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Rieder GS, Duarte T, Delgado CP, Rodighiero A, Nogara PA, Orian L, Aschner M, Dalla Corte CL, Da Rocha JBT. Interplay between diphenyl diselenide and copper: Impact on D. melanogaster survival, behavior, and biochemical parameters. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2024; 281:109899. [PMID: 38518983 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2024.109899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
Abstract
Copper (Cu2+) is a biologically essential element that participates in numerous physiological processes. However, elevated concentrations of copper have been associated with cellular oxidative stress and neurodegenerative diseases. Organo‑selenium compounds such as diphenyl diselenide (DPDS) have in vitro and in vivo antioxidant properties. Hence, we hypothesized that DPDS may modulate the toxicity of Cu2+ in Drosophila melanogaster. The acute effects (4 days of exposure) caused by a high concentration of Cu2+ (3 mM) were studied using endpoints of toxicity such as survival and behavior in D. melanogaster. The potential protective effect of low concentration of DPDS (20 μM) against Cu2+ was also investigated. Adult flies aged 1-5 days post-eclosion (both sexes) were divided into four groups: Control, DPDS (20 μM), CuSO4 (3 mM), and the combined exposure of DPDS (20 μM) and CuSO4 (3 mM). Survival, biochemical, and behavioral parameters were determined. Co-exposure of DPDS and CuSO4 increased acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity and the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS as determined by DFCH oxidation). Contrary to our expectation, the co-exposure reduced survival, body weight, locomotion, catalase activity, and cell viability in relation to control group. Taken together, DPDS potentiated the Cu2+ toxicity.
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- G S Rieder
- Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences: Toxicological Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Santa Maria, 1000 Roraima Avenue, Santa Maria, RS 97105-900, Brazil. https://twitter.com/RiederSchmitt
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- Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences: Toxicological Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Santa Maria, 1000 Roraima Avenue, Santa Maria, RS 97105-900, Brazil. https://twitter.com/tttamie
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- Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences: Toxicological Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Santa Maria, 1000 Roraima Avenue, Santa Maria, RS 97105-900, Brazil. https://twitter.com/cassiapdelgado
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università degli Studi di Padova, Via Marzolo 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Sul-rio-grandense (IFSul), Av. Leonel de Moura Brizola, 2501, 96418-400 Bagé, RS, Brazil. https://twitter.com/nogara_pablo
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università degli Studi di Padova, Via Marzolo 1, 35131 Padova, Italy. https://twitter.com/_LauraOrian
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences: Toxicological Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Santa Maria, 1000 Roraima Avenue, Santa Maria, RS 97105-900, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biological Sciences: Toxicological Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Santa Maria, 1000 Roraima Avenue, Santa Maria, RS 97105-900, Brazil; Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Basic Health Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS 90035-003, Brazil.
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Cai N, Wang X, Zhu H, Hu Y, Zhang X, Wang L. Isotopic insights and integrated analysis for heavy metal levels, ecological risks, and source apportionment in river sediments of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 251:118626. [PMID: 38467358 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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The research was carried out to examine the pollution characteristics, ecological risk, and origins of seven heavy metals (Hg, As, Pb, Cu, Cd, Zn, and Ni) in 51 sediment samples gathered from 8 rivers located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) in China. The contents of Hg and Cd were 5.0 and 1.1 times higher than their background values, respectively. The mean levels of other measured heavy metals were below those found naturally in the local soil. The enrichment factor showed that the study area exhibited significantly enriched Hg with 70.6% sampling sites. The Cd contents at 19.6% of sampling sites were moderately enriched. The other sampling sites were at a less enriched level. The sediments of all the rivers had a medium level of potential ecological risk. Hg was the major ecological risk factor in all sampling sites, followed by Cd. The findings from the positive matrix factorization (PMF) analysis shown agricultural activities, industrial activities, traffic emissions, and parent material were the major sources. The upper, middle, and low reaches of the Quanji river had different Hg isotope compositions, while sediments near the middle reaches were similar to the δ202Hg of the industrial source. At the upstream sampling sites, the Hg isotope content was very close to the background level. The results of this research can establish a strong scientific sound to improve the safety of the natural circumstances of rivers on the QTP.
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- Na Cai
- Key Laboratory of Green and High-end Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, 810008, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Geology and Environment of Salt Lakes, Xining, 810008, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effects in Arid Region, Ministry of Education, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, China; School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green and High-end Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, 810008, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Geology and Environment of Salt Lakes, Xining, 810008, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Qaidam Comprehensive Geological and Mineral Exploration Institute of Qinghai Province, Golmud, 816099, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Exploration and Research of Salt Lake Resources in Qaidam Basin, Golmud, 816099, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green and High-end Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, 810008, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Geology and Environment of Salt Lakes, Xining, 810008, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Land Surface Pattern and Simulation, Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China.
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Fan C, Liang Q, Wang Y, Chen P, Wu J, Wu Q, Jiang S, Zhou Y, He R, Tai F. Cu-II-directed self-assembly of fullerenols to ameliorate copper stress in maize seedlings. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 929:172416. [PMID: 38631627 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172416] [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: 02/03/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Widespread use of copper-based agrochemical may cause copper excessive accumulation in agricultural soil to seriously threaten crop production. Recently, fullerenols are playing important roles in helping crops build resistance to abiotic stresses by giving ingenious and successful resolutions. However, there is a lack of knowledge on their beneficial effects in crops under stresses induced by heavy metals. Herein, the visual observation of Cu2+-mediated assembly of fullerenols via electrostatic and coordination actions was carried out in vitro, showing that water-soluble nanocomplexes and water-insoluble cross-linking nanohybrids were selectively fabricated by precisely adjusting feeding ratios of fullerenols and CuSO4. Furthermore, maize simultaneous exposure of fullerenols and CuSO4 solutions was tested to investigate the comparative effects of seed germination and seedling growth relative to exposure of CuSO4 alone. Under moderate Cu2+ stresses (40 and 80 μM), fullerenols significantly mitigated the detrimental effects of seedlings, including phenotype, root and shoot elongation, biomass accumulation, antioxidant capacity, and Cu2+ uptake and copper transporter-related gene expressions in roots. Under 160 μM of Cu2+ as a stressor, fullerenols also accelerated germination of Cu2+-stressed seeds eventually up to the level of the control. Summarily, fullerenols can enhance tolerance of Cu2+-stressed maize mainly due to direct detoxification through fullerenol-Cu2+ interactions restraining the Cu2+ intake into roots and reducing free Cu2+ content in vivo, as well as fullerenol-maize interactions to enhance resistance by maintaining balance of reactive oxygen species and optimizing the excretion and transport of Cu2+. This will unveil valuable insights into the beneficial roles of fullerenols and its mechanism mode in alleviating heavy metal stress on crop plants.
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- Chenjie Fan
- NanoAgro Center, College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- NanoAgro Center, College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- NanoAgro Center, College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Wheat and Maize Crop Science, College of Life Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- NanoAgro Center, College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- NanoAgro Center, College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- NanoAgro Center, College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- NanoAgro Center, College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- NanoAgro Center, College of Plant Protection, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Wheat and Maize Crop Science, College of Life Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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Nguyen HN, Tran PT, Tuan Le NA, Nguyen QH, Bui DD. Synthesis of Nano Sulfur/Chitosan-Copper Complex and Its Nematicidal Effect against Meloidogyne incognita In Vitro and on Coffee Pots. THE PLANT PATHOLOGY JOURNAL 2024; 40:261-271. [PMID: 38835297 DOI: 10.5423/ppj.oa.10.2023.0145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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Sulfur is one of the inorganic elements used by plants to develop and produce phytoalexin to resist certain diseases. This study reported a method for preparing a material for plant disease resistance. Sulfur nanoparticles (SNPs) stabilized in the chitosan-Cu2+ (CS-Cu2+) complex were synthesized by hydrolysis of Na2S2O3 in an acidic medium. The obtained SNPs/CS-Cu2+ complex consisting of 0.32% S, 4% CS, and 0.7% Cu (w/v), contained SNPs with an average size of ~28 nm as measured by transmission electron microscopy images. The X-ray diffraction pattern of the SNPs/CSCu2+ complex showed that SNPs had orthorhombic crystal structures. Interaction between SNPs and the CS-Cu2+ complex was also investigated by ultraviolet-visible. Results in vitro nematicidal effect of materials against Meloidogyne incognita showed that SNPs/CS-Cu2+ complex was more effective in killing second-stage juveniles (J2) nematodes and inhibiting egg hatching than that of CS and CS-Cu2+ complex. The values of LC50 in killing J2 nematodes and EC50 in inhibiting egg hatching of SNPs/CS-Cu2+ complex were 75 and 51 mg/l, respectively. These values were lower than those of CS and the CS-Cu2+ complex. The test results on the nematicidal effect against M. incognita on coffee pots showed that the SNPs/CS-Cu2+ complex was 100% effective at a concentration of 150 mg/l. Therefore, the SNPs/CS-Cu2+ complex could be considered as a biochemical material with potential for agricultural applications to control root-knot nematodes.
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- Hong Nhung Nguyen
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam
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- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
- Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam
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Cui L, Li X, Luo Y, Gao X, Chen L, Lv X, Peng J, Zhang H, Lei K. Comprehensive effects of salinity, dissolved organic carbon and copper on mortality, osmotic regulation and bioaccumulation of copper in Oryzias melastigma. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 927:172289. [PMID: 38599405 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172289] [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: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Cu, as an essential and toxic element, has gained widespread attention. Both salinity and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) are known to influence Cu toxicity in marine organisms. However, the intricate interplay between these factors and their specific influence on Cu toxicity remains ambiguous. So, this study conducted toxicity tests of Cu on Oryzias melastigma. The experiments involved three salinity levels (10, 20, and 30 ppt) and three DOC levels (0, 1, and 5 mg/L) to comprehensively investigate the underlying mechanisms of toxicity. The complex toxic effects were analyzed by mortality, NKA activity, net Na+ flux and Cu bioaccumulation in O. melastigma. The results indicate that Cu toxicity is notably influenced by both DOC and salinity. Interestingly, the discernible variation in Cu toxicity across different DOC levels diminishes as salinity levels increase. The presence of DOC enhances the impact of salinity on Cu toxicity, especially at higher Cu concentrations. Additionally, Visual MINTEQ was utilized to elucidate the chemical composition of Cu, revealing that DOC had a significant impact on Cu forms. Furthermore, we observed that fluctuations in salinity lead to the inhibition of Na+/K+-ATPase (NKA) activity, subsequently hindering the inflow of Na+. The effects of salinity and DOC on the bioaccumulation of copper were not significant. The influence of salinity on Cu toxicity is mainly through its effect on the osmotic regulation and biophysiology of O. melastigma. Additionally, DOC plays a crucial role in the different forms of Cu. Moreover, DOC-Cu complexes can be utilized by organisms. This study contributes to understanding the mechanism of copper's biological toxicity in intricate marine environments and serves as a valuable reference for developing marine water quality criteria for Cu.
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- Liang Cui
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environment Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; College of Water Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Environment, Chinese Research Academy of Environment Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environment Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Environment, Chinese Research Academy of Environment Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- Ningbo Research Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Ningbo 315012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environment Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- Wenzhou Environmental Technology Co., Ltd, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environment Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environment Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- College of Water Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Environment, Chinese Research Academy of Environment Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environment Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; College of Water Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Environment, Chinese Research Academy of Environment Sciences, Beijing 100012, China.
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Hafeez K, Atif M, Perveen S, Parveen A, Akhtar F, Yasmeen N. Unraveling the contribution of copper seed priming in enhancing chromium tolerance in wheat by improving germination, growth, and grain yield. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-33848-z. [PMID: 38822178 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33848-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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Exposure to chromium (Cr) on farmlands drastically restricts the growth and productivity of cereal crops, including wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Utilizing micronutrients, the seed-priming strategy is crucial to preventing the adverse consequences of Cr-stress. Nevertheless, additional investigation needs to be conducted to figure out whether Cu-priming remedies are beneficial for wheat experiencing Cr-stress. The objective of this study was to ascertain the contribution of Cu-treated seed priming in the mitigation of detrimental impacts of Cr-stress on wheat germination, growth, and production. Two wheat cultivars, Dilkash-20 and Subhani-21, were subjected to seed priming treatments (0 mg/L, 0.1 mg/L, and 1.0 mg/L) of Cu under Cr-stress levels (200 mg/kg) in two successive experiments, respectively, petri-dish and soil-filled pot experiments. The Cu-priming significantly enhanced the wheat seed germination, plant growth, and grain yield under Cr-stress. Cu priming improved enzyme activities such as glutathione peroxidase (14.60, 16.30%), superoxide dismutase (62.55, 115.21%), peroxidase, catalase (78.39, 80.23%), ascorbate peroxidase(17.72, 20.32%), and key primary and secondary metabolites such as proline (54.19, 81.27%), glycine betaine (40.13, 79.39%), total soluble proteins (47.92, 51.58%), phenolics (40.05, 18.61%), and flavonoids (56.90, 113.46%), respectively, of Dilkash-20 and Subhani-21 under Cr-stress. The outcome of our investigation underscored the efficacy of Cu-priming treatments (0.1 mg/L and 1.0 mg/L) in Cr-stress circumstances to augment wheat germination, growth, and grain yield.
