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Li S, Li H, Wang J, Lu S, Liu Z, Jia H, Wei T, Guo J. The response of physiological and xylem anatomical traits under cadmium stress in Pinus thunbergii seedlings. TREE PHYSIOLOGY 2024; 44:tpae046. [PMID: 38676919 DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpae046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Studying the response of physiological and xylem anatomical traits under cadmium stress is helpful to understand plants' response to heavy metal stress. Here, seedlings of Pinus thunbergii Parl. were treated with 50, 100 and 150 mg kg-1 Cd2+ for 28 days. Cadmium and nonstructural carbohydrate content of leaves, stems and roots, root Cd2+ flux, cadmium distribution pattern in stem xylem and phloem, stem xylem hydraulic traits, cell wall component fractions of stems and roots, phytohormonal content such as abscisic acid, gibberellic acid 3, molecule -indole-3-acetic acid, and jasmonic acid from both leaves and roots, as well as xylem anatomical traits from both stems and roots were measured. Root Cd2+ flux increased from 50 to 100 mmol L-1 Cd2+ stress, however it decreased at 150 mmol L-1 Cd2+. Cellulose and hemicellulose in leaves, stems and roots did not change significantly under cadmium stress, while pectin decreased significantly. The nonstructural carbohydrate content of both leaves and stems showed significant changes under cadmium stress while the root nonstructural carbohydrate content was not affected. In both leaves and roots, the abscisic acid content significantly increased under cadmium stress, while the gibberellic acid 3, indole-3-acetic acid and jasmonic acid methylester content significantly decreased. Both xylem specific hydraulic conductivity and xylem water potential decreased with cadmium stress, however tracheid diameter and double wall thickness of the stems and roots were not affected. High cadmium intensity was found in both the stem xylem and phloem in all cadmium stressed treatments. Our study highlighted the in situ observation of cadmium distribution in both the xylem and phloem, and demonstrated the instant response of physiological traits such as xylem water potential, xylem specific hydraulic conductivity, root Cd2+ flux, nonstructural carbohydrate content, as well as phytohormonal content under cadmium stress, and the less affected traits such as xylem anatomical traits, cellulose and hemicellulose.
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- Shan Li
- Department of Environmental Science and Ecology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an Weiyang University Park, Weiyang District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, 710021, P.R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Ecology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an Weiyang University Park, Weiyang District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, 710021, P.R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Ecology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an Weiyang University Park, Weiyang District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, 710021, P.R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Ecology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an Weiyang University Park, Weiyang District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, 710021, P.R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Ecology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an Weiyang University Park, Weiyang District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, 710021, P.R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Ecology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an Weiyang University Park, Weiyang District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, 710021, P.R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Ecology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an Weiyang University Park, Weiyang District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, 710021, P.R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Ecology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an Weiyang University Park, Weiyang District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, 710021, P.R. China
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Kumari K, Chakraborty S, Bauddh K. Assessment of plant ecological variability and heavy metal accumulation potential in naturally growing plant species of Pakhar bauxite mine site, Jharkhand, India. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 344:140316. [PMID: 37793547 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140316] [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: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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Abandoned bauxite mine (ABM) soil generally contains an unacceptable number of heavy metals (HMs), causing several ecological and environmental issues. The present study was conducted with a similar objective to assess the HM accumulation potential of the naturally growing plant species from Pakhar ABM site. Vegetation communities were studied using quadrat methods for plant species at both ABM and the control site (near the ABM site). A total of 21 (9 at the ABM site and 12 at the control site) plant species were recorded in the present study belonging to 10 families. Vegetation study revealed that the dominant plant species were Ammophila arenaria and Lantana camara at ABM site and Lantana camara at the control site. The concentration of HMs in soil at the ABM site, were 66180.00 mg kg-1 Al, 62.20 mg kg-1 Cr, 22.60 mg kg-1 Cu, 346800.00 mg kg-1 Fe, 780.80 mg kg-1 Mn, and 39.80 mg kg-1 Zn while in the soil of site located nearby taken as the control showed 56500.00 mg kg-1 Al, 4.40 mg kg-1 Cu, 51120.00 mg kg-1 Fe, 58.20 mg kg-1 Mn, 13.00 mg kg-1 Zn. Ammophila arenaria, Miscanthus sinensis, Acacia drepanolobium and Rumex pulcher exhibited the highest metal accumulation at the ABM site, while Ocimum campechianum, Lantana camara, Panicum virgatum L., Euphorbia hirta and Holcus lanatus, Cerastium glomeratum thuill and Shorea robusta exhibited the highest metal accumulation at control site. Plant Lantana camara showed considerable TF values for Pb, Al and Fe, from the ABM soil while Shorea robusta showed high TF values for Al, Cu, Zn, and Fe from the control soil. The BAF for Cu, Mn and Zn from ABM soil were observed in Acacia drepanolobium whereas Cerastium glomeratum thuill exhibited maximum BAF values for Zn and Cu from control soil.
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- Khushbu Kumari
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, 835222, India
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, India.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, 835222, India.
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Bačkor M, Goga M, Singh P, Tuptová V. Mechanisms of Copper Toxicity and Tolerance in the Aquatic Moss Taxiphyllum barbieri. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3607. [PMID: 37896070 PMCID: PMC10609954 DOI: 10.3390/plants12203607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Aquatic habitats are very frequently polluted with different kinds of xenobiotics, including heavy metals. For biomonitoring studies of aquatic pollution, algae are frequently used, as they do not contain protective cuticle on the surface of their thalli and can accumulate pollutants over the whole surface of thalli. However, this is a feature of most cryptogams. For this reason, we assessed the sensitivity of the aquatic moss Taxiphyllum barbieri (Java moss) to copper excess in a short-term study. Moss T. barbieri belongs to the common aquatic plants originating from Southeast Asia. To test the sensitivity (or tolerance) of the moss to excess Cu, selected concentrations (50, 250 and 500 µM) were employed in our 24 h studies. Total and intracellular Cu accumulation positively correlated with Cu availability in the water. This total and intracellular Cu accumulation was negatively correlated with decreased intracellular K content. Excess Cu negatively affected the composition of assimilation pigments and soluble proteins. Cu caused increased peroxidation of membrane lipids assessed using TBARS assay. Excess Cu decreased GSH to GSSG ratio and ascorbic acid content. We did not observe phytochelatin synthesis in this moss. The roles of selected amino acids, their intermediates and derivatives, as well as S-containing nucleosides and phenolic acids in Cu homeostasis and toxicity or tolerance were evaluated. We assume that this moss has potential for future employment in water quality evaluation.
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- Martin Bačkor
- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Institute of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
- Department of Botany, Institute of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, Šafárik University, Mánesova 23, 041 67 Košice, Slovakia; (M.G.); (P.S.); (V.T.)
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- Department of Botany, Institute of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, Šafárik University, Mánesova 23, 041 67 Košice, Slovakia; (M.G.); (P.S.); (V.T.)
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- Department of Botany, Institute of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, Šafárik University, Mánesova 23, 041 67 Košice, Slovakia; (M.G.); (P.S.); (V.T.)
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- Department of Botany, Institute of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, Šafárik University, Mánesova 23, 041 67 Košice, Slovakia; (M.G.); (P.S.); (V.T.)
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Konanç MU. Monitoring trace element concentrations with environmentally friendly biomonitors in Artvin, Turkey. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2023; 195:1001. [PMID: 37498404 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-11587-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Air pollution is the change in air composition that disrupts human health and environmental balance. Although natural and anthropogenic processes include crustal movements, photosynthesis, and plant and animal emissions, other sources of contamination also include industrial operations, transportation activities, household resources, and the chemical and metal industries. Thus, biomonitoring can be employed as a quick, affordable, and efficient method for estimating air pollution. In this study, some inorganic pollutants were detected using olive trees (Olea europaea L.) at eleven different points, depending on the traffic density in Artvin, Turkey. Trace element concentrations (Cr, Ti, Fe, Ni, Co, Cu, Zn, Pb, Al, and Mn) were measured in soil once a year and seasonally in plant samples with ICP-OES. Furthermore, basic component analyses total carbon (TC), total nitrogen (TN), total hydrogen (TH), and total sulfur (TS) were done with an elemental analyzer, total chlorophyll contents with a portable chlorophyll meter, and morphological and particle-based plant analyses with SEM-EDS. The pollution levels of these metals were calculated using the enrichment factor (EF) and geoaccumulation index (Igeo) parameters. Furthermore, the accuracy and validity tests of the analyses for trace metals were tested by applying certified reference materials (CRM) (ERM-CD281) for the plant samples and CRM (LGC-6187) for soil samples. Results indicated that soil trace element pollution distributions were ranked according to the following descending order: Fe (37,873.33 mg/kg) > Al (13,300 mg/kg) > Mn (1101.33 mg/kg) > Ti (353.5 mg/kg) > Zn (252.86 mg/kg) > Cu (87.77 mg/kg) > Cr (30.52 mg/kg) > Pb (19.65 mg/kg) > Ni (17.07 mg/kg) > Co (7.65 mg/kg). Moreover, air pollution from anthropogenic sources substantially increased average trace metal concentrations and sulfur emissions in autumn and winter. The average highest values of Fe (321.08 mg/kg) > Al (304.05 mg/kg) > Mn (32.75 mg/kg) > Zn (31.01 mg/kg) > Cu (17.92 mg/kg) > Ti (11.07 mg/kg) Cr (2.57 mg/kg) > Ni (17.07 mg/kg) were found in leaf samples taken from the roadside in autumn and winter. According to the EF and Igeo values, the main polluting trace elements in the soil were Zn, Cu, and Pb, while in the plant, these were detected as Fe, Al, Ti, Cr, Ni, and Cu. Kruskal-Wallis and correlation analysis statistically supported this relationship among metals. Results show that olive leaves are an effective bioindicator for detecting urban air pollution.
