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Chen XW, Chen H, Zhao HL, Li DW, Ou LJ. Triazine herbicide reduced the toxicity of the harmful dinoflagellate Karenia mikimotoi by impairing its photosynthetic systems. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 269:115740. [PMID: 38042131 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115740] [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: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Triazine herbicides are common contaminants in coastal waters, and they are recognized as inhibitors of photosystem II, causing significant hinderance to the growth and reproduction of phytoplankton. However, the influence of these herbicides on microalgal toxin production remains unclear. This study aimed to examine this relationship by conducting a comprehensive physiological and 4D label-free quantitative proteomic analysis on the harmful dinoflagellate Karenia mikimotoi in the presence of the triazine herbicide dipropetryn. The findings demonstrated a significant decrease in photosynthetic activity and pigment content, as well as reduced levels of unsaturated fatty acids, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and hemolytic toxins in K. mikimotoi when exposed to dipropetryn. The proteomic analysis revealed a down-regulation in proteins associated with photosynthesis, ROS response, and energy metabolism, such as fatty acid biosynthesis, chlorophyll metabolism, and nitrogen metabolism. In contrast, an up-regulation of proteins related to energy-producing processes, such as fatty acid β-oxidation, glycolysis, and the tricarboxylic acid cycle, was observed. This study demonstrated that dipropetryn disrupts the photosynthetic systems of K. mikimotoi, resulting in a notable decrease in algal toxin production. These findings provide valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of toxin production in toxigenic microalgae and explore the potential effect of herbicide pollution on harmful algal blooms in coastal environments.
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- Xiang-Wu Chen
- College of Life Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Eutrophication and Red Tide Prevention of Guangdong Higher Education Institute, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Eutrophication and Red Tide Prevention of Guangdong Higher Education Institute, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Eutrophication and Red Tide Prevention of Guangdong Higher Education Institute, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Eutrophication and Red Tide Prevention of Guangdong Higher Education Institute, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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- College of Life Science and Technology and Key Laboratory of Eutrophication and Red Tide Prevention of Guangdong Higher Education Institute, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Zhuhai, China.
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Brentjens ET, Beall EAK, Zucker RM. Analysis of Microcystis aeruginosa physiology by spectral flow cytometry: Impact of chemical and light exposure. PLOS WATER 2023; 2:1-30. [PMID: 38516272 PMCID: PMC10953801 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pwat.0000177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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M. aeruginosa fluorescent changes were observed using a Cytek Aurora spectral flow cytometer that contains 5 lasers and 64 narrow band detectors located between 365 and 829 nm. Cyanobacteria were treated with different concentrations of H2O2 and then monitored after exposure between 1 and 8 days. The red fluorescence emission derived from the excitation of cyanobacteria with a yellow green laser (550 nm) was measured in the 652-669 nm detector while green fluorescence from excitation with a violet laser (405 nm) was measured in the 532-550 nm detector. The changes in these parameters were measured after the addition of H2O2. There was an initial increase in red fluorescence intensity at 24 hours. This was followed by a daily decrease in red fluorescence intensity. In contrast, green fluorescence increased at 24 hours and remained higher than the control for the duration of the 8-day study. A similar fluorescence intensity effect as H2O2 on M. aeruginosa fluorescence emissions was observed after exposure to acetylacetone, diuron (DCMU), peracetic acid, and tryptoline. Minimal growth was also observed in H2O2 treated cyanobacteria during exposure of H2O2 for 24 days. In another experiment, H2O2-treated cyanobacteria were exposed to high-intensity blue (14 mW) and UV (1 mW) lights to assess the effects of light stress on fluorescence emissions. The combination of blue and UV light with H2O2 had a synergistic effect on M. aeruginosa that induced greater fluorescent differences between control and treated samples than exposure to either stimulus individually. These experiments suggest that the early increase in red and green fluorescence may be due to an inhibition in the ability of photosynthesis to process photons. Further research into the mechanisms driving these increases in fluorescence is necessary.
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- Emma T. Brentjens
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Research Participation Program hosted by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Oak Ridge, TN, United States of America
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- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Research Participation Program hosted by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Oak Ridge, TN, United States of America
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- Public Health and Integrated Toxicology Division, Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, RTP, NC, United States of America
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Mahaye N, Musee N. Evaluation of Apical and Molecular Effects of Algae Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata to Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles. TOXICS 2023; 11:283. [PMID: 36977048 PMCID: PMC10058573 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11030283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Cerium oxide engineered nanoparticles (nCeO2) are widely used in various applications and are, also, increasingly being detected in different environmental matrixes. However, their impacts on the aquatic environment remain poorly quantified. Hence, there is a need to investigate their effects on non-target aquatic organisms. Here, we evaluated the cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of <25 nm uncoated-nCeO2 on algae Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata. Apical (growth and chlorophyll a (Chl a) content) and genotoxic effects were investigated at 62.5-1000 µg/L after 72 and 168 h. Results demonstrated that nCeO2 induced significant growth inhibition after 72 h and promotion post 96-168 h. Conversely, nCeO2 induced enhanced Chl a content post 72 h, but no significant changes were observed between nCeO2-exposed and control samples after 168 h. Hence, the results indicate P. subcapitata photosynthetic system recovery ability to nCeO2 effects under chronic-exposure conditions. RAPD-PCR profiles showed the appearance and/or disappearance of normal bands relative to controls; indicative of DNA damage and/or DNA mutation. Unlike cell recovery observed post 96 h, DNA damage persisted over 168 h. Thus, sub-lethal nCeO2-induced toxicological effects may pose a more serious threat to algae than at present anticipated.
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Nomura M, Okamura H, Horie Y, Yap CK, Emmanouil C, Uwai S, Kawai H. Effects of antifouling compounds on the growth of macroalgae Undaria pinnatifida. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 312:137141. [PMID: 36343734 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137141] [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: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Seaweeds are some of the principal primary producers of marine environments, and they are important ecological elements of coastal ecosystems. The effects of harmful chemicals on seaweeds may adversely affect coastal ecosystems, hence we aimed to develop a new phytotoxicity test using the gametophytes of a common temperate kelp species, Undaria pinnatifida (KU-1630), for the widely used antifouling chemical substances Cybutryne, Diuron, Cu2+, and Zn2+. Toxicity to gametophytes of U. pinnatifida was assessed by comparing the relative growth rate (RGR) at the logarithmic growth phase. Fragmentation method, initial algal biomass, photon irradiance, and adhesive period were investigated for developing optimal test conditions. Cybutryne exposure tests were performed with seven replicates and control, the RGR ranging from 0.17 to 0.19, while mean 7-day EC50 and no observed effect concentration (NOEC) were 5.1 μg/L and 1.8 μg/L, respectively. The 7-day EC50 for other antifoulants was 14 μg/L for Diuron, 17 μg/L for Cu2+, and 1500 μg/L for Zn2+. This test method demonstrated high sensitivity and reproducibility, and it may be added to the routine methods used for toxicity evaluation of hazardous chemicals.
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- M Nomura
- Graduate School of Maritime Sciences, Kobe University, Fukaeminami-machi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe, 658-0022, Japan
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- Research Center for Inland Seas, Kobe University, Fukaeminami-machi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe, 658-0022, Japan.
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- Research Center for Inland Seas, Kobe University, Fukaeminami-machi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe, 658-0022, Japan
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Spatial Planning and Development, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Research Center for Inland Seas, Kobe University, Fukaeminami-machi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe, 658-0022, Japan
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- Research Center for Inland Seas, Kobe University, Fukaeminami-machi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe, 658-0022, Japan
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Huang B, Cui J, Ran Y, Chen C, Li F, Zhang Y, Li Z, Xie E. Mechanism of macroalgae Gracilaria bailiniae responding to cadmium and lanthanum. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:1076526. [PMID: 36531398 PMCID: PMC9756850 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1076526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Macroalgae can accumulate a wide array of metals, leading to their appliance as biomonitors of aquatic environments. With the rapid development of industrial and agricultural-based activities, Cd pollution in aquatic environments is considered an increasingly severe problem worldwide. Although La could alleviate the Cd stress in higher terrestrial plants, the response mechanisms of macroalgae to Cd and La are unknown. Along these lines, in this work, Cd significantly affected the growth, internal cellular structure, photosynthesis, pigment content, antioxidant enzyme activity, and lipid peroxidation level of G. bailiniae. However, the presence of La alleviated these adverse effects from Cd. Furthermore, the response mechanism of G. bailiniae to Cd was attributed to the self-antioxidant ability enhancement, membrane defense, and programmed-cellular regulation. However, the presence of La mediated the biosynthesis of both flavonoids and lipids, which inhibited the Cd accumulation, modulated algal stress signalling networks, renewed the impaired chlorophyll molecule, maintained the activity of the crucial enzyme, enhanced antioxidant ability, and maintained the stabilization of redox homeostasis, alleviating the adverse impact from Cd and improve the growth of G. bailiniae. The experimental results successfully demonstrate a new detoxicant to alleviate Cd stress, promoting a more comprehensive array of macroalgal applications.
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- Bowen Huang
- Fishery College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
- Guangdong Laboratory of Marine Ecology Environment Monitoring and Warning, Zhanjiang, China
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- Fishery College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Fishery College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Fishery College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Fishery College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
- Guangdong Laboratory of Marine Ecology Environment Monitoring and Warning, Zhanjiang, China
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- Fishery College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
- Guangdong Laboratory of Marine Ecology Environment Monitoring and Warning, Zhanjiang, China
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- Fishery College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Fishery College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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Yang Y, Dong R, Zhang S, Geng J, Wang F, Liu S, Tao L, Li W, Chen C, Qian Z. A microfluidic system for viability determination of microalgae upon disinfectant treatment under continuous flow. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 816:151615. [PMID: 34774954 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151615] [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: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The extensive use of quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) has raised concerns regarding their environmental fate and potential risks to the ecosystem. As sensitive pollution indicators, green microalgae could readily monitor the aquatic toxicity of QACs as reflective of the changes in cell viability. Recent microfluidic-based systems have been designed for environmental biomonitoring and ecotoxicity studies while overall information of cell viability cannot be directly visualized under flowing conditions. In the present study, we developed a multifunctional microfluidic platform with the integration of analytical techniques including laser speckle contrast imaging and fluorescence spectroscopy for monitoring algal activity in response to QAC treatment. The biocidal efficiency of a representative QAC benzalkonium bromide (BAB) on a typical aquatic algae Chlorella vulgaris was determined by collecting the bio-speckles and chlorophyll autofluorescence in real-time, where dose-dependent and time-dependent decrease of algal growth was found with the increase of BAB concentration and interaction time. The integrated system was capable of rapid detection of the aquatic toxicity of QACs along with macroscopical visualization of algal activities under flowing conditions in time-course, which could be extended to future implementation for broad ecotoxicity analysis of versatile environmental samples.
