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Morsch L, Marques ACR, Trentin E, Oliveira FND, Andreolli T, Barbosa JGP, Ferreira MM, Moura-Bueno JM, Comin JJ, Loss A, Lourenzi CR, Brunetto G. Diversity and botanical composition of native species in the Pampa biome in vineyards cultivated on soils with high levels of copper, zinc and manganese and phytoremediation potential. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 349:140819. [PMID: 38042423 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140819] [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: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Viticulture allows the preservation of native species inside vineyards in the Pampa biome. However, phytosanitary treatments in these areas can increase the levels of Cu, Zn and Mn. The study aimed to (i) verify the influence of Cu, Zn and Mn contents in Pampa biome soils; (ii) identify variables related to Cu, Zn and Mn that most contribute to the variation in richness, diversity, and dry matter production of native vegetation, (iii) investigate the phytoremediation potential of species present in vineyards. Botanical composition, Cu, Zn, Mn available in the soil, and plant nutritional composition in two vineyards (V1 and V2) and native field (NF) were evaluated. Vineyards showed higher Cu, Zn and Mn contents in the soil, resulting in the lowest biomass, richness, and diversity of native species. Mn in tissue was the most important variable in explaining the variation in dry matter. Zn in the soil helped to explain the difference in species richness and diversity. P concentration in tissue was important in elucidating the variation in species diversity. Paspalum plicatulum and Paspalum notatum have potential for phytostabilization of metals in vineyards.
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- Letícia Morsch
- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), 88034.001, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
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- Instituto Federal de Rondônia (IFRO) e Centro Universitário Faema (UNIFAEMA), 76873-630, Brazil.
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- Universidade de Cruz Alta (UNICRUZ) e Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), 97105-900, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), 88034.001, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), 88034.001, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
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Chen C, Zhao YY, Wang D, Ren YH, Liu HL, Tian Y, Geng YF, Tang YR, Chen XF. Effects of nanoscale zinc oxide treatment on growth, rhizosphere microbiota, and metabolism of Aconitum carmichaelii. PeerJ 2023; 11:e16177. [PMID: 37868063 PMCID: PMC10590109 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Trace elements play a crucial role in the growth and bioactive substance content of medicinal plants, but their utilization efficiency in soil is often low. In this study, soil and Aconitum carmichaelii samples were collected and measured from 22 different locations, followed by an analysis of the relationship between trace elements and the yield and alkaloid content of the plants. The results indicated a significant positive correlation between zinc, trace elements in the soil, and the yield and alkaloid content of A. carmichaelii. Subsequent treatment of A. carmichaelii with both bulk zinc oxide (ZnO) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) demonstrated that the use of ZnO NPs significantly enhanced plant growth and monoester-type alkaloid content. To elucidate the underlying mechanisms responsible for these effects, metabolomic analysis was performed, resulting in the identification of 38 differentially expressed metabolites in eight metabolic pathways between the two treatments. Additionally, significant differences were observed in the rhizosphere bacterial communities, with Bacteroidota and Actinobacteriota identified as valuable biomarkers for ZnO NP treatment. Covariation analysis further revealed significant correlations between specific microbial communities and metabolite expression levels. These findings provide compelling evidence that nanoscale zinc exhibits much higher utilization efficiency compared to traditional zinc fertilizer.