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- Mustafa Umut Konanç
- Science-Technology Research and Application Center, Artvin Coruh University, Artvin, 08000, Turkey.
- Artvin Vocational School, Chemistry and Chemical Technology Department, Artvin Çoruh University, Artvin, Turkey.
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Idaszkin YL, Pollicelli MDLP, Márquez F. Assessment of halophyte plant phenotypic responses under heavy metals pollution. Implications for monitoring and phytoremediation. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 331:121916. [PMID: 37268220 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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While phytoremediation is a highly valued practice to address local pollution problems, the use of early biomarkers of stress is useful for monitoring environments since they allow us to take measures before deleterious effects are irreversible. In this framework the goals are: to evaluate the pattern of leaf shape variation of Limonium brasiliense plants related to a metal soil gradient in the San Antonio salt marsh; to assess whether seeds from sites with different pollution levels show the same pattern of leaf shape variations under optimal growing conditions; and to compare the growth, the Pb accumulation pattern, and the leaf shape variation pattern of plants germinated from seeds originated in sites with different pollution levels in response to an experimental Pb rise. The results obtained from leaves collected in the field showed that the leaf shape changed depending on the soil metal levels. Plants germinated from seeds collected at the different sites expressed all the variation in leaf shape independently of the origin site, and the mean shape of each site was close to the consensus. Instead, when looking for the leaf shape components that maximize the differences between the sites from a growth experiment exposed to an increase in Pb in the irrigation solution, the pattern of variation found in the field disappeared. That is, only plants from the polluted site did not show variations in leaf shape in response to Pb additions. Finally, Pb accumulation in the roots was highest in plants germinated from seeds from the site where the soil pollution is greater. That suggests that seeds of L. brasiliense from polluted sites are better to use in phytoremediation practices, specifically to stabilize Pb in its roots whilst plants from the non-polluted site are better to detect pollutant soils using the leaf shape as an early biomarker.
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- Yanina L Idaszkin
- Instituto Patagónico para El Estudio de Los Ecosistemas Continentales (IPEEC-CONICET), Boulevard Brown 2915, U9120ACD, Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina; Universidad Nacional de La Patagonia San Juan Bosco, Boulevard Brown 3051, U9120ACD, Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
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- Instituto Patagónico para El Estudio de Los Ecosistemas Continentales (IPEEC-CONICET), Boulevard Brown 2915, U9120ACD, Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina; Universidad Nacional de La Patagonia San Juan Bosco, Boulevard Brown 3051, U9120ACD, Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
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- Universidad Nacional de La Patagonia San Juan Bosco, Boulevard Brown 3051, U9120ACD, Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina; Instituto de Biología de Organismos Marinos (IBIOMAR-CONICET), Boulevard Brown 2915, U9120ACD, Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina.
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Schmitz D, Girardi J, Jamin J, Bundschuh M, Geng B, Feldmann R, Rösch V, Riess K, Schirmel J. Copper Uptake and Its Effects on Two Riparian Plant Species, the Native Urtica dioica, and the Invasive Fallopia japonica. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:plants12030481. [PMID: 36771566 PMCID: PMC9921552 DOI: 10.3390/plants12030481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Copper accumulating in stream sediments can be transported to adjacent riparian habitats by flooding. Although being an essential element for plants, copper is toxic at high concentrations and restricts, among other things, plant growth. Besides copper, invasive plants, such as Fallopia japonica, which are known to be tolerant toward heavy metals, modify riparian habitats. If the tolerance of F. japonica is higher compared to native plants, this could accelerate invasion under high heavy metal stress. Therefore, we aimed to compare the effect of copper on two common riparian plants, the invasive F. japonica and the native Urtica dioica. We performed a pot experiment with a gradient from 0 to 2430 mg kg-1 of soil copper. We hypothesized that (i) negative effects on plant growth increase with increasing soil copper concentrations with F. japonica being less affected and (ii) accumulating higher amounts of copper in plant tissues compared to U. dioica. In support of our first hypothesis, growth (height, leaf number) and biomass (above- and belowground) of F. japonica were impacted at the 810 mg kg-1 treatment, while the growth of U. dioica was already impacted at 270 mg kg-1. Due to 100% mortality of plants, the 2430 mg kg-1 treatment was omitted from the analysis. In contrast, chlorophyll content slightly increased with increasing copper treatment for both species. While U. dioica accumulated more copper in total, the copper uptake by F. japonica increased more strongly after exposure compared to the control. In the 810 mg kg-1 treatment, copper concentrations in F. japonica were up to 2238% higher than in the control but only up to 634% higher in U. dioica. Our results indicate that F. japonica might be able to more efficiently detoxify internal copper concentrations controlling heavy metal effects compared to the native species. This could give F. japonica a competitive advantage particularly in polluted areas, facilitating its invasion success.
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- Daniel Schmitz
- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU), 76829 Landau, Germany
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- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU), 76829 Landau, Germany
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- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU), 76829 Landau, Germany
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- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU), 76829 Landau, Germany
- Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 75007 Uppsala, Sweden
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- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU), 76829 Landau, Germany
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- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU), 76829 Landau, Germany
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- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU), 76829 Landau, Germany
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- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU), 76829 Landau, Germany
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- iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU), 76829 Landau, Germany
- Eusserthal Ecosystem Research Station, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau, 76829 Landau, Germany
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Amin H, Ahmed Arain B, Jahangir TM, Abbasi AR, Abbasi MS, Amin F. Comparative zinc tolerance and phytoremediation potential of four biofuel plant species. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2022; 25:1014-1028. [PMID: 36134746 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2022.2125496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Soil pollution has become a serious environmental problem worldwide due to rapid industrialization and urbanization. Zinc (Zn) contamination has raised concerns about potential effects on plants and human health. This study was conducted to assess the capability of four biofuel plants: Abelmoschus esculentus, Avena sativa, Guizotia abyssinica, and Glycine max to remediate and restore Zn contaminated soil. Selected plants were grown in soil exposed to different Zn treatments (50, 100, 200, 300, 400, 600, 800 and 1000 mg Zn kg-1) for 12 weeks. Soil without spike taken as control. Zn induced toxicity significantly (p < 0.05) reduced seed germination and inhibited plant growth and leaf chlorophyll content. The investigated plants can tolerate a soil content of 800 mg Zn kg-1 with the exception of A. sativa, which was most tolerant to high Zn concentrations (1000 mg Zn kg-1) for all growth criteria. Moreover, increasing Zn content in soil resulted in a significant (p < 0.05) increase in Zn accumulation in various tissues of the four biofuel plants. According to phytoremediation efficiency, the four biofuel plants studied were arranged as follows: A. sativa (5.05%) > A. esculentus (4.15%) > G. max (2.31%) > G. abyssinica (1.17%). This study concluded that all tested biofuel plants species, especially A. sativa exhibited high Zn concentrations in roots and shoots, high Zn uptake capability, high tolerance, and high biomass at 50-800 mg Zn kg-1 treatments. Consequently, these biofuel plants are excellent candidates for phytoremediation in Zn contaminated soils.
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- Hira Amin
- Institute of Plant Sciences, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
- College Education Department, Government of Sindh, Hyderabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Plant Sciences, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
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- Institute of Advanced Research Studies in Chemical Sciences, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
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- Department of Fresh Water Biology and Fisheries, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
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- College Education Department, Government of Sindh, Hyderabad, Pakistan
- National Centre of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
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Mavrič Čermelj A, Fideršek E, Golob A, Kacjan Maršić N, Vogel Mikuš K, Germ M. Different Concentrations of Potassium Silicate in Nutrient Solution Affects Selected Growth Characteristics and Mineral Composition of Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11111405. [PMID: 35684178 PMCID: PMC9182727 DOI: 10.3390/plants11111405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This study was undertaken to determine the effect of potassium silicate (K2SiO3) on the physiological and growth characteristics and elemental composition of barley plants. Hydroponically grown barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) var. Wilma was exposed to four different levels of Si in the form of K2SiO3 at concentrations of 0 (Si0), 0.5 (Si0.5), 1 (Si1) or 1.5 (Si1.5) mM Si. Plants were analyzed for root length, number of dry leaves, number of trichomes, electron transport system activity in mitochondria (ETS), leaf pigment content and elemental composition of roots and leaves. Treatment with Si0.5 significantly increased the concentration of total chlorophylls, root length and ETS activity in barley. Plants with no Si added to the nutrient solution had significantly more dry leaves than plants from all Si-treated groups. Necrosis was observed in Si0 plants, while leaf damage was not visible in treated plants. According to the results of the study, we evidenced that plants were stressed due to Si deficiency. The addition of K2SiO3 significantly affected the concentration of Si, K, Ca, Cl, S, Mn, Fe and Zn in roots and leaves of barley. In barley treated with Si0.5, plants showed the best performance in terms of their physiological characteristics and growth.
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- Anja Mavrič Čermelj
- Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva ulica 101, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (E.F.); (A.G.); (N.K.M.); (K.V.M.); (M.G.)
- Correspondence:
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- Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva ulica 101, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (E.F.); (A.G.); (N.K.M.); (K.V.M.); (M.G.)
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- Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva ulica 101, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (E.F.); (A.G.); (N.K.M.); (K.V.M.); (M.G.)
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- Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva ulica 101, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (E.F.); (A.G.); (N.K.M.); (K.V.M.); (M.G.)
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- Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva ulica 101, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (E.F.); (A.G.); (N.K.M.); (K.V.M.); (M.G.)