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- Yamin Yang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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Microalgae-Based Fluorimetric Bioassays for Studying Interferences on Photosynthesis Induced by Environmentally Relevant Concentrations of the Herbicide Diuron. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12020067. [PMID: 35200329 PMCID: PMC8869104 DOI: 10.3390/bios12020067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The widespread agricultural use of the phenylurea herbicide Diuron (DCMU) requires the investigation of ecotoxicological risk in freshwater and soil ecosystems in light of potential effects on non-target primary producers and a heavier effect on higher trophic levels. We used microalgae-based fluorimetric bioassays for studying the interferences on the photosynthesis of a freshwater and soil model green microalga (Chlamydomonas reinhardtii) induced by environmentally relevant concentrations of the herbicide DCMU. Measurements of steady-state chlorophyll a (Chl-a) fluorescence emission spectra were performed; as well, the kinetics of the Chl-a fluorescence transient were recorded. Percentage indexes of interference on photosynthesis were calculated after comparison of steady-state and kinetic Chl-a fluorescence measurements of DCMU-exposed and control C. reinhardtii cell suspensions. The results obtained after 30 min exposure to the herbicide DCMU confirmed a significant inhibitory effect of DCMU 2 μg/L, and no significant differences between %ι values for DCMU 0.2 μg/L and 0.02 μg/L exposures. Positive %ε values from kinetic measurements of the Chl-a fluorescence transient confirmed the same interfering effect of 2 μg/L DCMU on PSII photochemistry in the exposed C. reinhardtii cell suspensions. Negative values of %ε observed for 0.2 and 0.02 μg/L DCMU exposures could be attributable to a presumptive ‘stimulatory-like’ effect in the photochemistry of photosynthesis. Short-term exposure to sub-μg/L DCMU concentration (≤0.2 μg/L) affects the photosynthetic process of the model microalga C. reinhardtii. Similar environmental exposures could affect natural communities of unicellular autotrophs, with hardly predictable cascading secondary effects on higher trophic levels.
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Wang J, Kong L, Li Y, Zhang J, Shi Y, Xie S, Li B. Effect of protopine exposure on the physiology and gene expression in the bloom-forming cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:64666-64673. [PMID: 34312760 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-15626-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Environment-friendly sound measures with high algal growth inhibition efficiency are required to control and eliminate CyanoHABs. This study examined the effects of protopine on growth, gene expression, and antioxidant system of the M. aeruginosa TY001 and explored possible damage mechanism. The results revealed that higher concentrations of protopine seriously inhibited the growth of M. aeruginosa. Quantitative real-time PCR analysis showed downregulated expression of stress response genes (prx and fabZ), and DNA repair gene (recA) on days 3 and 5. The activities of antioxidant enzymes were also decreased markedly, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and peroxidase (POD). Additionally, protopine stress can significantly increase the malondialdehyde (MDA) level in cells. In conclusion, oxidative damage and DNA damage are the main mechanisms of protopine inhibition on M. aeruginosa TY001. Our studies provide evidence that alkaloid compounds such as protopine may have a potential use value as components of aquatic management strategies.
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- Jie Wang
- Department of Biology, Taiyuan Normal University, Jinzhong, 030619, China
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- Department of Biology, Taiyuan Normal University, Jinzhong, 030619, China
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- Department of Biology, Taiyuan Normal University, Jinzhong, 030619, China
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- Department of Biology, Taiyuan Normal University, Jinzhong, 030619, China
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- Department of Biology, Taiyuan Normal University, Jinzhong, 030619, China.
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- School of Life Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, China
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- Geographical Science College, Taiyuan Normal University, Jinzhong, 030619, China
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Lu L, Niu X, Zhang D, Ma J, Zheng X, Xiao H, Huang X, Lin Z, Hu H. The algicidal efficacy and the mechanism of Enterobacter sp. EA-1 on Oscillatoria dominating in aquaculture system. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2021; 197:111105. [PMID: 33839120 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The global escalation and intensification of cyanobacterial blooms require powerful algaecides. This study investigated the algicidal efficacy and mechanism of EA-1 against Oscillatoria. Bacteria EA-1, identified as Enterobacter, was isolated with high algicidal activity against harmful cyanobacteria. Results showed that a complete removal of Oscillatoria was observed within 3 days with the initial Chl-a concentration of 1.74 mg/L. Physiological responses of Oscillatoria revealed that EA-1 induced severe lipid peroxidation and the ultimate decline of antioxidant enzyme activities. Moreover, the contents for both intracellular protein and carbohydrate of each algae cell increased first and then decreased. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis clarified that the possible process of Oscillatoria lysis included the breach of cross wall, followed by the disruption of photosynthetic membrane and incipient nucleus, and the ultimate outflow of inclusion. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) analysis illustrated the degradation process of incipient nucleus in Oscillatoria.
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- Lu Lu
- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Pollution Processes and Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, 525000, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Pollution Processes and Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, 525000, PR China.
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- Institute of Zoology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, PR China
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Dao G, Wang S, Wang X, Chen Z, Wu Y, Wu G, Lu Y, Liu S, Hu H. Enhanced Scenedesmus sp. growth in response to gibberellin secretion by symbiotic bacteria. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 740:140099. [PMID: 32927572 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Revised: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Microalgae usually co-exist with bacteria, which may influence the microalgal growth, in aquatic environment. In this study, thirteen strains that can promote microalgal growth were isolated from Scenedesmus sp. LX1 culture. Additional results showed that these strains could secrete gibberellin (GA), which is a phytohormones, promoting the growth and metabolism of the Scenedesmus sp. LX1. Low concentration (0.1 mg L-1) of GA can increase the microalgae biomass by 51% after 4 days. GA could enhance the photosynthetic activity by increasing the photosynthetic pigment content, such as culture after 2 h with low GA concentration (0.1 mg L-1), chlorophyll a and β-carotene increased from 0.59 μg per 106 cells to 0.72 μg per 106 cells and from 0.20 μg per 106 cells to 0.38 μg per 106 cells, respectively. In addition, GA could also stimulate the dehydrogenase activity, ATP accumulation, and carbonic anhydrase activity to increase the metabolic activity of the microalgae. Interestingly, the microalgae can selectively enhance the bacterial GA secretion in turn, indicating that there was a specific feedback regulation mechanism between the microalgae and the bacteria. The results of this study show a new mechanism of symbiotic-bacteria that enhances microalgal growth. It's a great significance to understand the microalgal growth and water bloom in aquatic environment.
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- Guohua Dao
- Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Shenzhen Environmental Science and New Energy Technology Engineering Laboratory, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China
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- Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control State Key Joint Laboratory, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Microorganism Application and Risk Control (SMARC), School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China; Shenzhen Environmental Science and New Energy Technology Engineering Laboratory, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Shenzhen 518055, PR China.
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Lee H, Depuydt S, Choi S, Han T, Park J. Rapid toxicity assessment of six antifouling booster biocides using a microplate-based chlorophyll fluorescence in Undaria pinnatifida gametophytes. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2020; 29:559-570. [PMID: 32333251 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-020-02207-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Biocides of antifouling agents can cause problems in marine ecosystems by damaging to non-target algal species. Aquatic bioassays are important means of assessing the quality of water containing mixtures of contaminants and of providing a safety standard for water management in an ecological context. In this study, a rapid, sensitive and inexpensive test method was developed using free-living male and female gametophytes of the brown macroalga Undaria pinnatifida. A conventional fluorometer was employed to evaluate the acute (48 h) toxic effects of six antifouling biocides: 4,5-Dichloro-2-octyl-isothiazolone (DCOIT), diuron, irgarol, medetomidine, tolylfluanid, zinc pyrithione (ZnPT). The decreasing toxicity in male and female gametophytes as estimated by EC50 (effective concentration at which 50% inhibition occurs) values was: diuron (0.037 and 0.128 mg l-1, respectively) > irgarol (0.096 and 0.172 mg l-1, respectively) > tolylfluanid (0.238 and 1.028 mg l-1, respectively) > DCOIT (1.015 and 0.890 mg l-1, respectively) > medetomidine (12.032 and 12.763 mg l-1, respectively). For ZnPT, 50% fluorescence inhibition of U. pinnatifida gametophytes occurred at concentrations above 0.4 mg l-1. The Undaria method is rapid, simple, practical, and cost-effective for the detection of photosynthesis-inhibiting biocides, thus making a useful tool for testing the toxicity of antifouling agents in marine environments.
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- Hojun Lee
- Department of Marine Science, Incheon National University, 119, Academy-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, 22012, Republic of Korea
- Ghent University Global Campus, 119-5, Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, 21985, Republic of Korea
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- Ghent University Global Campus, 119-5, Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, 21985, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Science, Incheon National University, 119, Academy-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, 22012, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Science, Incheon National University, 119, Academy-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, 22012, Republic of Korea
- Ghent University Global Campus, 119-5, Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, 21985, Republic of Korea
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- Ghent University Global Campus, 119-5, Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, 21985, Republic of Korea.
