehmood S, Taneez M, Suhaib M, Asif F. Nickel uptake in leafy greens from contaminated soil: an investigation into phytoavailability and health risk assessment using in vitro digestion model. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2024; 196:171. [PMID: 38236342 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12335-5] [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: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Nickel (Ni) is a toxic metal that not only pollutes the environment but also causes harmful impacts on plant growth and human health. Therefore, it is crucial to assess the relationship between the phytoavailability of Ni in soil and its accumulation in edible and non-edible parts of vegetables. A pot experiment was conducted to investigate Ni uptake in three different leafy vegetables, spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.), lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.), and fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.), grown in soil artificially contaminated with Ni at three different treatment levels (100 mg kg-1, 200 mg kg-1, and 300 mg kg-1). The potential dietary toxicity of these vegetables in humans was examined by using an in vitro digestion model. The lowest and highest chlorophyll contents were detected in lettuce at 300 mg kg-1 of Ni concentration and in control plants of spinach. Their values were 34.16 ± 3.01 (SPAD unit) and 53 ± 3.7673 (SPAD unit), respectively. Among the three vegetables, lettuce and spinach at 300 mg kg-1 exhibited the highest accumulation of Ni, with 43 mg kg-1 in edible parts and 182 mg kg-1 in non-edible parts. Furthermore, health risk index (HRI) values were found to be > 1 for lettuce and fenugreek at Ni concentrations of 200 and 300 mg kg-1 for both children and adults. The average bioaccessibility of Ni in lettuce, fenugreek, and spinach during the gastrointestinal phase was 32-23%, 24-10%, and 45-37%, respectively, at a Ni concentration of 300 mg kg-1. All three vegetables grown on Ni-contaminated soil may potentially contribute to food chain toxicity. The HRI values being > 1 suggest that these vegetables are unsafe for consumption. Monitoring of Ni concentration in leafy vegetables is essential to minimize human health risks associated with food chain contamination.
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- Sumbal Ammara
- Environmental Science Program, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Environmental Science Program, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan.
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- Environmental Science Program, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Horticultural Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden
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- Land Resources Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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- Environmental Science Program, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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Kondak S, Janovszky P, Szőllősi R, Molnár Á, Oláh D, Adedokun OP, Dimitrakopoulos PG, Rónavári A, Kónya Z, Erdei L, Galbács G, Kolbert Z. Nickel oxide nanoparticles induce cell wall modifications, root anatomical changes, and nitrosative signaling in ecotypes of Ni hyperaccumulator Odontarrhena lesbiaca. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 341:122874. [PMID: 37949159 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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The industrial application and environmental release of nickel oxide NPs (NiO NPs) is increasing, but the details of their relationship with plants are largely unknown. In this work, the cellular, tissue, organ, and molecular level responses of three ecotypes of Ni hyperaccumulator Odontarrhena lesbiaca grown in the presence of high doses of NiO NP (250 mg/L and 500 mg/L) were studied. All three ecotypes showed a similar accumulation of Ni in the presence of nano Ni, and in the case of NiO NPs, the root-to-shoot Ni translocation was slighter compared to the bulk Ni. In all three ecotypes, the walls of the root cells effectively prevented internalization of NiO NPs, providing cellular defense against Ni overload. Exposure to NiO NP led to an increase in cortex thickness and the deposition of lignin-suberin and pectin in roots, serving as a tissue-level defense mechanism against excessive Ni. Exposure to NiO NP did not modify or cause a reduction in some biomass parameters of the Ampeliko and Loutra ecotypes, while it increased all parameters in Olympos. The free salt form of Ni exerted more negative effects on biomass production than the nanoform, and the observed effects of NiO NPs can be attributed to the release of Ni ions. Nitric oxide and peroxynitrite levels were modified by NiO NPs in an ecotype-dependent manner. The changes in the abundance and activity of S-nitrosoglutathione reductase protein triggered by NiO NPs suggest that the enzyme is regulated by NiO NPs at the post-translational level. The NiO NPs slightly intensified protein tyrosine nitration, and the slight differences between the ecotypes were correlated with their biomass production in the presence of NiO NPs. Overall, the Odontarrhena lesbiaca ecotypes exhibited tolerance to NiO NPs at the cellular, tissue, organ/organism and molecular levels, demonstrating various defense mechanisms and changes in the metabolism of reactive nitrogen species metabolism and nitrosative protein modification.
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- Selahattin Kondak
- Department of Plant Biology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52., 6726, Szeged, Hungary; Doctoral School of Biology, Faculty of Science and Informatics, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52., 6726, Szeged, Hungary.
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- Department of Inorganic, Organic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Szeged, Dóm tér 7-8., 6720, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Plant Biology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52., 6726, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Plant Biology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52., 6726, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Plant Biology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52., 6726, Szeged, Hungary; Doctoral School of Biology, Faculty of Science and Informatics, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52., 6726, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Applied and Environmental Chemistry, University of Szeged, Rerrich Béla tér 1., 6720, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Applied and Environmental Chemistry, University of Szeged, Rerrich Béla tér 1., 6720, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Plant Biology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52., 6726, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Inorganic, Organic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Szeged, Dóm tér 7-8., 6720, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Plant Biology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52., 6726, Szeged, Hungary
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Tang J, Zhao H, Li K, Zhou H, Chen Q, Wang H, Li S, Xu J, Sun Y, Chang X. Intestinal microbiota promoted NiONPs-induced liver fibrosis via effecting serum metabolism. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 270:115943. [PMID: 38194811 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.115943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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Nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiONPs) are toxic heavy metal compounds that induce liver fibrosis and metabolic disorders. Current research shows that the intestinal microbiota regulates liver metabolism through the gut-liver axis. However, it is unclear whether NiONPs affect the intestinal microbiota and the relationship between microbiota and liver metabolic disorders. Therefore, in this study, we established liver fibrosis model by administering 0.015, 0.06 and 0.24 mg/mL NiONPs through tracheal instillation twice a week for 9 weeks in rats, then we collected serum and fecal sample for whole metabolomics and metagenomic sequencing. As the result of sequencing, we screened out seven metabolites (beta-D-glucuronide, methylmalonic acid, linoleic acid, phosphotidylcholine, lysophosphatidylinositol, docosapentaenoic acid and progesterone) that related to functional alterations (p < 0.05), and obtained a decrease of probiotics abundances (p < 0.05) as well as a variation of the microbiota enzyme activity (p < 0.05), indicating that NiONPs inhibited the proliferation of probiotics. As the result of correlation analysis, we found a positive correlation between differential metabolites and probiotics, such as lysophosphatidylinositol was positively correlated with Desulfuribacillus, Jeotgallibacillus and Rummeliibacillus (p < 0.05). We also found that differential metabolites had correlations with differential proteins and enzymes of intestinal microbiota, such as glucarate dehydratase, dihydroorotate dehydrogenase and acetyl-CoA carboxylase (p < 0.05). Finally, we screened six metabolic pathways with both differential intestinal microbiota enzymes and metabolites were involved, such as pentose and glucuronate interconversions, and linoleic acid metabolism. In vitro experiments showed that NiONPs increased the transcriptional expression of Col1A1 in LX-2 cells, while reducing the mRNA expression of serine/threonine activators, acetyl coenzyme carboxylase, and lysophosphatidylinositol synthase, and short chain fatty acid sodium butyrate can alleviate these variation trends. The results proved that the intestinal microbiota enzyme systems were associated with serum metabolites, suggesting that the disturbance of intestinal microbiota and reduction of probiotics promoted the occurrence and development of NiONPs-induced liver fibrosis by affecting metabolic pathways.
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- Jiarong Tang
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Quzhou People's Hospital, The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou 324000, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Pulmonary Hospital of Lanzhou, Public Health Department, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Quzhou People's Hospital, The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou 324000, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- Quzhou People's Hospital, The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou 324000, China.
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Kim YO, Safdar M, Kang H, Kim J. Glycine-Rich RNA-Binding Protein AtGRP7 Functions in Nickel and Lead Tolerance in Arabidopsis. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:187. [PMID: 38256744 PMCID: PMC10818801 DOI: 10.3390/plants13020187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Plant glycine-rich RNA-binding proteins (GRPs) play crucial roles in the response to environmental stresses. However, the functions of AtGRP7 in plants under heavy metal stress remain unclear. In the present study, in Arabidopsis, the transcript level of AtGRP7 was markedly increased by Ni but was decreased by Pb. AtGRP7-overexpressing plants improved Ni tolerance, whereas the knockout mutant (grp7) was more susceptible than the wild type to Ni. In addition, grp7 showed greatly enhanced Pb tolerance, whereas overexpression lines showed high Pb sensitivity. Ni accumulation was reduced in overexpression lines but increased in grp7, whereas Pb accumulation in grp7 was lower than that in overexpression lines. Ni induced glutathione synthase genes GS1 and GS2 in overexpression lines, whereas Pb increased metallothionein genes MT4a and MT4b and phytochelatin synthase genes PCS1 and PCS2 in grp7. Furthermore, Ni increased CuSOD1 and GR1 in grp7, whereas Pb significantly induced FeSOD1 and FeSOD2 in overexpression lines. The mRNA stability of GS2 and PCS1 was directly regulated by AtGRP7 under Ni and Pb, respectively. Collectively, these results indicate that AtGRP7 plays a crucial role in Ni and Pb tolerance by reducing Ni and Pb accumulation and the direct or indirect post-transcriptional regulation of genes related to heavy metal chelators and antioxidant enzymes.