- Department of Low and Medium Energy Physics, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva ulica 101, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (E.F.); (A.G.); (N.K.M.); (K.V.M.); (M.G.)
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Semenova VV, Anatov DM. Accumulation of Heavy Metals in Plants of the Genus Achillea L. under Arid Conditions of the Plain Zone of Dagestan. ARID ECOSYSTEMS 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s2079096122010115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Murawska-Wlodarczyk K, Korzeniak U, Chlebicki A, Mazur E, Dietrich CC, Babst-Kostecka A. Metalliferous habitats and seed microbes affect the seed morphology and reproductive strategy of Arabidopsis halleri. PLANT AND SOIL 2022; 472:175-192. [PMID: 36389645 PMCID: PMC9648182 DOI: 10.1007/s11104-021-05203-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Purpose Plant reproduction in metalliferous habitats is challenged by elevated concentrations of metal trace elements in soil. As part of their survival strategy, metal-tolerant plants have adjusted reproductive traits, including seed morphology, dormancy, and germination rate. These traits are particularly relevant, yet poorly understood, in metal hyperaccumulators that are promising candidates for phytoremediation. Methods We assessed seed shape characteristics, dormancy, and germination rate in the hyperaccumulating model species Arabidopsis halleri. Seed morphological parameters were evaluated using seeds collected from two metalliferous and two non-metalliferous sites (~ 1000 seeds per location). We also addressed the potential influence of seed surface-associated microbes and endophytic fungi on germination success. Results Seeds from non-metallicolous populations were on average 18% bigger than those from metal-contaminated post-mining sites, which contrasts the general expectation about reproductive parts in metallicolous plants. Irrespective of their origin, surface-sterilized seeds had up to ~ 20% higher germination rates and germinated earlier than non-sterilized seeds, hinting at a negative effect of seed-associated microbial communities. Surface sterilization also facilitated the emergence of an endophytic fungus (Aspergillus niger) that is a known seed-borne pathogen. Interestingly, A. niger actually promoted germination in surface-sterilized seeds from some locations. Conclusion Despite species-wide metal tolerance in A. halleri, metalliferous conditions seem to differently affect reproductive traits compared to non-metalliferous environments (e.g., smaller seeds). Yet, higher germination rates in these populations hint at the potential of A. halleri to successfully colonize post-mining habitats. This process is modulated by site-specific interactions with seed microbiota.
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- Department of Ecology, W. Szafer Institute of Botany Polish Academy of Sciences, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Ecology, W. Szafer Institute of Botany Polish Academy of Sciences, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Ecology, W. Szafer Institute of Botany Polish Academy of Sciences, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Ecology, W. Szafer Institute of Botany Polish Academy of Sciences, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Science, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
- Department of Ecology, W. Szafer Institute of Botany Polish Academy of Sciences, Krakow, Poland
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Rajsz A, Wojtuń B, Samecka-Cymerman A, Wąsowicz P, Mróz L, Rudecki A, Kempers AJ. Metals in Calluna vulgaris, Empetrum nigrum, Festuca vivipara and Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus in the geothermal areas of Iceland. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:67224-67233. [PMID: 34247349 PMCID: PMC8642329 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-15046-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This investigation was conducted to identify the content of metals in Calluna vulgaris (family Ericaceae), Empetrum nigrum (family Ericaceae), Festuca vivipara (family Poaceae) and Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus (family Lamiaceae), as well as in the soils where they were growing in eight geothermal heathlands in Iceland. Investigation into the vegetation of geothermal areas is crucial and may contribute to their proper protection in the future and bring more understanding under what conditions the plants respond to an ecologically more extreme situation. Plants from geothermally active sites were enriched with metals as compared to the same species from non-geothermal control sites (at an average from about 150 m from geothermal activity). The enriched metals consisted of Cd, Co, Cu, Fe and Ni in C. vulgaris; Cd, Mn and Ti in E. nigrum; Hg and Pb in F. vivipara; and Cd, Fe and Hg in T. praecox. Notably, C. vulgaris, E. nigrum, F. vivipara and T. praecox had remarkably high concentrations of Ti at levels typical of toxicity thresholds. Cd and Pb (except for C. vulgaris and F. vivipara) were not accumulated in the shoots of geothermal plants. C. vulgaris from geothermal and control sites was characterised by the highest bioaccumulation factor (BF) of Ti and Mn; E. nigrum and F. vivipara by the highest BF of Ti and Cr; and T. praecox by the highest BF of Ti and Zn compared to the other elements. In comparison with the other examined species, F. vivipara from geothermal sites had the highest concentration of Ti in above-ground parts at any concentration of plant-available Ti in soil.
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- Adam Rajsz
- Department of Ecology, Biogeochemistry and Environmental Protection, Wrocław University, ul. Kanonia 6/8, 50-328, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Ecology, Biogeochemistry and Environmental Protection, Wrocław University, ul. Kanonia 6/8, 50-328, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Ecology, Biogeochemistry and Environmental Protection, Wrocław University, ul. Kanonia 6/8, 50-328, Wrocław, Poland.
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- Icelandic Institute of Natural History, Akureyri, Iceland
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- Department of Ecology, Biogeochemistry and Environmental Protection, Wrocław University, ul. Kanonia 6/8, 50-328, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Ecology, Biogeochemistry and Environmental Protection, Wrocław University, ul. Kanonia 6/8, 50-328, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Science, Institute for Water and Wetland Research, Radboud University, Huygens Building, Heijendaalseweg 135, 6525, Nijmegen, AJ, Netherlands
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Regulating role of abscisic acid on cadmium enrichment in ramie (Boehmeria nivea L.). Sci Rep 2021; 11:22045. [PMID: 34764306 PMCID: PMC8585876 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-00322-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Abscisic acid (ABA) is known as an important hormone regulating plant stress resistance, such as salt, drought and heavy metal resistance. However, the relationship between ABA and cadmium (Cd) enrichment in ramie (Boehmeria nivea L.) is still unclear to date. This study aimed to reveal the effect of ABA on Cd enrichment in ramie, and we received the following results: (1) Under Cd treatment, the Cd uptake of ramie increased with the increase of Cd concentration, but the chlorophyll content decreased. Under Cd treatment, the ABA content was highest in roots of ramie, followed by that in old leaves, and lowest in new leaves. Long-time treatment of high Cd concentration reduced the ability of endogenous ABA biosynthesis. (2) Spraying ABA on ramie plants (SORP) and adding ABA directly to the culture solution (ADCS) with low concentration can promote the growth of ramie and increase the amount of Cd uptake, and the effect of SORP is better. (3) The molecular reason for the decrease of chlorophyll content due to Cd stress, may be resulted from the down-regulated expression of the chlorophyll synthesis genes (BnPAO and BnNYC1) and the up-regulated expression of the chlorophyll degradation genes (BnCHLH, BnCHLG, BnHAP3A and BnPPR1). The elevated ABA content in ramie plants may due to the up-regulated expression of the ABA synthesis related genes (BnABA1, BnNCED3, and BnNCED5) and the genes (BnABCG40, BnNFXL2, BnPYL9, BnGCR2, BnGTG1, BnBGLU1, BnUTG1, BnVHAG1 and BnABI5) that encoding ABA transport and response proteins, which was consistent with the enhance the Cd uptake in ramie. Our study revealed the relationship between ABA and Cd uptake in ramie, which provided a reference for improving the enrichment of Cd in ramie.
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Pastorino P, Broccoli A, Bagolin E, Anselmi S, Cavallo A, Prearo M, Renzi M. A Multidisciplinary Approach to Evaluate the Effects of Contaminants of Emerging Concern on Natural Freshwater and Brackish Water Phytoplankton Communities. BIOLOGY 2021; 10:biology10101039. [PMID: 34681137 PMCID: PMC8533126 DOI: 10.3390/biology10101039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Revised: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ecotoxicological assays on monospecific phytoplankton have limited application for detecting the effects of environmental pollutants on multiple species communities. With this study, we took an ecotoxicological, ecological, and biochemical approach to evaluate the effects of two contaminants of emerging concern (zinc oxide nanoparticles, ZnO NPs, and potassium dichromate, K2Cr2O7) at different concentrations (K2Cr2O7 5.6-18-50 mg/L; ZnO NPs 10-100-300 mg/L) on natural freshwater and brackish water phytoplankton communities. Cell density and absorbance values decreased in freshwater and brackish water phytoplankton communities after exposure to ZnO NPs (100 mg/L and 300 mg/L only for freshwater), whereas growth rate was increased in both freshwater and brackish water phytoplankton communities after exposure to ZnO NPs 10 mg/L. Differently, there was no clear relationship between concentration and inhibition growth after exposure to K2Cr2O7: the lowest cell density was recorded after exposure to 18 mg/L. Moreover, the evenness index value was lower compared to the other concentrations, indicating the growth of a few, albeit resistant species to higher K2Cr2O7 concentrations. Generally, Bacillariophyceae and Dinoficee were prevalent in phytoplankton cultures after exposure to ZnO NPs and K2Cr2O7. The Shannon-Wiener index was slightly higher in the negative than the positive controls, but diversity was low after all treatments in both ecotoxicological assays. The evenness index was always very close to zero, indicating the numerical predominance of one or very few species. Finally, the decrease in chlorophyll-a and pheophytin-a in both ecotoxicological assays indicated a change in photosynthetic activity. Our findings provide evidence for alterations in natural phytoplankton after exposure to emerging contaminants that can disrupt an entire ecosystem's integrity.
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- Paolo Pastorino
- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte, Liguria e Valle d’Aosta, Via Bologna 148, 10154 Torino, Italy;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0112-686-251
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- Bioscience Research Center, Via Aurelia Vecchia, 32, 58015 Orbetello, Italy; (A.B.); (S.A.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita, Università degli Studi di Trieste, Via Licio Giorgieri 10, 34127 Trieste, Italy; (E.B.); (M.R.)