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He N, Liu Z, Sun X, Wang S, Liu W, Sun D, Duan S. Phytotoxicity, Bioaccumulation, and Degradation of Nonylphenol in Different Microalgal Species without Bacterial Influences. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21041338. [PMID: 32079213 PMCID: PMC7073002 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21041338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2019] [Revised: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Nonylphenol (NP) is a contaminant that has negative impacts on aquatic organisms. To investigate its phytotoxicity, bioaccumulation, and degradation in algae without associated bacteria, six freshwater microalgae—Ankistrodesmus acicularis, Chlorella vulgaris, Chroococcus minutus, Scenedesmus obliquus, Scenedesmus quadricauda, and Selenastrum bibraianum—in bacteria-free cultures were studied. When exposed to 0.5–3.0 mg L−1 NP for 4 days, cell growth and photosynthesis, including maximal photochemistry (Fv/Fm), were suppressed progressively. The antioxidant responses of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and peroxidase (POD) showed species differences. While the antioxidant enzymes in C. vulgaris and S. obliquus were more active with the increase of NP (0–3 mg L−1), they dropped in the other four algae at concentrations of 1 and 1.5 mg L−1. Therefore, C. vulgaris and S. obliquus were designated as NP-tolerant species and showed more conspicuous and faster changes of antioxidant reactions compared with the four NP-sensitive species. All six species degraded NP, but A. acicularis was more reactive at low NP concentrations (<1 mg L−1), suggesting its possible application in sewage treatment for its potential for effective NP removal from water bodies in a suitable scope. Therefore, the conclusion is that biodegradation of NP by algae is species specific.
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- Ning He
- College of Life Science and Resources and Environment, Yichun University, Yichun 336000, China;
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China;
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- Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Zhuhai Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Environment, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Resources and Coastal Engineering, School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-756-7626350
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- Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 49, Hobart, TAS 7001, Australia;
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- South China Institute of Environmental Science, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, NO.18 Ruihe RD., Guangzhou 510535, China;
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- Institute of Hydrobiology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; (D.S.); (S.D.)
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- Institute of Hydrobiology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; (D.S.); (S.D.)
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Ni L, Gu G, Rong S, Hu L, Wang P, Li S, Li D, Liu X, Wang Y, Acharya K. Effects of cyanobacteria decomposition on the remobilization and ecological risk of heavy metals in Taihu Lake. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:35860-35870. [PMID: 31707616 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-06649-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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To investigate the relationship between cyanobacteria decomposition and the remobilization of heavy metals in Taihu Lake, the indoor simulation experiments were conducted. The areas of Taihu Lake that undergo harmful algal blooms mostly caused by excessive cyanobacteria have serious problems of heavy metal pollution. The results showed that cyanobacteria decomposition can release heavy metals into the water and change the total contents and chemical speciation of Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Cd, Hg, and Pb in sediment due to the change of physical and chemical properties in overlying water and sediment. The decomposition rate of cyanobacteria with sediment was clearly faster than that without sediment, and decomposition changed the pH and dissolved oxygen (DO) concentrations in overlying water. The cyanobacteria decomposition reduced the oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), and increased organic matter (OM) and total organic carbon (TOC) in the surface sediment. According to ecological risk assessment, the cyanobacteria decomposition increased the degree of heavy metal pollution and the potential ecological risk in sediment.
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- Lixiao Ni
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE; School of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE; School of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE; School of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE; School of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE; School of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210097, China.
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- Anhui LvTong Engineering Design & Consulting Co Ltd, Wuhu, 241000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE; School of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE; School of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Desert Research Institute, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, USA
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Stone S, Adams MS, Stauber JL, Jolley DF, Warne MSJ. Development and application of a multispecies toxicity test with tropical freshwater microalgae. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2019; 250:97-106. [PMID: 30986619 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.03.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Revised: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Microalgae are commonly used in ecotoxicity testing due to their ease of culturing and rapid cell division rates. These tests generally utilise a single species of algae; however, microalgae occur in the environment as complex communities of multiple species. To date, routine multispecies toxicity tests using tropical microalgae have not been available. This study investigated four tropical freshwater microalgal species for use in a chronic multispecies toxicity test based on the population growth (cell division) rate: Pediastrum duplex, Monoraphidium arcuatum, Nannochloropsis-like sp. and Chlorella sp. 12. Flow cytometric analysis identified the different fluorescence and light scattering properties of each algal species and quantified each species within multispecies mixtures. Following optimisation of test media nutrients and pH, a toxicity testing protocol was developed with P. duplex, M. arcuatum and Nannochloropsis-like sp. There were no significant differences in growth rates of each alga when tested over 72 h as single species or in multispecies mixtures. Atrazine and imazapic, two herbicides with different modes of action, were used to assess the sensitivity of the multispecies toxicity test. Atrazine was toxic to all species with 72-h IC10 values of 7.2, 63 and 280 μg/L for P. duplex, M. arcuatum and Nannochloropsis-like sp. respectively, while imazapic was not toxic to any species at concentrations up to 1100 μg/L. The toxicity of atrazine and imazapic to each microalgal species in the multispecies toxicity test was the same as that determined from single-species toxicity tests indicating that the presence of these microalgae in a mixture did not affect the toxicity of these two herbicides. This study is the first to develop a multispecies tropical microalgal toxicity test for application in freshwaters. This time- and cost-effective tool can be utilised to generate data to assist environmental decision making and to undertake risk assessments of contaminants in tropical freshwater environments.
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- S Stone
- School of Chemistry, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia; CSIRO Land and Water, Lucas Heights, NSW, Australia.
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- CSIRO Land and Water, Lucas Heights, NSW, Australia
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- CSIRO Land and Water, Lucas Heights, NSW, Australia
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- Science Faculty, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia; Department of Environment and Science, Queensland, Australia; Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience, Coventry University, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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Assessment of phosphorescent paint effects on microalgae cultivation. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-018-0009-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Duan Z, Peng T, Zhu S, Lian M, Li Y, Wei F, Xiong J, Svanberg S, Zhao Q, Hu J, Zhao G. Optical characterization of Chinese hybrid rice using laser-induced fluorescence techniques-laboratory and remote-sensing measurements. APPLIED OPTICS 2018; 57:3481-3487. [PMID: 29726517 DOI: 10.1364/ao.57.003481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2017] [Accepted: 03/25/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Chinese hybrid rice of different varieties, growing in paddies in the Pingqiao district, north of Xinyang city, Henan province, China, was studied in detailed spectroscopic characteristics using laser-induced fluorescence. The base for the studies was the new South China Normal University mobile lidar laboratory, which was dispatched on site, providing facilities both for laboratory studies using a 405 nm excitation source as well as remote sensing measurements at ranges from around 40 m-120 m, mostly employing the 532 nm output from a Nd:YAG laser. We, in particular, studied the spectral influence of the species varieties as well as the level of nitrogen fertilization supplied. Specially developed contrast functions as well as multivariate techniques with principal components and Fisher's discriminate analyses were applied, and useful characterization of the rice could be achieved. The chlorophyll content mapping of the 30 zones was obtained with the remote sensing measurements.
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Xie L, Gomes T, Solhaug KA, Song Y, Tollefsen KE. Linking mode of action of the model respiratory and photosynthesis uncoupler 3,5-dichlorophenol to adverse outcomes in Lemna minor. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2018; 197:98-108. [PMID: 29455116 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2018.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2017] [Revised: 02/03/2018] [Accepted: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Standard chemical toxicity testing guidelines using aquatic plant Lemna minor have been developed by several international standardisation organisations. Although being highly useful for regulatory purposes by focusing on traditional adverse endpoints, these tests provide limited information about the toxic mechanisms and modes of action (MoA). The present study aimed to use selected functional assays in L. minor after exposure to 3,5-dichlorophenol (3,5-DCP) as a model to characterise the toxic mechanisms causing growth inhibition and lethality in primary producers. The results demonstrated that 3,5-DCP caused concentration-dependent effects in chloroplasts and mitochondria. Uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), reduction in chlorophyll (Chlorophyll a and b) content, reproduction rate and frond size were the most sensitive endpoints, followed by formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), lipid peroxidation (LPO), reduction of carotenoid content and impairment of photosynthesis efficiency. Suppression of photosystem II (PSII) efficiency, electron transport rate (ETR), chlorophyll (a and b) contents and oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) were closely correlated while ROS production and LPO were negative correlated with ETR, carotenoid content and growth parameters. A network of conceptual Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs) was developed to decipher the causal relationships between molecular, cellular, and apical adverse effects occurring in L. minor to form a basis for future studies with similar compounds.
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- Li Xie
- Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), Section of Ecotoxicology and Risk Assessment, Gaustadalléen 21, N-0349 Oslo, Norway; Centre for Environmental Radioactivity (CERAD), Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Post Box 5003, N-1432 Ås, Norway.
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- Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), Section of Ecotoxicology and Risk Assessment, Gaustadalléen 21, N-0349 Oslo, Norway; Centre for Environmental Radioactivity (CERAD), Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Post Box 5003, N-1432 Ås, Norway
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- Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA), P.O. Box 5003, N-1432 Ås, Norway; Centre for Environmental Radioactivity (CERAD), Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Post Box 5003, N-1432 Ås, Norway
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- Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), Section of Ecotoxicology and Risk Assessment, Gaustadalléen 21, N-0349 Oslo, Norway; Centre for Environmental Radioactivity (CERAD), Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Post Box 5003, N-1432 Ås, Norway
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- Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), Section of Ecotoxicology and Risk Assessment, Gaustadalléen 21, N-0349 Oslo, Norway; Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA), P.O. Box 5003, N-1432 Ås, Norway; Centre for Environmental Radioactivity (CERAD), Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Post Box 5003, N-1432 Ås, Norway.
