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Zhang L, Zhu Y, Gu H, Lam SS, Chen X, Sonne C, Peng W. A review of phytoremediation of environmental lead (pb) contamination. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 362:142691. [PMID: 38914287 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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An estimated one billion people globally are exposed to hazardous levels of lead (Pb), resulting in intellectual disabilities for over 600,000 children each year. This critical issue aligns with the expanding worldwide population and the demand for food security, emphasizing the urgency of effectively addressing heavy metal pollution especially from Pb for sustainable development. Phytoremediation, a highly favoured approach in conjunction with conventional physical, chemical, and microbial methods, is a promising approach to mitigating soil and environmental contamination. In this review, we delve into a range of soil pollution mitigation strategies, with focus on the mechanisms that underpin the phytoremediation of environmental Pb. This detailed exploration sheds light on the efficacy and complexities of utilizing plants for the detoxification and removal of lead from contaminated environments. It also examines strategies to enhance phytoremediation by incorporating microbiology, composting, nanotechnology, and foliar spraying. The potential remediation strategies largely depend on the investigation and incorporation of environmentally friendly catalysts, as well as the utilization of innovative methods such as genetic engineering to improve phytoremediation processes. Studies have also shown that biochar has the capability to lower heavy metal concentrations in plant branches by over 50%, without affecting the pH of the soil. Specifically, magnetic biochar (MBC) has been shown to decrease lead levels in plants by up to 42%. Employing these methods showcases an effective strategy to enhance the efficacy of remediation techniques and fosters sustainable solutions to the pervasive issue of Pb pollution, thereby contributing to sustainable development efforts globally.
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- Lele Zhang
- Henan Province International Collaboration Lab of Forest Resources Utilization, School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Henan Province International Collaboration Lab of Forest Resources Utilization, School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Henan Province International Collaboration Lab of Forest Resources Utilization, School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Center for Global Health Research (CGHR), Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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- College of Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China.
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- Aarhus University, Department of Ecoscience, Frederiksborgvej 399, POBox 358, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark; Sustainability Cluster, School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
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- Henan Province International Collaboration Lab of Forest Resources Utilization, School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China.
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Sameer A, Rabia S, Khan AAA, Zaman QU, Hussain A. Combined application of zinc oxide and iron nanoparticles enhanced Red Sails lettuce growth and antioxidants enzymes activities while reducing the chromium uptake by plants grown in a Cr-contaminated soil. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2024:1-13. [PMID: 38745404 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2024.2351508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Soil contamination with chromium (Cr) is becoming a primary ecological and health concern, specifically in the Kasur and Sialkot regions of Pakistan. The main objective of the current study was to evaluate the impact of foliar application of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) (0, 25, 50, 100 mg L-1) and Fe NPs (0, 5, 10, 20 mg L-1) in red sails lettuce plants grown in Cr-contaminated soil. Our results showed that both ZnO and Fe NPs improved plant growth, and photosynthetic attributes by minimizing oxidative stress in lettuce plants through the stimulation of antioxidant enzyme activities. At ZnO NPs (100 mgL-1), dry weights of shoots and roots and fresh weights of shoots and roots were improved by 53%, 58%, 34%, and 45%, respectively, as compared to the respective control plants. The Fe NPs treatment (20 mgL-1) increased the dry weight of shoots and the roots and fresh weights of shoots and roots by 53%, 76%, 42%, and 70%, respectively. Application of both NPs reduced the oxidative stress caused by Cr, as evident by the findings of the current study, i.e., at the ZnO NPs (100 mgL-1) and Fe NPs (20 mgL-1), the EL declined by 32% and 44%, respectively, in comparison with respective control plants. Moreover, Fe and ZnO NPs enhanced the Fe and Zn contents in red sails lettuce plants. Application of ZnO NPs at 100 mg L-1 and Fe NPs at 20 mg L-1, improved the Zn and Fe contents in plant leaves by 86%, and 68%, respectively, as compared to the control plants. This showed that the exogenous application of these NPs helped in Zn and Fe fortification in plants. At similar of concenteration ZnO NPs, CAT and APX activities were improved by 52% and 53%, respectively. Similarly, the POD contents were improved by 17% and 45% at 5 and 10 mg/L of Fe NPs. Furthermore, ZnO and Fe NPs limited the Cr uptake by plants, and the concentration of Cr in the leaves of lettuce was under the threshold limit. The exogenous application of ZnO NPs (100 mg L-1) and Fe NPs (20 mg L-1) reduced the Cr uptake in the leaves of red sails lettuce by 57% and 51%, respectively. In conclusion, ZnO and Fe NPs could be used for the improvement of plant growth and biomass as well as nutrient fortification in stressed environments. These findings not only underscore the efficacy of nanoparticle-assisted phytoremediation but also highlight its broader implications for sustainable agriculture and environmental health. However, future studies on other crops with molecular-level investigations are recommended for the validation of the results.