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- Khadija Hafeez
- Department of Botany, Government College University, Faisalabad-38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University, Faisalabad-38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University, Faisalabad-38000, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, Government College University, Faisalabad-38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University, Faisalabad-38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University, Faisalabad-38000, Pakistan
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Lin N, Shao X, Wu H, Jiang R, Wu M. Heavy Metal Concentration Estimation for Different Farmland Soils Based on Projection Pursuit and LightGBM with Hyperspectral Images. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:3251. [PMID: 38794105 PMCID: PMC11125194 DOI: 10.3390/s24103251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Heavy metal pollution in farmland soil threatens soil environmental quality. It is an important task to quickly grasp the status of heavy metal pollution in farmland soil in a region. Hyperspectral remote sensing technology has been widely used in soil heavy metal concentration monitoring. How to improve the accuracy and reliability of its estimation model is a hot topic. This study analyzed 440 soil samples from Sihe Town and the surrounding agricultural areas in Yushu City, Jilin Province. Considering the differences between different types of soils, a local regression model of heavy metal concentrations (As and Cu) was established based on projection pursuit (PP) and light gradient boosting machine (LightGBM) algorithms. Based on the estimations, a spatial distribution map of soil heavy metals in the region was drawn. The findings of this study showed that considering the differences between different soils to construct a local regression estimation model of soil heavy metal concentration improved the estimation accuracy. Specifically, the relative percent difference (RPD) of As and Cu element estimations in black soil increased the most, by 0.30 and 0.26, respectively. The regional spatial distribution map of heavy metal concentration derived from local regression showed high spatial variability. The number of characteristic bands screened by the PP method accounted for 10-13% of the total spectral bands, effectively reducing the model complexity. Compared with the traditional machine model, the LightGBM model showed better estimation ability, and the highest determination coefficients (R2) of different soil validation sets reached 0.73 (As) and 0.75 (Cu), respectively. In this study, the constructed PP-LightGBM estimation model takes into account the differences in soil types, which effectively improves the accuracy and reliability of hyperspectral image estimation of soil heavy metal concentration and provides a reference for drawing large-scale spatial distributions of heavy metals from hyperspectral images and mastering soil environmental quality.
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- Nan Lin
- College of Surveying and Exploration Engineering, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun 130118, China; (N.L.); (X.S.); (M.W.)
- Jilin Province Natural Resources Remote Sensing Information Technology Innovation Laboratory, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Surveying and Exploration Engineering, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun 130118, China; (N.L.); (X.S.); (M.W.)
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- Henan Academy of Geology, Zhengzhou 450016, China
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- College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China;
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- College of Surveying and Exploration Engineering, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun 130118, China; (N.L.); (X.S.); (M.W.)
- College of Resource and Environmental Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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Dong J, Yang S, Kou Z, Chen Y, Yang T, Gao P, Zhang W, Zhang J, Che D, Wang A. Oenothera biennis with strong copper toxicity resistance enriches trace copper in seeds under copper pollution soil. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 277:116382. [PMID: 38677067 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Excess copper (Cu) imparts negative effects on plant growth and productivity in soil. To develop the ability of O. biennis to govern pollution soil containing excessive Cu, we investigated seed germination, seedling growth, and seed yield. Furthermore, Cu content and the expression levels of Cu transport related genes in different tissues were measured under exogenous high concentration Cu. O. biennis seeds were sensitive to excess Cu, with an observed reduction in the germination rate, primary root length, fresh weight, and number of seeds germinated daily. Consecutive Cu stress did not cause fatal damage to evening primrose, yet it slowed down plant growth slightly by reducing the leaf water, chlorophyll, plant yield, and seed oil contents while increasing the soluble sugar, proline, malondialdehyde, and H2O2 contents. The Cu content in different organs of O. biennis was disrupted by excess Cu. In particular, the Cu content in O. biennis seeds and seed oil increased and subsequently decreased with the increase of exogenous Cu, reaching a peak under 600 mg·kg-1 consecutive Cu. Furthermore, the 4-month 900 mg·kg-1 Cu treatment did not induce the excessive accumulation of Cu in peels, seeds, and seed oil, maintaining the Cu content within the range required by the Chinese National Food Safety Standards. The treatment also resulted in an upregulation of Cu-uptake (ObCOPT5, ObZIP4, and ObYSL2) and vigorous efflux (ObHMA1) of transport genes, of which expression levels were significant positive correlation (p < 0.05) with the Cu content. Among all organs, the stem replaced the root as the organ exhibited the greatest ability to absorb and store Cu, and even the Cu transport genes could still function continuously in stem under excess Cu. This work identified a species that can tolerate high Cu content in soil while maintaining a high yield. Furthermore, the results revealed the enrichment of Cu to occur primarily in the O. biennis stem rather than the seeds and peel under excess Cu.
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- Jie Dong
- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Region Landscape Plants and Applications, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Region Landscape Plants and Applications, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Region Landscape Plants and Applications, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Region Landscape Plants and Applications, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Region Landscape Plants and Applications, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Region Landscape Plants and Applications, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Region Landscape Plants and Applications, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Region Landscape Plants and Applications, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Key Laboratory of Cold Region Landscape Plants and Applications, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
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Pradhan I, Hembram P. Silicon supplementation stabilizes the effect of copper stress, the use of copper chaperones and genes involved: a review. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:543. [PMID: 38642191 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09507-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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Heavy metal stress is a major problem in present scenario and the consequences are well known. The agroecosystems are heavily affected by the heavy metal stress and the question arises on the sustainability of the agricultural products. Heavy metals inhibit the process to influence the reactive oxygen species production. When abundantly present copper metal ion has toxic effects which is mitigated by the exogenous application of Si. The role of silicon is to enhance physical parameters as well as gas exchange parameters. Si is likely to increase antioxidant enzymes in response to copper stress which can relocate toxic metals at subcellular level and remove heavy metals from the cell. Silicon regulates phytohormones when excess copper is present. Rate of photosynthesis and mineral absorption is increased in response to metal stress. Silicon manages enzymatic and non-enzymatic activities to balance metal stress condition. Cu transport by the plasma membrane is controlled by a family of proteins called copper transporter present at cell surface. Plants maintain balance in absorption, use and storage for proper copper ion homeostasis. Copper chaperones play vital role in copper ion movement within cells. Prior to that metallochaperones control Cu levels. The genes responsible in copper stress mitigation are discovered in various plant species and their function are decoded. However, detailed molecular mechanism is yet to be studied. This review discusses about the crucial mechanisms of Si-mediated alleviation of copper stress, the role of copper binding proteins in copper homeostasis. Moreover, it also provides a brief information on the genes, their function and regulation of their expression in relevance to Cu abundance in different plant species which will be beneficial for further understanding of the role of silicon in stabilization of copper stress.
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- Itishree Pradhan
- Post Graduate Department of Botany, Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur, 760007, India
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- Post Graduate Department of Botany, Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur, 760007, India.
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Fernández-Caliani JC, Fernández-Landero S, Giráldez MI, Hidalgo PJ, Morales E. Unveiling a Technosol-based remediation approach for enhancing plant growth in an iron-rich acidic mine soil from the Rio Tinto Mars analog site. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 922:171217. [PMID: 38417521 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171217] [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: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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This paper explores the potential of Technosols made from non-hazardous industrial wastes as a sustainable solution for highly acidic iron-rich soils at the Rio Tinto mining site (Spain), a terrestrial Mars analog. These mine soils exhibit extreme acidity (pHH2O = 2.1-3.0), low nutrient availability (non-acid cation saturation < 20 %), and high levels of Pb (3420 mg kg-1), Cu (504 mg kg-1), Zn (415 mg kg-1), and As (319 mg kg-1), hindering plant growth and ecosystem restoration. To address these challenges, the study systematically analyzed selected waste materials, formulated them into Technosols, and conducted a four-month pot trial to evaluate the growth of Brassica juncea under greenhouse conditions. Technosols were tailored by adding varying weight percentages of waste amendments into the mine Technosol, specifically 10 %, 25 %, and 50 %. The waste amendments comprised a blend of organic waste (water clarification sludge, WCS) and inorganic wastes (white steel slag, WSS; and furnace iron slag, FIS). The formulations included: (T0) exclusively mine Technosol (control); (T1) 60 % WCS + 40 % WSS; (T2) 60 % WCS + 40 % FIS; and (T3) 50 % WCS + 16.66 % WSS + 33.33 % FIS. The analyses covered leachate quality, soil pore water chemistry, and plant response (germination and survival rates, plant height, and leaf number). Results revealed a significant reduction in leachable contaminant concentrations, with Pb (26.16 mg kg-1), Zn (4.94 mg kg-1), and Cu (2.29 mg kg-1) dropping to negligible levels and shifting towards less toxic species. These changes improved soil conditions, promoting seed germination and seedling growth. Among the formulations tested, Technosol T1 showed promise in overcoming mine soil limitations, enhancing plant adaptation, buffering against acidification, and stabilizing contaminants through precipitation and adsorption mechanisms. The paper stresses the importance of tailoring waste amendments to specific soil conditions, and highlights the broader implications of the Technosol approach, such as waste valorization, soil stabilization, and insights for Brassica juncea growth in extreme environments, including Martian soil simulants.
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- Department of Integrated Sciences, RENSMA, University of Huelva, Campus El Carmen, s/n, 21071 Huelva, Spain.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Huelva, Campus El Carmen, s/n, 21071 Huelva, Spain.
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Du Y, Huang Q, Li S, Cai M, Liu F, Huang X, Zheng F, Lin L. Carbon sequestration reduced by the interference of nanoplastics on copper bioavailability. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 468:133841. [PMID: 38394898 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133841] [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: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Microplastics (MPs) have been recognized as a serious new pollutant, especially nanoplastics (NPs) pose a greater threat to marine ecosystem than larger MPs. Within these ecosystems, phytoplankton serve as the foundational primary producers, playing a critical role in carbon sequestration. Copper (Cu), a vital cofactor for both photosynthesis and respiration in phytoplankton, directly influences their capacity to regulate atmospheric carbon. Therefore, we assessed the impact of NPs on Cu bioavailability and carbon sequestration capacity. The results showed that polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) could inhibit the growth of Thalassiosira weissflogii (a commonly used model marine diatom) and Chlorella pyrenoidosa (a standard strain of green algae). The concentration of Cu uptake by algae has a significant negative correlation with COPT1 (a Cu uptake protein), but positive with P-ATPase (a Cu efflux protein). Interestingly, PS-NPs exposure could reduce Cu uptake and carbon Cu sequestration capacity of algae, i.e., when the concentration of PS-NPs increases by 1 mg/L, the concentration of fixed carbon dioxide decreases by 0.0023 ppm. This provides a new perspective to reveal the influence mechanisms of PS-NPs on the relationship between Cu biogeochemical cycling and carbon source and sink.
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- Yanting Du
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Pollution Monitoring and Control, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Modern Analytical Science and Separation Technology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China
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- College of Ocean and Earth Science, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Pollution Monitoring and Control, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Modern Analytical Science and Separation Technology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Pollution Monitoring and Control, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Modern Analytical Science and Separation Technology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Pollution Monitoring and Control, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Modern Analytical Science and Separation Technology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Environment, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Pollution Monitoring and Control, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Modern Analytical Science and Separation Technology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, China
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Chen HH, Zheng ZC, Hua D, Chen XF, Huang ZR, Guo J, Yang LT, Chen LS. Boron-mediated amelioration of copper toxicity in Citrus sinensis seedlings involved reduced concentrations of copper in leaves and roots and their cell walls rather than increased copper fractions in their cell walls. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 467:133738. [PMID: 38350317 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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Little information is available on how boron (B) supplementation affects plant cell wall (CW) remodeling under copper (Cu) excess. 'Xuegan' (Citrus sinensis) seedlings were submitted to 0.5 or 350 µM Cu × 2.5 or 25 µM B for 24 weeks. Thereafter, we determined the concentrations of CW materials (CWMs) and CW components (CWCs), the degree of pectin methylation (DPM), and the pectin methylesterase (PME) activities and PME gene expression levels in leaves and roots, as well as the Cu concentrations in leaves and roots and their CWMs (CWCs). Additionally, we analyzed the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectra of leaf and root CWMs. Our findings suggested that adding B reduced the impairment of Cu excess to CWs by reducing the Cu concentrations in leaves and roots and their CWMs and maintaining the stability of CWs, thereby improving leaf and root growth. Cu excess increased the Cu fractions in leaf and root pectin by decreasing DPM due to increased PME activities, thereby contributing to citrus Cu tolerance. FTIR and XRD indicated that the functional groups of the CW pectin, hemicellulose, cellulose, and lignin could bind and immobilize Cu, thereby reducing Cu cytotoxicity in leaves and roots.
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- Huan-Huan Chen
- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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Martins M, Oliveira L, Sousa B, Valente IM, Rodrigues JA, Azenha M, Soares C, Pereira R, Fidalgo F. Unravelling the combined impacts of drought and Cu in barley plants - double trouble? PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 209:108546. [PMID: 38518397 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108546] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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The occurrence of drought in soils, particularly in those contaminated by metals, poses a current threat to crops, as these factors can interact and induce unique stress responses. Therefore, this study mainly focused on understanding the crosstalk between drought and copper (Cu) stress in the physiology of the barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) plant. Using a bifactorial experimental design, seedlings were grown in a natural soil under the following treatments: plants continuously irrigated in uncontaminated soil for 14 days (control); plants continuously irrigated in Cu-contaminated soil (115 mg Cu kg-1) for 14 days (Cu); plants only irrigated during the initials 7 days of growth in uncontaminated soil (drought); plants co-exposed to Cu and drought (combined). After 14 days of growth, the results revealed that drought prevented Cu bioaccumulation in barley roots, which were still severely affected by the metal, both individually and in combination with the water deficit. Furthermore, individual and combined exposure to these stressors resulted in impaired photosynthetic performance in barley plants. Despite the increased activation of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant defence mechanisms, particularly in the green organs, the plants co-exposed to both stress factors still showed higher oxidative damage, severely impacting biomass production.
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- Maria Martins
- GreenUPorto - Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre & Inov4Agro, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto, Rua Do Campo Alegre S/n, Porto, Portugal.