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Xin X, Huang G, An C, Huang C, Weger H, Zhao S, Zhou Y, Rosendahl S. Insights into the Toxicity of Triclosan to Green Microalga Chlorococcum sp. Using Synchrotron-Based Fourier Transform Infrared Spectromicroscopy: Biophysiological Analyses and Roles of Environmental Factors. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2018; 52:2295-2306. [PMID: 29377676 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.7b05533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This study investigated the toxicity of triclosan to the green microalga Chlorococcum sp. under multiple environmental stressors. The interactions between triclosan and environmental stressors were explored through full two-way factorial, synchrotron-based Fourier transform infrared spectromicroscopy and principal component analyses. Phosphorus concentration, pH * phosphorus concentration, and temperature * pH * NaCl concentration were the most statistically significant factors under triclosan exposure. The variation of those factors would have a huge impact on biophysiological performances. It is interesting to find Chlorococcum sp. may become more resistant against triclosan in phosphorus-enriched environment. Besides, particular significant factors from multiple environmental stressors showed the impacts of triclosan on the corresponding response of Chlorococcum sp. owing to the specific structure and performance of biomolecular components. Moreover, two high-order interactions of temperature * pH * NaCl concentration and temperature * pH * NaCl concentration * phosphorus concentration had more contributions than others at the subcellular level, which could be attributed to the interactive complexity of biomolecular components. Due to cellular self-regulation mechanism and short exposure time, the biophysiological changes of Chlorococcum sp. were undramatic. These findings can help reveal the interactive complexity among triclosan and multiple environmental stressors. It is suggested that multiple environmental stressors should be considered during ecological risk assessment and management of emerging pollutants.
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- Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University , Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 1M8
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia , Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 1Z3
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University , Jinan, China 250100
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- Canadian Light Source, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7N 2 V3
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Rapid Estimation of Astaxanthin and the Carotenoid-to-Chlorophyll Ratio in the Green Microalga Chromochloris zofingiensis Using Flow Cytometry. Mar Drugs 2017; 15:md15070231. [PMID: 28753934 PMCID: PMC5532673 DOI: 10.3390/md15070231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2017] [Revised: 07/03/2017] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The green microalga Chromochloris zofingiensis can accumulate significant amounts of valuable carotenoids, mainly natural astaxanthin, a product with applications in functional food, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and with potential therapeutic value in cardiovascular and neurological diseases. To optimize the production of astaxanthin, it is essential to monitor the content of astaxanthin in algal cells during cultivation. The widely used HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography) method for quantitative astaxanthin determination is time-consuming and laborious. In the present work, we present a method using flow cytometry (FCM) for in vivo determination of the astaxanthin content and the carotenoid-to-chlorophyll ratio (Car/Chl) in mixotrophic C. zofingiensis. The method is based on the assessment of fluorescent characteristics of cellular pigments. The mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of living cells was determined by FCM to monitor pigment formation based on the correlation between MFI detected in particular channels (FL1: 533 ± 15 nm; FL2: 585 ± 20 nm; FL3: >670 nm) and pigment content in algal cells. Through correlation and regression analysis, a linear relationship was observed between MFI in FL2 (band-pass filter, emission at 585 nm in FCM) and astaxanthin content (in HPLC) and applied for predicting astaxanthin content. With similar procedures, the relationships between MFI in different channels and Car/Chl ratio in mixotrophic C. zofingiensis were also determined. Car/Chl ratios could be estimated by the ratios of MFI (FL1/FL3, FL2/FL3). FCM is thus a highly efficient and feasible method for rapid estimation of astaxanthin content in the green microalga C. zofingiensis. The rapid FCM method is complementary to the current HPLC method, especially for rapid evaluation and prediction of astaxanthin formation as it is required during the high-throughput culture in the laboratory and mass cultivation in industry.
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Traba HM, Domínguez-Morueco N, Barreno E, Catalá M. Lichen microalgae are sensitive to environmental concentrations of atrazine. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART. B, PESTICIDES, FOOD CONTAMINANTS, AND AGRICULTURAL WASTES 2017; 52:223-228. [PMID: 28095253 DOI: 10.1080/03601234.2016.1270679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The identification of new organisms for environmental toxicology bioassays is currently a priority, since these tools are strongly limited by the ecological relevance of taxa used to study global change. Lichens are sensitive bioindicators of air quality and their microalgae are an untapped source for new low-cost miniaturized bioassays with ecological importance. In order to increase the availability of a wider range of taxa for bioassays, the sensitivity of two symbiotic lichen microalgae, Asterochloris erici and Trebouxia sp. TR9, to atrazine was evaluated. To achieve this goal, axenic cultures of these phycobionts in suspension were exposed to a range of environmental concentrations of the herbicide atrazine, a common water pollutant. Optical density and chlorophyll autofluorescence were used as endpoints of ecotoxicity and ecophysiology on cell suspensions. Results show that lichen microalgae show high sensitivity to very low doses of atrazine, being higher in Asterochloris erici than in Trebouxia sp. TR9. We conclude that environmental concentrations of atrazine could modify population dynamics probably through a shift in reproduction strategies of these organisms. This seminal work is a breakthrough in the use of lichen microalgae in the assessment of micropollution effects on biodiversity.
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- Helena Moreno Traba
- a Biology and Geology Department, ESCET , Rey Juan Carlos University , Móstoles (Madrid) , Spain
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- a Biology and Geology Department, ESCET , Rey Juan Carlos University , Móstoles (Madrid) , Spain
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- b Departamento de Botánica , Universitat de València, ICBIBE, Fac. C. Biológicas , Burjassot (Valencia) , Spain
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- a Biology and Geology Department, ESCET , Rey Juan Carlos University , Móstoles (Madrid) , Spain
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Park J, Brown MT, Depuydt S, Kim JK, Won DS, Han T. Comparing the acute sensitivity of growth and photosynthetic endpoints in three Lemna species exposed to four herbicides. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2017; 220:818-827. [PMID: 27810110 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2016.10.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2016] [Revised: 10/18/2016] [Accepted: 10/22/2016] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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An ecological impact assessment of four herbicides (atrazine, diuron, paraquat and simazine) was assessed using the aquatic floating vascular plants, Lemna gibba, Lemna minor and Lemna paucicostata as test organisms. The sensitivity of several ecologically relevant parameters (increase in frond area, root length after regrowth, maximum and effective quantum yield of PSII and maximum electron transport rate (ETRmax), were compared after a 72 h exposure to herbicides. The present test methods require relatively small sample volume (3 mL), shorter exposure times (72 h), simple and quick analytical procedures as compared with standard Lemna assays. Sensitivity ranking of endpoints, based on EC50 values, differed depending on the herbicide. The most toxic herbicides were diuron and paraquat and the most sensitive endpoints were root length (6.0-12.3 μg L-1) and ETRmax (4.7-10.3 μg L-1) for paraquat and effective quantum yield (6.8-10.4 μg L-1) for diuron. Growth and chlorophyll a fluorescence parameters in all three Lemna species were sensitive enough to detect toxic levels of diuron and paraquat in water samples in excess of allowable concentrations set by international standards. CV values of all EC50s obtained from the Lemna tests were in the range of 2.8-24.33%, indicating a high level of repeatability comparable to the desirable level of <30% for adoption of toxicity test methods as international standards. Our new Lemna methods may provide useful information for the assessment of toxicity risk of residual herbicides in aquatic ecosystems.
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- Jihae Park
- Division of Life Science, Incheon National University, 119, Academy-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 22012, Republic of Korea; Lab of Plant Growth Analysis, Ghent University Global Campus, Songomunhwa-ro, 119 Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 21985, Republic of Korea
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- School of Marine Science & Engineering, Plymouth University, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom
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- Lab of Plant Growth Analysis, Ghent University Global Campus, Songomunhwa-ro, 119 Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 21985, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Science, Incheon National University, 119, Academy-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 22012, Republic of Korea
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- Water Supply Operations & Maintenance Department, Korea Water Resources Corporation, 200 Sintanjin-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejun 61949, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Science, Incheon National University, 119, Academy-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 22012, Republic of Korea.
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Li T, Bi Y, Liu J, Wu C. Effects of laser irradiation on a bloom forming cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2016; 23:20297-20306. [PMID: 27448813 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-016-7235-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2016] [Accepted: 07/11/2016] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Effects of laser irradiation on photosystem II (PS II) photochemical efficiencies, growth, and other physiological responses of Microcystis aeruginosa were investigated in this study. Results indicate that laser irradiation (wavelengths 405, 450, 532, and 650 nm) could effectively inhibit maximal PS II quantum yield (Fv/Fm) and maximal electron transport rates (ETRmax) of M. aeruginosa, while saturating light levels (Ek) of M. aeruginosa did not change significantly. Among the four tested wavelengths, 650 nm laser (red light) showed the highest inhibitory efficiency. Following 650 nm laser irradiation, the growth of M. aeruginosa was significantly suppressed, and contents of cellular photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll a, carotenoid, phycocyanin, and allophycocyanin) decreased as irradiation dose increased. Meanwhile, laser irradiation enhanced the enzyme activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and peroxidase (POD) in M. aeruginosa cells. Lower irradiation doses did not change the intracellular microcystin contents, but higher dose irradiation (>1284 J cm-2) caused the release of microcystin into the culture medium. Transmission electron microscope examination showed that the ultrastructure of M. aeruginosa cells was destructed progressively following laser irradiation. Effects of laser irradiation on M. aeruginosa may be a combination of photochemical, electromagnetic, and thermal effects.
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- Tiancui Li
- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Donghu South Road #7, Wuhan, 43001284, People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Algal Biology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Donghu South Road #7, Wuhan, 43001284, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Donghu South Road #7, Wuhan, 43001284, People's Republic of China.
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Ni L, Li D, Su L, Xu J, Li S, Ye X, Geng H, Wang P, Li Y, Li Y, Acharya K. Effects of algae growth on cadmium remobilization and ecological risk in sediments of Taihu Lake. CHEMOSPHERE 2016; 151:37-44. [PMID: 26923240 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2015] [Revised: 01/05/2016] [Accepted: 02/02/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Indoor simulation experiment with 2.76 L microcosms using sediment from Taihu Lake were conducted to investigate the relationship between algae bloom and heavy metals release into a lake aquatic environment. The results showed that Microcystic aeruginosa (M. aeruginosa) growth can enhance cadmium (Cd) mobilization from sediments to overlying water due to increasing pH and DO content of overlying water and changing the redox condition of surface sediment (0-2 cm) from weak oxidation to weak reduction. The dissolved Cd concentration in overlying water can be decreased during algal growth process. The remobilization of Cd from sediment can effectively reduce the ecological risk of total Cd in sediments. The results of this study showed that both Igeo and Er(i) can be used to effectively evaluate the ecological risk of heavy metal Cd in different fractions.