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- Alisha Sameer
- Department of Environmental Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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Nemati B, Baneshi MM, Akbari H, Dehghani R, Mostafaii G. Phytoremediation of pollutants in oil-contaminated soils by Alhagi camelorum: evaluation and modeling. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5502. [PMID: 38448471 PMCID: PMC10918112 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56214-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Phytoremediation is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method, offering a suitable alternative to chemical and physical approaches for the removal of pollutants from soil. This research explored the phytoremediation potential of Alhagi camelorum, a plant species, for total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) and heavy metals (HMs), specifically lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), and cadmium (Cd), in oil-contaminated soil. A field-scale study spanning six months was conducted, involving the cultivation of A. camelorum seeds in a nursery and subsequent transplantation of seedlings onto prepared soil plots. Control plots, devoid of any plants, were also incorporated for comparison. Soil samples were analyzed throughout the study period using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP‒OES) for HMs and gas chromatography‒mass spectrometry (GC‒MS) for TPHs. The results showed that after six months, the average removal percentage was 53.6 ± 2.8% for TPHs and varying percentages observed for the HMs (Pb: 50 ± 2.1%, Cr: 47.6 ± 2.5%, Ni: 48.1 ± 1.6%, and Cd: 45.4 ± 3.5%). The upward trajectory in the population of heterotrophic bacteria and the level of microbial respiration, in contrast to the control plots, suggests that the presence of the plant plays a significant role in promoting soil microbial growth (P < 0.05). Moreover, kinetic rate models were examined to assess the rate of pollutant removal. The coefficient of determination consistently aligned with the first-order kinetic rate model for all the mentioned pollutants (R2 > 0.8). These results collectively suggest that phytoremediation employing A. camelorum can effectively reduce pollutants in oil-contaminated soils.
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- Bahador Nemati
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, and Department of Environment Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Ren K, Yang X, Li J, Jin H, Gu K, Chen Y, Liu M, Luo Y, Jiang Y. Alleviating the adverse effects of Cd-Pb contamination through the application of silicon fertilizer: Enhancing soil microbial diversity and mitigating heavy metal contamination. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 352:141414. [PMID: 38336042 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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The use of silicon fertilizer (SF) as a means of remediating cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) pollution has proven to be beneficial. However, the mechanism via which SF enhances soil quality and crop productivity under Cd- and Pb-contaminated soil (S) remains unclear. This study investigated the impacts of chemical fertilizer, mineral SF (MSF), and organic SF (OSF) on microbial community structure, activity of nutrient acquisition enzymes, and growth of tobacco in the presence of S condition. SF significantly reduced the contents of Cd and Pb in soil under S condition by 6.92-42.43% and increased plant height and leaf area by 15.27-81.77%. Moreover, the use of SF was observed to increase the efficiency of soil carbon and phosphorus cycling under S condition by 6.88-23.08%. Concurrently, SF was found to play a crucial role in facilitating the establishment of a complex, efficient, and interdependent molecular ecological network among soil microorganisms. In this context, Actinobacteriota, Bacteroidota, Ascomycota, and Basidiomycota were observed to be integral components of this network. SF was found to have a substantial positive impact on the metabolic functions and organismal systems of soil microorganisms. Moreover, the combined utilization of the Mantel test and partial least squares path model provided empirical evidence supporting the assertion that the administration of SF had a positive impact on both soil nutrient acquisition enzyme activity and tobacco growth, which was attributed to the enhancement of soil microbial diversity resulting from the application of SF. Furthermore, compared with MSF, OSF has advantages in reducing soil Pb and Cd content, promoting tobacco agronomic traits, increasing the number of key microbial communities, and maintaining the structural stability of microbial networks. The aforementioned findings, therefore, suggest that the OSF played a pivotal role in alleviating the adverse impacts of S, thereby demonstrating its efficacy in this particular process.