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- Cun Chen
- College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- College of Chemistry and Life Science, Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Development and Utilization of Characteristic Horticultural Biological Resources, Chengdu Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Science, Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Development and Utilization of Characteristic Horticultural Biological Resources, Chengdu Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Science, Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Development and Utilization of Characteristic Horticultural Biological Resources, Chengdu Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan Jianengda Panxi Pharmaceutical Co. LTD, Xichang, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan Jianengda Panxi Pharmaceutical Co. LTD, Xichang, Sichuan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Science, Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Development and Utilization of Characteristic Horticultural Biological Resources, Chengdu Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Sarmah M, Borgohain A, Gogoi BB, Yeasin M, Paul RK, Malakar H, Handique JG, Saikia J, Deka D, Khare P, Karak T. Insights into the effects of tea pruning litter biochar on major micronutrients (Cu, Mn, and Zn) pathway from soil to tea plant: An environmental armour. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 442:129970. [PMID: 36162303 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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A field study was conducted from 0 to 360 days to investigate the effect of tea pruning litter biochar (TPLBC) on the accumulation of major micronutrients (copper: Cu, manganese: Mn, and zinc: Zn) in soil, their uptake by tea plant (clone: S.3 A/3) and level of contamination in soil due to TPLBC. To evaluate the level of contamination due to TPLBC, a soil pollution assessment was carried out using the geo-accumulation index (Igeo), enrichment factor (EF), contamination factor (CF), potential ecological risk factor (PERF), individual contamination factor (ICF), and risk assessment code (RAC). The total content of Cu, Mn, and Zn gradually increased with increasing doses of TPLBC at 0D, and then decreased with time. The fractionation of the three micronutrients in soil changed after the application of TPLBC. The contamination risk assessment of soil for Cu, Mn, and Zn based on the Igeo, EF, CF, PERF,ICF, and RAC suggested that the application of TPLBC does not have any adverse effect on soil. Except for Mn, the bioconcentration and translocation factors were less than one for Cu and Zn. Results from this study revealed that the application of 400 kg TPLBC ha-1 is significantly better than the other treatments for Cu, Mn, and Zn at a 5% level of significance.
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- Mridusmita Sarmah
- Upper Assam Advisory Centre, Tea Research Association, Dikom, Dibrugarh, Assam 786101, India; Department of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam 786004, India
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- Upper Assam Advisory Centre, Tea Research Association, Dikom, Dibrugarh, Assam 786101, India; Department of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam 786004, India
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- Upper Assam Advisory Centre, Tea Research Association, Dikom, Dibrugarh, Assam 786101, India; Department of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam 786004, India; Department of Chemistry, D.H.S.K. College, Dibrugarh, Assam 786001, India
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- ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi 110012, India
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- ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi 110012, India
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- Tocklai Tea Research Institute, Tea Research Association, Cinnamara, Jorhat, Assam 785008, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam 786004, India
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- Upper Assam Advisory Centre, Tea Research Association, Dikom, Dibrugarh, Assam 786101, India
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- Crop Production and Protection Division, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, P.O. -CIMAP, Near Kukrail Picnic Spot, Lucknow 226 015, India
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- Upper Assam Advisory Centre, Tea Research Association, Dikom, Dibrugarh, Assam 786101, India.
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Widmer J, Norgrove L. Identifying candidates for the phytoremediation of copper in viticultural soils: A systematic review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 216:114518. [PMID: 36273594 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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For many years, copper-based fungicides have been used in viticulture and have contributed to increasing concentrations in soils. Today, it is not uncommon to find vineyard soils with total copper topsoil concentrations above 100 mg kg-1, which may have consequences for both the environment and human health. Phytoremediation, the use of plants to remove heavy metals from soils, is a promising and environmentally-friendly method to extract copper from soils. The objectives of this study were to review and synthesise the current knowledge on copper phytoremediation in vineyard soils and identify future applications. A systematic literature search in Web of Science was conducted on 19 July 2022 and resulted in twenty-seven papers meeting the inclusion criteria. Approximately one third of the papers were from Brazil and most of the experiments had been carried out in pots. In some studies, the addition of bacteria or chelators was also evaluated. Some species, such as Plantago lanceolata L. or Ricinus communis L., can accumulate copper in their tissues at concentrations above 1000 mg kg-1. Addition of bacteria and chelators to the soil can also increase the copper uptake capacity by plants. However, most of the species evaluated accumulate copper in the roots, rather than in the shoots, thus limiting the implementation of this method in practice. Further studies are thus needed to find other hyperaccumulator plants. Future research should focus primarily on the ability of plants to accumulate copper in their aerial parts, their ability to transfer copper from roots to shoots, and their biomass production under high soil copper concentrations. Longer-term experiments and more in situ testing are also needed to evaluate the potential for development and use of copper phytoremediation in vineyards. To conclude, species of the Poaceae and Lamiaceae families are the most promising so far for phytoremediation. Identifying plants able to translocate copper from the roots to the aerial parts will be an important factor in the success of this method.