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- Lixiao Ni
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China; School of Environment, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China; School of Environment, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China; School of Environment, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China; School of Environment, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China
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- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, 210097 Nanjing, China.
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- Anhui Urban Construction Design & Research Institute, 230051 Hefei, China
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- China Machinery International Engineering Design & Research Institute Co., Ltd- Eastchina Branch, 210023 Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China; School of Environment, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China; School of Environment, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China; School of Environment, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China
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Sun KF, Xu XR, Duan SS, Wang YS, Cheng H, Zhang ZW, Zhou GJ, Hong YG. Ecotoxicity of two organophosphate pesticides chlorpyrifos and dichlorvos on non-targeting cyanobacteria Microcystis wesenbergii. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2015; 24:1498-1507. [PMID: 25854898 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-015-1458-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/31/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Organophosphate pesticides (OPs), as a replacement for the organochlorine pesticides, are generally considered non-toxic to plants and algae. Chlorpyrifos and dichlorvos are two OPs used for pest control all over the world. In this study, the dose-response of cyanobacteria Microcystis wesenbergii on OPs exposure and the stimulating effect of OPs with and without phosphorus source were investigated. The results showed that high concentrations of chlorpyrifos and dichlorvos caused significant decrease of chlorophyll a content. The median inhibitory concentrations (EC50) of chlorpyrifos and dichlorvos at 96 h were 15.40 and 261.16 μmol L(-1), respectively. Growth of M. wesenbergii under low concentration of OPs (ranged from 1/10,000 to 1/20 EC50), was increased by 35.85 % (chlorpyrifos) and 41.83 % (dichlorvos) at 120 h, respectively. Correspondingly, the highest enhancement on the maximum quantum yield (F v/F m) was 4.20 % (24 h) and 9.70 % (48 h), respectively. Chlorophyll fluorescence kinetics, known as O-J-I-P transients, showed significant enhancements in the O-J, J-I, and I-P transients under low concentrations of dichlorvos at 144 h, while enhancements of chlorophyll fluorescence kinetics induced by low concentrations of chlorpyrifos were only observed in the J-I transient at 144 h. Significant decreases of chlorophyll content, F v/F m and O-J-I-P transients with OPs as sole phosphorus source were found when they were compared with inorganic phosphate treatments. The results demonstrated an evidently hormetic dose-response of M. wesenbergii to both chlorpyrifos and dichlorvos, where high dose (far beyond environmental concentrations) exposure caused growth inhibition and low dose exposure induced enhancement on physiological processes. The stimulating effect of two OPs on growth of M. wesenbergii was negligible under phosphate limitation.
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- Kai-Feng Sun
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China.
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- Department of Ecology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tropical Oceanography, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tropical Oceanography, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tropical Oceanography, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China
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Brestic M, Zivcak M, Kunderlikova K, Sytar O, Shao H, Kalaji HM, Allakhverdiev SI. Low PSI content limits the photoprotection of PSI and PSII in early growth stages of chlorophyll b-deficient wheat mutant lines. PHOTOSYNTHESIS RESEARCH 2015; 125:151-66. [PMID: 25648638 DOI: 10.1007/s11120-015-0093-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2014] [Accepted: 01/22/2015] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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In vivo analyses of electron and proton transport-related processes as well as photoprotective responses were carried out at different stages of growth in chlorophyll b (Chl b)-deficient mutant lines (ANK-32A and ANK-32B) and wild type (WT) of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). In addition to a high Chl a-b ratio, ANK mutants had a lower content of photo-oxidizable photosystem I (PSI, P m), and several parameters indicated a low PSI/PSII ratio. Moreover, simultaneous measurements of Chl fluorescence and P700 indicated a shift of balance between redox poise of the PSII acceptor side and the PSII donor side, with preferential reduction of the plastoquinone pool, resulting in an over reduced PSI acceptor side (high Φ NA values). This was the probable reason for PSI inactivation observed in the ANK mutants, but not in WT. In later growth phases, we observed partial relief of "chlorina symptoms," toward WT. Measurements of ΔA 520 decay confirmed that, in early growth stages, the ANK mutants with low PSI content had a limited capacity to build up the transthylakoid proton gradient (ΔpH) needed to trigger non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) and to regulate the electron transport by cytochrome b 6/f. Later, the increase in the PSI/PSII ratio enabled ANK mutants to reach full NPQ, but neither over reduction of the PSI acceptor side nor PSI photoinactivation due to imbalance between the activity of PSII and PSI was mitigated. Thus, our results support the crucial role of proper regulation of linear electron transport in the protection of PSI against photoinhibition. Moreover, the ANK mutants of wheat showing the dynamic developmental changes in the PSI/PSII ratio are presented here as very useful models for further studies.
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- Marian Brestic
- Department of Plant Physiology, Slovak Agricultural University, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovak Republic,
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Prado R, García R, Rioboo C, Herrero C, Cid Á. Suitability of cytotoxicity endpoints and test microalgal species to disclose the toxic effect of common aquatic pollutants. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2015; 114:117-125. [PMID: 25637746 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2015.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2014] [Revised: 01/20/2015] [Accepted: 01/21/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Pulse discharges of chemicals to aquatic environments may lead to high concentrations of them in surface waters for short periods of time, but enough to induce toxic effects on aquatic organisms; however, no many methods allow an early warning of toxicity of these agents. Acute effects of one representative chemical from each of three of the main groups of aquatic pollutants (pesticides, metals and pharmaceuticals) are studied on two green microalgal species (Chlamydomonas moewusii and Chlorella vulgaris). Flow cytometry protocols were used to detect the potential application of chlorophyll a fluorescent emission, cell viability, metabolic activity and membrane potential as cytotoxicity endpoints, besides an epifluorescence microscopy protocol for comet assay to detect genotoxicity level of cells. Obtained results confirm the suitability of them for the prospective assessment of the potential cytotoxicity of these aquatic pollutants. The two microalgal species analysed could be used as indicators in toxicity bioassays, being C. moewusii more sensitive than C. vulgaris. Among cell parameters assayed, the metabolic activity and the primary DNA damage stood out as sensitive cytotoxicity endpoints.
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- Raquel Prado
- Laboratorio de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de A Coruña, Campus de A Zapateira s/n, 15008A Coruña, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de A Coruña, Campus de A Zapateira s/n, 15008A Coruña, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de A Coruña, Campus de A Zapateira s/n, 15008A Coruña, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de A Coruña, Campus de A Zapateira s/n, 15008A Coruña, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de A Coruña, Campus de A Zapateira s/n, 15008A Coruña, Spain.
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Ni L, Jie X, Wang P, Li S, Wang G, Li Y, Li Y, Acharya K. Effect of linoleic acid sustained-release microspheres on Microcystis aeruginosa antioxidant enzymes activity and microcystins production and release. CHEMOSPHERE 2015; 121:110-116. [PMID: 25496741 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2014.11.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2014] [Revised: 09/18/2014] [Accepted: 11/19/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The objective of this work was to identify the optimal dose range for good anti-algal effect of linoleic acid (LA) sustained-release microspheres and investigate their impact on the antioxidant enzymes (super oxide dismutase, Catalase and Peroxidase) activity changes of Microcystis aeruginosa, as well as the production and release of microcystins (MCs). Based on measured changes in algal cell density and inhibitory ratio (IR), the optimal dose of LA microspheres was 0.3 g L(-1) with over 90% of IR in this study. The Chlorophyll a content and antioxidant enzymes activity in the LA microspheres group decreased markedly until beyond the minimal detection limit after 16 d and 9 d, respectively. In addition, LA microspheres demonstrated no significant impact on the extracellular release of MCs during the culturing period. The amount of intracellular microcystin-LR (MC-LR) per 10(6) algal cells in LA microspheres group was highest among all groups during the whole experimental process. Under the sustained stress of LA released from LA microspheres, the LA microspheres could decrease the production and release of algal toxins. There was no increase in the total amount of MC-LR in the algal cell culture medium. These indicated that LA sustained-release microspheres represent a high degree of ecological safety and their practical applications for the treatment of water undergoing algal blooms need further study.
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- Lixiao Ni
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE, School of Environment, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE, School of Environment, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE, School of Environment, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Geography Science, Nanjing Normal University, 210097 Nanjing, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Geography Science, Nanjing Normal University, 210097 Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE, School of Environment, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE, School of Environment, Hohai University, 210098 Nanjing, China
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Biomass of algae growth on natural water medium. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2015; 142:124-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2014.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2014] [Revised: 12/01/2014] [Accepted: 12/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Guo Y, Tan J. Recent advances in the application of chlorophyll a fluorescence from photosystem II. Photochem Photobiol 2014; 91:1-14. [PMID: 25314903 DOI: 10.1111/php.12362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2014] [Accepted: 10/08/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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In the photosynthesis process, part of the absorbed photon energy in photosystem II (PSII) may be reemitted as chlorophyll a fluorescence (ChlF). Environmental and plant physiological changes affect the emission of ChlF, which makes ChlF a potentially useful tool to sense these changes. Volumes of research on ChlF are published each year and some published work has been controversial. To facilitate the application of ChlF, it is important to have a holistic picture of the field. This review summarizes ChlF applications published in the last 10 years.