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- Yeon-Ok Kim
- Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea;
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- Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea;
- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
- Department of Rural and Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Biology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea;
- Department of Convergence Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
- Department of Rural and Biosystems Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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Wang L, Tanveer M, Wang H, Arnao MB. Melatonin as a key regulator in seed germination under abiotic stress. J Pineal Res 2024; 76:e12937. [PMID: 38241678 DOI: 10.1111/jpi.12937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Seed germination (SG) is the first stage in a plant's life and has an immense importance in sustaining crop production. Abiotic stresses reduce SG by increasing the deterioration of seed quality, and reducing germination potential, and seed vigor. Thus, to achieve a sustainable level of crop yield, it is important to improve SG under abiotic stress conditions. Melatonin (MEL) is an important biomolecule that interplays in developmental processes and regulates many adaptive responses in plants, especially under abiotic stresses. Thus, this review specifically summarizes and discusses the mechanistic basis of MEL-mediated SG under abiotic stresses. MEL regulates SG by regulating some stress-specific responses and some common responses. For instance, MEL induced stress specific responses include the regulation of ionic homeostasis, and hydrolysis of storage proteins under salinity stress, regulation of C-repeat binding factors signaling under cold stress, starch metabolism under high temperature and heavy metal stress, and activation of aquaporins and accumulation of osmolytes under drought stress. On other hand, MEL mediated regulation of gibberellins biosynthesis and abscisic acid catabolism, redox homeostasis, and Ca2+ signaling are amongst the common responses. Nonetheless factors such as endogenous MEL contents, plant species, and growth conditions also influence above-mentioned responses. In conclusion, MEL regulates SG under abiotic stress conditions by interacting with different physiological mechanisms.
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- Lei Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
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- CAS Research Center for Ecology and Environment of Central Asia, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
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- Phytohormones & Plant Development Laboratory, Department of Plant Biology (Plant Physiology), University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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Mehmood S, Ou W, Ahmed W, Bundschuh J, Rizwan M, Mahmood M, Sultan H, Alatalo JM, Elnahal ASM, Liu W, Li W. ZnO nanoparticles mediated by Azadirachta indica as nano fertilizer: Improvement in physiological and biochemical indices of Zea mays grown in Cr-contaminated soil. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 339:122755. [PMID: 37852317 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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The current investigation aimed at evaluating the impact of Azadirachta indica-mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles (Ai-ZnONPs) on the growth and biochemical characteristics of maize (sweet glutinous 3000) under exposure to 50 mg kg-1Ai-ZnONPs with Cr (VI) concentrations of 50 and 100 mg kg-1. The results indicate that plants exposed to Cr (VI) only experienced a decline in growth parameters. Conversely, the inclusion of Ai-ZnONPs caused a noteworthy increase in physiological traits. Specifically, shoot and root fresh weight increased by 28.02% and 16.51%, and 63.11% and 97.91%, respectively, when compared to Cr-50 and 100 treatments. Additionally, the SPAD chlorophyll of the shoot increased by 91.08% and 15.38% compared to Cr-50 and 100 treatments, respectively. Moreover, the antioxidant enzyme traits of plant shoot and root, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD 7.44% and 2.70%, and 4.45% and 3.53%), catalase (CAT 1.18% and 3.20%, and 5.03% and 5.78%), and peroxidase (POD 0.31% and 5.55%, and 4.72% and 3.61%), exhibited significant increases in Cr 50 and 100 treatments, respectively. The addition of Ai-ZnONPs to the soil also enhanced soil nutrient status and reduced Cr (VI) concentrations by 40.69% and 19.82% compared to Cr-50 and 100 treated soils. These findings suggest that Ai-ZnONPs can trigger the activation of biochemical pathways that enable biomass accumulation in meristematic cells. Further investigations are required to elucidate the mechanisms involved in growth promotion.
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- Sajid Mehmood
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China; Center for Eco-Environment Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Ecological Civilization, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China; Center for Eco-Environment Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, 4350, QLD, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China; Center for Eco-Environment Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- Environmental Science Center, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Plant Pathology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44511, Egypt
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- Center for Eco-Environment Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Ecological Civilization, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Ecological Civilization, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China.
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Zahid S, Malik A, Waqar S, Zahid F, Tariq N, Khawaja AI, Safir W, Gulzar F, Iqbal J, Ali Q. Countenance and implication of Β-sitosterol, Β-amyrin and epiafzelechin in nickel exposed Rat: in-silico and in-vivo approach. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21351. [PMID: 38049552 PMCID: PMC10695965 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48772-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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The detrimental impact of reactive oxygen species on D.N.A. repair processes is one of the contributing factors to colon cancer. The idea that oxidative stress may be a significant etiological element for carcinogenesis is currently receiving more and more support. The goal of the current study is to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and anticancer activity of three powerful phytocompounds-sitosterol, amyrin, and epiafzelechin-alone and in various therapeutic combinations against colon cancer to identify the critical mechanisms that mitigate nickel's carcinogenic effect. To evaluate the ligand-protein interaction of four selected components against Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP9) inhibitor and Interleukin-10 (IL-10) molecular docking approach was applied using PyRx bioinformatics tool. For in vivo analysis, hundred albino rats were included, divided into ten groups, each containing ten rats of weight 160-200 g. All the groups were injected with 1 ml/kg nickel intraperitoneally per week for three months, excluding the negative control group. Three of the ten groups were treated with β-sitosterol (100 mg/kg b wt), β-amyrin (100 mg/kg b wt), and epiafzelechin (200 mg/kg b wt), respectively, for one month. The later four groups were fed with combinatorial treatments of the three phyto compounds for one month. The last group was administered with commercial drug Nalgin (500 mg/kg b wt). The biochemical parameters Creatinine, Protein carbonyl, 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), VEGF, MMP-9 Inhibitor, and IL-10 were estimated using ELISA kits and Glutathione (G.S.H.), Superoxide dismutase (S.O.D.), Catalase (C.A.T.) and Nitric Oxide (NO) were analyzed manually. The correlation was analyzed through Pearson's correlation matrix. All the parameters were significantly raised in the positive control group, indicating significant inflammation. At the same time, the levels of the foresaid biomarkers were decreased in the serum in all the other groups treated with the three phytocompounds in different dose patterns. However, the best recovery was observed in the group where the three active compounds were administered concomitantly. The correlation matrix indicated a significant positive correlation of IL-10 vs VEGF (r = 0.749**, p = 0.009), MMP-9 inhibitor vs SOD (r = 0.748**, p = 0.0 21). The study concluded that the three phytocompounds β-sitosterol, β-amyrin, and epiafzelechin are important anticancer agents which can target the cancerous biomarkers and might be used as a better therapeutic approach against colon cancer soon.
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- Sara Zahid
- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Ibadat International University (IIUI), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- M. Islam Medical and Dental College, Gujranwala, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Sciences and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830046, Xinjiang, China
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- School of Pharmacy, Minhaj University Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
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Schuler L, Zust D, Dahm G, Clabots F. Nickel in foodstuffs available on the Luxembourgish market and dietary intake. FOOD ADDITIVES & CONTAMINANTS. PART B, SURVEILLANCE 2023; 16:350-360. [PMID: 37691281 DOI: 10.1080/19393210.2023.2249434] [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: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Nickel is a food contaminant of natural or anthropogenic origin. Monitoring of contaminants in food in general allows obtaining an overview on the presence of substances that are undesirable to health. The aim of this study was to analyse nickel content in food of non-animal origin and beverages sold in Luxembourg to determine the exposure of the population to this contaminant. In total, 660 samples were analysed in the timeframe from 2017 to 2021. The results demonstrate high concentrations of nickel in cashew nuts, walnuts, hemp and sunflower seeds, dried peas, oregano, and cocoa powder. Surveillance of contaminants in food allows identifying contributors to the chronic and acute exposure of nickel in order to potentially set official maximum levels in European legislation in the future, allowing for better enforcement actions in case of contaminated products and increasing consumer protection.
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- Luc Schuler
- Ministry of Agriculture, Viticulture and Rural Development, Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration, Strassen, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
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- Ministry of Agriculture, Viticulture and Rural Development, Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration, Strassen, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
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- Laboratoire National de Sante, Department of Forensic Medecine, Dudelange, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
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- Ministry of Agriculture, Viticulture and Rural Development, Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration, Strassen, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
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Moeen-Ud-Din M, Yang S, Wang J. Auxin homeostasis in plant responses to heavy metal stress. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 205:108210. [PMID: 38006792 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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Expeditious industrialization and anthropogenic activities have resulted in large amounts of heavy metals (HMs) being released into the environment. These HMs affect crop yields and directly threaten global food security. Therefore, significant efforts have been made to control the toxic effects of HMs on crops. When HMs are taken up by plants, various mechanisms are stimulated to alleviate HM stress, including the biosynthesis and transport of auxin in the plant. Interestingly, researchers have noted the significant potential of auxin in mediating resistance to HM stress, primarily by reducing uptake of metals, promoting chelation and sequestration in plant tissues, and mitigating oxidative damage. Both exogenous administration of auxin and manipulation of intrinsic auxin status are effective strategies to protect plants from the negative consequences of HMs stress. Regulation of genes and transcription factors related to auxin homeostasis has been shown to be related to varying degrees to the type and concentration of HMs. Therefore, to derive the maximum benefit from auxin-mediated mechanisms to attenuate HM toxicities, it is essential to gain a comprehensive understanding of signaling pathways involved in regulatory actions. This review primarily emphases on the auxin-mediated mechanisms participating in the injurious effects of HMs in plants. Thus, it will pave the way to understanding the mechanism of auxin homeostasis in regulating HM tolerance in plants and become a tool for developing sustainable strategies for agricultural growth in the future.
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- Muhammad Moeen-Ud-Din
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China.