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- Bioscience Research Center, Via Aurelia Vecchia, 32, 58015 Orbetello, Italy; (A.B.); (S.A.)
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- CERTEMA Scarl, Strada Provinciale del Cipressino km 10, 58044 Cinigiano, Italy;
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte, Liguria e Valle d’Aosta, Via Bologna 148, 10154 Torino, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita, Università degli Studi di Trieste, Via Licio Giorgieri 10, 34127 Trieste, Italy; (E.B.); (M.R.)
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Broccoli A, Anselmi S, Cavallo A, Ferrari V, Prevedelli D, Pastorino P, Renzi M. Ecotoxicological effects of new generation pollutants (nanoparticles, amoxicillin and white musk) on freshwater and marine phytoplankton species. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 279:130623. [PMID: 34134419 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Phytoplankton occupies a key trophic level in aquatic ecosystems. Chemical impacts on these primary producers can disrupt the integrity of an entire ecosystem. Two freshwater (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata-Ps and Scenedesmus obliquus-S) and three marine (Phaeodactylum tricornutum-P, Isochrysis galbana-I, Tetraselmis suecica-T) microalgae species were exposed to dilutions of four chemicals: nanoparticles (n-TiO2, n-ZnO), amoxicillin (antibiotic), and white musk (personal care fragrance) to determine the half maximal effective concentration (EC50) after 72 h of exposure under standardized and controlled environmental conditions. Cell cultures were exposed to EC50 to determine sublethal effects (72 h) based on biochemical (chlorophylls a, b, c), molecular (changes in outer cell wall structure), and morphological alterations. We report for the first time EC50 values for nanoparticles in not standardized species (S, I and T) and for amoxicillin and white musk in all tested species. Standardized species (Ps and P) were less sensitive than non-standardized in some cases. Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy showed a marked spectral alteration (from 10.44% to 90.93%) of treated cultures compared to negative controls; however, principal component analysis disclosed no differences in molecular alteration between the five microalgae species or the two aquatic habitats considered. There was a significant decrease in chlorophylls content in all species exposed to EC50 compared to controls (Kruskal Wallis test; p < 0.05). There was a significant increase in cell-size (Mann-Whitney U test; p < 0.05) in I, P and T exposed to white musk and S exposed to amoxicillin. Findings highlight ecotoxicological risks from new generation pollutants for primary producers in aquatic ecosystems.
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- Andrea Broccoli
- Bioscience Research Center, via Aurelia Vecchia, 32, 58015, Orbetello, Italy
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- Bioscience Research Center, via Aurelia Vecchia, 32, 58015, Orbetello, Italy
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- CERTEMA, Strada provinciale del Cipressino, km 10, 58044, Borgo S. Rita, Grosseto, Italy
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- Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, via Università 4, 41121, Modena, Italy
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- Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, via Università 4, 41121, Modena, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte, Liguria e Valle d'Aosta, via Bologna 148, 10154, Torino, Italy.
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- Università degli studi di Trieste, via L. Giorgeri 10, 34127, Trieste, Italy
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Samanta S, Banerjee A, Roychoudhury A. Exogenous melatonin regulates endogenous phytohormone homeostasis and thiol-mediated detoxification in two indica rice cultivars under arsenic stress. PLANT CELL REPORTS 2021; 40:1585-1602. [PMID: 34003317 DOI: 10.1007/s00299-021-02711-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Melatonin enhanced arsenic (As) tolerance by inhibiting As bioaccumulation, modulating the expression of As transporters and phytohormone homeostasis, leading to efficient utilization of thiol machinery for sequestration and detoxification of this toxic metalloid. The present study was aimed at investigating the influence of exogenous melatonin on the regulation of endogenous plant growth regulators and their cumulative effects on metal(loid)-binding ligands in two contrasting indica rice cultivars, viz., Khitish (arsenic sensitive) and Muktashri (arsenic tolerant) under arsenic stress. Melatonin supplementation ameliorated arsenic-induced perturbations by triggering endogenous levels of gibberellic acid and melatonin, via up-regulating the expression of key biosynthetic genes like GA3ox, TDC, SNAT and ASMT. The endogenous abscisic acid content was also enhanced upon melatonin treatment by induced expression of the key anabolic gene, NCED3 and concomitant suppression of ABA8ox1. Enhanced melatonin content induced accumulation of higher polyamines (spermidine and spermine), together with up-regulation of SPDS and SPMS in Khitish, thereby modulating stress condition. On the contrary, melatonin escalated putrescine and spermidine levels in Muktashri, via enhanced expression of ADC and SAMDC. The role of melatonin appeared to be more prominent in Khitish, as evident from better utilization of thiol components like cysteine, GSH, non-protein thiols and phytochelatins, with higher GSH/GSSG ratio, despite down-regulated expression of corresponding thiol-metabolic genes (OsMT2 and OsPCS1) to deal with arsenic toxicity. The extent of arsenic bioaccumulation, which was magnified several folds, particularly in Khitish, was decreased upon melatonin application. Overall, our observation highlighted the fact that melatonin enhanced arsenic tolerance by inhibiting arsenic bioaccumulation, via modulating the expression levels of selected arsenic transporters (OsNramp1, OsPT2, OsPT8, OsLsi1) and controlling endogenous phytohormone homeostasis, leading to efficient utilization of thiol machinery for sequestration and detoxification of this toxic metalloid.
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- Santanu Samanta
- Post Graduate Department of Biotechnology, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), 30, Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700016, India
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- Post Graduate Department of Biotechnology, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), 30, Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700016, India
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- Post Graduate Department of Biotechnology, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), 30, Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700016, India.
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Vaculík M, Lukačová Z, Bokor B, Martinka M, Tripathi DK, Lux A. Alleviation mechanisms of metal(loid) stress in plants by silicon: a review. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY 2020; 71:6744-6757. [PMID: 32569367 DOI: 10.1093/jxb/eraa288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Silicon (Si), although not considered as an essential element for plants in general, can ameliorate the phytotoxicity induced by excess metal(loid)s whether non-essential (e.g. Cd, Pb, Cr, Al, As, and Sb) or essential (e.g. Cu, Ni, and Zn). The Si-enhanced resistance allowing plants to cope with this type of abiotic stress has been developed at multiple levels in plants. Restriction of root uptake and immobilization of metal(loid)s in the rhizosphere by Si is probably one of the first defence mechanism. Further, retention of elements in the root apoplasm might enhance the resistance and vigour of plants. At the cellular level, the formation of insoluble complexes between Si and metal(loid)s and their storage within cell walls help plants to decrease available element concentration and restrict symplasmic uptake. Moreover, Si influences the oxidative status of plants by modifying the activity of various antioxidants, improves membrane stability, and acts on gene expression, although its exact role in these processes is still not well understood. This review focuses on all currently known plant-based mechanisms related to Si supply and involved in amelioration of stress caused by excess metal(loid)s.
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- Marek Vaculík
- Department of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, Ilkovicova 6, Bratislava, Slovakia
- Institute of Botany, Plant Science and Biodiversity Centre, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, Ilkovicova 6, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, Ilkovicova 6, Bratislava, Slovakia
- Comenius University Science Park, Ilkovicova 8, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, Ilkovicova 6, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sect 125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, Ilkovicova 6, Bratislava, Slovakia
- Institute of Chemistry, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, Bratislava, Slovakia
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Chauhan P, Mathur J. Phytoremediation efficiency of Helianthus annuus L. for reclamation of heavy metals-contaminated industrial soil. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:29954-29966. [PMID: 32445141 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09233-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Soil pollution is rapidly increasing due to industrialization and urbanization. Heavy metal pollution raised concern because of its possible impact on plants and humans. Helianthus annuus L. is a good hyperaccumulator plant, used for the removal of heavy metals because of its phytoremediation efficiency. In the present study, we cultivated H. annuus plants in industrial contaminated soil collected from various industries like plastic, paper, dye, and textile of different areas of Jaipur (Rajasthan), Kashipur, Jaspur, and Bajpur (Uttrakhand), India. Plantlets accumulated a different range of Pb, Cd, Zn, Cu, Fe, and As (0.62-158.29, 0.8-59.6, 0.81-166.5, 0.09-101.89, 2.06-53.25, and 0.002-2.55 mg kg-1, respectively) from the industrial soil samples. Heavy metal analysis was done using flame and graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The effects of heavy metals were analyzed by studying the morphological, biochemical, and antioxidant enzymatic analysis. The results revealed that industrial contaminated soil had a significant impeding effect on the plantlets of H. annuus as noticed by the reduction in growth parameters compared to the standard. Furthermore, one-way ANOVA and principal component analysis (PCA) were applied for statistical analysis and to determine the correlation between plant growth parameters, removed heavy metals, and biochemical. Thus, this study will be helpful for the decontamination of highly affected industrial soil.
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- Priti Chauhan
- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, 304022, India
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, 304022, India.