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- Ya Guo
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
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Zhang W, Liu M, Zhang P, Yu F, Lu S, Li P, Zhou J. Effects of paraquat on photosynthetic pigments, antioxidant enzymes, and gene expression in Chlorella pyrenoidosa under mixotrophic compared with autotrophic conditions. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2014; 67:593-600. [PMID: 25038722 DOI: 10.1007/s00244-014-0067-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2014] [Accepted: 06/27/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Only limited information is available on herbicide toxicity to algae under mixotrophic conditions. In the present study, we studied the effects of the herbicide paraquat on growth, photosynthetic pigments, antioxidant enzymes, and gene expression in Chlorella pyrenoidosa under mixotrophic compared with autotrophic conditions. The mean measured exposure concentrations of paraquat under mixotrophic and autotrophic conditions were in the range of 0.3-3.4 and 0.6-3.6 μM, respectively. Exposure to paraquat for 72 h under both autotrophic and mixotrophic conditions induced decreased growth and chlorophyll (Chl) content, increased superoxide dismutase and peroxidase activities, and decreased transcript abundances of three photosynthesis-related genes (light-independent protochlorophyllide reductase subunit, photosystem II protein D1, and ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase large subunit [rbcL]). Compared with autotrophic conditions, the inhibition percentage of growth rate under mixotrophic conditions was lower at 0.8 μM paraquat, whereas it was greater at 1.8 and 3.4 μM paraquat. With exposure to 0.8-3.4 μM paraquat, the inhibition rates of Chl a and b content under mixotrophic conditions (43.1-52.4% and 54.6-59.7%, respectively) were greater compared with autotrophic conditions, whereas the inhibition rate of rbcL gene transcription under mixotrophic conditions (35.7-44.0%) was lower. These data showed that similar to autotrophic conditions, paraquat affected the activities of antioxidant enzymes and decreased Chl synthesis and transcription of photosynthesis-related genes in C. pyrenoidosa under mixotrophic conditions, but a differential susceptibility to paraquat toxicity occurred between autotrophically versus mixotrophically grown cells.
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- Weiguo Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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Yang X, Li X, Zhou Y, Zheng W, Yu C, Zheng T. Novel insights into the algicidal bacterium DH77-1 killing the toxic dinoflagellate Alexandrium tamarense. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2014; 482-483:116-124. [PMID: 24642097 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.02.125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2013] [Revised: 02/20/2014] [Accepted: 02/26/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Algicidal bacteria may play a major role in controlling harmful algal blooms (HABs) dynamics. Bacterium DH77-1 was isolated with high algicidal activity against the toxic dinoflagellate Alexandrium tamarense and identified as Joostella sp. DH77-1. The results showed that DH77-1 exhibited algicidal activity through indirect attack, which excreted active substance into the filtrate. It had a relatively wide host range and the active substance of DH77-1 was relatively stable since temperature, pH and storage condition had no obvious effect on the algicidal activity. The algicidal compound from bacterium DH77-1 was isolated based on activity-guided bioassay and the molecular weight was determined to be 125.88 by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer, however further identification via nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra is ongoing. The physiological responses of algal cells after exposure to the DH77-1 algicidal substances were as follows: the antioxidant system of A. tamarense responded positively in self-defense; total protein content decreased significantly as did the photosynthetic pigment content; superoxide dismutase, peroxidase enzyme and malondialdehyde content increased extraordinarily and algal cell nucleic acid leaked seriously ultimately inducing cell death. Furthermore, DH77-1 is the first record of a Joostella sp. bacterium being algicidal to the harmful dinoflagellate A. tamarense, and the bacterial culture and the active compounds might be potentially used as a bio-agent for controlling harmful algal blooms.
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- Xiaoru Yang
- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China; State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science and Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Coast and Wetland Ecosystems, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science and Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Coast and Wetland Ecosystems, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; Tangdu Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science and Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Coast and Wetland Ecosystems, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science and Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Coast and Wetland Ecosystems, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science and Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Coast and Wetland Ecosystems, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
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Kumar KS, Dahms HU, Lee JS, Kim HC, Lee WC, Shin KH. Algal photosynthetic responses to toxic metals and herbicides assessed by chlorophyll a fluorescence. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2014; 104:51-71. [PMID: 24632123 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2014.01.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 154] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2013] [Revised: 01/28/2014] [Accepted: 01/30/2014] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Chlorophyll a fluorescence is established as a rapid, non-intrusive technique to monitor photosynthetic performance of plants and algae, as well as to analyze their protective responses. Apart from its utility in determining the physiological status of photosynthesizers in the natural environment, chlorophyll a fluorescence-based methods are applied in ecophysiological and toxicological studies to examine the effect of environmental changes and pollutants on plants and algae (microalgae and seaweeds). Pollutants or environmental changes cause alteration of the photosynthetic capacity which could be evaluated by fluorescence kinetics. Hence, evaluating key fluorescence parameters and assessing photosynthetic performances would provide an insight regarding the probable causes of changes in photosynthetic performances. This technique quintessentially provides non-invasive determination of changes in the photosynthetic apparatus prior to the appearance of visible damage. It is reliable, economically feasible, time-saving, highly sensitive, versatile, accurate, non-invasive and portable; thereby comprising an excellent alternative for detecting pollution. The present review demonstrates the applicability of chlorophyll a fluorescence in determining photochemical responses of algae exposed to environmental toxicants (such as toxic metals and herbicides).
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- K Suresh Kumar
- Department of Environmental Marine Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Ansan 426-791, Republic of Korea
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- Green Life Science Department, College of Convergence, Sangmyung University, 7 Hongij-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-743, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, South Korea
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- Marine Environment Research Division, National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Busan 619-705, Republic of Korea
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- Marine Environment Research Division, National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Busan 619-705, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Marine Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Ansan 426-791, Republic of Korea.
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Kula M, Rys M, Możdżeń K, Skoczowski A. Metabolic activity, the chemical composition of biomass and photosynthetic activity ofChlorella vulgarisunder different light spectra in photobioreactors. Eng Life Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/elsc.201200184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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- Monika Kula
- The Franciszek Górski Institute of Plant Physiology; Polish Academy of Sciences; Cracow Poland
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- The Franciszek Górski Institute of Plant Physiology; Polish Academy of Sciences; Cracow Poland
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Park A, Kim YJ, Choi EM, Brown MT, Han T. A novel bioassay using root re-growth in Lemna. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2013; 140-141:415-424. [PMID: 23917640 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2013.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2013] [Revised: 06/03/2013] [Accepted: 06/07/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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A new phytotoxicity test method based on root elongation of three Lemna species (Lemna gibba, L. minor, and L. paucicostata) has been developed. Tests with aquatic plants have, typically, favored measurements on fronds (e.g. frond number, area, biomass) rather than on roots, due, in part, to issues associated with handling fragile roots and the time-consuming procedures of selecting roots with identical root lengths. The present method differs in that roots were excised prior to exposure with subsequent measurements on newly developed roots. Results show that there were species-specific difference in sensitivity to the five metals tested (Ag, Cd, Cr, Cu and Hg), with Ag being the most toxic (EC50=5.3-37.6 μgL(-1)) to all three species, and Cr the least toxic for L. gibba and L. minor (1148.3 and 341.8 μgL(-1), respectively) and Cu for L. paucicostata (470.4 μgL(-1)). Direct comparisons were made with measurements of frond area, which were found to be less sensitive. More generally, root re-growth was shown to reflect the toxic responses of all three Lemna species to these five important metals. The root growth bioassay differs from three internationally standardized methods (ISO, OCED and US EPA) in that it is completed in 48 h, the required volume of test solutions is only 3 ml and non-axenic plants are used. Our results show that the Lemna root method is a simple, rapid, cost-effective, sensitive and precise bioassay to assess the toxic risks of metals and has practical application for monitoring municipal and industrial waste waters where metals are common constituents.
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- Areum Park
- Division of Life Science, Incheon National University, 12-1 Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 406-840, Republic of Korea
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Iriel A, Novo JM, Cordon GB, Lagorio MG. Atrazine and Methyl Viologen Effects on Chlorophyll-aFluorescence Revisited-Implications in Photosystems Emission and Ecotoxicity Assessment. Photochem Photobiol 2013; 90:107-12. [DOI: 10.1111/php.12142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2013] [Accepted: 07/16/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Analia Iriel
- Centro de Estudios Transdisciplinarios del Agua, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias; Universidad de Buenos Aires; Buenos Aires Argentina
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- INQUIMAE/ Dpto. de Química Inorgánica, Analítica y Química Física; Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Universidad de Buenos Aires; Ciudad Universitaria; Buenos Aires Argentina
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- LART-IFEVA/ Dpto. de Métodos Cuantitativos y Sistemas de Información; Facultad de Agronomía; Universidad de Buenos Aires; Buenos Aires Argentina
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- INQUIMAE/ Dpto. de Química Inorgánica, Analítica y Química Física; Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Universidad de Buenos Aires; Ciudad Universitaria; Buenos Aires Argentina
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This paper investigated three chlorophyll-a analysis methods in water sample. The UV-VIS spectrophotometry method followed SL88-2012 standard procedure, the results showed the detection limit of chlorophyll-a was 0.22 μg/L, with the lower detection limit of 1.0 μg/L. The detection range of the vivo chlorophyll-a fluorescence method was 0.1-300μg/L, the ratios of different algae matched that prepared in water samples. The detection limits and quantification limits for HPLC by using UVD and FLD were respectively 0.013 and 0.004 μg/L, 0.040 and 0.013μg/L. FLD was more sensitive than UVD for chlorophyll-a analysis, and the recovery of standard addition was in the range of 90.2% to 103.9% with UVD and FLD. Given the different pretreatment procedures of the sample, equipment conditions, correction and precision, vivo chlorophyll-a fluorescence method was the best on-site monitoring and the emergency monitoring method. Spectrophotometer was suitable for routine laboratory determination of chlorophyll-a, especially for bulk water samples. HPLC method had high precision and sensitivity, so this method applied to the determination of exact requirements, microanalysis and pigment separation.