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- Ke Ren
- Yunnan Academy of Tobacco Agricultural Sciences, Kunming, 650021, China; College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Southwest University / Engineering Research Center of South Upland Agriculture, Ministry of Education, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- College of Landscape Architecture, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China
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- Yunnan Academy of Tobacco Agricultural Sciences, Kunming, 650021, China; College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Southwest University / Engineering Research Center of South Upland Agriculture, Ministry of Education, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Yunnan Academy of Tobacco Agricultural Sciences, Kunming, 650021, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Southwest University / Engineering Research Center of South Upland Agriculture, Ministry of Education, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Tobacco Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650031, China.
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- Yunnan Academy of Tobacco Agricultural Sciences, Kunming, 650021, China.
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Qian C, Wu J, Wang H, Yang D, Cui J. Metabolomic profiles reveals the dose-dependent effects of rice grain yield and nutritional quality upon exposure zero-valent iron nanoparticles. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 879:163089. [PMID: 37001268 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.163089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Zero-valent iron nanoparticles (nZVI) were widely used material in environmental remediation, which has attracted increasing concern for their safety. Previous studies have shown that the addition of nZVI could inhibit rice seedling growth. However, the effect of nZVI on the soil-rice system during the entire life cycle was not reported. Furthermore, the effect of nZVI on the quality of rice grain has also not been studied. Therefore, we investigated the effects of rice grain yield and nutritional quality upon exposure nZVI. The results showed that the soil pH value, redox potential and Fe (II) content in the nZVI-treated group were decreased in a dose-dependent manner. Interestingly, 2500 mg/kg nZVI significantly decreased the relative abundance of several functional microbial communities (10.52-73.53 %) associated with carbon and nitrogen cycles in response to plants compared to the control. Meanwhile, the nZVI treatment clearly reduced grain yield (8.71-18.21 %). Furthermore, the content of protein (51.72-57.79 %) and several essential nutrients (Zn, Cu, Mn and Mo) in the nZVI-treated grains was also decreased in a dose-dependent manner. The results of grain metabolomics indicated that nZVI could interfere with the relative expression of lysine and glutathione by regulating the metabolic pathways of antioxidant and protein synthesis in rice.
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- Cancan Qian
- College of Agriculture/Key Laboratory of Oasis Agricultural Pest Management and Plant Protection Resources Utilization, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China; National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China; Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Environmental Pollution and Control, Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- College of Agriculture/Key Laboratory of Oasis Agricultural Pest Management and Plant Protection Resources Utilization, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China; National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China; Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Environmental Pollution and Control, Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- College of Agriculture/Key Laboratory of Oasis Agricultural Pest Management and Plant Protection Resources Utilization, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China; National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China; Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Environmental Pollution and Control, Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- College of Agriculture/Key Laboratory of Oasis Agricultural Pest Management and Plant Protection Resources Utilization, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832003, China.