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- GreenUPorto - Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre & Inov4Agro, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto, Rua Do Campo Alegre S/n, Porto, Portugal
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- GreenUPorto - Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre & Inov4Agro, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto, Rua Do Campo Alegre S/n, Porto, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE, LAQV, Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, Porto, 4050-313, Portugal; REQUIMTE, LAQV, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua Do Campo Alegre 687, Porto, 4169-007, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE, LAQV, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua Do Campo Alegre 687, Porto, 4169-007, Portugal
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- CIQ-UP, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua Do Campo Alegre S/n, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- GreenUPorto - Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre & Inov4Agro, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto, Rua Do Campo Alegre S/n, Porto, Portugal
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- GreenUPorto - Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre & Inov4Agro, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto, Rua Do Campo Alegre S/n, Porto, Portugal
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- GreenUPorto - Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre & Inov4Agro, Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto, Rua Do Campo Alegre S/n, Porto, Portugal
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Al-Obaidi JR, Jamaludin AA, Rahman NA, Ahmad-Kamil EI. How plants respond to heavy metal contamination: a narrative review of proteomic studies and phytoremediation applications. PLANTA 2024; 259:103. [PMID: 38551683 DOI: 10.1007/s00425-024-04378-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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MAIN CONCLUSION Heavy metal pollution caused by human activities is a serious threat to the environment and human health. Plants have evolved sophisticated defence systems to deal with heavy metal stress, with proteins and enzymes serving as critical intercepting agents for heavy metal toxicity reduction. Proteomics continues to be effective in identifying markers associated with stress response and metabolic processes. This review explores the complex interactions between heavy metal pollution and plant physiology, with an emphasis on proteomic and biotechnological perspectives. Over the last century, accelerated industrialization, agriculture activities, energy production, and urbanization have established a constant need for natural resources, resulting in environmental degradation. The widespread buildup of heavy metals in ecosystems as a result of human activity is especially concerning. Although some heavy metals are required by organisms in trace amounts, high concentrations pose serious risks to the ecosystem and human health. As immobile organisms, plants are directly exposed to heavy metal contamination, prompting the development of robust defence mechanisms. Proteomics has been used to understand how plants react to heavy metal stress. The development of proteomic techniques offers promising opportunities to improve plant tolerance to toxicity from heavy metals. Additionally, there is substantial scope for phytoremediation, a sustainable method that uses plants to extract, sequester, or eliminate contaminants in the context of changes in protein expression and total protein behaviour. Changes in proteins and enzymatic activities have been highlighted to illuminate the complex effects of heavy metal pollution on plant metabolism, and how proteomic research has revealed the plant's ability to mitigate heavy metal toxicity by intercepting vital nutrients, organic substances, and/or microorganisms.
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- Jameel R Al-Obaidi
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900, Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia.
- Applied Science Research Center, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900, Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
- Center of Biodiversity and Conservation, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900, Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
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- Gene Marker Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences (AGLS), Science South Building, Lincoln University, Lincoln, 7608, Canterbury, New Zealand
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- Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), JKR 641, Jalan Kelantan, Bukit Persekutuan, 50480, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Luo T, Sheng Z, Chen M, Qin M, Tu Y, Khan MN, Khan Z, Liu L, Wang B, Kuai J, Wang J, Xu Z, Zhou G. Phytoremediation of copper-contaminated soils by rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) and underlying molecular mechanisms for copper absorption and sequestration. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 273:116123. [PMID: 38394754 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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High levels of copper released in the soil, mainly from anthropogenic activity, can be hazardous to plants, animals, and humans. The present research aimed to estimate the suitability and effectiveness of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) as a possible soil remediation option and to uncover underlying adaptive mechanisms A pot experiment was conducted to explore the effect of copper stress on agronomic and yield traits for 32 rapeseed genotypes. The copper-tolerant genotype H2009 and copper-sensitive genotype ZYZ16 were selected for further physiological, metabolomic, and transcriptomic analyses. The results exhibited a significant genotypic variation in copper stress tolerance in rapeseed. Specifically, the ratio of seed yield under copper stress to control ranged from 0.29 to 0.74. Furthermore, the proline content and antioxidant enzymatic activities in the roots were greater than those in the shoots. The accumulated copper in the roots accounted for about 50% of the total amount absorbed by plants; thus, the genotypes possessing high root volumes can be used for rhizofiltration to uptake and sequester copper. Additionally, the pectin and hemicellulose contents were significantly increased by 15.6% and 162%, respectively, under copper stress for the copper-tolerant genotype, allowing for greater sequestration of copper ions in the cell wall and lower oxidative stress. Comparative analysis of transcriptomes and metabolomes revealed that excessive copper enhanced the up-regulation of functional genes or metabolites related to cell wall binding, copper transportation, and chelation in the copper-tolerant genotype. Our results suggest that copper-tolerant rapeseed can thrive in heavily copper-polluted soils with a 5.85% remediation efficiency as well as produce seed and vegetable oil without exceeding food quality standards for the industry. This multi-omics comparison study provides insights into breeding copper-tolerant genotypes that can be used for the phytoremediation of heavy metal-polluted soils.
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- Tao Luo
- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Ecophysiology and Farming System in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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Ghorbani A, Emamverdian A, Pehlivan N, Zargar M, Razavi SM, Chen M. Nano-enabled agrochemicals: mitigating heavy metal toxicity and enhancing crop adaptability for sustainable crop production. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:91. [PMID: 38443975 PMCID: PMC10913482 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02371-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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The primary factors that restrict agricultural productivity and jeopardize human and food safety are heavy metals (HMs), including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and aluminum, which adversely impact crop yields and quality. Plants, in their adaptability, proactively engage in a multitude of intricate processes to counteract the impacts of HM toxicity. These processes orchestrate profound transformations at biomolecular levels, showing the plant's ability to adapt and thrive in adversity. In the past few decades, HM stress tolerance in crops has been successfully addressed through a combination of traditional breeding techniques, cutting-edge genetic engineering methods, and the strategic implementation of marker-dependent breeding approaches. Given the remarkable progress achieved in this domain, it has become imperative to adopt integrated methods that mitigate potential risks and impacts arising from environmental contamination on yields, which is crucial as we endeavor to forge ahead with the establishment of enduring agricultural systems. In this manner, nanotechnology has emerged as a viable field in agricultural sciences. The potential applications are extensive, encompassing the regulation of environmental stressors like toxic metals, improving the efficiency of nutrient consumption and alleviating climate change effects. Integrating nanotechnology and nanomaterials in agrochemicals has successfully mitigated the drawbacks associated with traditional agrochemicals, including challenges like organic solvent pollution, susceptibility to photolysis, and restricted bioavailability. Numerous studies clearly show the immense potential of nanomaterials and nanofertilizers in tackling the acute crisis of HM toxicity in crop production. This review seeks to delve into using NPs as agrochemicals to effectively mitigate HM toxicity and enhance crop resilience, thereby fostering an environmentally friendly and economically viable approach toward sustainable agricultural advancement in the foreseeable future.
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- Abazar Ghorbani
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Islamic Republic of Iran.
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Rize, 53100, Türkiye
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- Department of Agrobiotechnology, Institute of Agriculture, RUDN University, Moscow, 117198, Russia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.
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Sutulienė R, Brazaitytė A, Urbutis M, Tučkutė S, Duchovskis P. Nanoparticle Effects on Ice Plant Mineral Accumulation under Different Lighting Conditions and Assessment of Hazard Quotients for Human Health. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:681. [PMID: 38475526 DOI: 10.3390/plants13050681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Nanotechnologies can improve plant growth, protect it from pathogens, and enrich it with bioactive and mineral substances. In order to fill the lack of knowledge about the combined environmental effects of lighting and nanoparticles (NPs) on plants, this study is designed to investigate how different HPS and LED lighting combined with CuO and ZnO NPs influence the elemental composition of ice plants (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L.). Plants were grown in hydroponic systems with LED and HPS lighting at 250 ± 5 μmol m-2 s-1 intensity, sprayed with aqueous suspensions of CuO (40 nm, 30 ppm) and ZnO (35-45 nm, 800 ppm) NPs; their elemental composition was measured using an ICP-OES spectrometer and hazard quotients were calculated. LED lighting combined with the application of ZnO NPs significantly affected Zn accumulation in plant leaves. Cu accumulation was higher when plants were treated with CuO NPs and HPS illumination combined. The calculated hazard quotients showed that the limits are not exceeded when applying our selected concentrations and growth conditions on ice plants. In conclusion, ice plants had a more significant positive effect on the accumulation of macro- and microelements under LED lighting than HPS. NPs had the strongest effect on the increase in their respective microelements.
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- Rūta Sutulienė
- Institute of Horticulture, Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Kauno 30, Kaunas Distr., 54333 Babtai, Lithuania
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- Institute of Horticulture, Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Kauno 30, Kaunas Distr., 54333 Babtai, Lithuania
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- Institute of Horticulture, Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Kauno 30, Kaunas Distr., 54333 Babtai, Lithuania
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- Institute of Horticulture, Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Kauno 30, Kaunas Distr., 54333 Babtai, Lithuania
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- Institute of Horticulture, Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Kauno 30, Kaunas Distr., 54333 Babtai, Lithuania
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Shahzad A, Aslam U, Ferdous S, Qin M, Siddique A, Billah M, Naeem M, Mahmood Z, Kayani S. Combined effect of endophytic Bacillus mycoides and rock phosphate on the amelioration of heavy metal stress in wheat plants. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:125. [PMID: 38373884 PMCID: PMC10877812 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-04812-3] [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: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Zinc (Zn) and nickel (Ni) are nutrients that are crucial for plant growth; however, when they are present at higher concentrations, they can cause toxicity in plants. The present study aimed to isolate plant growth promoting endophytic bacteria from Viburnum grandiflorum and assess its plant and defense promoting potential alone and in combination with RP in zinc (Zn) and nickel (Ni) toxic soil. The isolated endophytic bacteria were identified using 16s rRNA gene sequencing. For the experiment, twelve different treatments were applied using Zn, Ni, isolated endophytic Bacillus mycoides (Accession # MW979613), and rock phosphate (RP). The Ni, Zn and RP were used at the rate of (100 mg/kg) and (0.2 g/kg) respectively. A pot experiment with three replicates of each treatment was conducted using a complete randomized design (CRD). RESULTS The results indicated that Ni (T5 = seed + 100 mg/kg Ni and T9 = seed + 100 mg/kg Zn) and Zn concentrations inhibited plant growth, but the intensity of growth inhibition was higher in Ni-contaminated soil. Bacillus mycoides and RP at 100 mg/Kg Zn (T12 = inoculated seed + 100 mg/kg Zn + RP0.2 g/kg.) increased the shoot length, leaf width, protein and sugar content by 57%, 13%, 20% and 34%, respectively, compared to the control. The antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutases (SOD), peroxidase (POD) were decreased in contaminated soil. Furthermore, Ni and Zn accumulation was inhibited in T11 (seed + 100 mg/kg Zn + RP0.2 g/Kg) and T12 (inoculated seed + 100 mg/kg Zn + RP0.2 g/Kg) by 62 and 63% respectively. The Cu, Ca, and K, contents increased by 128, 219 and 85, Mn, Na, and K by 326, 449, and 84% in (T3 = inoculated seed) and (T4 = inoculated seed + RP 0.2 g/Kg) respectively. CONCLUSIONS Ni was more toxic to plants than Zn, but endophytic bacteria isolated from Viburnum grandiflorum, helped wheat (Triticum aestivum) plants and reduced the toxic effects of Ni and Zn. The effect of Bacillus mycoides was more prominent in combination with RP which promoted and suppressed heavy-metal toxicity. The reported combination of Bacillus mycoides and RP may be useful for improving plant growth and overcoming metal stress.
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- Asim Shahzad
- The College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Henan University, Jinming ave, Kaifeng, China.
- Department of Botany, Mohi-Ud-Din Islamic University, Nerian Sharif, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, Mohi-Ud-Din Islamic University, Nerian Sharif, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Mohi-Ud-Din Islamic University, Nerian Sharif, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
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- The College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Henan University, Jinming ave, Kaifeng, China.
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- Department of Botany, Mohi-Ud-Din Islamic University, Nerian Sharif, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
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- Directorate of ORIC, Rawalpindi Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Science, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, China
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- Crop Sciences institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Mohi-Ud-Din Islamic University, Nerian Sharif, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
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Chiang CY, Chang CH, Tseng TY, Nguyen VAT, Su PY, Truong TTT, Chen JY, Huang CC, Huang HJ. Volatile Compounds Emitted by Plant Growth-Promoting Fungus Tolypocladium inflatum GT22 Alleviate Copper and Pathogen Stress. PLANT & CELL PHYSIOLOGY 2024; 65:199-215. [PMID: 37951591 DOI: 10.1093/pcp/pcad120] [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: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Previous studies on the intricate interactions between plants and microorganisms have revealed that fungal volatile compounds (VCs) can affect plant growth and development. However, the precise mechanisms underlying these actions remain to be delineated. In this study, we discovered that VCs from the soilborne fungus Tolypocladium inflatum GT22 enhance the growth of Arabidopsis. Remarkably, priming Arabidopsis with GT22 VCs caused the plant to display an enhanced immune response and mitigated the detrimental effects of both pathogenic infections and copper stress. Transcriptomic analyses of Arabidopsis seedlings treated with GT22 VCs for 3, 24 and 48 h revealed that 90, 83 and 137 genes were differentially expressed, respectively. The responsive genes are known to be involved in growth, hormone regulation, defense mechanisms and signaling pathways. Furthermore, we observed the induction of genes related to innate immunity, hypoxia, salicylic acid biosynthesis and camalexin biosynthesis by GT22 VCs. Among the VCs emitted by GT22, exposure of Arabidopsis seedlings to limonene promoted plant growth and attenuated copper stress. Thus, limonene appears to be a key mediator of the interaction between GT22 and plants. Overall, our findings provide evidence that fungal VCs can promote plant growth and enhance both biotic and abiotic tolerance. As such, our study suggests that exposure of seedlings to T. inflatum GT22 VCs may be a means of improving crop productivity. This study describes a beneficial interaction between T. inflatun GT22 and Arabidopsis. Our investigation of microorganism function in terms of VC activities allowed us to overcome the limitations of traditional microbial application methods. The importance of this study lies in the discovery of T. inflatun GT22 as a beneficial microorganism. This soilborne fungus emits VCs with plant growth-promoting effects and the ability to alleviate both copper and pathogenic stress. Furthermore, our study offers a valuable approach to tracking the activities of fungal VC components via transcriptomic analysis and sheds light on the mechanisms through which VCs promote plant growth and induce resistance. This research significantly advances our knowledge of VC applications and provides an example for further investigations within this field.