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Ni L, Acharya K, Ren G, Li S, Li Y, Li Y. Preparation and characterization of anti-algal sustained-release granules and their inhibitory effects on algae. CHEMOSPHERE 2013; 91:608-615. [PMID: 23352147 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2012.12.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2012] [Revised: 12/27/2012] [Accepted: 12/28/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The objectives of this work were to prepare and characterize an anti-algal sustained-release granule, then study its mode of action on Microcystis aeruginosa. The anti-algal sustained-release granule was prepared with artemisinin using alginate-chitosan microcapsule technology and characterized by a high performance liquid chromatography with an evaporative light-scattering detector, Fourier transform infrared spectral analysis, and a scanning electron microscope. The optimum preparation (in %, w/v) using the orthogonal method was: 2.5 sodium alginate; 0.25 chloride; 0.6 artemisinin; 2 calcium chloride; and 1.5 mL of the cross-linking agent, glutaraldehyde. These artemisinin sustained-release granules had a high encapsulation efficiency (up to 68%) and good release properties (release time of more than 40 d). Artemisinin sustained-release granules released cumulatively in a solution containing M. aeruginosa, and the stress on algae increased gradually within 30 d. Artemisinin sustained-release granules decreased the content of the soluble protein, Chlorophyll a in 30 d, increased the superoxide dismutase activity of M. aeruginosa, but exerted no effect on the soluble sugar content. Compared to direct dosing of artemisinin, algae can be inhibited longer and more effectively by the artemisinin sustained-release granules. The results of our research can aid in the development of new anti-algal sustained-release granules and lead to further study of their application in the field.
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- Lixiao Ni
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, MOE, School of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, China.
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Cao C, Wang Z, Niu C, Desneux N, Gao X. Transcriptome profiling of Chironomus kiinensis under phenol stress using Solexa sequencing technology. PLoS One 2013; 8:e58914. [PMID: 23527048 PMCID: PMC3604134 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0058914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2012] [Accepted: 02/08/2013] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Phenol is a major pollutant in aquatic ecosystems due to its chemical stability, water solubility and environmental mobility. To date, little is known about the molecular modifications of invertebrates under phenol stress. In the present study, we used Solexa sequencing technology to investigate the transcriptome and differentially expressed genes (DEGs) of midges (Chironomus kiinensis) in response to phenol stress. A total of 51,518,972 and 51,150,832 clean reads in the phenol-treated and control libraries, respectively, were obtained and assembled into 51,014 non-redundant (Nr) consensus sequences. A total of 6,032 unigenes were classified by Gene Ontology (GO), and 18,366 unigenes were categorized into 238 Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) categories. These genes included representatives from almost all functional categories. A total of 10,724 differentially expressed genes (P value <0.05) were detected in a comparative analysis of the expression profiles between phenol-treated and control C. kiinensis including 8,390 upregulated and 2,334 downregulated genes. The expression levels of 20 differentially expressed genes were confirmed by real-time RT-PCR, and the trends in gene expression that were observed matched the Solexa expression profiles, although the magnitude of the variations was different. Through pathway enrichment analysis, significantly enriched pathways were identified for the DEGs, including metabolic pathways, aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR), pancreatic secretion and neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction pathways, which may be associated with the phenol responses of C. kiinensis. Using Solexa sequencing technology, we identified several groups of key candidate genes as well as important biological pathways involved in the molecular modifications of chironomids under phenol stress.
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- Chuanwang Cao
- Department of Forest Protection, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Forest Protection, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Utilization of Insect Resources and Sustainable Control of Pests, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), Sophia-Antipolis, France
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- Department of Entomology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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A new, sensitive marine microalgal recombinant biosensor using luminescence monitoring for toxicity testing of antifouling biocides. Appl Environ Microbiol 2012; 79:631-8. [PMID: 23144143 DOI: 10.1128/aem.02688-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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In this study, we propose the use of the marine green alga Ostreococcus tauri, the smallest free-living eukaryotic cell known to date, as a new luminescent biosensor for toxicity testing in the environment. Diuron and Irgarol 1051, two antifouling biocides commonly encountered in coastal waters, were chosen to test this new biosensor along with two degradation products of diuron. The effects of various concentrations of the antifoulants on four genetic constructs of O. tauri (based on genes involved in photosynthesis, cell cycle, and circadian clock) were compared using 96-well culture microplates and a luminometer to automatically measure luminescence over 3 days. This was compared to growth inhibition of O. tauri wild type under the same conditions. Luminescence appeared to be more sensitive than growth inhibition as an indicator of toxicity. Cyclin-dependent kinase (CDKA), a protein involved in the cell cycle, fused to luciferase (CDKA-Luc) was found to be the most sensitive of the biosensors, allowing an accurate determination of the 50% effective concentration (EC(50)) after only 2 days (diuron, 5.65 ± 0.44 μg/liter; Irgarol 1015, 0.76 ± 0.10 μg/liter). The effects of the antifoulants on the CDKA-Luc biosensor were then compared to growth inhibition in natural marine phytoplankton. The effective concentrations of diuron and Irgarol 1051 were found to be similar, indicating that this biosensor would be suitable as a reliable ecotoxicological test. The advantage of this biosensor over cell growth inhibition testing is that the process can be easily automated and could provide a high-throughput laboratory approach to perform short-term toxicity tests. The ability to genetically transform and culture recombinant O. tauri gives it huge potential for screening many other toxic compounds.
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Oukarroum A, Polchtchikov S, Perreault F, Popovic R. Temperature influence on silver nanoparticles inhibitory effect on photosystem II photochemistry in two green algae, Chlorella vulgaris and Dunaliella tertiolecta. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2012; 19:1755-62. [PMID: 22173994 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-011-0689-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2011] [Accepted: 11/30/2011] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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PURPOSE In this study, the effect of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on the photosynthetic performance of two green algae, Chlorella vulgaris and Dunaliella tertiolecta, was investigated at 25°C and 31°C. METHODS To induce AgNPs effect, algal cells were exposed for 24 h to concentrations varying from 0 to 10 mg/L. The polyphasic OJIP fluorescence transient was used to evaluate photosystem II (PSII). RESULTS We show that growth media and temperature had different effects in AgNPs agglomerates formation and Zeta potential. When temperature conditions change, inhibitory effect of AgNPs also undergoes changes. Increase of temperature induced higher altering effects to PSII quantum yield, primary photosynthetic electron transport, and consequently higher decrease of total photosynthetic performance if compared to AgNPs effect alone. AgNPs has a negative effect on D. tertiolecta compared to C. vulgaris. CONCLUSION We conclude that temperature tends to enhance the toxic effects on aquatic alga and these alterations might have serious consequences on ecosystem equilibrium and aquatic plant communities.
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- Abdallah Oukarroum
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Quebec in Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Prado R, Rioboo C, Herrero C, Suárez-Bregua P, Cid A. Flow cytometric analysis to evaluate physiological alterations in herbicide-exposed Chlamydomonas moewusii cells. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2012; 21:409-420. [PMID: 21971972 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-011-0801-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/22/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Investigation of herbicide toxicology in non-target aquatic primary producers such as microalgae is of great importance from an ecological point of view. In order to study the toxicity of the widely used herbicide paraquat on freshwater green microalga Chlamydomonas moewusii, physiological changes associated with 96 h-exposures to this pollutant were monitored using flow cytometry (FCM) technique. Intracellular reactive oxygen species concentration, cytoplasmic membrane potential, metabolic activity and cell protein content were monitored to evaluate the toxicological impact of paraquat on algal physiology. Results showed that herbicide paraquat induced oxidative stress in C. moewusii cells, as it indicated the increase of both superoxide anion and hydrogen peroxide levels observed in non-chlorotic cells of cultures exposed to increasing herbicide concentrations. Furthermore, a progressive increase in the percentage of depolarised cells and a decrease in the metabolic activity level were observed in response to paraquat when non-chlorotic cells were analysed. Chlorotic cells were probably non-viable cells, based on the cytoplasmic membrane depolarisation, its metabolically non-active state and its drastically reduced protein content. In view of the obtained results, we have concluded that a range of significant physiological alterations, detected by flow cytometry, occur when C. moewusii, an ubiquitous microalga in freshwater environments, is challenged with environmentally relevant concentrations of the herbicide paraquat.
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- Raquel Prado
- Laboratorio de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de A Coruña, Coruña, Spain
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Teodorović I, Knežević V, Tunić T, Cučak M, Lečić JN, Leovac A, Tumbas II. Myriophyllum aquaticum versus Lemna minor: sensitivity and recovery potential after exposure to atrazine. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2012; 31:417-26. [PMID: 22095561 DOI: 10.1002/etc.748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2011] [Revised: 07/12/2011] [Accepted: 10/06/2011] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The relative sensitivity and recovery potential of two aquatic macrophyte species, Lemna minor and Myriophyllum aquaticum, exposed to atrazine (concentration ranges 80-1,280 µg/L and 40-640 µg/L, respectively) were evaluated using slightly adapted standard protocol for Lemna spp.: relative growth rates (RGR) and yield of both plants were measured in 3-d-long intervals during the exposure and recovery phase. Myriophyllum aquaticum was also exposed to atrazine-spiked sediment (0.1-3.7 µg/g) in a water-free system. The results of M. aquaticum sediment contact tests showed that root- and shoot-based growth parameters are equally sensitive endpoints. In the water (sediment-free) test system, L. minor recovered after short (3 d) and longer exposure (7 d) to all atrazine concentrations after only a 5- to 6-d-long recovery phase. The recovery of M. aquaticum after short exposure was slower and less efficient: after 12 d of recovery phase the final biomass of plants exposed to 380 and 640 µg/L was below the initial values. The last interval RGR provides a good indication of plant recovery potential regardless of species growth strategy. If compared to L. minor, the difference in growth rate, sensitivity, lag phase, recovery potential from water-column substances, and also suitability for studies investigating the effect of sediment-bound pollutants advocates the use of M. aquaticum as an additional macrophyte species in risk assessment.
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- Ivana Teodorović
- Laboratory for Ecotoxicology, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia.