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Santás-Miguel V, Arias-Estévez M, Rodríguez-Seijo A, Arenas-Lago D. Use of metal nanoparticles in agriculture. A review on the effects on plant germination. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 334:122222. [PMID: 37482337 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Agricultural nanotechnology has become a powerful tool to help crops and improve agricultural production in the context of a growing world population. However, its application can have some problems with the development of harvests, especially during germination. This review evaluates nanoparticles with essential (Cu, Fe, Ni and Zn) and non-essential (Ag and Ti) elements on plant germination. In general, the effect of nanoparticles depends on several factors (dose, treatment time, application method, type of nanoparticle and plant). In addition, pH and ionic strength are relevant when applying nanoparticles to the soil. In the case of essential element nanoparticles, Fe nanoparticles show better results in improving nutrient uptake, improving germination, and the possibility of magnetic properties could favor their use in the removal of pollutants. In the case of Cu and Zn nanoparticles, they can be beneficial at low concentrations, while their excess presents toxicity and negatively affects germination. About nanoparticles of non-essential elements, both Ti and Ag nanoparticles can be helpful for nutrient uptake. However, their potential effects depend highly on the crop type, particle size and concentration. Overall, nanotechnology in agriculture is still in its early stages of development, and more research is needed to understand potential environmental and public health impacts.
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- Vanesa Santás-Miguel
- Departamento de Bioloxía Vexetal e Ciencias do Solo, Área de Edafoloxía e Química Agrícola. Facultade de Ciencias, Universidade de Vigo, As Lagoas s/n, 32004, Ourense, Spain; Instituto de Agroecoloxía e Alimentación (IAA). Universidade de Vigo - Campus Auga, 32004, Ourense, Spain; Department of Biology, Microbial Ecology, Lund University, Ecology Building, Lund, SE-223 62, Sweden.
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- Departamento de Bioloxía Vexetal e Ciencias do Solo, Área de Edafoloxía e Química Agrícola. Facultade de Ciencias, Universidade de Vigo, As Lagoas s/n, 32004, Ourense, Spain; Instituto de Agroecoloxía e Alimentación (IAA). Universidade de Vigo - Campus Auga, 32004, Ourense, Spain.
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- Departamento de Bioloxía Vexetal e Ciencias do Solo, Área de Edafoloxía e Química Agrícola. Facultade de Ciencias, Universidade de Vigo, As Lagoas s/n, 32004, Ourense, Spain; Instituto de Agroecoloxía e Alimentación (IAA). Universidade de Vigo - Campus Auga, 32004, Ourense, Spain.
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- Departamento de Bioloxía Vexetal e Ciencias do Solo, Área de Edafoloxía e Química Agrícola. Facultade de Ciencias, Universidade de Vigo, As Lagoas s/n, 32004, Ourense, Spain; Instituto de Agroecoloxía e Alimentación (IAA). Universidade de Vigo - Campus Auga, 32004, Ourense, Spain.
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Shehzad J, Khan I, Zaheer S, Farooq A, Chaudhari SK, Mustafa G. Insights into heavy metal tolerance mechanisms of Brassica species: physiological, biochemical, and molecular interventions. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:108448-108476. [PMID: 37924172 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29979-4] [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: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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Heavy metal (HM) contamination of soil due to anthropogenic activities has led to bioaccumulation and biomagnification, posing toxic effects on plants by interacting with vital cellular biomolecules such as DNA and proteins. Brassica species have developed complex physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms for adaptability, tolerance, and survival under these conditions. This review summarizes the HM tolerance strategies of Brassica species, covering the role of root exudates, microorganisms, cell walls, cell membranes, and organelle-specific proteins. The first line of defence against HM stress in Brassica species is the avoidance strategy, which involves metal ion precipitation, root sorption, and metal exclusion. The use of plant growth-promoting microbes, Pseudomonas, Psychrobacter, and Rhizobium species effectively immobilizes HMs and reduces their uptake by Brassica roots. The roots of Brassica species efficiently detoxify metals, particularly by flavonoid glycoside exudation. The composition of the cell wall and callose deposition also plays a crucial role in enhancing HMs resistance in Brassica species. Furthermore, plasma membrane-associated transporters, BjCET, BjPCR, BjYSL, and BnMTP, reduce HM concentration by stimulating the efflux mechanism. Brassica species also respond to stress by up-regulating existing protein pools or synthesizing novel proteins associated with HM stress tolerance. This review provides new insights into the HM tolerance mechanisms of Brassica species, which are necessary for future development of HM-resistant crops.
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- Junaid Shehzad
- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Sargodha Campus, Sargodha, 42100, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan.
- Lishui Institute of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Lishui, 323000, China.
- State Agricultural Ministry Laboratory of Horticultural Crop growth and Development, Ministry of Agri-culture, Department of Horticulture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Jia L, Liu L, Zhang Y, Fu W, Liu X, Wang Q, Tanveer M, Huang L. Microplastic stress in plants: effects on plant growth and their remediations. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1226484. [PMID: 37636098 PMCID: PMC10452891 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1226484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Microplastic (MP) pollution is becoming a global problem due to the resilience, long-term persistence, and robustness of MPs in different ecosystems. In terrestrial ecosystems, plants are exposed to MP stress, thereby affecting overall plant growth and development. This review article has critically analyzed the effects of MP stress in plants. We found that MP stress-induced reduction in plant physical growth is accompanied by two complementary effects: (i) blockage of pores in seed coat or roots to alter water and nutrient uptake, and (ii) induction of drought due to increased soil cracking effects of MPs. Nonetheless, the reduction in physiological growth under MP stress is accompanied by four complementary effects: (i) excessive production of ROS, (ii) alteration in leaf and root ionome, (iii) impaired hormonal regulation, and (iv) decline in chlorophyll and photosynthesis. Considering that, we suggested that targeting the redox regulatory mechanisms could be beneficial in improving tolerance to MPs in plants; however, antioxidant activities are highly dependent on plant species, plant tissue, MP type, and MP dose. MP stress also indirectly reduces plant growth by altering soil productivity. However, MP-induced negative effects vary due to the presence of different surface functional groups and particle sizes. In the end, we suggested the utilization of agronomic approaches, including the application of growth regulators, biochar, and replacing plastic mulch with crop residues, crop diversification, and biological degradation, to ameliorate the effects of MP stress in plants. The efficiency of these methods is also MP-type-specific and dose-dependent.
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- Li Jia
- College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- International Research Center for Environmental Membrane Biology, College of Food Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, China
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- International Research Center for Environmental Membrane Biology, College of Food Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, China
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- International Research Center for Environmental Membrane Biology, College of Food Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, China
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- International Research Center for Environmental Membrane Biology, College of Food Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, China
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- International Research Center for Environmental Membrane Biology, College of Food Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, China
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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- International Research Center for Environmental Membrane Biology, College of Food Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, China
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Mendes NAC, Cunha MLO, Bosse MA, Silva VM, Moro AL, Agathokleous E, Vicente EF, Reis ARD. Physiological and biochemical role of nickel in nodulation and biological nitrogen fixation in Vigna unguiculata L. Walp. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 201:107869. [PMID: 37421847 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107869] [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: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Studies on the role of nickel (Ni) in photosynthetic and antioxidant metabolism, as well as in flavonoid synthesis and biological fixation nitrogen in cowpea crop are scarce. The aim of this study was to elucidate the role of Ni in metabolism, photosynthesis and nodulation of cowpea plants. A completely randomized experiment was performed in greenhouse, with cowpea plants cultivated under 0, 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 mg kg-1 Ni, as Ni sulfate. In the study the following parameters were evaluated: activity of urease, nitrate reductase, superoxide dismutase, catalase and ascorbate peroxidase; concentration of urea, n-compounds, photosynthetic pigments, flavonoids, H2O2 and MDA; estimative of gas exchange, and biomass as plants, yield and weight of 100 seeds. At whole-plant level, Ni affected root biomass, number of seeds per pot, and yield, increasing it at 0.5 mg kg-1 and leading to inhibition at 2-3 mg kg-1 (e.g. number of seeds per pot and nodulation). The whole-plant level enhancement by 0.5 mg Ni kg-1 occurred along with increased photosynthetic pigments, photosynthesis, ureides, and catalase, and decreased hydrogen peroxide concentration. This study presents fundamental new insights regarding Ni effect on N metabolism, and nodulation that can be helpful to increase cowpea yield. Considering the increasing population and its demand for staple food, these results contribute to the enhancement of agricultural techniques that increase crop productivity and help to maintain human food security.
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane S/n, Jaboticabal, SP, Postal Code 14884-900, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane S/n, Jaboticabal, SP, Postal Code 14884-900, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane S/n, Jaboticabal, SP, Postal Code 14884-900, Brazil
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- Department of Crop Production, University of Western São Paulo (UNOESTE), Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Ecology, School of Applied Meteorology, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), Nanjing 210044, Jiangsu, China
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rua Domingos da Costa Lopes 780, Jd. Itaipu, Postal Code 17602-496, Tupã, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rua Domingos da Costa Lopes 780, Jd. Itaipu, Postal Code 17602-496, Tupã, SP, Brazil.