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- Chih-Yun Chiang
- Department of Life Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, University Road, Tainan City 701, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Graduate Program in Translational Agricultural Sciences, National Cheng Kung University and Academia Sinica, No. 1, University Road, Tainan City 701, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Life Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, University Road, Tainan City 701, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Institute of Tropical Plant Sciences and Microbiology, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, University Road, Tainan City 701, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Life Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, University Road, Tainan City 701, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Life Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, University Road, Tainan City 701, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Life Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, University Road, Tainan City 701, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Faculty of Technology, The University of Danang-Campus in Kontum, The University of Danang, 704 Phan Dinh Phung Street, Kontum City, Kontum Province, 580000 Vietnam
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- Department of Life Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, University Road, Tainan City 701, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Life Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, University Road, Tainan City 701, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Life Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, University Road, Tainan City 701, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Graduate Program in Translational Agricultural Sciences, National Cheng Kung University and Academia Sinica, No. 1, University Road, Tainan City 701, Taiwan, R.O.C
- Institute of Tropical Plant Sciences and Microbiology, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1, University Road, Tainan City 701, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Morsch L, Marques ACR, Trentin E, Oliveira FND, Andreolli T, Barbosa JGP, Ferreira MM, Moura-Bueno JM, Comin JJ, Loss A, Lourenzi CR, Brunetto G. Diversity and botanical composition of native species in the Pampa biome in vineyards cultivated on soils with high levels of copper, zinc and manganese and phytoremediation potential. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 349:140819. [PMID: 38042423 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Viticulture allows the preservation of native species inside vineyards in the Pampa biome. However, phytosanitary treatments in these areas can increase the levels of Cu, Zn and Mn. The study aimed to (i) verify the influence of Cu, Zn and Mn contents in Pampa biome soils; (ii) identify variables related to Cu, Zn and Mn that most contribute to the variation in richness, diversity, and dry matter production of native vegetation, (iii) investigate the phytoremediation potential of species present in vineyards. Botanical composition, Cu, Zn, Mn available in the soil, and plant nutritional composition in two vineyards (V1 and V2) and native field (NF) were evaluated. Vineyards showed higher Cu, Zn and Mn contents in the soil, resulting in the lowest biomass, richness, and diversity of native species. Mn in tissue was the most important variable in explaining the variation in dry matter. Zn in the soil helped to explain the difference in species richness and diversity. P concentration in tissue was important in elucidating the variation in species diversity. Paspalum plicatulum and Paspalum notatum have potential for phytostabilization of metals in vineyards.
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- Letícia Morsch
- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), 88034.001, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
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- Instituto Federal de Rondônia (IFRO) e Centro Universitário Faema (UNIFAEMA), 76873-630, Brazil.
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- Universidade de Cruz Alta (UNICRUZ) e Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), 97105-900, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), 88034.001, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), 88034.001, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), 97105-900, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
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Gourlez E, Beline F, Dourmad JY, Rigo Monteiro A, Charra M, de Quelen F. Data quantifying the behaviour of macro and trace elements along the feed - manure - treated waste continuum in pig production. Data Brief 2024; 52:110053. [PMID: 38304388 PMCID: PMC10831506 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2024.110053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Manure from animal production is commonly spread on agricultural soil as an organic fertiliser to provide macro and trace elements to crops. However, some trace elements can accumulate in the soil and become toxic to plants and microorganisms. These elements include copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn), which can be applied in large quantities when pig manure is spread. The feeding strategy and manure management (e.g. through treatment chains) are two mechanisms identified to better control the use of these elements, but their fate from the feed to the soil in pig production remains poorly documented. Better understanding the fate of Cu and Zn, as well as that of other trace and macro elements, along the feed - excreta - waste chain is required to develop alternative ways to reduce their environmental impacts. This dataset provides insight into the composition (Cu, Zn and other trace and macro elements) of organic products along two contrasting manure management chains: (1) only storage or (2) in-building separation, anaerobic digestion (AD) of solids, and digestate drying. Feed, raw slurry, liquid and solid phases after separation of the manure and AD products were sampled and then analysed to measure their total compound contents.
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- Emma Gourlez
- PEGASE, INRAE, Institut Agro, 35590 Saint-Gilles, France
- UR OPAALE, INRAE, 17 avenue de Cucillé, 35000 Rennes, France
- Animine, 10 rue Léon Rey Grange, 74960 Annecy, France
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- UR OPAALE, INRAE, 17 avenue de Cucillé, 35000 Rennes, France
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- Cooperl Arc Atlantique, 7 rue de la Jeannaie, 22400 Lamballe-Armor, France
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Vinayagam V, Kishor Kumar NK, Palani KN, Ganesh S, Kushwaha OS, Pugazhendhi A. Recent breakthroughs on the development of electrodeionization systems for toxic pollutants removal from water environment. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 241:117549. [PMID: 37931737 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Since ecosystems are becoming inherently polluted, long-term contaminant removal methods are required. Electrodeionization, in particular, has recently been demonstrated as an effective approach for eliminating ionic compounds from contaminated water sources. Being a more environmentally friendly technology is most likely the main reason for its eminence. It uses electricity to replace toxic contaminants that are conventionally used to regenerate and hence reducing the toxins associated with resin regeneration. In wastewater treatment, continuous electrodeionization system overcomes several limitations of ion exchange resins, notably ion dumping. This prospective assessment delves into the mechanism, principle, and theory of electrodeionization system. It also focused on the design and applications, particularly in the removal of toxic compounds, as well as current advances in the electrodeionization system. Recent breakthroughs in electrodeionization were comprehensively discussed. Further developments in electrodeionization systems are also projected, with improved efficiency at the time of functioning at lower costs because of reduced energy use, proving them desirable for commercial usage with a broad array of applications across the globe.
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- Vignesh Vinayagam
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602117, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602117, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 602117, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, 60036, India
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- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; Centre for Herbal Pharmacology and Environmental Sustainability, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, 603103, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Yang Y, Tian L, Shu J, Wu Q, Liu B. Potential hazards of typical small molecular organic matters in shale gas wastewater for wheat irrigation: 2-butoxyethanol and dimethylbenzylamine. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 340:122729. [PMID: 37858699 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122729] [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: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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2-butoxyethanol (BE) and dimethylbenzylamine (DMBA) are small molecular organic compounds commonly found in shale gas wastewater (SGW) and environmental samples, yet their environmental risks in exposure and irrigation reuse have not been thoroughly studied. From the perspectives of physicochemical properties and toxicity, seven groups of irrigation treatment were designed for wheat irrigation according to the concentration gradient. Overall, wheat growth was normal, but higher DMBA concentrations resulted in more severe growth inhibition. The absorption of BE by various tissues of wheat was positively correlated with its concentration, while the absorption of DMBA by wheat stems showed the same trend. Interestingly, there was no significant difference in the absorption of DMBA by wheat grains in different groups. The detection results of nutritional and heavy metal elements in wheat tissues showed that the presence of organic compounds changed the relative sensitivity of wheat leaves and grains to some elements (such as Mg, Mn, Mo, etc.) enrichment. The Cd and Pb contents of wheat grains in all groups complied with national safety standards, but the As or Cr concentration in wheat grains treated with BE or DMBA exceeded the limits in some cases. Transcriptome sequencing, GO annotation, and KEGG enrichment analysis revealed similar gene functions and metabolic pathways enriched by BE and DMBA. The safe and sustainable agricultural reuse of SGW still has great potential as a promising water resources management strategy.
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- Yushun Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics & Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Institute of New Energy and Low-Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, PR China; Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin, Sichuan, 644000, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics & Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Institute of New Energy and Low-Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, PR China; Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin, Sichuan, 644000, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics & Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Institute of New Energy and Low-Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, PR China; Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin, Sichuan, 644000, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics & Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Institute of New Energy and Low-Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, PR China; Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin, Sichuan, 644000, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics & Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Institute of New Energy and Low-Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, PR China; Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin, Sichuan, 644000, PR China.
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Asare MO, Pellegrini E, Száková J, Najmanová J, Tlustoš P, de Nobili M, Contin M. Potential of herbaceous plant species for copper (Cu) accumulation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:5331-5343. [PMID: 38114695 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31579-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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The removal of copper (Cu) in soils by green technology is less treated with urgency, as it is a plant micronutrient. We examined the efficiency of Cu shoot accumulation by herbaceous plants in Cu-contaminated and non-contaminated soils in Trhové Dusniky and Podles, respectively, in the Czech Republic. The total soil Cu content of 81 mg kg-1 in Trhové Dusniky indicated a slight contamination level compared to 50 mg kg-1, the permissible value by WHO, and < 35 in Podlesí, representing a clean environment. The Cu content was above the permissible value in plants (10 mg kg-1 by WHO) in herbaceous speciesat the control site without trees: Stachys palustris L. (10.8 mg kg-1), Cirsium arvense L. (11.3 mg kg-1), Achillea millefolium L. (12.1 mg kg-1), Anthemis arvense L. (13.2 mg kg-1), and Calamagrostis epigejos L. (13.7 mg kg-1). In addition, Hypericum maculatum Crantz (10.6 mg kg-1), Campanula patula L. (11.3 mg kg-1), C. arvense (15 mg kg-1), and the highest accumulation in shoot of Equisetum arvense L. (37.1 mg kg-1), all under the canopy of trees at the uncontaminated site, were above the WHO value. Leucanthemum Vulgare (Lam.) and Plantago lanceolata L. recorded 11.2 mg kg-1 and 11.5 mg kg-1, respectively, in the soil of the Cu-contaminated site. These herbaceous species can support the phyto-management of Cu-contaminated soils, especially E. arvense. Critical attention is well-required in the medicinal application of herbaceous plants in treating human ailments due to their Cu accumulation potentials above the threshold. Spontaneous surveys and analysis of Cu speciation in herbaceous species can reveal suitable plants to decontaminate soils and provide caution on consumable products, especially bioactive compounds.
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- Michael O Asare
- Department of Agroenvironmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food, and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00, Prague 6, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental, and Animal Sciences, University of Udine, Via Delle Scienze 206, 33100, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Agroenvironmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food, and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00, Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Department of Agroenvironmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food, and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00, Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Department of Agroenvironmental Chemistry and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food, and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00, Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental, and Animal Sciences, University of Udine, Via Delle Scienze 206, 33100, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental, and Animal Sciences, University of Udine, Via Delle Scienze 206, 33100, Udine, Italy
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Jędruchniewicz K, Bogusz A, Chańko M, Bank MS, Alessi DS, Ok YS, Oleszczuk P. Extractability and phytotoxicity of heavy metals and essential elements from plastics in soil solutions and root exudates. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 905:166100. [PMID: 37558061 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166100] [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: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Plastic waste is increasing and is a serious environmental problem. Among the threats associated with plastics is the release of contaminants into the environment. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of metals release from plastics (low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polypropylene (PP)) as affected by different soil solution types, artificial root exudates, and distilled water. The extent of metal release varied depending on the type of solution and plastic used. Metals were leached most effectively from plastics in soil solutions, followed by root exudates, and least effectively by distilled water. LDPE released the highest concentrations of Cu and Na into solution, PP released the greatest amount of Fe, and PET released the most Cr. The efficiencies of Mg and Zn release from the plastics (PP and PET) varied by solution type. Among the plastics studied, LDPE exhibited the strongest ability to adsorb metals, such as Fe, Cr, Mg, and Zn from soil solutions. The amount of metal released from the plastics was also dependent on pH, dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentrations, and the electrical conductivity (EC) of the solutions. Moreover, plastic extracts were found to have negative effects on germination and growth in Lepidium sativum.
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- Katarzyna Jędruchniewicz
- Department of Radiochemistry and Environmental Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Maria Curie-Sklodowska Sq. 3, 20-031 Lublin, Poland
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- 2Department of Ecotoxicology, Institute of Environmental Protection - National Research Institute, ul. Krucza 5/11D, 00-548 Warszawa, Poland
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- Department of Radiochemistry and Environmental Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Maria Curie-Sklodowska Sq. 3, 20-031 Lublin, Poland
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- Institute of Marine Research, Bergen 5005, Norway; University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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- Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3, Canada
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- Korea Biochar Research Center, APRU Sustainable Waste Management Program, Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, South Korea
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- Department of Radiochemistry and Environmental Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Maria Curie-Sklodowska Sq. 3, 20-031 Lublin, Poland.
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Barathi S, Lee J, Venkatesan R, Vetcher AA. Current Status of Biotechnological Approaches to Enhance the Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals in India-A Review. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3816. [PMID: 38005713 PMCID: PMC10675783 DOI: 10.3390/plants12223816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Rising waste construction, agricultural actions, and manufacturing sewages all contribute to heavy metal accumulation in water resources. Humans consume heavy metals-contaminated substances to make sustenance, which equally ends up in the food circle. Cleaning of these vital properties, along with the prevention of new pollution, has long been required to evade negative strength consequences. Most wastewater treatment techniques are widely acknowledged to be costly and out of the grasp of governments and small pollution mitigation businesses. Utilizing hyper-accumulator plants that are extremely resilient to heavy metals in the environment/soil, phytoremediation is a practical and promising method for eliminating heavy metals from contaminated environments. This method extracts, degrades, or detoxifies harmful metals using green plants. The three phytoremediation techniques of phytostabilization, phytoextraction, and phytovolatilization have been used extensively for soil remediation. Regarding their ability to be used on a wide scale, conventional phytoremediation methods have significant limitations. Hence, biotechnological attempts to change plants for heavy metal phytoremediation methods are extensively investigated in order to increase plant effectiveness and possible use of improved phytoremediation approaches in the country of India. This review focuses on the advances and significance of phytoremediation accompanied by the removal of various harmful heavy metal contaminants. Similarly, sources, heavy metals status in India, impacts on nature and human health, and variables influencing the phytoremediation of heavy metals have all been covered.