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Park JS, Brown MT, Han T. Phenol toxicity to the aquatic macrophyte Lemna paucicostata. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2012; 106-107:182-188. [PMID: 22178709 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2011.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2011] [Revised: 10/01/2011] [Accepted: 10/08/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Phenol is a ubiquitous environmental pollutant and a widely used reference toxicant for many bioassays. However, little information is available regarding the toxic effects of phenol on aquatic macrophytes. Seventy-two hour bioassays, with different end-points, were carried out to assess phenol toxicity in Lemna paucicostata. A concentration-dependent decline in frond multiplication and colony disintegration was observed, with 11.38 and 22.76 μM phenol resulting in browning of fronds and colony disintegration, respectively. Growth of fronds, as measured by changes in surface area, was significantly inhibited with EC₅₀ value of 2.70 μM. When pulse amplitude modulated chlorophyll a (Chl a) fluorescence imaging (i-PAM) was employed, the maximum quantum yield of PS II (F(v)/F(m)) significantly declined with increasing phenol concentrations with resultant EC₅₀ of 1.91 μM and coefficients of variation (CVs) generated for the EC₅₀ values of less than 4.7%. A gradual increase in fluorescence emissions from chlorophylls a and b and pheophytin up to a concentration of 2.85 μM was found but declined markedly at higher concentrations. The significant correlation between the F(v)/F(m) and surface growth rate data implies that the former is an appropriate biomarker of whole plant toxicity. Using imaging Chl a fluorescence on L. paucicostata provides a rapid, sensitive and reliable method for assessing the toxic risks posed by phenol to aquatic ecosystems and has practical applications for municipal and industrial waste water management.
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- Ji-Sook Park
- Division of Life Science, University of Incheon, Incheon 406-840, Republic of Korea
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Fojut TL, Palumbo AJ, Tjeerdema RS. Aquatic life water quality criteria derived via the UC Davis method: III. Diuron. REVIEWS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2012; 216:105-141. [PMID: 22298114 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-2260-0_3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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- Tessa L Fojut
- Department of Environmental Toxicology, University of California, Davis, CA 95616-8588, USA.
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Durrieu C, Guedri H, Fremion F, Volatier L. Unicellular algae used as biosensors for chemical detection in Mediterranean lagoon and coastal waters. Res Microbiol 2011; 162:908-14. [PMID: 21810469 DOI: 10.1016/j.resmic.2011.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2010] [Accepted: 07/01/2011] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Lagoons and coastal waters are contaminated by a large number of chemicals discharged directly or carried by rivers and runoff water that drain catchment areas in which agricultural activities take place. The inflow of these exogenous compounds constitutes a genuine risk for the health of ecosystems. It is therefore important to detect their presence in the natural environment before they cause irreversible damage. Here we present a study aimed at developing a tool for rapid detection of pesticides and other chemicals in environments liable to be contaminated, in order to propose an early warning system for decision-makers. The study carried out focuses on two herbicides commonly encountered in the environment, i.e. diuron and glyphosate, as well as several of their photodegradation products (DCPU, DCPMU, AMPA). The results presented contribute toward developing a biosensor based on measuring the metabolic activities of immobilized unicellular marine algae. The sensor's operation is based on measuring the esterase localized on the external membrane of the algae cells and chlorophyll fluorescence. The tests carried out show that the signal emitted by the sensor is disturbed by the presence of the two herbicides studied. The system proposed appears useful as a tool for controlling environments requiring monitoring.
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- Claude Durrieu
- ENTPE, Université de Lyon, rue Maurice Audin, 69518 Vaulx-en-Velin cédex, France.
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Effects of Berberine on the Photosynthetic Pigments Compositions and Ultrastructure of Cyanobacterium Microcystis Aeruginosa. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.343-344.1117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Berberine, as an allelochemical extracted from golden thread (Coptis chinensis), inhibits the growth of Microcystis aeruginosa significantly. To assess berberine-induced damage on the algal photosynthetic apparatus, the effects of berberine on the algal photosynthetic pigments compositions and ultrastructure were investigated. The results showed that the relative chlorophyll a content of M. aeruginosa decreased with the increasing concentrations of berberine and the prolongation of exposure time. The relative contents of phycocyanin, allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin of M. aeruginosa transitioned from a decrease to an increase in the early phase of the experiment, and then decreased sharply to the end at low concentrations. However, when berberine concentration raised to 20.0 mg·L-1, all the relative phycobilins contents of M. aeruginosa had been decreasing with the prolongation of exposure time. Of the three phycobilins of M. aeruginosa, phycocyanin was affected most severely by berberine. TEM photographs showed that the ultrastructures of the multiple-layered cell wall, cell membrane and thylakoid lamella of M. aeruginosa were destroyed severely under the stress of berberine with the occurrence of cyanophycin granules. It was concluded that decreases in the photosynthetic pigments and destruction of the algal cells ultrastructures might be involved in berberine-caused antialgal mechanism.
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Buonasera K, Lambreva M, Rea G, Touloupakis E, Giardi MT. Technological applications of chlorophyll a fluorescence for the assessment of environmental pollutants. Anal Bioanal Chem 2011; 401:1139-51. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-011-5166-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2011] [Revised: 05/31/2011] [Accepted: 06/02/2011] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Pesce S, Lissalde S, Lavieille D, Margoum C, Mazzella N, Roubeix V, Montuelle B. Evaluation of single and joint toxic effects of diuron and its main metabolites on natural phototrophic biofilms using a pollution-induced community tolerance (PICT) approach. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2010; 99:492-499. [PMID: 20638141 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2010.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2010] [Revised: 06/07/2010] [Accepted: 06/23/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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This study assessed the single and joint acute toxicity of diuron and two of its metabolites (DCPMU and 3,4-DCA) on natural phototrophic biofilms using a PICT approach with photosynthesis bioassays. River biofilm communities were collected at three sampling stations exhibiting increasing concentrations of diuron, DCPMU and 3,4-DCA from upstream to downstream. Applied individually, the parent compound was more toxic than its metabolites, with DCPMU being more toxic than 3,4-DCA which only inhibited photosynthesis at very high concentrations (EC25 at about 5 mg/l). Sensitivity of biofilm communities to diuron and DCPMU decreased from upstream to downstream, revealing tolerance induction in contaminated sections of the river, as expected from the PICT concept. Nevertheless, PICT was not applicable for 3,4-DCA, which similarly affected upstream, intermediate and downstream biofilm communities. Chemical mixtures of diuron and DCPMU demonstrated additive effects whereas combinations with 3,4-DCA enhanced the observed effects. Our results reveal that the individual and combined presence of diuron and DCPMU in lotic ecosystems can have both short-term effects (as shown with bioassays) and long-term effects (as shown through the PICT approach) on phototrophic biofilms, whereas environmental concentrations of 3,4-DCA may not affect biofilm photosynthetic activity.
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- Stéphane Pesce
- Cemagref, UR MALY, 3bis Quai Chauveau-CP 220, F-69336 Lyon, France.
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Silkina A, Bazes A, Vouvé F, Le Tilly V, Douzenel P, Mouget JL, Bourgougnon N. Antifouling activity of macroalgal extracts on Fragilaria pinnata (Bacillariophyceae): a comparison with Diuron. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2009; 94:245-54. [PMID: 19726092 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2009.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2008] [Revised: 07/06/2009] [Accepted: 07/07/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The tributyltin-based products and organic biocides which are incorporated into antifouling paints have had a negative impact on the marine environment, and the ban on tributyltin-based antifouling products has urged the industry to find substitutes to prevent the development of fouling on ship hulls. Natural antifouling agents could be isolated from marine resources, providing an alternative option for the industry. The effects of different marine seaweed extracts from Sargassum muticum and Ceramium botryocarpum on the growth, pigment content and photosynthetic apparatus of the marine diatom Fragilaria pinnata were compared with those of Diuron, a biocide widely used in antifouling paints. The addition of the macroalgal extracts in the culture medium resulted in an inhibition of the growth of F. pinnata, but this inhibition was lower than that obtained with Diuron. After transfer to a biocide-free medium, F. pinnata cells previously exposed to the macroalgal extracts exhibited normal growth, in contrast to Diuron-treated cells, which died, demonstrating that the effects of the natural antifouling agents were reversible. Macroalgal extracts and Diuron-induced modifications in F. pinnata cellular pigment content. Chlorophyll a, fucoxanthin, and the xanthophyll pool, diadinoxanthin and diatoxanthin, were the most affected. Changes in the structure and function of the photosynthetic apparatus were studied by microspectrofluorimetry, and provided a comprehensive evaluation of the inhibition of the diatom Photosystem II (PSII) by the biocides. This study confirms that natural extracts from the macroalgae studied have the potential to be used as a substitute to commercial biocides in antifouling paints.
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- Alla Silkina
- Laboratoire de Biotechnologie et Chimie Marines (LBCM), Université de Bretagne-Sud (UBS), Université Européenne de Bretagne (UEB), Centre de Recherche Saint Maudé, 56321 Lorient Cedex, France
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Hong Y, Huang JJ, Hu HY. Effects of a novel allelochemical ethyl 2-methyl acetoacetate (EMA) on the ultrastructure and pigment composition of cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa. BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2009; 83:502-508. [PMID: 19557299 DOI: 10.1007/s00128-009-9795-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2008] [Accepted: 06/14/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Allelochemical ethyl 2-methyl acetoacetate (EMA) can significantly inhibit the growth of bloom-forming Microcystis aeruginosa. In order to assess the implication of the damage of EMA on the algal photosynthetic apparatus, the effects of EMA on the algal ultrastructure and pigment composition were investigated. At initial exposure time to EMA (0-40 h), algal allophycocyanin, phycoerythrin and carotenoid degraded firstly; chlorophyll a increased, especially by 47% in the algae exposed to 2 mg L(-1) of EMA; phycocyanin was not significantly affected; lipid bodies increased remarkably. After 40 h of EMA exposure, chlorophyll a decreased gradually, especially by 45% in the algae exposed to 4 mg L(-1) of EMA; lipid bodies greatly reduced but cyanophycin granules accumulated; thylakoid structures were dissolved or disappeared with the presence of numerous vacuoles. These results showed that all ophycocyanin, phycoerythrin and carotenoid were more sensitive to EMA than other pigments, the cells of M. aeruginosa was stressed by EMA with the occurrence of cyanophycin granules and the photosynthesis pigments and ultrastructure of M. aeruginosa were quickly destroyed by EMA with exposure time increasing.
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- Yu Hong
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, P.O. Box 60, 35# Qinghua Dong Road, Haidian District, 100083 Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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