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Ashraf MA, Hafeez A, Rasheed R, Hussain I, Farooq U, Rizwan M, Ali S. Effect of exogenous taurine on growth, oxidative defense, and nickel (Ni) uptake in canola ( Brassica napus L.) under Ni stress. PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2023; 29:1135-1152. [PMID: 37829701 PMCID: PMC10564706 DOI: 10.1007/s12298-023-01359-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Nickel (Ni) contamination and its associated hazardous effects on human health and plant growth are ironclad. However, the potential remedial effects of taurine (TAU) on Ni-induced stress in plants remain obscure. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to examine the effect of TAU seed priming (100 and 150 mg L‒1) as an alleviative strategy to circumvent the phytotoxic effects of Ni (150 mg kg‒1) on two canola cultivars (Ni-tolerant cv. Shiralee and Ni-sensitive cv. Dunkeld). Our results manifested an apparent decline in growth, biomass, photosynthetic pigments, leaf relative water content, DPPH free radical scavenging activity, total soluble proteins, nitrate reductase activity, and nutrient acquisition (N, P, K, Ca) under Ni toxicity. Further, Ni toxicity led to a substantial increase in oxidative stress reflected as higher levels of superoxide radicals (O2•‒) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) alongside increased relative membrane permeability, lipoxygenase (LOX) activity, and Ni accumulation in leaves and roots. However, TAU protected canola plants from Ni-induced oxidative damage through the amplification of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) production that intensified the antioxidant system to avert O2•‒, H2O2, and malondialdehyde (MDA) production. Further, TAU-mediated increase in H2S levels maintained membrane integrity that might have improved ionomics and bettered plant growth under Ni toxicity. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12298-023-01359-9.
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- Muhammad Arslan Ashraf
- Department of Botany, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000 Pakistan
- Department of Biological Sciences and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402 Taiwan
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Cornara L, Malaspina P, Betuzzi F, Di Gristina E, D'Arrigo M, Ingegneri M, Trombetta D, Smeriglio A. The Influence of Pedo-Climatic Conditions on the Micromorphological, Phytochemical Features, and Biological Properties of Leaves of Saponaria sicula Raf. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11693. [PMID: 37511452 PMCID: PMC10380904 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Saponaria sicula Raf. grows in Sicily, Sardinia, and Algeria on limestone cliffs and volcanic sands 1300-2500 m above sea level. The aim of the present study was to investigate how the pedo-climatic conditions influence the micromorphological, phytochemical, and biological properties of Sicilian S. sicula leaves collected in the Madonie Mountains (SsM) and on Etna Mt (SsE). Micromorphological investigations revealed that leaves from SsM had a higher amount of calcium oxalate druses in the mesophyll and a more intense blue-green staining with Toluidine blue O, indicating a higher content of polyphenols. These data were confirmed by phytochemical analyses carried out on hydroalcoholic extracts, which showed a higher content of total phenols (8.56 ± 0.57 g GAE/100 g DE) and flavonoids (6.09 ± 0.17 g RE/100 g DE) in SsM. Sixty-four compounds were identified by LC-DAD-ESI-MS analysis with propelargonidin dimer as the most abundant compound (10.49% and 10.19% in SsM and SsE, respectively). The higher polyphenol content of SsM leaves matches also with their biological activity, identifying SsM extract as the strongest plant complex (IC50 2.75-477.30 µg/mL). In conclusion, the present study experimentally demonstrates that not only climatic differences but also soil characteristics affect the micromorphological, phytochemical, and biological features of this plant species.
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- Laura Cornara
- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Sciences (DISTAV), University of Genova, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Sciences (DISTAV), University of Genova, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Sciences (DISTAV), University of Genova, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences (SAAF), University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences (ChiBioFarAm), University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences (ChiBioFarAm), University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences (ChiBioFarAm), University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences (ChiBioFarAm), University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
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Mustafa A, Zulfiqar U, Mumtaz MZ, Radziemska M, Haider FU, Holatko J, Hammershmiedt T, Naveed M, Ali H, Kintl A, Saeed Q, Kucerik J, Brtnicky M. Nickel (Ni) phytotoxicity and detoxification mechanisms: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 328:138574. [PMID: 37019403 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Scientists studying the environment, physiology, and biology have been particularly interested in nickel (Ni) because of its dual effects (essentiality and toxicity) on terrestrial biota. It has been reported in some studies that without an adequate supply of Ni, plants are unable to finish their life cycle. The safest Ni limit for plants is 1.5 μg g-1, while the limit for soil is between 75 and 150 μg g-1. Ni at lethal levels harms plants by interfering with a variety of physiological functions, including enzyme activity, root development, photosynthesis, and mineral uptake. This review focuses on the occurrence and phytotoxicity of Ni with respect to growth, physiological and biochemical aspects. It also delves into advanced Ni detoxification mechanisms such as cellular modifications, organic acids, and chelation of Ni by plant roots, and emphasizes the role of genes involved in Ni detoxification. The discussion has been carried out on the current state of using soil amendments and plant-microbe interactions to successfully remediate Ni from contaminated sites. This review has identified potential drawbacks and difficulties of various strategies for Ni remediation, discussed the importance of these findings for environmental authorities and decision-makers, and concluded by noting the sustainability concerns and future research needs regarding Ni remediation.
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- Adnan Mustafa
- Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Environmental Protection, Faculty of Chemistry, Brno University of Technology, Purkynova 118, 612 00, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Agrochemistry, Soil Science, Microbiology and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, Brno, 61300, Brno, Czech Republic; Institute for Environmental Studies, Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague, Benatska 2, CZ12800, Praha, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Main Campus, Defense Road, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Agrochemistry, Soil Science, Microbiology and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, Brno, 61300, Brno, Czech Republic; Institute of Environmental Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 159 Nowoursynowska,02-776, Warsaw, Poland
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- Key Laboratory of Vegetation Restoration and Management of Degraded Ecosystems, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 510650, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Agrochemistry, Soil Science, Microbiology and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, Brno, 61300, Brno, Czech Republic; Agrovyzkum Rapotin, Ltd., Vyzkumniku 267, 788 13, Rapotin, Czech Republic
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- Department of Agrochemistry, Soil Science, Microbiology and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, Brno, 61300, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Science, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Science, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Agrochemistry, Soil Science, Microbiology and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, Brno, 61300, Brno, Czech Republic; Agricultural Research, Ltd., 664 4, Troubsko, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Environmental Protection, Faculty of Chemistry, Brno University of Technology, Purkynova 118, 612 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Environmental Protection, Faculty of Chemistry, Brno University of Technology, Purkynova 118, 612 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Environmental Protection, Faculty of Chemistry, Brno University of Technology, Purkynova 118, 612 00, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Agrochemistry, Soil Science, Microbiology and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, Brno, 61300, Brno, Czech Republic.
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Seregin IV, Kozhevnikova AD. Nicotianamine: A Key Player in Metal Homeostasis and Hyperaccumulation in Plants. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10822. [PMID: 37446000 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241310822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Nicotianamine (NA) is a low-molecular-weight N-containing metal-binding ligand, whose accumulation in plant organs changes under metal deficiency or excess. Although NA biosynthesis can be induced in vivo by various metals, this non-proteinogenic amino acid is mainly involved in the detoxification and transport of iron, zinc, nickel, copper and manganese. This review summarizes the current knowledge on NA biosynthesis and its regulation, considers the mechanisms of NA secretion by plant roots, as well as the mechanisms of intracellular transport of NA and its complexes with metals, and its role in radial and long-distance metal transport. Its role in metal tolerance is also discussed. The NA contents in excluders, storing metals primarily in roots, and in hyperaccumulators, accumulating metals mainly in shoots, are compared. The available data suggest that NA plays an important role in maintaining metal homeostasis and hyperaccumulation mechanisms. The study of metal-binding compounds is of interdisciplinary significance, not only regarding their effects on metal toxicity in plants, but also in connection with the development of biofortification approaches to increase the metal contents, primarily of iron and zinc, in agricultural plants, since the deficiency of these elements in food crops seriously affects human health.
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- Ilya V Seregin
- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Botanicheskaya St., 35, 127276 Moscow, Russia
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- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Botanicheskaya St., 35, 127276 Moscow, Russia
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Iqbal A, Mo Z, Pan SG, Qi JY, Hua T, Imran M, Duan M, Gu Q, Yao XB, Tang X. Exogenous TiO 2 Nanoparticles Alleviate Cd Toxicity by Reducing Cd Uptake and Regulating Plant Physiological Activity and Antioxidant Defense Systems in Rice ( Oryza sativa L.). Metabolites 2023; 13:765. [PMID: 37367921 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13060765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Cadmium (Cd) is a potentially hazardous element with significant biological toxicity, negatively affecting plant growth and physio-biochemical metabolism. Thus, it is necessary to examine practical and eco-friendly approaches to reduce Cd toxicity. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs) are growth regulators that help in nutrient uptake and improve plant defense systems against abiotic and biological stress. A pot experiment was performed in the late rice-growing season (July-November) 2022 to explore the role of TiO2-NPs in relieving Cd toxicity on leaf physiological activity, biochemical attributes, and plant antioxidant defense systems of two different fragrant rice cultivars, i.e., Xiangyaxiangzhan (XGZ) and Meixiangzhan-2 (MXZ-2). Both cultivars were cultivated under normal and Cd-stress conditions. Different doses of TiO2-NPs with and without Cd-stress conditions were studied. The treatment combinations were: Cd-, 0 mg/kg CdCl2·2.5 H2O; Cd+, 50 mg/kg CdCl2·2.5 H2O; Cd + NP1, 50 mg/kg Cd + 50 TiO2-NPs mg/L; Cd + NP2, 50 mg/kg Cd + 100 TiO2-NPs mg/L; Cd + NP3, 50 mg/kg Cd + 200 TiO2-NPs mg/L; Cd + NP4, 50 mg/kg Cd + 400 TiO2-NPs mg/L. Our results showed that the Cd stress significantly (p < 0.05) decreased leaf photosynthetic efficiency, stomatal traits, antioxidant enzyme activities, and the expression of their encoding genes and protein content. Moreover, Cd toxicity destabilized plant metabolism owing to greater accretion of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels at vegetative and reproductive stages. However, TiO2-NPs application improved leaf photosynthetic efficacy, stomatal traits, and protein and antioxidant enzyme activities under Cd toxicity. Application of TiO2-NPs decreased the uptake and accumulation of Cd in plants and levels of H2O2 and MDA, thereby helping to relieve Cd-induced peroxidation damage of leaf membrane lipids by enhancing the activities of different enzymes like ascorbate peroxidase (APX), catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POS), and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Average increases in SOD, APX, CAT, and POS activities of 120.5 and 110.4%, 116.2 and 123.4%, 41.4 and 43.8%, and 36.6 and 34.2% in MXZ-2 and XGZ, respectively, were noted in Cd + NP3 treatment across the growth stages as compared with Cd-stressed plants without NPs. Moreover, the correlation analysis revealed that the leaf net photosynthetic rate is strongly associated with leaf proline and soluble protein content, suggesting that a higher net photosynthetic rate results in higher leaf proline and soluble protein content. Of the treatments, the Cd + NP3 (50 mg/kg Cd + 200 mg/L TiO2-NPs) performed the best for both fragrant rice cultivars under Cd toxicity. Our results showed that TiO2-NPs strengthened rice metabolism through an enhanced antioxidant defense system across the growth stages, thereby improving plant physiological activity and biochemical characteristics under Cd toxicity.