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- Selvaraj Barathi
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea; (J.L.); (R.V.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea; (J.L.); (R.V.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea; (J.L.); (R.V.)
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- Institute of Biochemical Technology and Nanotechnology, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN), 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St., 117198 Moscow, Russia;
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Alwael H, Al-Raimi DS, Al-Ahmary KM, Nasef HA, Alharthi AS, Abduljabbar TN, Mujawar LH, Danish EY, Soomro MT, El-Shahawi MS. An Eco-Friendly, Interference, and Solvent Free Surfactant-Assisted Dual-Wavelength β-CorrectionSpectrometric Method for Total Determination and Speciation of Cu 2+ Ions in Water. Int J Anal Chem 2023; 2023:5001869. [PMID: 37954135 PMCID: PMC10640129 DOI: 10.1155/2023/5001869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Spectral interference through the presence of uninformative variables, excess reagents, and complications in the refinement of the analyte signal is common in the quest to identify complex species in real samples. Therefore, an economical green, facile, and sensitive strategy has been developed for Cu2+ detection using the anionic surfactant sodium dodecylsulphate- (SDS-) assisted dual-wavelength β-correction spectrophotometric strategy combined with the chromogenic reagent zincon (ZI). The low limits of detection (LOD) and quantification (LOQ) of Cu2+ using ordinary (single wavelength) spectrophotometry were 0.19 (3.02) and 0.63 (10.0) μgmL-1, and these values were improved to 0.08 (1.27) and 0.26 μgmL-1 (4.12 μM)) using β-correction (dual wavelength) spectrophotometry, respectively. The LOD and LOQ were improved from 0.08 (1.27) and 0.26 (4.12) μgmL-1 to 0.02 (0.32) and 0.08 μgmL-1 (1.27 μM) using SDS-assisted dual-β-correction spectrometry, respectively. Ringbom, s, and the corrected absorbance (Ac) versus Cu2+ concentration plots were linear over the concentration range 1.10-2.4 (17.4-38.1) and 0.50-2.40 μgmL-1 (7.94-38.1 μM), respectively. Sandell's sensitivity index of 3.0 × 10-3 μg/cm2 was achieved. The selectivity was further confirmed via monitoring the impact of common diverse ions and surfactants on the corrected absorbance. Total determination and Cu2+ speciation in water were favorably implemented and validated by ICP-OES at 95% (P=0.05). Satisfactory Cu2+ recoveries in tap (92.2-98.0%) and mineral (105-111.0%) water samples were achieved. The sensing system is simple, reliable, sensitive, and selective for Cu2+ detection.
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- Hassan Alwael
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Sciences, ta Higher Institute for Engineering and Technology, Mansoura 35111, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80216, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80216, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Tian W, Zhang M, Zong D, Li W, Li X, Wang Z, Zhang Y, Niu Y, Xiang P. Are high-risk heavy metal(loid)s contaminated vegetables detrimental to human health? A study of incorporating bioaccessibility and toxicity into accurate health risk assessment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 897:165514. [PMID: 37451464 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Heavy metal(loid)s in the environment threaten food safety and human health. Health risk assessment of vegetables based on total or bioaccessible heavy metal(loid)s was widely used but can overestimate their risks, so exploring accurate methods is urgent for food safety evaluation and management. In this study, a total of 224 frequently consumed vegetables and their corresponding grown soils were collected from Yunnan, Southwest China. The total contents and bioaccessibilities of heavy metal(loid)s in vegetables were measured, their health risks were evaluated using the non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risk models provided by USEPA. Besides, the gastrotoxicity of high-risk vegetables was also evaluated using a human cell model. Results showed that 6.25-43.8 % of Cr, Cd, and Pb contents in Zea mays L., Coriandrum sativum L., or Allium sativum L. exceeded the maximum permissible level of China, which were not consistent with those in corresponding soils. The bioaccessibility of Cr, Cd, As, Pb, Cu, Zn, Ni, and Mn in vegetables in the gastric phase was 0.41-93.8 %. Health risks based on bioaccessibility were remarkably decreased compared with total heavy metal(loid)s, but the unacceptable carcinogenic risk (CR > 10-4) was found even considering the bioaccessibility. Interestingly, gastric digesta of high-risk vegetables did not trigger adverse effects on human gastric mucosa epithelial cells, indicating existing health risk assessment model should be adjusted by toxic data to accurately reflect its hazards. Taken together, both bioaccessibility and toxicity of heavy metal(loid)s in vegetables should be considered in accurate health risk assessment and food safety-related policy-making and management.
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- Wen Tian
- Yunnan Provincial Innovative Research Team of Environmental Pollution, Food Safety, and Human Health, Institute of Environmental Remediation and Human Health, School of Ecology and Environment, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Innovative Research Team of Environmental Pollution, Food Safety, and Human Health, Institute of Environmental Remediation and Human Health, School of Ecology and Environment, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Innovative Research Team of Environmental Pollution, Food Safety, and Human Health, Institute of Environmental Remediation and Human Health, School of Ecology and Environment, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Innovative Research Team of Environmental Pollution, Food Safety, and Human Health, Institute of Environmental Remediation and Human Health, School of Ecology and Environment, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China; Guangdong Key Laboratory of Contaminated Environmental Management and Remediation, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Environmental Science, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Yunnan Provincial Innovative Research Team of Environmental Pollution, Food Safety, and Human Health, Institute of Environmental Remediation and Human Health, School of Ecology and Environment, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
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- Precious Metal Testing Co. LTD of Yunnan Gold Mining Group, Kunming 650215, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, China.
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- Yunnan Provincial Innovative Research Team of Environmental Pollution, Food Safety, and Human Health, Institute of Environmental Remediation and Human Health, School of Ecology and Environment, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China.
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Aqeel U, Parwez R, Aftab T, Khan MMA, Naeem M. Silicon dioxide nanoparticles suppress copper toxicity in Mentha arvensis L. by adjusting ROS homeostasis and antioxidant defense system and improving essential oil production. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 236:116851. [PMID: 37558115 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116851] [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: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Copper (Cu) is an essential micronutrient for plants; however, the excessive accumulation of Cu due to various anthropogenic activities generates progressive pollution of agricultural land and that causes a major constraint for crop production. Excess Cu (80 mg kg-1) in the soil diminished growth and biomass, photosynthetic efficiency and essential oil (EO) content in Mentha arvensis L., while amplifying the antioxidant enzyme's function and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. Therefore, there is a pressing need to explore effective approaches to overcome Cu toxicity in M. arvensis plants. Thus, the present study unveils the potential of foliar supplementation of two distinct forms of silicon dioxide nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) i.e., Aerosil 200F and Aerosil 300 to confer Cu stress tolerance attributes to M. arvensis. The experiment demonstrated that applied forms of SiO2 NPs (120 mg L-1), enhanced plants' growth and augmented the photosynthetic efficiency along with the activities of CA (carbonic anhydrase) and NR (nitrate reductase), however, the effects were more accentuated by Aerosil 200F application. Supplementation of SiO2 NPs also exhibited a beneficial effect on the antioxidant machinery of Cu-disturbed plants by raising the level of proline and total phenol as well as the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POX), ascorbate peroxidase (APX) and glutathione reductase (GR), thereby lowering ROS and electrolytic leakage (EL). Interestingly, SiO2 NPs supplementation upscaled EO production in Cu-stressed plants with more pronounced effects received in the case of Aerosil 200F over Aerosil 300. We concluded that the nano form (Aerosil 200F) of SiO2 proved to be the best in improving the Cu-stress tolerance in plants.
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- Umra Aqeel
- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002 India
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- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002 India
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- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002 India
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- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002 India
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- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002 India.
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Kokavcová A, Bokhari SNH, Mijovilovich A, Morina F, Lukačová Z, Kohanová J, Lux A, Küpper H. Copper and zinc accumulation, distribution, and tolerance in Pistia stratiotes L.; revealing the role of root caps. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2023; 264:106731. [PMID: 37890272 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106731] [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: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Pollution by potentially toxic trace metals, such as copper or zinc, is global. Both Cu and Zn are essential microelements, which in higher concentrations become toxic. The aquatic plant Pistia stratiotes(L. has great potential for phytoremediation. Also, it has an unusually large and easily detachable root cap, which makes it a suitable model for studying the potential role of the root cap in metal uptake. Plant response to environmentally relevant concentrations of Cu (0.1, 0.3, and 1 μM) and Zn (0.3, 1, and 3 μM) was investigated with the aim of studying their interaction and distribution at the root tissue level as well as revealing their tolerance mechanisms. Changes in the root anatomy and plant ionome were determined using light and fluorescence microscopy, ICP-MS, and μXRF imaging. Alterations in photosynthetic activity caused by Cu or Zn excesses were monitored by direct imaging of fast chlorophyll fluorescence kinetics (OJIP). Fe and Mn were preferentially localized in the root cap, while Ca, Cu, Ni, and Zn were mainly in the root tip regardless of the Cu/Zn treatment. Translocation of Cu and Zn to the leaves increased with higher doses, however the translocation factor was the lowest in the highest treatments. Measurements of photosynthetic parameters showed a higher susceptibility of electron transport flux from QA to QB under increasing Cu than Zn supply. This, along with our findings regarding the root anatomy and the differences in Ca accumulation and distribution, led to the conclusion that P. stratiotes is more effective for Zn remediation than Cu.
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- Anna Kokavcová
- Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Plant Physiology, Mlynská dolina, Ilkovičova 6, Bratislava 842 15, Slovak Republic
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- Czech Academy of Sciences, Biology Centre, Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, Laboratory of Plant Biophysics and Biochemistry, Branišovská 1160/31, České Budějovice 370 05, Czech Republic
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- Czech Academy of Sciences, Biology Centre, Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, Laboratory of Plant Biophysics and Biochemistry, Branišovská 1160/31, České Budějovice 370 05, Czech Republic
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- Czech Academy of Sciences, Biology Centre, Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, Laboratory of Plant Biophysics and Biochemistry, Branišovská 1160/31, České Budějovice 370 05, Czech Republic
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- Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Plant Physiology, Mlynská dolina, Ilkovičova 6, Bratislava 842 15, Slovak Republic
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- Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Plant Physiology, Mlynská dolina, Ilkovičova 6, Bratislava 842 15, Slovak Republic
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- Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Plant Physiology, Mlynská dolina, Ilkovičova 6, Bratislava 842 15, Slovak Republic; Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Dúbravská cesta 9, Bratislava 845 38, Slovak Republic.
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- Czech Academy of Sciences, Biology Centre, Institute of Plant Molecular Biology, Laboratory of Plant Biophysics and Biochemistry, Branišovská 1160/31, České Budějovice 370 05, Czech Republic; University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Science, Department of Experimental Plant Biology, Branišovská 1760/31a, České Budějovice 370 05, Czech Republic.
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Bityutskii NP, Yakkonen KL, Napolskikh YM, Pampur D, Yuriev GO, Semenov KN, Letenko DG. Protective role of fullerenol and arginine C 60 fullerene against copper toxicity in cucumber. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 204:108095. [PMID: 37866064 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Copper (Cu), when in excess, is one of the most toxic and hazardous metals to all living organisms, including plants. Engineered nanomaterials have the potential for increasing crop protection. However, the protective role of fullerenes (carbon-based nanoparticles with wide application in various areas) against Cu toxicity in plants is, so far, understudied. The present study investigated whether fullerenes can potentially alleviate Cu toxicity in plants (Cucumis sativus L.). Two water-soluble fullerene C60 derivatives were examined: fullerenol [C60(OH)22-24] and arginine-functionalized fullerene [C60(C6H13N4O2)8H8], under controlled conditions using hydroponics. Plants treated with 15 μM of Cu exhibited typical symptoms of Cu toxicity: impaired growth, leaf chlorosis, reduced photosynthetic activity, nutritional imbalances, and enhanced lipid peroxidation. These symptoms were alleviated in the presence of fullerene derivatives with arginine C60 having the more pronounced effect. Improved cucumber Cu tolerance was attributable to Cu buffering in the root zone (roots and medium), which caused a dramatic decline in Cu transport towards leaves and the elimination of oxidative damage. The Cu removal efficacy of arginine C60 was much greater than that of fullerenol. These fullerenes acted in a dose-dependent manner and removed Cu selectively without significant modification of the bioavailability of other essential nutrients. Treatment with free arginine did not affect Cu immobilization or Cu toxicity. These results suggest that the surface chemistry of the fullerene core is important for the protection of plants under excessive Cu conditions. The information offered a new approach to preparing promising practical materials for alleviating Cu toxicity in plants with potential application in fields.
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- Nikolai P Bityutskii
- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Saint Petersburg State University, 7/9 Universitetskaya Nab., Saint Petersburg, 199034, Russia.