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- Jocelyn Widmer
- Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH), School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (HAFL), Länggasse 85, 3052, Zollikofen, Bern, Switzerland.
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- Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH), School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (HAFL), Länggasse 85, 3052, Zollikofen, Bern, Switzerland.
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Regus F, Laffont-Schwob I, Hamrouni R, Dupuy N, Farnet Da Silva AM. Using bibliometrics to analyze the state of art of pesticide use in vineyard agrosystems: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:80123-80136. [PMID: 36192591 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23285-1] [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: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The production of wine dates to ancient civilization and has heavily influenced different landscapes around the globe. Nowadays, wine is still an important sector in terms of land use and income source in many countries, more specifically in the European Mediterranean region. However, to control pests and regulate wine growth, the extensive use of pesticides is common. The effects and persistence of agrochemicals in the environment is well known and defined in scientific literature as well as the environmental and human health risks of these compounds. The purpose of this review was to do a state of art of worldwide production of academic literature using bibliometric principles and analysis to identify thematic areas of this type of agriculture, and its challenges in a changing world. For this review, the focus is on current practices to see what may evolve for more sustainable viticulture. It was found that the three main producers of wine, i.e., Spain, France, and Italy, are also three top producers of scientific literature on this topic. The use of bibliometric methodologies defined the main thematic areas on this subject as follows: soil-plant transfer of agrochemicals, heavy metal accumulation in vineyard soils, management practices in viticulture, water pollution transport, effects of viticulture on the living part of soil, sustainable alternatives to pesticides. We found that Spain, France, and Italy work the most on developing sustainable alternatives for agricultural practices; however, sustainable alternatives and practices were also the least developed thematic in general.
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- Flor Regus
- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, IRD, Avignon Université, IMBE, Marseille, France
- Aix Marseille Univ, IRD, LPED, Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, IRD, Avignon Université, IMBE, Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, IRD, Avignon Université, IMBE, Marseille, France
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Liu C, Liu WS, Huot H, Guo MN, Zhu SC, Zheng HX, Morel JL, Tang YT, Qiu RL. Biogeochemical cycles of nutrients, rare earth elements (REEs) and Al in soil-plant system in ion-adsorption REE mine tailings remediated with amendment and ramie (Boehmeria nivea L.). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 809:152075. [PMID: 34890651 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The exploitation of ion-adsorption rare earth element (REE) deposits in South China has left large areas of mine tailings. However, limited remediation practices on these tailings have been reported, and how the remediation strategies and economic plants cultivation affect the biogeochemical cycles of nutrients, REEs and Al remains unclear. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of the combination of the addition of soil amendment and the root development and activity of a fiber plant ramie (Boehmeria nivea L.) on the availability and distribution of nutrients, as well as of REEs and other potentially toxic elements (e.g. Al) in the soil-plant system. The results showed that the application of organic amendment and ramie planting induced a significant increase in soil pH, total carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and other nutrient (e.g. P and Ca) concentrations, while led to a decrease of 80-90% and 60-90% in soil extractable REE and Al concentrations respectively. Matrices of correlation showed that soil pH, total C, N, and P concentrations were among the most important factors controlling the availability of soil REEs and Al, and root characteristics (e.g. fine root length). The total C, N, P and extractable nutrient concentrations, and electrical conductivity were higher in the rhizosphere soils of ramie than those in the bulk soils. Moreover, more than 60% of the quantity of REE and Al in the whole ramie plant was stored within the thick roots. These results showed that, in addition to amendment, the effects induced by the roots of ramie could further improve soil properties through C input, nutrient mobilization and toxic element stabilization. Our study concludes that ramie planting with organic amendment is a promising phytostabilization strategy for the remediation of REE mine tailings in South China.