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China; Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Environmental Pollution and Control, Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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Ali S, Mir RA, Tyagi A, Manzar N, Kashyap AS, Mushtaq M, Raina A, Park S, Sharma S, Mir ZA, Lone SA, Bhat AA, Baba U, Mahmoudi H, Bae H. Chromium Toxicity in Plants: Signaling, Mitigation, and Future Perspectives. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:plants12071502. [PMID: 37050128 PMCID: PMC10097182 DOI: 10.3390/plants12071502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Plants are very often confronted by different heavy metal (HM) stressors that adversely impair their growth and productivity. Among HMs, chromium (Cr) is one of the most prevalent toxic trace metals found in agricultural soils because of anthropogenic activities, lack of efficient treatment, and unregulated disposal. It has a huge detrimental impact on the physiological, biochemical, and molecular traits of crops, in addition to being carcinogenic to humans. In soil, Cr exists in different forms, including Cr (III) "trivalent" and Cr (VI) "hexavalent", but the most pervasive and severely hazardous form to the biota is Cr (VI). Despite extensive research on the effects of Cr stress, the exact molecular mechanisms of Cr sensing, uptake, translocation, phytotoxicity, transcript processing, translation, post-translational protein modifications, as well as plant defensive responses are still largely unknown. Even though plants lack a Cr transporter system, it is efficiently accumulated and transported by other essential ion transporters, hence posing a serious challenge to the development of Cr-tolerant cultivars. In this review, we discuss Cr toxicity in plants, signaling perception, and transduction. Further, we highlight various mitigation processes for Cr toxicity in plants, such as microbial, chemical, and nano-based priming. We also discuss the biotechnological advancements in mitigating Cr toxicity in plants using plant and microbiome engineering approaches. Additionally, we also highlight the role of molecular breeding in mitigating Cr toxicity in sustainable agriculture. Finally, some conclusions are drawn along with potential directions for future research in order to better comprehend Cr signaling pathways and its mitigation in sustainable agriculture.
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- Sajad Ali
- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal 191201, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Plant Pathology Lab, ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms, Maunath Bhanjan 275103, India
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- Plant Pathology Lab, ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms, Maunath Bhanjan 275103, India
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- MS Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Shoolini University, Bajhol 173229, India
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- Mutation Breeding Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, New Delhi 110012, India
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- ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, New Delhi 110012, India
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- Centre of Research for Development, University of Kashmir, Srinagar 190006, India
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- Govt. Degree College for Women, University of Kashmir, Baramulla 193101, India
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- Centre of Research for Development, University of Kashmir, Srinagar 190006, India
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- Directorate of Programs, International Center for Biosaline Agriculture, Dubai P.O. Box 14660, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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Tan Z, Wu C, Xuan Z, Cheng Y, Xiong R, Su Z, Wang D. Lead exposure dose-dependently affects oxidative stress, AsA-GSH, photosynthesis, and mineral content in pakchoi ( Brassica chinensis L.). FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:1007276. [PMID: 36275549 PMCID: PMC9583015 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1007276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Lead (Pb) is a heavy metal pollutant and negatively affects agriculture and ecosystems. Pb can cause oxidative stress and abnormal plant growth. The ascorbic acid-glutathione (AsA-GSH) cycle mainly exists in chloroplasts and resists oxidative stress, scavenges reactive oxygen radicals, and maintains normal photosynthesis. However, the dosage related effects of Pb on pakchoi photosynthesis, via oxidative stress and the AsA-GSH system, remains unclear. In this study, various Pb dosage stress models were tested (low: 300 mg/kg; medium: 600 mg/kg; high: 900 mg/kg). Pb stress induced a dose-dependent increase in Pb content in pakchoi leaves (P < 0.05). Principal component analysis showed that Se, B, and Pb were significantly and negatively correlated. Pb stress also increased MDA content and decreased antioxidant enzymes SOD, GSH-Px, and T-AOC activities (P < 0.05). We also found that Vc content, as well as the GSH/GSSG ratio, decreased. Additionally, Pb stress destroyed chloroplast structure, decreased photosynthesis indicators Pn, Tr, Gs, Ci and VPD, and attenuated Fv/Fm and Fv/Fo (P < 0.05). In the high-dose group, the contents of chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoids decreased significantly, while the expression of chloroplast development genes (GLK, GLN2) decreased (P < 0.05). Our data suggest that Pb stress leads to dosage-dependent, aberrant photosynthesis by inhibiting the AsA-GSH system in pakchoi. This study expands the Pb toxicology research field and provides indications for screening antagonists.