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Ramírez A, García G, Werner O, Ros RM. In vitro lead tolerance and accumulation in three Chrysanthemum cultivars for phytoremediation purposes with ornamental plants. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2020; 22:1110-1121. [PMID: 32107928 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2020.1731730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The use of ornamental plants for the phytoremediation of potentially toxic elements in polluted soils is an interesting task. It makes possible to combine environmental restoration, re-use of land, and the production of goods and services of economic interest. In this work, in vitro experiments using three cultivars of Chrysanthemum (Asteraceae) were carried out with 0, 300, 600, 900, and 1500 mg/kg of lead concentrations for a period of 12 weeks. The objective was to obtain data about their lead tolerance and bioaccumulation capacity in order to know their potential as phytoremediators in a densely populated Caribbean area of the Dominican Republic with a high concentration of lead in soils. The variations in biomass, root growth as well as accumulation of this element in the plants were measured. The results suggest that the three cultivars have a good potential for phytoextraction at moderate pollution levels, as they showed a good bioaccumulation of lead, which had mild effects on their biomass production and root elongation. Additional studies should be carried out to assess their effectiveness as phytoextractors under field conditions, as well as other alternative uses that could generate esthetic, environmental, and/or economic benefits for tropical areas contaminated by Pb.
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- Agripina Ramírez
- Instituto de Innovación en Biotecnología e Industria, Calle Olof Palme esquina Núñez de Cáceres, Urb. San Gerónimo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Agronómica, ETSIA, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Cartagena, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología Vegetal, Facultad de Biología, Universidad de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología Vegetal, Facultad de Biología, Universidad de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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El-Khatib AA, Youssef NA, Barakat NA, Samir NA. Responses of Eucalyptus globulus and Ficus nitida to different potential of heavy metal air pollution. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2020; 22:986-999. [PMID: 32037853 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2020.1719031] [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] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The present study aimed to explore the tolerance potential of Cd, Pb and Cu and physiological alterations in two common tree species growing in Minia governorate (Egypt) namely: Eucalyptus globulus and Ficus nitida and to investigate the leaf features [leaf area (LA) and specific leaf area (SLA)] associated with the phytoremediation process. The findings may be useful for future surveillance as preliminary reference values for levels of heavy metals in urban and industrial settings. The levels of cadmium, lead and Cupper in plant leaf were determined. The results showed that heavy metals could inhibit the growth of plants including LA and SLA. The water content (WC) and photosynthetic pigments of Eucalyptus and Ficus decreased with the increased concentration of metals. Contrary to chlorophylls (a) and (b), carotenoids and chlorophyll ratio (a/b) showed a significant increase with increasing metals concentration especially that of Cd and Cu. Proline content was relatively increased and soluble carbohydrate content decreased in plants with high metal accumulation. Eucalyptus showed better tolerance capacity for Cd, Pb and Cu when compared to Ficus. The ability of Eucalyptus to accumulate and tolerate metal stress makes this species a good candidate to recuperate heavy metals-contaminated conditions.
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- A A El-Khatib
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
- John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Forestry Department, Forests and Environmental Change Lab, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Amelioration of heavy metal stress by endophytic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens RWL-1 in rice by regulating metabolic changes: potential for bacterial bioremediation. Biochem J 2019; 476:3385-3400. [DOI: 10.1042/bcj20190606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Revised: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the bioremediation efficiency of phytohormone-producing endophytic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens RWL-1 isolated from rice seeds. In this study, we tested RWL-1 against various heavy metals (Cu, Cr, Pb, and Cd). Among the tested heavy metals, RWL-1 showed the highest tolerance for Cu stress and we observed alterations in growth kinetics with various Cu concentrations (1, 2.5, and 5 mM). We confirmed the biosorption potential of RWL-1 by scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry showing that Cu ions were adsorbed on RWL-1 cell surfaces. We further tested RWL-1 for its plant growth promoting and stress reliance efficiency in response to a dose-dependent increase in soil Cu (1, 2.5, and 5 mM). The RWL-1 inoculation significantly increased seedling biomass and growth attributes compared with non-inoculated control seedlings with and without Cu stress. Moreover, RWL-1 inoculation significantly promoted a physiochemical response in seedlings with and without Cu stress by reducing Cu uptake, improving carbohydrate levels (glucose, sucrose, fructose, and raffinose), enhancing amino acids regulation, and augmenting antioxidant levels (POD, PPO, and GHS). Levels of stress-responsive phytohormones such as abscisic acid (ABA) and jasmonic acid were significantly reduced in RWL-1-inoculated seedlings as compared with non-inoculated control seedlings under normal condition and same levels of Cu stress. In conclusion, the inoculation of B. amyloliquefaciens RWL-1 can significantly improve plant growth in Cu-contaminated soil and reduce metal accumulation, thus making plants safer for consumption. This approach could be tremendously helpful for safe and sustainable agriculture in heavy metal-contaminated areas.
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Jan R, Khan MA, Asaf S, Lubna, Lee IJ, Kim KM. Metal Resistant Endophytic Bacteria Reduces Cadmium, Nickel Toxicity, and Enhances Expression of Metal Stress Related Genes with Improved Growth of Oryza Sativa, via Regulating Its Antioxidant Machinery and Endogenous Hormones. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 8:E363. [PMID: 31547575 PMCID: PMC6844085 DOI: 10.3390/plants8100363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Revised: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The tolerance of plant growth-promoting endophytes (PGPEs) against various concentrations of cadmium (Cd) and nickel (Ni) was investigated. Two glutathione-producing bacterial strains (Enterobacter ludwigii SAK5 and Exiguobacterium indicum SA22) were screened for Cd and Ni accumulation and tolerance in contaminated media, which showed resistance up to 1.0 mM. Both strains were further evaluated by inoculating specific plants with the bacteria for five days prior to heavy metal treatment (0.5 and 1.0 mM). The enhancement of biomass and growth attributes such as the root length, shoot length, root fresh weight, shoot fresh weight, and chlorophyll content were compared between treated inoculated plants and treated non-inoculated plants. Both strains significantly increased the accumulation of Cd and Ni in inoculated plants. The accumulation of both heavy metals was higher in the roots than in the shoots, however; Ni accumulation was greater than Cd. Heavy metal stress-responsive genes such as OsGST, OsMTP1, and OsPCS1 were significantly upregulated in treated non-inoculated plants compared with treated inoculated plants, suggesting that both strains reduced heavy metal stress. Similarly, abscisic acid (ABA) was increased with increased heavy metal concentration; however, it was reduced in inoculated plants compared with non-inoculated plants. Salicylic acid (SA) was found to exert synergistic effects with ABA. The application of suitable endophytic bacteria can protect against heavy metal hyperaccumulation by enhancing detoxification mechanisms.
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- Rahmatullah Jan
- School of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (R.J.); (M.A.K.); (I.-J.L.)
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- School of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (R.J.); (M.A.K.); (I.-J.L.)
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- Natural and Medical Science Research Center, University of Nizwa 616, Nizwa 611, Oman;
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- Department of Botany, Garden Campus, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan 23200, Pakistan;
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- School of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (R.J.); (M.A.K.); (I.-J.L.)
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- School of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (R.J.); (M.A.K.); (I.-J.L.)
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Dias MC, Mariz-Ponte N, Santos C. Lead induces oxidative stress in Pisum sativum plants and changes the levels of phytohormones with antioxidant role. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2019; 137:121-129. [PMID: 30772622 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2019.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2018] [Revised: 02/07/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The interaction of lead (Pb) with plant hormonal balance and oxidative stress remains under discussion. To evaluate how Pb induces oxidative stress, and modulates the antioxidant enzymes and the phytohormones pool, four-week old Pisum sativum plants were exposed during 28 days to 10, 100 and 500 mg kg-1 Pb in soil. In comparison to leaves, roots showed higher Pb accumulation, oxidative damages and changes in phytohormone pools. Contrarily to leaves, where glutathione reductase (GR) and ascorbate peroxidase (APX) activities were more stimulated than catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), roots showed a stimulation of SOD, GR and APX in all doses, and of CAT in the highest dose. While protein oxidation occurred in roots even at lower Pb-doses, lipid peroxidation and membrane permeability also occurred but at 500 mg kg-1 and in both organs, accompanied by increases of H2O2. Jasmonic acid (JA) responded in both organs even at lowest Pb-doses, while salicylic acid (SA) and abscisic acid (ABA, only in leaves), increased particularly at the concentration of 500 mg Pb kg-1. In conclusion, and compared with leaves, roots showed oxidative damage even at 10 mg Pb Kg-1, being proteins a first oxidative-target, although there is a stimulation of the antioxidant enzymes. Also, JA is mobilized prior to oxidative stress changes are detected, and may play a protective role (activating antioxidant enzymes), while the mobilization of SA is particularly relevant in cells expressing oxidative damage. Other hormones, like indolacetic acid and ABA may have a low protective role against Pb toxicity.
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- Maria Celeste Dias
- Center for Functional Ecology (CEF), Department of Life Science, University of Coimbra, Calçada Martim de Freitas, 3000-456, Coimbra, Portugal; QOPNA & LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Biology & LAQV-REQUIMTE-UP, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua Campo Alegre, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Biology & LAQV-REQUIMTE-UP, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua Campo Alegre, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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Pollicelli MDLP, Idaszkin YL, Gonzalez-José R, Márquez F. Leaf shape variation as a potential biomarker of soil pollution. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2018; 164:69-74. [PMID: 30098507 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Revised: 07/26/2018] [Accepted: 08/01/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Halophytic plants play a fundamental role in salt marshes, influencing their structure, dynamics, and cycling of nutrients and minerals. These plants have the ability to retain metals in the soil, or absorb and retain them in underground structures, or transport them to their aerial structures. Here we aim to study shape variation in the leaves of Cressa truxillensis inhabiting the salt marsh of San Antonio Oeste, according to their proximity to a source of metals in the soil. A gradient of bioavailability of metal was observed in the soil, decreasing from the site closest to the source to the most distant point, where Zn was the most abundant metal followed by Pb and Cu. We used landmark-based geometric morphometric tools to study leaf shape variation. We observed more oval leaf growth on the farthest point of the pollutant's source, and lanceolate shape close to it. No significant among-site size differences were found. Collectively, these results suggest that the stress conditions associated with the soil metals' concentration generate changes in the leaf shape of Cressa truxilensis. Considering that this species has not been extensively analyzed, this study establishes a baseline and supports the use of the leaf as an early biomarker of stress by contamination in plants associated with marshes.