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Saint Petersburg State University, 7/9 Universitetskaya Nab., Saint Petersburg, 199034, Russia
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Saint Petersburg State University, 7/9 Universitetskaya Nab., Saint Petersburg, 199034, Russia
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Saint Petersburg State University, 7/9 Universitetskaya Nab., Saint Petersburg, 199034, Russia
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- Department of General and Bioorganic Chemistry, First Pavlov State Medical University, 6-8 L'va Tolstogo Ulitsa, Saint Petersburg, 197022, Russia
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- Department of General and Bioorganic Chemistry, First Pavlov State Medical University, 6-8 L'va Tolstogo Ulitsa, Saint Petersburg, 197022, Russia
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- Department of Technology of Construction Materials and Metrology, Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Saint Petersburg, 190005, Russia
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Brusko V, Garifullin B, Geniyatullina G, Kuryntseva P, Galieva G, Galitskaya P, Selivanovskaya S, Dimiev AM. Novel Biodegradable Chelating Agents for Micronutrient Fertilization. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:14979-14988. [PMID: 37791964 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c03500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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Serious concerns about the negative impact of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) on the environment resulted in severe restrictions imposed on this compound in many countries. One of the main concerns is related to the use of EDTA in agriculture as a chelator in microelement fertilizers: being introduced directly into the sawing fields, it penetrates into groundwater, with no chance to be captured/recycled. Respectively, there is an active search for environmentally friendly, biodegradable alternatives for this chelator. In this study, we proposed a biodegradable chelating agent, 2-((1,2-dicarboxyethyl)amino)pentanedioic acid (IGSA). It was synthesized in accordance with the principles of "green chemistry" from readily available nonhazardous precursors using water as a solvent; in addition, the method yields literally no waste. The synthesized chelator in the form of the crude reaction mixture was further used for preparing a multicomponent micronutrient fertilizer (B, Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, and Mo). The fertilizer was shown to be highly biodegradable (72% in 28 days), while the EDTA-based product degraded only by 13%. The plant growing efficiency was tested on lettuce in the greenhouse experiments. The results were compared against the known commercial fertilizers based on EDTA and iminodisuccinic acid (IDS). The newly developed IGSA-based fertilizer significantly outperformed the EDTA-based fertilizer in lettuce biomass (1.4 and 1.6 times for root and foliar application, respectively). The total mineral uptake was almost two times higher (1.9 and 1.8 times for root and foliar treatments, respectively) compared to the EDTA-based complex and even slightly higher (1.2 and 1.1 times, respectively) compared to the IDS-based complex. Our work opens the doors for the industrial scale production and application of this fully "green", inexpensive microelement fertilizer that has the potential to replace the EDTA-based products.
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- Vasiliy Brusko
- Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Nanomaterials, Chemical Institute, Kazan Federal University, Kremlevskaya St. 18, Kazan 420008, Russian Federation
- Laboratory "Materials for Green Energy and Sustainability", Kazan Federal University, Kremlevskaya St. 18, Kazan 420008, Russian Federation
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- "RPC BASV" Ltd., Kalinin St. 6, Suite 34, Kazan 420043, Russian Federation
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- Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Nanomaterials, Chemical Institute, Kazan Federal University, Kremlevskaya St. 18, Kazan 420008, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences, Kazan Federal University, Kremlevskaya St. 18, Kazan 420008, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences, Kazan Federal University, Kremlevskaya St. 18, Kazan 420008, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences, Kazan Federal University, Kremlevskaya St. 18, Kazan 420008, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences, Kazan Federal University, Kremlevskaya St. 18, Kazan 420008, Russian Federation
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- Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Nanomaterials, Chemical Institute, Kazan Federal University, Kremlevskaya St. 18, Kazan 420008, Russian Federation
- Laboratory "Materials for Green Energy and Sustainability", Kazan Federal University, Kremlevskaya St. 18, Kazan 420008, Russian Federation
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Narciso A, Barra Caracciolo A, Grenni P, Rauseo J, Patrolecco L, Spataro F, Mariani L. Application of the Aliivibrio fischeri bacterium bioassay for assessing single and mixture effects of antibiotics and copper. FEMS Microbiol Ecol 2023; 99:fiad125. [PMID: 37822015 DOI: 10.1093/femsec/fiad125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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The Aliivibrio fischeri bioassay was successfully applied in order to evaluate the acute effect of sulfamethoxazole (SMX), ciprofloxacin (CIP), chlortetracycline (CTC) and copper (Cu), alone or in binary, ternary, and overall mixture. The toxicity results are reported in terms of both effective concentrations, which inhibited 50% of the bacterium bioluminescence (EC50%), and in Toxic Units (TUs). The TUs were compared with predicted values obtained using the Concentration Addition model (CA). Finally, the toxicity of water extracts from a soil contaminated by the three antibiotics (7 mg Kg-1 each) in the presence/absence of copper (30 mg Kg-1) was also evaluated. Copper was the most toxic chemical (EC50: 0.78 mg L-1), followed by CTC (EC50: 3.64 mg L-1), CIP (96 mg L-1) and SMX (196 mg L-1). Comparing the TU and CA values of the mixtures, additive effects were generally found. However, a synergic action was recorded in the case of the CIP+Cu co-presence and antagonistic effects in the case of CTC+Cu and the ternary mixture (containing each antibiotic at 0.7 mg L-1), were identified. Soil water extracts did not show any toxicity, demonstrating the buffering ability of the soil to immobilize these chemicals.
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- Alessandra Narciso
- Water Research Institute, National Research Council (IRSA-CNR), SP 35d, km 0.7 Montelibretti 00010 (Rome), Italy
- Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences, Tuscia University, Largo dell'Università s.n.c., 01100 Viterbo, Italy
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- Water Research Institute, National Research Council (IRSA-CNR), SP 35d, km 0.7 Montelibretti 00010 (Rome), Italy
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- Water Research Institute, National Research Council (IRSA-CNR), SP 35d, km 0.7 Montelibretti 00010 (Rome), Italy
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- Institute of Polar Sciences - National Research Council (ISP-CNR), SP 35d, km 0.7 Montelibretti 00010 (Rome), Italy
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- Institute of Polar Sciences - National Research Council (ISP-CNR), SP 35d, km 0.7 Montelibretti 00010 (Rome), Italy
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- Institute of Polar Sciences - National Research Council (ISP-CNR), SP 35d, km 0.7 Montelibretti 00010 (Rome), Italy
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- Water Research Institute, National Research Council (IRSA-CNR), SP 35d, km 0.7 Montelibretti 00010 (Rome), Italy
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Liu CJ, Peng YJ, Hu CY, He SX, Xiao SF, Li W, Deng SG, Dai ZH, Ma LQ. Copper enhanced arsenic-accumulation in As-hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata by upregulating its gene expression for As uptake, translocation, and sequestration. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 460:132484. [PMID: 37688872 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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In contaminated soils, arsenic (As) often co-exists with copper (Cu). However, its effects on As accumulation and the related mechanisms in As-hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata remain unclear. In this study, P. vittata plants were exposed to 50 µM As and/or 50 µM Cu under hydroponics to investigate the effects of Cu on plant growth and As accumulation, as well as gene expression related to arsenic uptake (P transporters), reduction (arsenate reductases), and translocation and sequestration (arsenite antiporters). After 14 d of growth and compared to the As treatment, the As concentration in P. vittata fronds increased by 1.4-times from 793 to 1131 mg·kg-1 and its biomass increased by 1.2-fold from 18.0 to 21.1 g·plant-1 in the As+Cu treatment. Copper-enhanced As accumulation was probably due to upregulated gene expressions related to As-metabolisms including As uptake (1.9-fold in P transporter PvPht1;3), translocation (2.1-2.4 fold in arsenite antiporters PvACR3/3;2) and sequestration (1.5-2.0 fold in arsenite antiporters PvACR3;1/3;3). Our results suggest that moderate amount of Cu can help to increase the As accumulation efficiency in P. vittata, which has implication in its application in phytoremedation in As and Cu co-contaminated soils.
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- Chen-Jing Liu
- Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241000, China
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- Institute of Soil and Water Resources and Environmental Science, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Bandarra BS, Passos H, Vidal T, Martins RC, Quina MJ, Pereira JL, Römbke J. Evaluation of a battery of biotests to improve waste ecotoxicity assessment (HP 14), using incineration bottom ash as a case study. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 344:118513. [PMID: 37418917 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118513] [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: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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The assessment of waste ecotoxicity (hazardous property HP14 in the European Union) is fundamental for proper waste classification and safe application/disposal. Biotests are relevant for evaluating waste complex matrices, but their efficiency is crucial to encourage their adoption at the industrial level. This work aims at evaluating possibilities of improving the efficiency of a biotest battery previously suggested in the literature, regarding test selection, duration, and/or laboratory resources optimization. Fresh incineration bottom ash (IBA) was the case study. The test battery analysed included standard aquatic (bacteria, microalgae, macrophytes, daphnids, rotifers, fairy shrimp) and terrestrial (bacteria, plants, earthworms, collembolans) organisms. The assessment followed an Extended Limit Test design (three dilutions of eluate or solid IBA) and the Lowest Ineffective Dilution (LID-approach) for ecotoxicity classification. The results emphasize the importance of testing different species. It was also evidenced that tests with daphnids and earthworms may be shortened to 24 h; the miniaturization of tests is suitable as e.g. differential sensitivity of microalgae and macrophytes was captured with low variability; alternative testing kits can be used when methodological difficulties are found. Microalgae were more sensitive than macrophytes. Similar results were found for the Thamnotoxkit and daphnids test for eluates with natural pH, so the former may be used as an alternative. B. rapa was the most sensitive organism, suggesting that it may be tested as the only terrestrial plant species and that minimum test duration is appropriate. F. candida does not appear to add information to the battery. The differences in sensitivity of A. fischeri and E. fetida compared to the remaining species were not significant enough to exclude them from the battery. Thus, this work suggests a biotest battery to test IBA comprising aquatic tests - Aliivibrio fischeri, Raphidocelis subcapitata (miniaturised test), and Daphnia magna (24 h when clear deleterious effects are observed) or Thamnocephalus platyurus (toxkit) - and terrestrial tests - Arthrobacter globiformis, Brassica rapa (14 d), and Eisenia fetida (24 h). Testing waste with natural pH is also recommended. The Extended Limit Test design considering the LID-approach seems useful in waste testing, particularly for the industry, involving low effort, test material requirements, and few laboratory resources. The LID-approach allowed for differentiating ecotoxic from non-ecotoxic effects and captured different sensitivities between species. Ecotoxicological assessment of other waste may benefit from these recommendations, but caution should be taken given the properties of each waste type.
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- B S Bandarra
- CIEPQPF, Chemical Process Engineering and Forest Products Research Centre. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima, Pólo II, 3030-790, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CESAM, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CIEPQPF, Chemical Process Engineering and Forest Products Research Centre. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima, Pólo II, 3030-790, Coimbra, Portugal
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- CIEPQPF, Chemical Process Engineering and Forest Products Research Centre. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima, Pólo II, 3030-790, Coimbra, Portugal
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- CESAM, Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- RPR BgR, Platanenallee 25, 64546, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany
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Lin ML, Lu F, Zhou X, Xiong X, Lai NW, Li-Song C, Zeng-Rong H. The adaptation of root cell wall pectin to copper toxicity in two citrus species differing in copper tolerance: remodeling and responding. TREE PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 43:1825-1840. [PMID: 37490400 DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpad092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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Citrus species are prone to suffer from copper (Cu) toxicity because of improper application of Cu-based agrochemicals. Copper immobilization mediated by pectin methylesterase (PME) in the root cell wall (CW) is effective for Cu detoxification. However, the underlying mechanisms of the structural modification and stress responses of citrus root CW pectin to Cu toxicity have been less discussed. In the present study, seedlings of 'Shatian pummelo' (Citrus grandis L. Osbeck) and 'Xuegan' (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck), which differ in Cu tolerance, were irrigated with nutrient solution containing 0.5 (as control), 100, 300 or 500 μM Cu for 18 weeks in sandy culture or 24 h in hydroponics. At the end of treatments in the 18-week sandy culture, Cu toxicity on CW pectin content, Cu distribution, degree of pectin methylesterification (DPM) and the PME enzyme activity were discussed. At the genome-wide level, PME gene family was identified from the two citrus species, and qRT-PCR array of citrus PMEs under control and 300 μM Cu stress for 18 weeks were performed to screen the Cu-responsive PME genes. Moreover, the candidate genes that responded to Cu toxicity were further examined within 24 h. The results showed that Cu toxicity increased the root CW pectin content. The root CW pectin under Cu toxicity was remodeled by upregulation of the expression of the Cu-responsive PME genes followed by increasing PME activity, which mainly promoted low methylesterased pectin level and the Cu content on root CW pectin. Compared with C. sinensis, C. grandis root CW had a lower DPM and higher Cu content on the Cu-stressed root CW pectin, contributing to its higher Cu tolerance. Our present study provided theoretical evidence for root CW pectin remodeling in response to Cu toxicity of citrus species.
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- Mei-Lan Lin
- Department of Agricultural Resources and Environment, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Shangxiadian Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Department of Agricultural Resources and Environment, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Shangxiadian Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Department of Agricultural Resources and Environment, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Shangxiadian Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Department of Agricultural Resources and Environment, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Shangxiadian Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Department of Agricultural Resources and Environment, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Shangxiadian Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Department of Agricultural Resources and Environment, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Shangxiadian Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Department of Agricultural Resources and Environment, College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Shangxiadian Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou 350002, China
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Chen HH, Zheng ZC, Chen WS, Rao RY, Chen XF, Ye X, Guo J, Yang LT, Chen LS. Regulation on copper-tolerance in Citrus sinensis seedlings by boron addition: Insights from root exudates, related metabolism, and gene expression. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 459:132277. [PMID: 37591167 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Boron (B) can alleviate Citrus copper (Cu)-toxicity. However, the underlying mechanism by which B mitigates Cu-toxicity is unclear. 'Xuegan' (Citrus sinensis) seedlings were exposed to 0.5 (control) or 350 (Cu-toxicity) µM Cu and 2.5 or 25 µM B for 24 weeks. Thereafter, we investigated the secretion of low molecular weight compounds [LMWCs; citrate, malate, total soluble sugars (TSS), total phenolics (TP), and total free amino acids (TFAA)] by excised roots and their concentrations in roots and leaves, as well as related enzyme gene expression and activities in roots and leaves. Cu-stress stimulated root release of malate and TFAA, which might contribute to citrus Cu-tolerance. However, B-mediated-mitigation of Cu-stress could not be explained in this way, since B addition failed to further stimulate malate and TFAA secretion. Indeed, B addition decreased Cu-stimulated-secretion of malate. Further analysis suggested that Cu-induced-exudation of malate and TFAA was not regulated by their levels in roots. By contrast, B addition increased malate, citrate, and TFAA concentrations in Cu-toxic roots. Cu-toxicity increased TP concentration in 25 μM B-treated leaves, but not in 2.5 μM B-treated leaves. Our findings suggested that the internal detoxification of Cu by LMWCs played a role in B-mediated-alleviation of Cu-toxicity.