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- Anas Iqbal
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Cultivation in South China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Science and Technology of Fragrant Rice, Guangzhou 510642, China
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Wang H, Liu J, Huang J, Xiao Q, Hayward A, Li F, Gong Y, Liu Q, Ma M, Fu D, Xiao M. Mapping and Identifying Candidate Genes Enabling Cadmium Accumulation in Brassica napus Revealed by Combined BSA-Seq and RNA-Seq Analysis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10163. [PMID: 37373312 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241210163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Rapeseed has the ability to absorb cadmium in the roots and transfer it to aboveground organs, making it a potential species for remediating soil cadmium (Cd) pollution. However, the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying this phenomenon in rapeseed are still unclear. In this study, a 'cadmium-enriched' parent, 'P1', with high cadmium transport and accumulation in the shoot (cadmium root: shoot transfer ratio of 153.75%), and a low-cadmium-accumulation parent, 'P2', (with a cadmium transfer ratio of 48.72%) were assessed for Cd concentration using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). An F2 genetic population was constructed by crossing 'P1' with 'P2' to map QTL intervals and underlying genes associated with cadmium enrichment. Fifty extremely cadmium-enriched F2 individuals and fifty extremely low-accumulation F2 individuals were selected based on cadmium content and cadmium transfer ratio and used for bulk segregant analysis (BSA) in combination with whole genome resequencing. This generated a total of 3,660,999 SNPs and 787,034 InDels between these two segregated phenotypic groups. Based on the delta SNP index (the difference in SNP frequency between the two bulked pools), nine candidate Quantitative trait loci (QTLs) from five chromosomes were identified, and four intervals were validated. RNA sequencing of 'P1' and 'P2' in response to cadmium was also performed and identified 3502 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between 'P1' and 'P2' under Cd treatment. Finally, 32 candidate DEGs were identified within 9 significant mapping intervals, including genes encoding a glutathione S-transferase (GST), a molecular chaperone (DnaJ), and a phosphoglycerate kinase (PGK), among others. These genes are strong candidates for playing an active role in helping rapeseed cope with cadmium stress. Therefore, this study not only sheds new light on the molecular mechanisms of Cd accumulation in rapeseed but could also be useful for rapeseed breeding programs targeting this trait.
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- Huadong Wang
- Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Ecology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Education, Agronomy College, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Ecology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Education, Agronomy College, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Ecology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Education, Agronomy College, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Graduate School of Jiangxi Normal University, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Centre for Horticultural Science, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Ecology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Education, Agronomy College, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Ecology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Education, Agronomy College, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Ecology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Education, Agronomy College, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Ecology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Education, Agronomy College, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Ecology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Education, Agronomy College, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Ecology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Education, Agronomy College, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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Pipoyan D, Stepanyan S, Beglaryan M, Mantovani A. Risk Characterization of the Armenian Population to Nickel: Application of Deterministic and Probabilistic Approaches to a Total Diet Study in Yerevan City. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:2721-2732. [PMID: 35908143 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03371-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Nickel (Ni) is a widespread metal that occurs in food and drinking water from both natural and anthropogenic sources. Oral exposure to Ni can induce a variety of adverse effects; the European Food Safety Authority established a tolerable daily intake (TDI) of 13 μg/kg bw and a lowest-observed-adverse-effect level (LOAEL) of 4.3 μg/kg bw to assess the risk of allergic reactions upon acute exposure. This study, the first conducted in Armenia, aimed to assess the dietary exposure of the adult Yerevan population (1272 subjects of both sexes) to Ni in a total diet study (TDS). Detection of Ni was carried out using atomic absorption spectrometry. To determine food consumption values, a 24-h recall survey was used. Following the K-means clustering test, two clusters were determined for food product intake. For the risk characterization of acute oral exposure, the margin of exposure (MOE) was calculated using both deterministic and probabilistic (Monte Carlo method) approaches. The average total exposure was 4.396 μg/kg bw, with limited influence by age and gender. The main contributors were "fruits and vegetables" followed by "bread and flour-based products": the total intake would be 5.11 μg/kg bw for a woman with high consumption of fruits and vegetables. Hence, the estimated chronic dietary exposure was below the TDI, irrespective of age and gender groups, and including high consumers. However, acute oral exposure estimates led to MOE values of less than 30 for most food products, indicating potential health concerns for Ni-sensitized individuals. The Monte Carlo approach indicated that the probability of occurrence of MOE lower than 30 was very high in the case of beef/veal, pork and chicken meat, eggs, and fish, alongside vegetable sources such as buckwheat, tomato, watermelon/melon, and potatoes. The findings prompt an investigation of Ni sources in the target foods in the Caucasus area.
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- Davit Pipoyan
- Center for Ecological-Noosphere Studies of NAS RA, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Center for Ecological-Noosphere Studies of NAS RA, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Center for Ecological-Noosphere Studies of NAS RA, Yerevan, Armenia.
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Ahmed S, Mudassar S, Sardar R, Yasin NA. 28-Homo-Brassinolide Confers Cadmium Tolerance in Vigna radiate L. Through Modulating Minerals Uptake, Antioxidant System and Gas Exchange Attributes. JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s00344-023-11027-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Girolametti F, Annibaldi A, Illuminati S, Damiani E, Carloni P, Truzzi C. Essential and Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) Content in European Tea ( Camellia sinensis) Leaves: Risk Assessment for Consumers. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28093802. [PMID: 37175212 PMCID: PMC10179902 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28093802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Tea (Camellia sinensis) is the second most consumed beverage worldwide, playing a key role in the human diet. Tea is considered a healthy drink, as its consumption has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related events and death, stroke, metabolic syndrome and obesity. However, several studies have shown that C. sinensis is a hyperaccumulator of Al and other elements that are considered potentially toxic. In the present study, the contents of 15 elements (both essential and toxic) were determined for the first time in tea leaves collected in tea gardens located in six different European countries and processed to provide black and green tea. The results showed that Al was the major toxic element detected, followed by Ni, Cr, Pb, As, Cd, Ag, and Hg. Essential elements were detected in the order of Mn, Fe, Zn, Cu, Co, and Se. Statistically significant correlations (p < 0.05) were found in the distribution of some elements, highlighting mechanisms of synergic or antagonist interaction. Multivariate analysis revealed that geographical origin was the main driver in clustering the samples, while the different treatment processes (black or green) did not significantly affect the contents of elements in the leaves. The estimation of potential non-carcinogenic risk revealed no risk for the consumption of European teas for consumers in terms of potentially toxic elements.
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- Federico Girolametti
- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60131 Ancona, Italy
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Mocek-Płóciniak A, Mencel J, Zakrzewski W, Roszkowski S. Phytoremediation as an Effective Remedy for Removing Trace Elements from Ecosystems. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1653. [PMID: 37111876 PMCID: PMC10141480 DOI: 10.3390/plants12081653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The pollution of soil by trace elements is a global problem. Conventional methods of soil remediation are often inapplicable, so it is necessary to search intensively for innovative and environment-friendly techniques for cleaning up ecosystems, such as phytoremediation. Basic research methods, their strengths and weaknesses, and the effects of microorganisms on metallophytes and plant endophytes resistant to trace elements (TEs) were summarised and described in this manuscript. Prospectively, bio-combined phytoremediation with microorganisms appears to be an ideal, economically viable and environmentally sound solution. The novelty of the work is the description of the potential of "green roofs" to contribute to the capture and accumulation of many metal-bearing and suspended dust and other toxic compounds resulting from anthropopressure. Attention was drawn to the great potential of using phytoremediation on less contaminated soils located along traffic routes and urban parks and green spaces. It also focused on the supportive treatments for phytoremediation using genetic engineering, sorbents, phytohormones, microbiota, microalgae or nanoparticles and highlighted the important role of energy crops in phytoremediation. Perceptions of phytoremediation on different continents are also presented, and new international perspectives are presented. Further development of phytoremediation requires much more funding and increased interdisciplinary research in this direction.