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- Maria de la Paz Pollicelli
- Instituto Patagónico para el Estudio de los Ecosistemas Continentales (IPEEC- CONICET), Boulevard Brown 2915, U9120ACD Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
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- Instituto Patagónico para el Estudio de los Ecosistemas Continentales (IPEEC- CONICET), Boulevard Brown 2915, U9120ACD Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina; Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia San Juan Bosco, Boulevard Brown 3051, U9120ACD Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
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- Instituto Patagónico de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas (IPCSH - CONICET), Boulevard Brown 2915, U9120ACD Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina
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- Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia San Juan Bosco, Boulevard Brown 3051, U9120ACD Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina; Instituto de Biología de Organismos Marinos (IBIOMAR - CONICET), Boulevard Brown 2915, U9120ACD Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina.
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Transcriptome analysis in leaves of rice (Oryza sativa) under high manganese stress. Biologia (Bratisl) 2017. [DOI: 10.1515/biolog-2017-0048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Woźniak A, Drzewiecka K, Kęsy J, Marczak Ł, Narożna D, Grobela M, Motała R, Bocianowski J, Morkunas I. The Influence of Lead on Generation of Signalling Molecules and Accumulation of Flavonoids in Pea Seedlings in Response to Pea Aphid Infestation. Molecules 2017; 22:E1404. [PMID: 28837107 PMCID: PMC6151543 DOI: 10.3390/molecules22091404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2017] [Revised: 08/14/2017] [Accepted: 08/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an abiotic factor, i.e., lead at various concentrations (low causing a hormesis effect and causing high toxicity effects), on the generation of signalling molecules in pea (Pisum sativum L. cv. Cysterski) seedlings and then during infestation by the pea aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisum Harris). The second objective was to verify whether the presence of lead in pea seedling organs and induction of signalling pathways dependent on the concentration of this metal trigger defense responses to A. pisum. Therefore, the profile of flavonoids and expression levels of genes encoding enzymes of the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway (phenylalanine ammonialyase and chalcone synthase) were determined. A significant accumulation of total salicylic acid (TSA) and abscisic acid (ABA) was recorded in the roots and leaves of pea seedlings growing on lead-supplemented medium and next during infestation by aphids. Increased generation of these phytohormones strongly enhanced the biosynthesis of flavonoids, including a phytoalexin, pisatin. This research provides insights into the cross-talk between the abiotic (lead) and biotic factor (aphid infestation) on the level of the generation of signalling molecules and their role in the induction of flavonoid biosynthesis.
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- Agnieszka Woźniak
- Department of Plant Physiology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wołyńska 35, 60-637 Poznań, Poland.
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- Department of Chemistry, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 75, 60-625 Poznań, Poland.
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- Chair of Plant Physiology and Biotechnology, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Gagarina 9, 87-100 Toruń, Poland.
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- Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Noskowskiego 12/14, 61-704 Poznań, Poland.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Dojazd 11, 60-632 Poznań, Poland.
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- Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection, Laboratory of Environmental Analyses, the Institute of Plant Protection National Research Institute, Węgorka 20, 60-101 Poznań, Poland.
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- Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection, Laboratory of Environmental Analyses, the Institute of Plant Protection National Research Institute, Węgorka 20, 60-101 Poznań, Poland.
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- Department of Mathematical and Statistical Methods, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznań, Poland.
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wołyńska 35, 60-637 Poznań, Poland.
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Bücker-Neto L, Paiva ALS, Machado RD, Arenhart RA, Margis-Pinheiro M. Interactions between plant hormones and heavy metals responses. Genet Mol Biol 2017; 40:373-386. [PMID: 28399194 PMCID: PMC5452142 DOI: 10.1590/1678-4685-gmb-2016-0087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 155] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2016] [Accepted: 12/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Heavy metals are natural non-biodegradable constituents of the Earth's crust that accumulate and persist indefinitely in the ecosystem as a result of human activities. Since the industrial revolution, the concentration of cadmium, arsenic, lead, mercury and zinc, amongst others, have increasingly contaminated soil and water resources, leading to significant yield losses in plants. These issues have become an important concern of scientific interest. Understanding the molecular and physiological responses of plants to heavy metal stress is critical in order to maximize their productivity. Recent research has extended our view of how plant hormones can regulate and integrate growth responses to various environmental cues in order to sustain life. In the present review we discuss current knowledge about the role of the plant growth hormones abscisic acid, auxin, brassinosteroid and ethylene in signaling pathways, defense mechanisms and alleviation of heavy metal toxicity.
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- Lauro Bücker-Neto
- Departamento de Biologia, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste (UNICENTRO), Guarapuava, PR, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Genética e Biologia Molecular, Departamento de Genética, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Genética e Biologia Molecular, Departamento de Genética, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária - Centro Nacional de Pesquisa de Uva e Vinho, Bento Gonçalves, RS, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Genética e Biologia Molecular, Departamento de Genética, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Kim YH, Khan AL, Lee IJ. Silicon: a duo synergy for regulating crop growth and hormonal signaling under abiotic stress conditions. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2015; 36:1099-1109. [DOI: 10.3109/07388551.2015.1084265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Yoon-Ha Kim
- School of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea,
- Division of Plant Sciences and National Center for Soybean Biotechnology, University of Missouri-Columbia, MO, USA, and
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- UoN Chair of Medicinal Plants and Marine Natural Products, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman
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- School of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea,
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Erturk FA, Agar G, Arslan E, Nardemir G. Analysis of genetic and epigenetic effects of maize seeds in response to heavy metal (Zn) stress. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 22:10291-7. [PMID: 25703614 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-014-3886-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2014] [Accepted: 11/18/2014] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Conditions of environmental stress are known to lead genetic and epigenetic variability in plants. DNA methylation is one of the important epigenetic mechanisms and plays a critical role in epigenetic control of gene expression. Thus, the aim of the study was to investigate the alteration of genome methylation induced by zinc stress by using coupled restriction enzyme digestion-random amplification (CRED-RA) technique in maize (Zea mays L.) seedlings. In addition, to determine the effect of zinc on mitotic activity and phytohormone level, high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) and mitotic index analysis were utilized. According to the results, mitotic index decreased in all concentrations of zinc except for 5 mM dose and chromosome aberrations such as c-mitosis, stickiness, and anaphase bridges were determined. It was also observed that increasing concentrations of zinc caused an increase in methylation patterns and decrease in gibberellic acid (GA), zeatin (ZA), and indole acetic acid (IAA) levels in contrast to abscisic acid (ABA) level. Especially increasing of ABA levels under zinc stress may be a part of the defense system against heavy metal accumulation in plants.
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- Filiz Aygun Erturk
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetic, Faculty of Science, Avrasya University, Trabzon, Turkey
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González A, Pokrovsky O. Metal adsorption on mosses: Toward a universal adsorption model. J Colloid Interface Sci 2014; 415:169-78. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2013.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2013] [Revised: 10/14/2013] [Accepted: 10/16/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Kim YH, Khan AL, Kim DH, Lee SY, Kim KM, Waqas M, Jung HY, Shin JH, Kim JG, Lee IJ. Silicon mitigates heavy metal stress by regulating P-type heavy metal ATPases, Oryza sativa low silicon genes, and endogenous phytohormones. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2014; 14:13. [PMID: 24405887 PMCID: PMC3893592 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2229-14-13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 193] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2013] [Accepted: 01/07/2014] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Silicon (Si) application has been known to enhance the tolerance of plants against abiotic stresses. However, the protective mechanism of Si under heavy metals contamination is poorly understood. The aim of this study was to assess the role of Si in counteracting toxicity due to cadmium (Cd) and copper (Cu) in rice plants (Oryza sativa). RESULTS Si significantly improved the growth and biomass of rice plants and reduced the toxic effects of Cd/Cu after different stress periods. Si treatment ameliorated root function and structure compared with non-treated rice plants, which suffered severe root damage. In the presence of Si, the Cd/Cu concentration was significantly lower in rice plants, and there was also a reduction in lipid peroxidation and fatty acid desaturation in plant tissues. The reduced uptake of metals in the roots modulated the signaling of phytohormones involved in responses to stress and host defense, such as abscisic acid, jasmonic acid, and salicylic acid. Furthermore, the low concentration of metals significantly down regulated the mRNA expression of enzymes encoding heavy metal transporters (OsHMA2 and OsHMA3) in Si-metal-treated rice plants. Genes responsible for Si transport (OsLSi1 and OsLSi2), showed a significant up-regulation of mRNA expression with Si treatment in rice plants. CONCLUSION The present study supports the active role of Si in the regulation of stresses from heavy metal exposure through changes in root morphology.