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- Huan-Huan Chen
- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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Roshid MHO, Moraskie M, O’Connor G, Dikici E, Zingg JM, Deo S, Bachas LG, Daunert S. A Portable, Encapsulated Microbial Whole-Cell Biosensing System for the Detection of Bioavailable Copper (II) in Soil. Microchem J 2023; 193:109088. [PMID: 37982106 PMCID: PMC10655828 DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.109088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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A portable, field deployable whole-cell biosensor was developed that can withstand the complex matrices of soil and requires minimal to no sample preparation to monitor bioavailable concentrations of the essential micronutrient copper (II). Conventional measurement of micronutrients is often complex, laboratory-based, and not suitable for monitoring their bioavailable concentration. To address this need, we developed a fluorescence based microbial whole-cell biosensing (MWCB) system encoding for a Cu2+-responsive protein capable of generating a signal upon binding to Cu2+. The sensing-reporting protein was designed by performing circular permutation on the green fluorescent protein (GFP) followed by insertion of a Cu2+ binding motif into the structure of GFP. The design included insertion of several binding motifs and creating plasmids that encoded the corresponding sensing proteins. The signal generated by the sensing-reporting protein is directly proportional to the concentration of Cu2+ in the sample. Evaluation of the resulting biosensing systems carrying these plasmids was performed prior to selection of the optimal fluorescence emitting Cu2+-binding protein. The resulting optimized biosensing system was encapsulated in polyacrylate-alginate beads and embedded in soil for detection of the analyte. Once exposed to the soil, the beads were interrogated to measure the fluorescence signal emitted by the sensing-reporting protein using a portable imaging device. The biosensor was optimized for detection of Cu2+ in terms of selectivity, sensitivity, matrix effects, detection limits, and reproducibility in both liquid and soil matrices. The limit of detection (LoD) of the optimized encapsulated biosensor was calculated as 0.27 mg/L and 1.26 mg/kg of Cu2+ for Cu2+ in solution and soil, respectively. Validation of the portable imaging tools as a potential biosensing device in the field was performed.
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- Md Harun Or Roshid
- Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33146
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136
- The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Biomedical Nanotechnology Institute - BioNIUM, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136
- The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Biomedical Nanotechnology Institute - BioNIUM, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136
- The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Biomedical Nanotechnology Institute - BioNIUM, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136
- The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Biomedical Nanotechnology Institute - BioNIUM, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136
- The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Biomedical Nanotechnology Institute - BioNIUM, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136
- The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Biomedical Nanotechnology Institute - BioNIUM, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33146
- The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Biomedical Nanotechnology Institute - BioNIUM, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136
- The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Biomedical Nanotechnology Institute - BioNIUM, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33136
- The Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33146
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, Miami, FL 33146
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Adewumi AJ, Laniyan TA. Contamination, ecological, and human health risks of heavy metals in water from a Pb-Zn-F mining area, North Eastern Nigeria. JOURNAL OF WATER AND HEALTH 2023; 21:1470-1488. [PMID: 37902203 PMCID: wh_2023_132 DOI: 10.2166/wh.2023.132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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In Nigeria, artisanal mining has become a serious issue. In the Nigerian mining region of Arufu Pb-Zn-F, this study assessed the level of pollution, ecological hazards, and health risks related to the presence of metals in the water. In the dry and rainy seasons, 36 water samples (20 from the ground, 10 from the surface, and six from the mine) were gathered. Samples were examined for the presence of heavy metals such as Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Cd, and Pb. Other than Cu, Zn, As, Cd, Sb, and Cd (surface water, dry season), which were below the acceptable norm, all water samples had metals over the suggested limits. Heavy metals from nearby mining activities polluted the water, according to contamination evaluations utilizing the contamination factor (CF). Metals in the water may pose very significant ecological dangers, according to ecological risk assessments. The evaluation of human health risks revealed that both adults and children in the region are susceptible to carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health hazards since the hazard index (HI) values for both indices were above 1 × 10-5 and above 1, respectively. This report emphasizes the need for monitoring mining operations in the nation to safeguard public health.
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- Adeniyi JohnPaul Adewumi
- Department of Geological Sciences, Achievers University, PMB 1030, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria E-mail:
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Deng Q, Feng Q, Jing P, Ma D, Li M, Gong Y, Li Y, Wen F, Leng Y. Metal-Driven Autoantifriction Function of Artificial Hip Joint. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2301095. [PMID: 37409439 PMCID: PMC10477871 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202301095] [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: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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The service life of an artificial hip joint is limited to 10-15 years, which is not ideal for young patients. To extend the lifespan of these prostheses, the coefficient of friction and wear resistance of metallic femoral heads must be improved. In this study, a Cu-doped titanium nitride (TiNX -Cu) film with "autoantifriction" properties is deposited on a CoCrMo alloy via magnetron sputtering. When delivered in a protein-containing lubricating medium, the Cu in TiNX -Cu quickly and consistently binds to the protein molecules in the microenvironment, resulting in the formation of a stable protein layer. The proteins adsorbed on the TiNX -Cu surface decompose into hydrocarbon fragments owing to the shear stress between the Al2 O3 /TiNX -Cu tribopair. The synergistic effect of the catalysis of Cu and shear stress between the Al2 O3 /TiNX -Cu tribopair transforms these fragments into graphite-like carbon tribofilms with an antifriction property. These tribofilms can simultaneously reduce the friction coefficient of the Al2 O3 /TiNX -Cu tribopair and enhance the wear resistance of the TiNX -Cu film. Based on these findings, it is believed that the autoantifriction film can drive the generation of antifriction tribofilms for lubricating and increasing the wear resistance of prosthetic devices, thereby prolonging their lifespan.
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- Qiaoyuan Deng
- Institute of Biomedical EngineeringKey Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of MaterialsMinistry of EducationCollege of MedicineSouthwest Jiaotong UniversityChengduSichuan610031China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Material of Tropical Island Resources of Educational MinistrySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHainan UniversityHaikouHainan570228China
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- Institute of Biomedical EngineeringKey Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of MaterialsMinistry of EducationCollege of MedicineSouthwest Jiaotong UniversityChengduSichuan610031China
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- Institute of Biomedical EngineeringKey Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of MaterialsMinistry of EducationCollege of MedicineSouthwest Jiaotong UniversityChengduSichuan610031China
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- College of Physics and EngineeringChengdu Normal UniversityChengduSichuan611130China
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- Hainan Provincial Fine Chemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemical Engineering and TechnologyHainan UniversityHaikouHainan570228P. R. China
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- Institute of Biomedical EngineeringKey Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of MaterialsMinistry of EducationCollege of MedicineSouthwest Jiaotong UniversityChengduSichuan610031China
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- Institute of Biomedical EngineeringKey Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of MaterialsMinistry of EducationCollege of MedicineSouthwest Jiaotong UniversityChengduSichuan610031China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Material of Tropical Island Resources of Educational MinistrySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHainan UniversityHaikouHainan570228China
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- Institute of Biomedical EngineeringKey Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of MaterialsMinistry of EducationCollege of MedicineSouthwest Jiaotong UniversityChengduSichuan610031China
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Liu Y, Kong L, Gong C, Yang G, Xu E, Chen W, Zhang W, Chen X. Identification of plant cadmium resistance gene family in Brassica napus and functional analysis of BnPCR10.1 involved in cadmium and copper tolerance. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 202:107989. [PMID: 37651953 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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The plant cadmium resistance (PCR) family proteins play important roles in maintaining metal homeostasis and detoxification. However, few functional PCR genes have been well-characterized in plants. In this study, we identified and cloned 26 BnPCR genes from the rapeseed (Brassica napus) genome. They were divided into four groups (I-IV) based on their phylogenetic relationship. Yeast functional complementation experiments showed that BnPCRs can transport copper (Cu) and cadmium (Cd) in yeast. The expression levels of the BnPCRs were variable among different organs. Moreover, most of the genes were induced by Cu2+ and Cd2+ stress. Among these genes, BnPCR10.1 was highly expressed in various organs and induced by Cu2+ and Cd2+. Therefore, we studied the function of BnPCR10.1 in more detail. BnPCR10.1 was localized to the plasma membrane (PM), and expression in yeast enhanced yeast cells to export Cu and Cd. Furthermore, overexpression of BnPCR10.1 transgenic lines pro35S::BnPCR10.1;athma5 had lower concentration of Cu in roots than athma5 mutants. In addition, transgenic plants pro35S::BnPCR10.1;atpdr8 had lower concentration of Cd in shoots and roots than atpdr8 mutants. Net Cu2+ and Cd2+ efflux assay showed that there was decreased absorption of Cu2+ and Cd2+ in the transgenic Arabidopsis elongation zone of roots than in athma5 and atpdr8 mutants, respectively. These results provide new information on BnPCRs and their roles in response to heavy metals and reveal the mechanism used by BnPCR10.1 to detoxify Cu and Cd. Our findings facilitate a theoretical basis for the genetic improvement of Cu-Cd tolerance in rapeseed.
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- Yuanyuan Liu
- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, China.
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, China.
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, China.
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, China.
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, China.
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, China.
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, China.
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, China.
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Philipp TM, Gernoth L, Will A, Schwarz M, Ohse VA, Kipp AP, Steinbrenner H, Klotz LO. Selenium-binding protein 1 (SELENBP1) is a copper-dependent thiol oxidase. Redox Biol 2023; 65:102807. [PMID: 37437449 PMCID: PMC10362175 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2023.102807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023] Open
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Selenium-binding protein 1 (SELENBP1) was reported to act as a methanethiol oxidase (MTO) in humans, catalyzing the conversion of methanethiol to hydrogen peroxide, hydrogen sulfide and formaldehyde. Here, we identify copper ions as essential to this novel MTO activity. Site-directed mutagenesis of putative copper-binding sites in human SELENBP1 produced as recombinant protein in E. coli resulted in loss of its enzymatic function. On the other hand, the eponymous binding of selenium (as selenite) was no requirement for MTO activity and only moderately increased SELENBP1-catalyzed oxidation of methanethiol. Furthermore, SEMO-1, the SELENBP1 ortholog recently identified in the nematode C. elegans, also requires copper ions, and MTO activity was enhanced or abrogated, respectively, if worms were grown in the presence of cupric chloride or of a Cu chelator. In addition to methanethiol, we identified novel substrates of SELENBP1 from the group of volatile sulfur compounds, ranging from ethanethiol to 1-pentanethiol as well as 2-propene-1-thiol. Gut microbiome-derived methanethiol as well as food-derived volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) account for malodors that may contribute to extraoral halitosis in humans, if not metabolized properly. As SELENBP1 is particularly abundant in tissues exposed to VSCs, such as colon, liver, and lung, it appears to contribute to copper-dependent VSC degradation.
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- Thilo Magnus Philipp
- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Nutrigenomics Section, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Nutrigenomics Section, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Nutrigenomics Section, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Department of Nutritional Physiology, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Nutrigenomics Section, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Department of Nutritional Physiology, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Nutrigenomics Section, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Nutrigenomics Section, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany.
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Akhtar S, Shoaib A, Javiad I, Qaisar U, Tasadduq R. Farmyard manure, a potential organic additive to reclaim copper and Macrophomina phaseolina stress responses in mash bean plants. Sci Rep 2023; 13:14383. [PMID: 37658111 PMCID: PMC10474152 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-41509-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023] Open
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In the era of global warming, stress combinations instead of individual stress are realistic threats faced by plants that can alter or trigger a wide range of plant responses. In the current study, the cumulative effect of charcoal rot disease caused by notorious fungal pathogen viz., Macrophomina phaseolina was investigated under toxic levels of copper (Cu) in mash bean, and farmyard manure (FYM) was employed to manage stress. Therefore, Cu-spiked soil (50 and 100 mg/kg) was inoculated with the pathogen, and amended with 2% FYM, to assess the effect of intricate interactions on mash bean plants through pot experiments. Results demonstrated that the individual stress of the pathogen or Cu was more severe for morpho-growth, physio-biochemical, and expression profiles of stress-related genes and total protein in mash bean plants as compared to stress combinations. Under single Cu stress, a significant amount of Cu accumulated in plant tissues, particularly in roots than in upper ground tissues, while, under stress combination less Cu accumulated in the plants. Nonetheless, 2% FYM in soil encountered the negative effect of stress responses provoked by the pathogen, Cu, or both by improving health markers (photosynthetic pigments, reducing sugar, total phenolics) and oxidative stress markers (catalase, peroxidase, and polyphenol oxidase), together with regulating the expression of stress-related genes (catalase, ascorbate peroxidase, and cytokinin-resistant genes), and proteins, besides decreasing Cu uptake in the plants. FYM worked better at lower concentrations (50 mg/kg) of Cu than at higher ones (100 mg/kg), hence could be used as a suitable option for better growth, yield, and crop performance under charcoal rot disease stress in Cu-contaminated soils.