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- Chang Liu
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China; Laboratoire Sols et Environnement, INRAE-Université de Lorraine, F-54518 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou 510275, China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil Remediation, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China; Université de Lorraine, CNRS, LIEC, F-54000 Nancy, France
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China; Laboratoire Sols et Environnement, INRAE-Université de Lorraine, F-54518 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Laboratoire Sols et Environnement, INRAE-Université de Lorraine, F-54518 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou 510275, China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil Remediation, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou 510275, China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil Remediation, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
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Parmar S, Sharma VK, Li T, Tang W, Li H. Fungal Seed Endophyte FZT214 Improves Dysphania ambrosioides Cd Tolerance Throughout Different Developmental Stages. Front Microbiol 2022; 12:783475. [PMID: 35058903 PMCID: PMC8764135 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.783475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Phytoremediation is a promising remediation method of heavy metal (HM)-contaminated soils. However, lower HM tolerance of metal accumulator inhibits its practical application and effects. The current study was aimed to illustrate the role of fungal seed endophyte (FZT214) in improving Dysphania ambrosioides Cd tolerance during different developmental stages under various Cd stresses (5, 15, 30 mg kg-1) by pot experiments. The results showed that FZT214 significantly (p < 0.05) improved the host plant's growth at the flowering and fruiting stage in most of the treatment, while at the growing stage the increase was less (p > 0.05). The seed yield was also improved (p < 0.05) in the FZT214-inoculated plants (E+) and induced early flowering was observed. Moreover, the inoculation also positively affected total chlorophyll content, antioxidant process, and lipid peroxidation in most of the treatments throughout three developmental stages. Not all but in most cases, IAA and GA were more in E+ plants while JA was more in the E- plants (non-inoculated plants) during three developmental stages. The results suggested that the colonization of FZT214 to the D. ambrosioides might trigger multiple and comprehensive protective strategies against Cd stress, which mainly include activation of the dilution effects, induced biochemical changes to overcome damage from Cd toxicity, and alteration of the endogenous phytohormones. FZT214 can find competent application in the future to improve the growth of other crop plants.
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- Shobhika Parmar
- Medical School of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Medical School of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-resources in Yunnan, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- Medical School of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Medical School of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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Zhang Y, Song B, Zhu L, Zhou Z. Evaluation of the metal(loid)s phytoextraction potential of wild plants grown in three antimony mines in southern China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2020; 23:781-790. [PMID: 33307730 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2020.1857685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Wild plant species from three deserted antimony (Sb) mine areas in southern China were collected to measure eight metal(loid)s. Antimony, As (arsenic), Cd (cadmium), Cr (chromium), Cu (copper), Ni (nickel), Pb (lead), and Zn (zinc) concentrations in plants and soil were analyzed. The soils of the mining area was weakly alkaline and contained toxic levels of Sb, As, Pb, Cd, and Zn. Many plant species in the area (40 species and 19 families) have no clear signs of toxicity. The plants were divided into three categories (high, moderate, and low tendency to accumulate metals) based on their (ratio [RT], bioaccumulation factor [BCF], translocation factor [TF]) values. The plants with a high accumulation tendency exhibited the high potential to absorb Sb from contaminated soil; therefore, they can be used for the remediation or phytoremediation of Sb-contaminated soil.
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- Yunxia Zhang
- Colleges of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, China
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- Colleges of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, China
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- Colleges of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, China
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- Colleges of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, China
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Núñez-Delgado A, Zhou Y, Necibi C, Xu Y, Fernández-Calviño D. Editorial of the VSI "Antibiotics and heavy metals in the environment: Facing the challenge". THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 678:30-32. [PMID: 31075596 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.04.421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The Virtual Special Issue (VSI) "Antibiotics and Heavy Metals in the Environment: Facing the Challenge" received more than 100 submissions from research teams around the world. Finally, more than 50 papers were accepted and published. These very interesting research papers allow going ahead in the knowledge of different aspects which determine the fate of antibiotics and heavy metals in the environmental. The success of the VSI, as well as reports from scientific databases, indicate that this field of research is clearly growing, which is expected to continue, especially considering emerging pollutants as a whole.
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- Avelino Núñez-Delgado
- Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Engineering Polytechnic School, Campus Univ. Lugo, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Laboratory of Green Chemistry, School of Engineering Science, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland
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- Guangdong University of Technology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Plant Biology and Soil Science, Faculty of Sciences, Campus Univ. Ourense, University of Vigo, Spain
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