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- Yoon-Ha Kim
- School of Applied Biosciences, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Science & Chemistry, University of Nizwa, Nizwa 616, Oman
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- School of Applied Biosciences, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
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- School of Applied Biosciences, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
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- School of Applied Biosciences, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
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- School of Applied Biosciences, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
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- School of Applied Biosciences, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
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- School of Applied Biosciences, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
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- School of Applied Biosciences, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
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Chapman EEV, Dave G, Murimboh JD. A review of metal (Pb and Zn) sensitive and pH tolerant bioassay organisms for risk screening of metal-contaminated acidic soils. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2013; 179:326-342. [PMID: 23688951 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2013.04.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2012] [Revised: 02/26/2013] [Accepted: 04/17/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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To improve risk estimates at the screening stage of Ecological Risk Assessment (ERA), short duration bioassays tailored to undisturbed soil cores from the contaminated site could be useful. However, existing standardized bioassays use disturbed soil samples and often pH sensitive organisms. This is a problem as naturally acidic soils are widespread. Changing soil properties to suit the test organism may change metal bioavailability, leading to erroneous risk estimates. For bioassays in undisturbed soil cores to be effective, species able to withstand natural soil properties must be identified. This review presents a critical examination of bioassay species' tolerance of acidic soils and sensitivity to metal contaminants such as Pb and Zn. Promising organisms include; Dendrobaena octaedra, Folsomia candida, Caenorhabditis elegans, Oppia nitens, Brassica rapa, Trifolium pratense, Allium cepa, Quercus rubra and Acer rubrum. The MetSTICK test and the Bait lamina test were also identified as suitable microorganism tests.
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- E Emily V Chapman
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Box 461, 40530 Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Zengin F. Biochemical and Physiological Effect of Excess Manganese (Mn) in Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L. cv. Strike). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/s40011-013-0171-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Zhang LL, Wang HE, Li J, Kuang YW, Wen DZ. Physiological responses and accumulation of pollutants in woody species under in situ polluted condition in Southern China. JOURNAL OF PLANT RESEARCH 2013; 126:95-103. [PMID: 22806581 DOI: 10.1007/s10265-012-0508-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2012] [Accepted: 06/06/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Physiological leaf traits and accumulation of pollutants of ten woody species in response to air pollution at seriously polluted site Sanguigang (SGG) and control site Maofengshan (MFS) in Southern China were studied. Net photosynthetic rates of most species at SGG were lower than those at MFS, but stomatal conductance (g(s)) showed opposite trend. The specific leaf area of Aporusa dioica, Sapium discolor, Schefflera octophylla and Toxicodendron succedaneum were significantly, 46.77, 13.09, 55.11 and 23.51 %, higher in SGG than in MFS, while chlorophyll content being the opposite. A. dioica had the highest sulphur (S) content at both sites (11.74 mg g(-1) at SGG and 11.07 mg g(-1) at MFS). Heavy metals concentrations were generally higher in species at SGG than at MFS. S. octophylla showed significantly higher concentrations of Zn, Cd and Mn (341.81, 2.41 and 2,287.29 μg g(-1)) than other species at SGG. Moreover, A. dioica had the highest Pb concentration (9.19 μg g(-1)), and L. glutinosa showed the highest Cr concentration (3.40 μg g(-1)). According to the integrated results, we infer that A. dioica, S. octophylla and L. glutinosa are the promising species for phytoremediation in the ceramic industry polluted environment.
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- Ling-Ling Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Vegetation Restoration and Management of Degraded Ecosystems, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xingke Road 723, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510650, China
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Gupta S, Satpati S, Nayek S, Garai D. Effect of wastewater irrigation on vegetables in relation to bioaccumulation of heavy metals and biochemical changes. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2010; 165:169-177. [PMID: 19430920 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-009-0936-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2008] [Accepted: 04/18/2009] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The present study was conducted to determine the heavy metal contamination in soil with accumulation in edible parts of plants and their subsequent changes in biochemical constituents due to wastewater irrigation. Though the wastewater contains low levels of the heavy metals (Fe, Mn, Pb, Cd, and Cr), the soil and plant samples show higher values due to accumulation. The trend of metal accumulation in wastewater-irrigated soil is in the order: Fe > Pb > Mn > Cr > Cd. Of the three species Colocasia esculentum, Brassica nigra, and Raphanus sativus that are grown, the order of total heavy metal accumulation in roots is Raphanus sativus > Colocasia esculentum, while in shoots the order is Brassica nigra > Colocasia esculentum > Raphanus sativus. The enrichment factor (EF) of the heavy metals in contaminated soil is in the sequence of Cd (3) > Mn (2.7) > Cr (1.62) > Pb (1.46) > Fe (1.44), while in plants EF varies depending upon the species and plant part. C. esculentum and R. sativus show a higher EF for Cr and Cd. All plants show a high transfer factor (TF > 1) for Cd signifying a high mobility of Cd from soil to plant whereas the TF values for Pb are very low as it is not bioavailable. Results of the biochemical parameters show decrease in total chlorophyll and total amino acid levels in plants and an increase in amounts of soluble sugars, total protein, ascorbic acid, and phenol except B. nigra for protein in plants grown in soil irrigated with wastewater as compared to control site.
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- S Gupta
- The Department of Environmental Science, The University of Burdwan, Golapbag, Burdwan, India.
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Zverev VE, Zvereva EL, Kozlov MV. Slow growth of Empetrum nigrum in industrial barrens: combined effect of pollution and age of extant plants. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2008; 156:454-460. [PMID: 18329145 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2008.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2007] [Revised: 09/11/2007] [Accepted: 01/18/2008] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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We studied the impact of industrial pollution on population demography (age structure), growth and reproduction of crowberry, Empetrum nigrum L. Crowberry growing in severely polluted sites near non-ferrous smelters (at Harjavalta, Monchegorsk and Nikel) was on average twice as old as in unpolluted habitats, as indicated by the number of annual rings at root collar. Shoot length decreased both with plant ageing and due to pollution impact, while neither the proportion of generative plants nor berry production was affected by pollution or plant age. Our results suggest that death of the extant individuals of E. nigrum near the non-ferrous smelters is to a large extent explained by age-related damage of the main stem accelerated by pollution. Since vegetative propagation, seed germination and seedling establishment are hampered by soil toxicity, E. nigrum populations near the smelters continue to decline with ageing in spite of the gradual decline of emissions.
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- Vitali E Zverev
- Section of Ecology, University of Turku, FI-20014 Turku, Finland.
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Kuki KN, Oliva MA, Pereira EG. Iron ore industry emissions as a potential ecological risk factor for tropical coastal vegetation. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2008; 42:111-121. [PMID: 18320266 DOI: 10.1007/s00267-008-9093-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2007] [Revised: 01/22/2008] [Accepted: 02/06/2008] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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In the coastal zone of the Espírito Santo state, Brazil, fragments of restinga, which form a natural ecosystem, share their space with an increasing number of iron ore industries. The iron ore dust and SO(2) originating from the industry processing activities can interfere with the vegetation of the adjacent ecosystems at various levels. This study was undertaken in order to evaluate the effects of industry emissions on representative members of the restinga flora, by measuring physiological and phenological parameters. Foliar samples of Ipomoea pes caprae, Canavalia rosea, Sophora tomentosa, and Schinus terebinthifolius were collected at three increasing distances from an ore industry (1.0, 5.0, and 15.0 km), and were assessed for their dust deposition, chlorophyll, and Fe content. Phenological monitoring was focused on the formation of shoots, flowers, and fruits and was also performed throughout the course of a year. The results showed that the edaphic characteristics and the mineral constitutions of the plants were affected by industry emissions. In addition, the chlorophyll content of the four species increased with proximity to the industry. Phenological data revealed that the reproductive effort, as measured by fruit production, was affected by emissions and S. tomentosa was the most affected species. The use of an integrative approach that combines biochemical and ecological data indicates that the restinga flora is under stress due to industry emissions, which on a long-term basis may put the ecosystem at risk.
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- Kacilda N Kuki
- Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Avenida PH Rolfs, Campus-Vicosa, 36570-000, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Shakya K, Chettri MK, Sawidis T. Impact of heavy metals (copper, zinc, and lead) on the chlorophyll content of some mosses. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2008; 54:412-21. [PMID: 17960450 DOI: 10.1007/s00244-007-9060-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The effects of the heavy metals copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and lead (Pb) on the chlorophyll content of two mosses Thuidium delicatulum (L.) Mitt. and T. sparsifolium (Mitt.) Jaeg., as well as leafy liverwort Ptychanthus striatus (Lehm. & Linderb.) were examined to understand the impact of metal accumulation on the chlorophyll content of mosses and leafy liverwort, which are found only in uncontaminated sites of the Kathmandu valley. These plants were treated with different concentrations of CuCl(2, )ZnCl(2), and Pb(NO(3))(2), ranging from 10(-10) M to 10(-2) M, in isolation and in combination under experimental conditions. Metal accumulation in the plant bodies increased with metal concentrations. Cu accumulation showed a significant inhibitory effect on chlorophyll-a, chlorophyll-b, and total chlorophyll in the mosses and the leafy liverwort. An insignificant decrease in chlorophyll content in both Thuidium species, but a significant decrease in leafy liverwort, was observed after Zn and Pb accumulation. Chlorophyll-a decreased significantly in T. sparsifolium; chlorophyll-b and total chlorophyll decreased significantly in T. delicatulum; and all chlorophyll contents decreased insignificantly in P. striatus after accumulation of Cu+Zn+Pb ions together from mixed metal solution. The ratio of chlorophyll-a to -b decreased more rapidly in both Thuidium species, with higher concentrations occurring when Cu+Zn+Pb ions were together than when Cu, Zn, or Pb ions were alone. This indicated a more destructive effect of Cu metals on the chlorophyll contents of both Thuidium species. High concentrations of Cu are known to activate oxidative damage and alter cell-membrane properties by lipid peroxidation, thereby demonstrating the inhibitory effect on the enzymes involved in chlorophyll production. The greater loss of chlorophyll from heavy-metal accumulation in P. striatus than in T. delicatulum and T. sparsifolium may have been caused by relatively more K(+) efflux in leafy liverwort than in the mosses, thus indicating their differences in membrane integrity.