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- Agnieszka Mocek-Płóciniak
- Department of Soil Science and Microbiology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Szydłowska 50, 60-656 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Soil Science and Microbiology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Szydłowska 50, 60-656 Poznan, Poland
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- Regional Chemical and Agricultural Station in Poznan, Sieradzka 29, 60-163 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Geriatrics, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Jagiellonska 13/15, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Gao W, He W, Zhang J, Chen Y, Zhang Z, Yang Y, He Z. Effects of biochar-based materials on nickel adsorption and bioavailability in soil. Sci Rep 2023; 13:5880. [PMID: 37041179 PMCID: PMC10090136 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-32502-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2023] Open
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The potential for toxic elements to contaminate soil has been extensively studied. Therefore, the development of cost-effective methods and materials to prevent toxic element residues in the soil from entering the food chain is of great significance. Industrial and agricultural wastes such as wood vinegar (WV), sodium humate (NaHA) and biochar (BC) were used as raw materials in this study. HA was obtained by acidizing NaHA with WV and then loaded onto BC, which successfully prepared a highly efficient modification agent for nickel-contaminated soil, namely biochar-humic acid material (BC-HA). The characteristics and parameters of BC-HA were obtained by FTIR, SEM, EDS, BET and XPS. The chemisorption of Ni(II) ions by BC-HA conforms to the quasi-second-order kinetic model. Ni(II) ions are distributed on the heterogeneous surface of BC-HA by multimolecular layer adsorption, which accords with the Freundlich isotherm model. WV promotes better binding of HA and BC by introducing more active sites, thus increasing the adsorption capacity of Ni(II) ions on BC-HA. Ni(II) ions in soil are anchored to BC-HA by physical and chemical adsorption, electrostatic interaction, ion exchange and synergy.
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- Weichun Gao
- Shaanxi Provincial Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd., Xi'an, 710075, China.
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- Shaanxi Provincial Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd., Xi'an, 710075, China
- School of Water Resources and Hydropower, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd., Xi'an, 710075, China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd., Xi'an, 710075, China
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- Institute of Land Engineering and Technology, Shaanxi Provincial Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd., Xi'an, 710075, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Key Research Laboratory of Chemical Additives, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd., Xi'an, 710075, China
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Manna I, Sahoo S, Bandyopadhyay M. Dynamic changes in global methylation and plant cell death mechanism in response to NiO nanoparticles. PLANTA 2023; 257:93. [PMID: 37017788 DOI: 10.1007/s00425-023-04127-x] [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: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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This report is a first comprehensive work on the potential of engineered nickel oxide nanoparticles affecting the epigenome and modulating global methylation leading to retention of transgenerational footprints. Nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO-NPs) are known to instigate extensive phenotypic and physiological damage to plants. In the present work, it was shown that exposure to increasing concentrations of NiO-NP-induced cell death cascades in model systems, Allium cepa and tobacco BY-2 cells. NiO-NP also generated variation in global CpG methylation; its transgenerational transmission was shown in affected cells. Plant tissues exposed to NiO-NP showed progressive replacement of essential cations, like Fe and Mg, as seen in XANES and ICP-OES data, providing earliest signs of disturbed ionic homeostasis. Fluorescent staining based confocal microscopy confirmed upsurge of H2O2 and nitric oxide after NiO-NP exposure. A NiO-NP concentration gradient-based switching-on of the cell death cascades was observed when autophagosomes were seen in samples exposed to lower and median concentrations of NiO-NP (10-125 mg L-1). The apoptotic cell death marker, caspase-3 like protein, was noted in the median to higher doses (50-500 mg L-1), and leakage of lactate dehydrogenase marking necrotic cell death was observed in samples exposed to the highest doses (125-500 mg L-1) of NiO-NP. Concomitant increase of DNA hypermethylation (quantified by ELISA-based assay) and genomic DNA damage (evaluated through Comet-based analyses) was recorded at higher doses of NiO-NP. MSAP profiles confirmed that global methylation changes incurring in the parental generation upon NiO-NP exposure were transmitted through the two subsequent generations of BY-2 cells which was supported by data from A. cepa, too. Thus, it was evident that NiO-NP exposure incited DNA hypermethylation, as an aftermath of oxidative burst, and led to induction of autophagy, apoptotic and necrotic cell death pathways. Global methylation changes induced by NiO-NP exposure can be transmitted through subsequent cell generations.
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- Indrani Manna
- Plant Molecular Cytogenetics Laboratory, Department of Botany, Center of Advanced Study, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, India
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- Plant Molecular Cytogenetics Laboratory, Department of Botany, Center of Advanced Study, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, India
- Department of Botany, Krishna Chandra College, Birbhum, India
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- Plant Molecular Cytogenetics Laboratory, Department of Botany, Center of Advanced Study, University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata, India.
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Seregin IV, Ivanova TV, Voronkov AS, Kozhevnikova AD, Schat H. Zinc- and nickel-induced changes in fatty acid profiles in the zinc hyperaccumulator Arabidopsis halleri and non-accumulator Arabidopsis lyrata. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 197:107640. [PMID: 36958152 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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This pilot study aimed at comparing zinc (Zn) and nickel (Ni) effects on the fatty acid (FA) profiles, oxidative stress and desaturase activity in the Zn hyperaccumulator Arabidopsis halleri and the excluder Arabidopsis lyrata to allow a better picture of the physiological mechanisms which may contribute to metal tolerance or acclimation. The most significant changes in the FA composition were observed in the shoots of the hyperaccumulator and in the roots of the excluder, and were not only metal-dependent, but also species-specific, since the most significant changes in the shoots of A. halleri were observed under Ni treatment, though Ni, in contrast to Zn, was accumulated mainly in its roots. Several FAs appeared in the roots and shoots of A. lyrata only upon metal exposure, whereas they were already found in control A. halleri. In both species, there was an increase in oleic acid under Ni treatment in both organs, whereas in Zn-treated plants the increase was shown only for the shoots. A rare conjugated α-parinaric acid was identified only in the shoots of metal-treated A. halleri. In the shoots of the hyperaccumulator, there was an increase in the content of saturated FAs and a decrease in the content of unsaturated FAs, while in the roots of the excluder, the opposite pattern was observed. These metal-induced changes in FA composition in the shoots of A. halleri can lead to a decrease in the fluidity of membranes, which could diminish the penetration of ROS into the membrane and thus maintain its stability.
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- Ilya V Seregin
- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Botanicheskaya st. 35, Moscow, 127276, Russia.
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- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Botanicheskaya st. 35, Moscow, 127276, Russia
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- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Botanicheskaya st. 35, Moscow, 127276, Russia
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- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Botanicheskaya st. 35, Moscow, 127276, Russia
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- Laboratory of Genetics, Wageningen University and Research, Droevendaalsesteeg 1, 6708, PB Wageningen, the Netherlands; Department of Ecological Science, Faculty of Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1085, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Calabrese EJ, Agathokleous E. Nitric oxide, hormesis and plant biology. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 866:161299. [PMID: 36596420 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.161299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The present paper provides the first integrative assessment of the occurrence of nitric oxide (NO) induced hormetic effects in plant biology. Hormetic dose responses were commonly reported for NO donors on numerous plant species of agricultural and other commercial value. The NO donors were also shown to protect plants from a wide range of chemical (i.e., multiple toxic metals) and physical stressors (i.e., heat, drought) in preconditioning (aka priming) experimental protocols showing hormetic dose responses. Practical approaches for the use of NO donors to enhance plant growth using optimized dose response frameworks were also assessed. Considerable mechanistic findings indicate that NO donors have the capacity to enhance a broad range of adaptive responses, including highly integrated antioxidant activities. The integration of the hormesis concept with NO donors is likely to become a valuable practical general strategy to enhance plant productivity across a wide range of valuable plant species facing environmental pollution and climate changes.
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- Edward J Calabrese
- School of Public Health and Health Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, Morrill I, N344, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, United States of America.
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- School of Applied Meteorology, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China.
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Sharma P, Singh SP, Tripathi RD, Tong YW. Chromium toxicity and tolerance mechanisms in plants through cross-talk of secondary messengers: An overview of pathways and mechanisms. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 320:121049. [PMID: 36627046 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Environmental sources of chromium (Cr) such as solid waste, battery chemicals, industrial /waste, automotive exhaust emissions, mineral mining, fertilizers, and pesticides, have detrimental effects on plants. An excessive amount of Cr exposure can lead to toxic accumulations in human, animal, and plant tissues. In plants, diverse signaling molecules like hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and nitric oxide (NO) play multiple roles during Cr stress. Consequently, the molecular mechanisms of Cr toxicity in plants, such as metal binding, modifying enzyme activity, and damaging cells are examined by several studies. The reactive oxygen species (ROS) that are formed when Cr reacts with lipids, membranes, DNA, proteins, and carbohydrates are all responsible for damage caused by Cr. ROS regulate plant growth, programmed cell death (PCD), cell cycle, pathogen defense, systemic communication, abiotic stress responses, and growth. Plants accumulate Cr mostly through the root system, with very little movement to the shoots. The characterization of stress-inducible proteins and metabolites involved in Cr tolerance and cross-talk messengers has been made possible due to recent advances in metabolomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics. This review discusses Cr absorption, translocation, subcellular distribution, and cross-talk between secondary messengers as mechanisms responsible for Cr toxicity and tolerance in plants. To mitigate this problem, soil-plant systems need to be monitored for the biogeochemical behavior of Cr and the identification of secondary messengers in plants.
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- Pooja Sharma
- Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, 1 Create Way, 138602, Singapore; Energy and Environmental Sustainability for Megacities (E2S2) Phase II, Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE), 1 CREATE Way, Singapore, 138602, Singapore.