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- Zhanming Tan
- College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Tarim University, Alar, China
- The National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Efficient and High-quality Cultivation and Deep Processing Technology of Characteristic Fruit Tress in Southern Xinjiang, Alar, China
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- College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Tarim University, Alar, China
- The National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Efficient and High-quality Cultivation and Deep Processing Technology of Characteristic Fruit Tress in Southern Xinjiang, Alar, China
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- College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Tarim University, Alar, China
- The National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Efficient and High-quality Cultivation and Deep Processing Technology of Characteristic Fruit Tress in Southern Xinjiang, Alar, China
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- College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Tarim University, Alar, China
- The National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Efficient and High-quality Cultivation and Deep Processing Technology of Characteristic Fruit Tress in Southern Xinjiang, Alar, China
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- College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Tarim University, Alar, China
- The National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Efficient and High-quality Cultivation and Deep Processing Technology of Characteristic Fruit Tress in Southern Xinjiang, Alar, China
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- College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Tarim University, Alar, China
- The National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Efficient and High-quality Cultivation and Deep Processing Technology of Characteristic Fruit Tress in Southern Xinjiang, Alar, China
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- College of Agronomy, Tarim University, Alar, China
- The National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Efficient and High-quality Cultivation and Deep Processing Technology of Characteristic Fruit Tress in Southern Xinjiang, Alar, China
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Wen K, Li X, Huang R, Nian H. Application of exogenous glutathione decreases chromium translocation and alleviates its toxicity in soybean (Glycine max L.). ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 234:113405. [PMID: 35298965 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Chromium is considered one of the most severe toxic elements affecting agriculture. Soybean seedlings under chromium stress were treated with glutathione and buthionine sulfoximine. The effects of exogenous glutathione on the physiological effects of two different chromium-resistant soybean seedlings and the expression levels of expression levels related genes were studied. This study tested the seedling weight and SPAD values, detected enzymatic antioxidants (i.e., superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, catalase, catalase, ascorbate peroxidase), and non-enzymatic antioxidants (i.e., glutathione, proline, soluble sugars, and soluble phenols) that attenuate chromium-induced reactive oxygen species, and quantified several genes associated with glutathione-mediated chromium stress. The results showed that exogenous glutathione could improve the physiological adaptability of soybean seedlings by regulating photosynthesis, antioxidant, and related enzyme activities, osmotic system, the compartmentalization of ion chelation, and regulating the transcription level of related genes, thereby increasing the chromium accumulation of soybean seedlings, enhancing the tolerance of chromium stress, and reducing the toxicity of chromium. Overall, the application of glutathione alleviates chromium toxicity in soybeans, and this strategy may be a potential farming option for soybean bioremediation in chromium-contaminated soils.
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- Ke Wen
- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China; The Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding of Guangdong Province, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 Guangdong, People's Republic of China; The National Engineering Research Center of Plant Space Breeding, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China; The Guangdong Subcenter of the National Center for Soybean Improvement, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China; Zengcheng Teaching and Research Bases, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China.
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- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China; The Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding of Guangdong Province, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 Guangdong, People's Republic of China; The National Engineering Research Center of Plant Space Breeding, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China; The Guangdong Subcenter of the National Center for Soybean Improvement, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China; Zengcheng Teaching and Research Bases, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China.
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- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China; The Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding of Guangdong Province, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 Guangdong, People's Republic of China; The National Engineering Research Center of Plant Space Breeding, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China; The Guangdong Subcenter of the National Center for Soybean Improvement, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China; Zengcheng Teaching and Research Bases, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China.
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- The State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China; The Key Laboratory of Plant Molecular Breeding of Guangdong Province, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642 Guangdong, People's Republic of China; The National Engineering Research Center of Plant Space Breeding, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510642, People's Republic of China; The Guangdong Subcenter of the National Center for Soybean Improvement, College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China; Zengcheng Teaching and Research Bases, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China.
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