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- K Shakya
- Department of Botany, Amrit Campus, Tribhuwan University, PO Box 102, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Cheng F, Zhao N, Xu H, Li Y, Zhang W, Zhu Z, Chen M. Cadmium and lead contamination in japonica rice grains and its variation among the different locations in southeast China. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2006; 359:156-66. [PMID: 16266740 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2005.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2004] [Accepted: 05/09/2005] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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On the basis of a large-scale survey with 269 sampling sites and a field experiment with 12 cultivars grown at 3 ecologically different locations, Cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) contamination in milled rice grains and its variation among different locations were investigated in the area of southeast China. The objective of this study was mainly to assess the present situation of Cd and Pb contamination in rice grains harvested locally and find out the variation of Cd and Pb background levels in rice grains among the diverse regional locations. The results showed that: a) Cd concentrations in milled rice grains ranged from trace (below 10 ng/g) to 340 ng/g, with the means of 81.4 ng/g (AM) and 55.2 ng/g (GM) for the 269 samples, whereas Pb concentrations ranged from trace (below 10 ng/g) to 1136 ng/g, with the means of 113.5 ng/g (AM) and 51.0 ng/g (GM), respectively. High frequency was observed for both the Cd and Pb concentrations ranging from trace to 200 ng/g, with 95.9% for Cd and 84.8% for Pb, respectively. b) ANOVA for the AMs and GMs among 269 sampling sites indicated that there were significant differences among the different spatial locations in Cd or Pb concentrations. c) The Cd concentrations in milled rice grains were poorly correlated with Pb concentration among the 269 sampling sites surveyed, and no significant difference (P>0.05) in the AMs or GMs of Cd and Pb concentration was observed among different cities within a range of the same provinces, only with an exception for 1-2 provinces. d) Variance analysis of Cd, Pb concentrations for 12 rice cultivars grown in three locations showed that the great difference in coefficients of variation (CV) was observed both among cultivars grown in the same location and among locations of cultivars planted, in which locations showed much more contribution to the variation of Cd or Pb concentration in milled rice grains as compared with cultivars.
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- Fangmin Cheng
- College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310029, PR China.
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Fayiga AO, Ma LQ, Cao X, Rathinasabapathi B. Effects of heavy metals on growth and arsenic accumulation in the arsenic hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata L. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2004; 132:289-296. [PMID: 15312941 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2004.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2003] [Accepted: 04/16/2004] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The effects of Cd, Ni, Pb, and Zn on arsenic accumulation by the arsenic hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata were investigated in a greenhouse study. P. vittata was grown for 8 weeks in an arsenic-contaminated soil (131 mg As kg(-1)), which was spiked with 50 or 200 mg kg(-1) Cd, Ni, Pb, or Zn (as nitrates). P. vittata was effective in taking up arsenic (up to 4100 mg kg(-1)) and transporting it to the fronds, but little of the metals. Arsenic bioconcentration factors ranged from 14 to 36 and transfer factors ranged from 16 to 56 in the presence of the metals, both of which were reduced with increasing metal concentration. Fern biomass increased as much as 12 times compared to the original dry weight after 8 weeks of growth (up to 19 g per plant). Greater concentrations of Cd, Ni, and Pb resulted in greater catalase activity in the plant. Most of the arsenic in the plant was present as arsenite, the reduced form, indicating little impact of the metals on plant arsenic reduction. This research demonstrates the capability of P. vittata in hyperaccumulating arsenic from soils in the presence of heavy metals.
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- Abioye O Fayiga
- Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-0290, USA
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Ridvan Sivaci E, Sivaci A, Sökmen M. Biosorption of cadmium by Myriophyllum spicatum L. and Myriophyllum triphyllum orchard. CHEMOSPHERE 2004; 56:1043-1048. [PMID: 15276717 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2004.05.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2004] [Revised: 05/18/2004] [Accepted: 05/19/2004] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The aim of this study was to characterize the biological treatment of heavy metal-contaminated water employing Myriophyllum species, namely M. spicatum L. and M. triphyllum. Both species were found to be capable of removing cadmium (Cd) from water; the latter significantly outperformed. Myriophyllum species were treated with 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 16 mgl(-1) cadmium solutions for 24, 48, 72, 96 h, respectively. Cd uptake of both species was the lowest at 2 mgl(-1) and the highest at 16 mgl(-1). Concentration related cadmium stress on both species exhibit significant difference on pigment levels (8-16 mgl(-1)). These findings contribute to the fact that submerged aquatic plants can be used for the removal of heavy metals.
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- E Ridvan Sivaci
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Literature, Ondokuz Mayis University, 57000 Sinop, Turkey
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de la Rosa G, Peralta-Videa JR, Gardea-Torresdey JL. Utilization of ICP/OES for the determination of trace metal binding to different humic fractions. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2003; 97:207-218. [PMID: 12573839 DOI: 10.1016/s0304-3894(02)00262-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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In this study, the use of inductively coupled plasma/optical emission spectrometry (ICP/OES) to determine multi-metal binding to three biomasses, Sphagnum peat moss, humin and humic acids is reported. All the investigations were performed under part per billion (ppb) concentrations. Batch pH profile experiments were performed using multi-metal solutions of Cd(II), Cu(II), Pb(II), Ni(II), Cr(III) and Cr(VI). The results showed that at pH 2 and 3, the metal affinity of the three biomasses exposed to the multi-metal solution that included Cr(III) presented the following order: Cu(II), Pb(II)>Ni(II)>Cr(III)>Cd(II). On the other hand, when Cr(VI) was in the heavy metal mixture, Sphagnum peat moss and humin showed the following affinity: Cu(II), Pb(II)>Ni(II)>Cr(VI)>Cd(II); however, the affinity of the humic acids was: Cu(II)>Pb(II), Cr(VI)>Ni(II)>Cd(II). The results demonstrated that pH values of 4 and 5 were the most favorable for the heavy metal binding process. At pH 5, all the metals, except for Cr(VI), were bound between 90 and 100% to the three biomasses. However, the binding capacity of humic acids decreased at pH 6 in the presence of Cr(VI). The results showed that the ICP/OES permits the determination of heavy metal binding to organic matter at ppb concentration. These results will be very useful in understanding the role of humic substances in the fate and transport of heavy metals, and thus could provide information to develop new methodologies for the removal of low concentrations of toxic heavy metals from contaminated waters.
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- G de la Rosa
- Environmental Science and Engineering Ph.D. Program, Chemistry Department, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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Empetrum nigrum L. is one of the few species growing on highly polluted areas in the northern boreal forests and it accumulates considerable amounts of heavy metals especially in its older stems. Previous-year stems of Empetrum nigrum were collected from two different sites located at distances of 0.5km (highly contaminated) and 8km (low contaminated) from a Cu--Ni smelter at Harjavalta, SW Finland. The element (Al, As, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, Ca, K, P, S, Mg, Na) localization was performed by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDXS) after cryofixation, freeze-drying and pressure infiltration of the material. The results showed higher levels of Cu, As and Fe in cell compartments of E. nigrum close to the smelter than at further distance. The Al and Zn levels, in contrast, showed no clear differences between the sites. Cu was distributed homogeneously in the tissue and occurred in vacuoles, cytoplasm, cell walls as well as in lumens of the vascular tissue. The higher amounts of As were localized in the outer regions of the stem cross-section and the amounts were higher in the primary cell walls of living (ray cells, phloem) than dead cells (xylem, sclereids). Ray cells, phloem and sclereids had elevated Fe amounts compared to the other tissues in the contaminated stem samples but owing to the high variation between the replicates, no significant differences were found. Based on the rather homogeneous localization of Cu, As and Fe in the living tissue and increased levels of Cu, As and Fe in vacuoles, cell walls and cytoplasm near the smelter, it seems that more than one specific mechanism contribute to the heavy metal tolerance of E. nigrum. Macronutrients did not show clear differences between the two distances or connection to heavy metal localization. Neither the role of complexing agents in heavy metal tolerance in the cytoplasm or vacuoles could be shown by this study. Because of the more frequent localization of electron dense phenolic material in the polluted samples, it might also have a function in the heavy metal tolerance of E. nigrum.
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- Satu Monni
- Vantaa Research Centre, Finnish Forest Research Institute, P.O. Box 18, FIN-01301, Vantaa, Finland.
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Monni S, Uhlig C, Junttila O, Hansen E, Hynynen J. Chemical composition and ecophysiological responses of Empetrum nigrum to aboveground element application. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2001; 112:417-426. [PMID: 11291448 DOI: 10.1016/s0269-7491(00)00139-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Empetrum nigrum L. (crowberry) is one of the plants surviving near the Cu-Ni smelters in Finland and Russia. According to field observations, the fine roots of E. nigrum are situated below 40 cm depth and the root biomass is reduced in the polluted sites. This could cause a reduced root uptake of macronutrients and trace elements in the field and, therefore, the possible element uptake by aboveground parts of E. nigrum was studied in a greenhouse. Six different treatment solutions containing various heavy metal and macronutrient concentrations were applied to the stems and leaves of E. nigrum and the chemical composition and ecophysiological parameters were measured. Heavy metal concentrations in the leaves and stem bark, and Cu concentrations in the stems, increased with increasing metal concentrations in the spraying solutions. The bark and leaves had higher heavy metal concentrations than the stems of comparable age classes. The macronutrient and Mn concentrations in E. nigrum did not change significantly with increasing element concentrations in the spraying solution. Neither the stem water potential nor the leaf chlorophyll concentrations showed any clear response to element applications. Therefore, the element uptake by aboveground parts of E. nigrum was not confirmed by this study. However, there was a tendency to a decrease in CO2 exchange rate and increase in foliar abscisic acid content in plants treated with the highest element concentrations.
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- S Monni
- Vantaa Research Centre, Finnish Forest Research Institute, Box 18, FIN-01301 Vantaa, Finland.
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