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- Plant Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Dayanand Anglo-Vedic (PG) College, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, 208001, India
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- CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, 226 001, India
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- Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, 1 Create Way, 138602, Singapore; Energy and Environmental Sustainability for Megacities (E2S2) Phase II, Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE), 1 CREATE Way, Singapore, 138602, Singapore; Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive, 117585, Singapore
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Synthesis of Nickel-Chitosan Nanoparticles for Controlling Blast Diseases in Asian Rice. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2023; 195:2134-2148. [PMID: 36350485 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-022-04198-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Rice blast caused by Pyricularia oryzae is one of most devastating fungal diseases in rice, reducing the annual yield of rice worldwide. As an alternative to fungicide for curbing rice blast, synthesis of nickel-chitosan nanoparticles (Ni-Ch NPs) was performed with nickel chloride and assessed its efficacy in inflating plant growth and hindrance of Pyricularia oryzae (blast pathogen). Characterization of Ni-Ch NPs from SEM, TEM, and DLS analyses showed smooth- and spherical-shaped nanoparticles in the range of 20-70 nm. Colloidal stability of NPs was revealed from Zeta potential exhibiting polydispersity index of 0.22. EDX spectroscopy corroborated the presence of nickel (14.05%) in synthesized Ni-Ch NPs. A significant increase in germination and growth attributes in terms of shoot and root length and number of lateral roots over control was observed in paddy seeds on the treatment with Ni-Ch NPs. Furthermore, the application of NPs in paddy plants under glasshouse condition demonstrated a remarkable improvement in plant growth. Protein profiling of NP-treated plants revealed new polypeptides (Rubisco units) enlightening the enhanced photosynthetic rate. Also, Asian rice exhibited reduced blast symptoms on leaves treated with NPs under glasshouse condition while displaying 64% mycelia inhibition in Petri plates. All these results suggest that nickel-chitosan nanoparticles could be exploited as an effective plant growth promoter cohort in controlling rice blast disease.
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Sharma B, Tiwari S, Kumawat KC, Cardinale M. Nano-biofertilizers as bio-emerging strategies for sustainable agriculture development: Potentiality and their limitations. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 860:160476. [PMID: 36436627 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Nanotechnology is a burgeoning revolutionary technology in the 21st century. Climate emergencies caused by natural or anthropogenic activities have tragically consequential repercussions on agricultural output worldwide. Modern cropping systems profoundly rely on synthetic fertilizers to deliver necessary nutrients, yet their prolonged and persistent administration is hazardous to the environment, soil fertility, and nutritional dynamics of the rhizospheric microbiome. By addressing the drawback of physico-chemically synthesized nano-dimensioned fertilizer, this review emphasizes on integrating nanoparticles and biofertilizers conjointly as nano-biofertilizers (NBF) which can safeguard global food security, in light of the population surge. Inoculation with nanoparticles and biofertilizers strengthens plant growth and stress tolerance. However, combined together (NBF), they have emerged as a more economically and environmentally sustainable, highly versatile, and long-lasting agriculture tool. Microbe-based green synthesis using the encapsulation of inorganic nanoparticles of Si, Zn, Cu, Fe, Ni, Ti, and Ag as well as organic materials, including chitosan, cellulose, and starch, to formulate NBFs can eliminate the constraints of conventional fertilizer contamination. The application of NBFs is in its infancy in agriculture, yet it has promising potential for transforming traditional farming techniques into smart agriculture, compared to any of the existing strategies. From this perspective, this review is an attempt to provide a comprehensive understanding of the formulations, fabrication, and characterization of NBFs while unraveling the underlying mechanisms of plant-NBF interactions along with their contribution to climate change-induced biotic and abiotic stress tolerance. We substantially summarize the latest advancements of field applications of NBFs for precision farming. Moreover, we critically revised their applications in agro-ecosystems according to the current literature, while also discussing the bottlenecks and future trends for developing potent NBFs.
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- Barkha Sharma
- Department of Microbiology, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Microbiology, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Industrial Microbiology, Jacob Institute of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211007, India.
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies - DiSTeBA, University of Salento, SP6 Lecce-Monteroni, I-73100 Lecce, Italy
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Ahmad MSA, Riffat A, Hussain M, Hameed M, Alvi AK. Toxicity and tolerance of nickel in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:50346-50363. [PMID: 36795210 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25705-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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This study aimed at exploration of nickel (Ni) application (0, 10, 20, 30, and 40 mg L-1) on physiological and biochemical attributes of sunflower cultivars (Hysun-33 and SF-187) grown in sand culture. Results revealed a significant decrease in vegetative parameters in both sunflower cultivars by increasing Ni concentration, although low levels of Ni (10 mg L-1) improved growth attributes to some extent. Among photosynthetic attributes, 30 and 40 mg L-1 Ni application severely reduced the photosynthetic rate (A), stomatal conductance (gs), water use efficiency (WUE), and Ci/Ca ratio but improved the transpiration rate (E) in both sunflower cultivars. The same level of Ni application also reduced leaf water potential, osmotic potentials, and relative water contents but increased leaf turgor potential and membrane permeability. At low level (10 and 20 mg L-1), Ni improved the soluble proteins, while high Ni concentration decreased it. The opposite was true for total free amino acids and soluble sugars. To conclude, the high Ni concentration in various plant organs had a strong impact with the changes in vegetative growth, physiological and biochemical attributes. A positive correlation of growth, physiological, water relations, and gas exchange parameters at low levels of Ni and negative correlation at higher Ni level confirmed that the supplementation of low Ni levels greatly modulated studied attributes. Based on observed attributes, Hysun-33 showed high tolerance to Ni stress as compared to SF-187.
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- Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Mahmoodi N, Movahedi Z, Ghabooli M. Impact of Piriformospora indica on various characteristics of tomatoes during nickel nitrate stress under aeroponic and greenhouse conditions. Front Microbiol 2023; 13:1091036. [PMID: 36817111 PMCID: PMC9935933 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1091036] [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: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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As an essential nutrient for plant growth, nickel's (Ni) requirement is very low, and its augmented level causes environmental pollution and toxicity. Being a root endophytic fungus, Piriformospora indica (P. indica) can be beneficial to many plants under stress and non-stress conditions, particularly in terms of their improved growth performance. P. indica, as evidenced, enhances tolerance and resistance in most plants once they experience a range of stresses caused by biotic and abiotic factors, e.g., diseases and heavy metals. Against this background, the positive effects of P. indica on the tomato plants under Ni-induced stress (300, 600, and 900 mg L-1) were analyzed in three experiments at labs, at greenhouses, and via aeroponics in this study. The growth traits of the tomato plants, such as root length (RL) and root dry weight (RDW), were accordingly found to be positively boosted in the cases treated with P. indica compared to the non-treated ones. Treating with P. indica also thwarted the negative effects of Ni on some biochemical traits, including anthocyanin (Anth), proline (Pro), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx), while significantly minimizing the adverse impacts of this heavy metal at different levels on hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Despite this, the Ni-stressed plants indicated much better traits in the presence of this fungus, compared with the non-treated ones, in most of the cases measured. Moreover, the photosynthetic pigments, i.e., chlorophyll a and b (Chl a & b) and carotenoid content (Carrot), were significantly higher in the tomato plants treated with P. indica under high Ni-induced stress as compared with the non-treated ones under non-Ni conditions, in which these pigments were low. The pro-production was further observed all through the P. indica inoculation, which could aid the treated plants in becoming Ni-stress-tolerant. Finally, the current study contributed to a better understanding of how to use the P. indica symbiosis to induce heavy metal tolerance in tomato plants, such as Ni, to meet the goals of sustainable agriculture.
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Sun J, Luo J, Ma R, Lin J, Fang L. Effects of microwave and plastic content on the sulfur migration during co-pyrolysis of biomass and plastic. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 305:135457. [PMID: 36584830 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 66.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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In order to reduce the risks of sulfur-containing contaminants present in biofuels, the effects of microwave and content of hydrogen donor on the cracking of C-S bonds and the migration of sulfur were studied by co-pyrolysis of biomass and plastic. The synergistic mechanism of microwave and hydrogen donor was explored from the perspective of deducing the evolution of sulfur-containing compounds based on microwave thermogravimetric analysis. By combining temperature-weight curves, it was found that microwaves and hydrogen radicals promoted the cracking of sulfur-containing compounds and increased the mass loss of biomass during pyrolysis. The mixing ratio of hydrogen donor (plastic) was the key parameter resulting in the removal of sulfur from oil. By adjusting the mixing ratio, the yield of co-pyrolyzed oil was three times higher than that of cow dung pyrolysis alone and the relative removal rate of sulfur reached 73.67%. The relative content of sulfur in the oil was reduced by 73.77% due to the escape of sulfur-containing gases (H2S, COS and C2H5SH) and the formation of sulfate crystals in the char. Microwave selectively heated sulfur-containing organics and hydrogen radicals stimulated the breaking of C-S bonds, which improved the cracking efficiency of the oil. This breaking will provide a theoretical and technological reference for the environmentally friendly treatment of biomass and biofuels.
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- Jiaman Sun
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
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- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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Seregin IV, Kozhevnikova AD. Phytochelatins: Sulfur-Containing Metal(loid)-Chelating Ligands in Plants. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:2430. [PMID: 36768751 PMCID: PMC9917255 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Phytochelatins (PCs) are small cysteine-rich peptides capable of binding metal(loid)s via SH-groups. Although the biosynthesis of PCs can be induced in vivo by various metal(loid)s, PCs are mainly involved in the detoxification of cadmium and arsenic (III), as well as mercury, zinc, lead, and copper ions, which have high affinities for S-containing ligands. The present review provides a comprehensive account of the recent data on PC biosynthesis, structure, and role in metal(loid) transport and sequestration in the vacuoles of plant cells. A comparative analysis of PC accumulation in hyperaccumulator plants, which accumulate metal(loid)s in their shoots, and in the excluders, which accumulate metal(loid)s in their roots, investigates the question of whether the endogenous PC concentration determines a plant's tolerance to metal(loid)s. Summarizing the available data, it can be concluded that PCs are not involved in metal(loid) hyperaccumulation machinery, though they play a key role in metal(loid) homeostasis. Unraveling the physiological role of metal(loid)-binding ligands is a fundamental problem of modern molecular biology, plant physiology, ionomics, and toxicology, and is important for the development of technologies used in phytoremediation, biofortification, and phytomining.
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- Ilya V. Seregin
- K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Botanicheskaya St., 35, 127276 Moscow, Russia
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Zulfiqar U, Haider FU, Ahmad M, Hussain S, Maqsood MF, Ishfaq M, Shahzad B, Waqas MM, Ali B, Tayyab MN, Ahmad SA, Khan I, Eldin SM. Chromium toxicity, speciation, and remediation strategies in soil-plant interface: A critical review. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 13:1081624. [PMID: 36714741 PMCID: PMC9880494 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1081624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In recent decades, environmental pollution with chromium (Cr) has gained significant attention. Although chromium (Cr) can exist in a variety of different oxidation states and is a polyvalent element, only trivalent chromium [Cr(III)] and hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] are found frequently in the natural environment. In the current review, we summarize the biogeochemical procedures that regulate Cr(VI) mobilization, accumulation, bioavailability, toxicity in soils, and probable risks to ecosystem are also highlighted. Plants growing in Cr(VI)-contaminated soils show reduced growth and development with lower agricultural production and quality. Furthermore, Cr(VI) exposure causes oxidative stress due to the production of free radicals which modifies plant morpho-physiological and biochemical processes at tissue and cellular levels. However, plants may develop extensive cellular and physiological defensive mechanisms in response to Cr(VI) toxicity to ensure their survival. To cope with Cr(VI) toxicity, plants either avoid absorbing Cr(VI) from the soil or turn on the detoxifying mechanism, which involves producing antioxidants (both enzymatic and non-enzymatic) for scavenging of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Moreover, this review also highlights recent knowledge of remediation approaches i.e., bioremediation/phytoremediation, or remediation by using microbes exogenous use of organic amendments (biochar, manure, and compost), and nano-remediation supplements, which significantly remediate Cr(VI)-contaminated soil/water and lessen possible health and environmental challenges. Future research needs and knowledge gaps are also covered. The review's observations should aid in the development of creative and useful methods for limiting Cr(VI) bioavailability, toxicity and sustainably managing Cr(VI)-polluted soils/water, by clear understanding of mechanistic basis of Cr(VI) toxicity, signaling pathways, and tolerance mechanisms; hence reducing its hazards to the environment.
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- Usman Zulfiqar
- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Vegetation Restoration and Management of Degraded Ecosystems, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- Center of Plant Ecology, Core Botanical Gardens, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology (KFUEIT), Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology (KFUEIT), Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, NFC IEFR, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Mathematics, College of Science Al-Zulfi, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Research, Faculty of Engineering, Future University in Egypt, New Cairo, Egypt
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Lyons-Darden T, Blum JL, Schooley MW, Ellis M, Durando J, Merrill D, Oller AR. An Assessment of the Oral and Inhalation Acute Toxicity of Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles in Rats. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:261. [PMID: 36678015 PMCID: PMC9860552 DOI: 10.3390/nano13020261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO NPs) have been the focus of many toxicity studies. However, acute toxicity studies that identify toxicological dose descriptors, such as an LC50 or LD50, are lacking. In this paper, the acute toxicity of NiO NPs was evaluated in albino-derived Sprague-Dawley rats through OECD guideline studies conducted by both the oral and inhalation routes of exposure. The animals were assessed for mortality, body weight, behavioral observations, and gross necropsy. Results from previously conducted (unpublished) acute inhalation studies with larger NiO microparticles (MPs) are also included for comparison. Mortality, the primary endpoint in acute toxicity studies, was not observed for rats exposed to NiO NPs via either the oral or inhalation exposure routes, with a determined LD50 of >5000 mg/kg and an LC50 > 5.42 mg/L, respectively. Our results suggest that these NiO NPs do not exhibit serious acute toxicity in rats or warrant an acute toxicity classification under the current GHS classification criteria. This aligns with similar results for NiO MPs from this and previously published studies.
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- Product Safety Labs, 2394 US Highway 130, Dayton, NJ 08810, USA
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- Product Safety Labs, 2394 US Highway 130, Dayton, NJ 08810, USA
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- Product Safety Labs, 2394 US Highway 130, Dayton, NJ 08810, USA
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Song B, Chen Q, Li Y, Zhan S, Zhao R, Shen X, Liu M, Tong C. Functional Roles of Exosomes in Allergic Contact Dermatitis. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 32:1506-1514. [PMID: 36377198 PMCID: PMC9843815 DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2206.06024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is an allergen-specific T-cell-mediated inflammatory response, albeit with unclear pathogenesis. Exosomes are nanoscale extracellular vesicles secreted by several cell types and widely distributed in various biological fluids. Exosomes affect the occurrence and development of ACD through immunoregulation among other ways. Nevertheless, the role of exosomes in ACD warrants further clarification. This review examines the progress of research into exosomes and their involvement in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of ACD and provides ideas for exploring new diagnostic and treatment methods for this disease.
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- Bocui Song
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, Heilongjiang Province, P.R. China,
B. Song Phone/ Fax: +86-6819296 E-mail:
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- Molecular Mechanism of Disease and Research and Development of Bioactive Substances, College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, Heilongjiang Province, P.R. China
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- Molecular Mechanism of Disease and Research and Development of Bioactive Substances, College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, Heilongjiang Province, P.R. China
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- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Station of Yongji Economic Development Zone, Jilin 132200, Jilin Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, Heilongjiang Province, P.R. China
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- Molecular Mechanism of Disease and Research and Development of Bioactive Substances, College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, Heilongjiang Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, Heilongjiang Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, Heilongjiang Province, P.R. China,Corresponding authors C. Tong Phone/ Fax: +86-6819296 E-mail:
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Parwez R, Aftab T, A Khan MM, Naeem M. Soil-applied Nickel Generates Differential Responses in Growth, Physiology and Oxidative Metabolism of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) Varieties. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2022; 110:11. [PMID: 36512118 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-022-03657-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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This work aims to evaluate the potential of nickel (Ni), an essential micronutrient, as an oxidative stress inducer along with associated morphological and biochemical responses in different varieties of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.), a chief economically cultivated crop of India. Varietal differences in crop performance upon exposure to 0, 20, 40, 60 and 80 mg Ni kg- 1 soil reflects that Ni applied at 20 mg Ni kg- 1 soil offers growth-promoting effects, improved photosynthesis attributes, carbonic and nitrate reductase activities more profound in PEB followed by AFg2, AFg1 and UM185 variety. This study observed a dose-dependent reduction in all the above parameters. Maximum toxic effects were noticed at 80 mg kg- 1 Ni, manifested in the form of enhanced H2O2 and MDA contents, which were efficiently counteracted by augmentation in proline content, SOD, POX, CAT and APX activities in PEB over other varieties, suggesting that the Ni tolerance in fenugreek varieties can be organized as PEB > AFg2 > AFg1 > UM185.
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- Rukhsar Parwez
- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, 202002, Aligarh, India
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- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, 202002, Aligarh, India
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- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, 202002, Aligarh, India
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- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, 202002, Aligarh, India.
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Kebert M, Kostić S, Vuksanović V, Gavranović Markić A, Kiprovski B, Zorić M, Orlović S. Metal- and Organ-Specific Response to Heavy Metal-Induced Stress Mediated by Antioxidant Enzymes' Activities, Polyamines, and Plant Hormones Levels in Populus deltoides. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:3246. [PMID: 36501286 PMCID: PMC9741192 DOI: 10.3390/plants11233246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Besides anthropogenic factors, climate change causes altered precipitation patterns that indirectly affect the increase of heavy metals in soils due to hydrological effects and enhanced leaching (i.e., Cd and Ni), especially in the vicinity of mines and smelters. Phytoextraction is a well-known, powerful "green" technique for environmental clean-up that uses plants to extract, sequester, and/or detoxify heavy metals, and it makes significant contributions to the removal of persistent inorganic pollutants from soils. Poplar species, due to their growth features, high transpiration rate, large biomass, and feasible reproduction represent great candidates for phytoextraction technology. However, the consequences of concomitant oxidative stress upon plant metabolism and the mechanism of the poplar's tolerance to heavy metal-induced stress are still not completely understood. In this study, cuttings of poplar species (Populus deltoides W. Bartram ex Marshall) were separately exposed to two heavy metals (Cd2+ and Ni2+) that were triple the maximum allowed amount (MAA) (according to national legislation). The aim of the study was to estimate the effects of heavy metals on: (I) the accumulation of free and conjugated polyamines, (II) plant hormones (including abscisic acid-ABA and indole-3-acetic acid-IAA), and (III) the activities of different antioxidant enzymes at root and leaf levels. By using the selected ion monitoring (SIM) mode of gas chromatography with mass spectrometry (GC/MS) coupled with the isotopically labeled technique, amounts of ABA and IAA were quantified, while polyamine amounts were determined by using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with fluorometric detection after derivatization. The results showed that P. deltoides responded to elevated concentrations of heavy metals in soils by exhibiting metal- and organ-specific tolerance. Knowledge about tolerance mechanisms is of great importance for the development of phytoremediation technology and afforestation programs for polluted soils.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marko Kebert
- Institute of Lowland Forestry and Environment, University of Novi Sad, Antona Čehova 13d, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
| | - Saša Kostić
- Institute of Lowland Forestry and Environment, University of Novi Sad, Antona Čehova 13d, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
| | - Vanja Vuksanović
- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 8, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
| | - Anđelina Gavranović Markić
- Division for Genetics, Forest Tree Breeding and Seed Science, Croatian Forest Research Institute, Cvjetno Naselje 41, HR-10450 Jastrebarsko, Croatia
| | - Biljana Kiprovski
- Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Maksima Gorkog 30, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
| | - Martina Zorić
- Institute of Lowland Forestry and Environment, University of Novi Sad, Antona Čehova 13d, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
| | - Saša Orlović
- Institute of Lowland Forestry and Environment, University of Novi Sad, Antona Čehova 13d, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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