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- Sundus Akhtar
- School of Botany, Minhaj University Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Central Park Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kinnaird College, Lahore, Pakistan
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Rouphael Y, Carillo P, Ciriello M, Formisano L, El-Nakhel C, Ganugi P, Fiorini A, Miras Moreno B, Zhang L, Cardarelli M, Lucini L, Colla G. Copper boosts the biostimulant activity of a vegetal-derived protein hydrolysate in basil: morpho-physiological and metabolomics insights. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1235686. [PMID: 37692443 PMCID: PMC10484225 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1235686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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In addition to be used as a plant protection agent, copper (Cu) is also an essential micronutrient for plant growth and development. The bioavailability of Cu in agricultural systems can be limited due to its specific physical-chemical characteristics, leading to imbalances in plant production. To address this issue, an experimental trial was conducted on Genovese basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) in protected conditions to comparatively evaluate the effects of a vegetable protein hydrolysate (VPH), free Cu and Cu complexed with peptides and amino acids of vegetal origin (Cu and Cu-VPH, respectively), and a combination of VPH and Cu-VPH (VPH+Cu-VPH). The study showed that the combined application of VPH+Cu-VPH led to a significant average increase of 16.3% in fresh yield compared to the untreated Control and Cu treatment. This finding was supported by an improved photosynthetic performance in ACO2 (+29%) and Fv/Fm (+7%). Furthermore, mineral analysis using ICP OES demonstrated that Cu and Cu-VPH treatments determined, on average, a 15.1-, 16.9-, and 1.9-fold increase in Cu in plant tissues compared to control, VPH, and VPH+Cu-VPH treatments, respectively. However, the VPH+Cu-VPH treatment induced the highest contents of the other analyzed ions, except for P. In particular, Mg, Mn, Ca, and Fe, which take part in the constitution of chlorophylls, water splitting system, and photosynthetic electron transport chain, increased by 23%, 21%, 25%, and 32% compared to respective controls. Indeed, this improved the photosynthetic efficiency and the carboxylation capacity of the plants, and consequently, the physiological and productive performance of Genovese basil, compared to all other treatments and control. Consistently, the untargeted metabolomics also pointed out a distinctive modulation of phytochemical signatures as a function of the treatment. An accumulation of alkaloids, terpenoids, and phenylpropanoids was observed following Cu treatment, suggesting an oxidative imbalance upon metal exposure. In contrast, a mitigation of oxidative stress was highlighted in Cu-VPH and VPH+Cu-VPH, where the treatments reduced stress-related metabolites. Overall, these results highlight an interaction between Cu and VPH, hence paving the way towards the combined use of Cu and biostimulants to optimize agronomic interventions.
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- Youssef Rouphael
- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Portici, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Portici, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Portici, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Portici, Italy
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
- Department of Sustainable Crop Production, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Department of Sustainable Crop Production, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Department for Sustainable Food Process, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Department of Sustainable Crop Production, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
- CRAST Research Centre, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture and Forest Sciences, University of Tuscia, Viterbo, Italy
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Ran C, Liu Y, Li K, Wang C, Pu J, Sun H, Wang L. Combined pollution effects of Cu and benzotriazole in rice (Oryza sativa L.) verified by split-root experiment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:91997-92006. [PMID: 37479939 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28695-3] [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: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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Although the combined effect of organic ligands and heavy metals in the environment on plants have been frequently reported, their complexed interaction in plants and the physiological effects remain to be revealed. Metal complexing agent benzotriazole (BTR) has extensive environmental pollution. In this study, root-splitting experiments were designed to identify the in vivo and in vitro effects of BTR on the accumulation and translocation of Cu in rice (Oryza sativa L.), and the concentrations and translocation factor (TF) of Cu and BTR in different parts of rice were measured. In the in vitro interaction treatments, low BTR concentrations enhanced Cu uptake and lateral transport in rice, while higher levels of BTR's exposure (i.e., ≥ 100 μM) resulted in opposite effects. Differently, significant increase in the lateral transport of Cu and vertical translocation of BTR in rice presented in the in vivo interaction treatments. TF of Cu from root A to root B (TFRA-RB) increased from 0.05 to 0.272 with the BTR concentration increasing from 0 to 100 μM, and higher TF of BTR from root to shoot (TFR-S), ranging from 1.00 to 1.75, compared with single BTR exposure treatments was observed. The phytotoxicity of BTR expressed by the catalase activity was significantly alleviated by the in vivo accumulated Cu in rice.
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- Chunmei Ran
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 113-8654, Japan
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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Gatou MA, Vagena IA, Lagopati N, Pippa N, Gazouli M, Pavlatou EA. Functional MOF-Based Materials for Environmental and Biomedical Applications: A Critical Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2224. [PMID: 37570542 PMCID: PMC10421186 DOI: 10.3390/nano13152224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Over the last ten years, there has been a growing interest in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which are a unique category of porous materials that combine organic and inorganic components. MOFs have garnered significant attention due to their highly favorable characteristics, such as environmentally friendly nature, enhanced surface area and pore volume, hierarchical arrangements, and adjustable properties, as well as their versatile applications in fields such as chemical engineering, materials science, and the environmental and biomedical sectors. This article centers on examining the advancements in using MOFs for environmental remediation purposes. Additionally, it discusses the latest developments in employing MOFs as potential tools for disease diagnosis and drug delivery across various ailments, including cancer, diabetes, neurological disorders, and ocular diseases. Firstly, a concise overview of MOF evolution and the synthetic techniques employed for creating MOFs are provided, presenting their advantages and limitations. Subsequently, the challenges, potential avenues, and perspectives for future advancements in the utilization of MOFs in the respective application domains are addressed. Lastly, a comprehensive comparison of the materials presently employed in these applications is conducted.
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- Maria-Anna Gatou
- Laboratory of General Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Zografou Campus, 15772 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biology, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (I.-A.V.); (N.L.); (M.G.)
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- Laboratory of Biology, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (I.-A.V.); (N.L.); (M.G.)
- Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15771 Athens, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Biology, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (I.-A.V.); (N.L.); (M.G.)
- School of Science and Technology, Hellenic Open University, 26335 Patra, Greece
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- Laboratory of General Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Zografou Campus, 15772 Athens, Greece
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Skrzypczak D, Lale D, Mikula K, Izydorczyk G, Połomska X, Matejko M, Moustakas K, Witek-Krowiak A, Chojnacka K. Maximizing the potential of leachate from sewage sludge as a sustainable nutrients source to alleviate the fertilizer crisis. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 338:117794. [PMID: 36996565 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.117794] [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: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Leachate from separate digesters in biological wastewater treatment plants contains valuable biogenic compounds that can serve as fertilizer nutrients. In this study, a method was developed to utilize leachate from sewage sludge dewatering as a raw material for the preparation of a plant conditioner, providing water, nutrients, and growth-stimulating amino acids. A chemical conditioning procedure (65% HNO3) was used to prepare the leachate solution for fertilization. The feasibility of producing an amino acid-based fertilizer using shrimp shells and inorganic acids (96% H2SO4 and 85% H3PO4) was also demonstrated. Microbiological analysis confirmed the safety of the formulations, and chelation of micronutrients with available amino acids was proven (up to 100% chelating degree). The bioavailability of all nutrients was confirmed through extraction tests (extraction in neutral ammonium citrate). Germination tests showed similar fresh plant masses to those with commercial preparations, demonstrating the effectiveness of the developed technology. This approach aligns with circular economy principles and sustainable development and contributes to mitigating the impacts of climate change.
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- Dawid Skrzypczak
- Department of Advanced Material Technologies, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wroclaw, Lower Silesia, 50-370, Poland.
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- Department of Advanced Material Technologies, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wroclaw, Lower Silesia, 50-370, Poland
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- Department of Advanced Material Technologies, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wroclaw, Lower Silesia, 50-370, Poland
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- Department of Advanced Material Technologies, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wroclaw, Lower Silesia, 50-370, Poland
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Microbiology, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wroclaw, Lower Silesia, 51-630, Poland
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- Department of Advanced Material Technologies, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wroclaw, Lower Silesia, 50-370, Poland
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- School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Str., Zographou Campus, GR-15780 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Advanced Material Technologies, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wroclaw, Lower Silesia, 50-370, Poland
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- Department of Advanced Material Technologies, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wroclaw, Lower Silesia, 50-370, Poland
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Abd Elnabi MK, Elkaliny NE, Elyazied MM, Azab SH, Elkhalifa SA, Elmasry S, Mouhamed MS, Shalamesh EM, Alhorieny NA, Abd Elaty AE, Elgendy IM, Etman AE, Saad KE, Tsigkou K, Ali SS, Kornaros M, Mahmoud YAG. Toxicity of Heavy Metals and Recent Advances in Their Removal: A Review. TOXICS 2023; 11:580. [PMID: 37505546 PMCID: PMC10384455 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11070580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Natural and anthropogenic sources of metals in the ecosystem are perpetually increasing; consequently, heavy metal (HM) accumulation has become a major environmental concern. Human exposure to HMs has increased dramatically due to the industrial activities of the 20th century. Mercury, arsenic lead, chrome, and cadmium have been the most prevalent HMs that have caused human toxicity. Poisonings can be acute or chronic following exposure via water, air, or food. The bioaccumulation of these HMs results in a variety of toxic effects on various tissues and organs. Comparing the mechanisms of action reveals that these metals induce toxicity via similar pathways, including the production of reactive oxygen species, the inactivation of enzymes, and oxidative stress. The conventional techniques employed for the elimination of HMs are deemed inadequate when the HM concentration is less than 100 mg/L. In addition, these methods exhibit certain limitations, including the production of secondary pollutants, a high demand for energy and chemicals, and reduced cost-effectiveness. As a result, the employment of microbial bioremediation for the purpose of HM detoxification has emerged as a viable solution, given that microorganisms, including fungi and bacteria, exhibit superior biosorption and bio-accumulation capabilities. This review deals with HM uptake and toxicity mechanisms associated with HMs, and will increase our knowledge on their toxic effects on the body organs, leading to better management of metal poisoning. This review aims to enhance comprehension and offer sources for the judicious selection of microbial remediation technology for the detoxification of HMs. Microbial-based solutions that are sustainable could potentially offer crucial and cost-effective methods for reducing the toxicity of HMs.
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- Manar K. Abd Elnabi
- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
- Biotechnology Program, Institute of Basic and Applied Science (BAS), Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, New Borg El-Arab City 21934, Egypt
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Microbiology Department, Faculty of science, Damanhour University, Behaira 22514, Egypt;
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, 1 Karatheodori str, 26504 Patras, Greece;
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, 1 Karatheodori str, 26504 Patras, Greece;
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; (M.K.A.E.); (N.E.E.); (M.M.E.); (S.H.A.); (S.A.E.); (M.S.M.); (E.M.S.); (N.A.A.); (A.E.A.E.); (I.M.E.); (A.E.E.); (K.E.S.); (Y.A.-G.M.)
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Rangel TS, Santana NA, Jacques RJS, Ramos RF, Scheid DL, Koppe E, Tabaldi LA, de Oliveira Silveira A. Organic fertilization and mycorrhization increase copper phytoremediation by Canavalia ensiformis in a sandy soil. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:68271-68289. [PMID: 37119494 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27126-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Organic fertilization and mycorrhization can increase the phytoremediation of copper-contaminated soils. The time of vermicomposting alters the properties of vermicompost, which can affect copper's availability and uptake. Therefore, this study sought to evaluate the effect of different organic fertilizers and mycorrhization on copper-contaminated soil phytoremediation. The soil was contaminated with 100 mg Cu kg-1 dry soil and received mineral fertilizer (MIN), bovine manure (CM), and vermicompost produced in 45 days (V45) or 120 days (V120), all in doses equivalent to 40 mg kg-1 dry soil of phosphorus. Half of the jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis) plants were inoculated with the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus Rhizophagus clarus. At plant flowering, the dry mass and concentrations of Cu, Zn, Mn, Ca, Mg, P, and K in the soil, solution, and plant tissue were determined, in addition to mycorrhizal colonization, nodulation, photosynthetic pigments, and oxidative stress enzyme activity. Organic fertilization increased plant growth and copper accumulation in aerial tissues. These effects were more evident with the V120, making it suitable for use in copper phytoextraction. Mycorrhization increased root and nodule dry mass, making it recommended for phytostabilization. C. ensiformis nodulation in Cu-contaminated soils depends on vermicompost fertilization and mycorrhization. Hence, the copper phytoremediation by C. ensiformis is increased by using organic fertilization and mycorrhization.
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- Tauiris Santos Rangel
- Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria, Roraima Ave., 1000, Camobi, Santa Maria, RS, 97119-900, Brazil
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- Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria, Roraima Ave., 1000, Camobi, Santa Maria, RS, 97119-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Soil, Federal University of Santa Maria, Roraima Ave., 1000, Camobi, Santa Maria, RS, 97119-900, Brazil
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- Department of Soil, Federal University of Santa Maria, Roraima Ave., 1000, Camobi, Santa Maria, RS, 97119-900, Brazil
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- Department of Soil, Federal University of Santa Maria, Roraima Ave., 1000, Camobi, Santa Maria, RS, 97119-900, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, Federal University of Santa Maria, RS, 97105-900, Santa Maria, Brazil
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- Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Santa Maria, Roraima Ave., 1000, Camobi, Santa Maria, RS, 97119-900, Brazil
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Liu Y, Huang L, Wen Z, Fu Y, Liu Q, Xu S, Li Z, Liu C, Yu C, Feng Y. Effects of intercropping on safe agricultural production and phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 875:162700. [PMID: 36906036 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Intercropping with hyperaccumulators is believed to be an important and efficient way to achieve simultaneous safe agricultural production and phytoremediation of polluted soils. However, some studies have suggested that this technique might facilitate the uptake of heavy metals by crops. To investigate the effects of intercropping on the heavy metal contents of plants and soil, data from 135 global studies were collected and analyzed by meta-analysis. The results showed that intercropping could significantly reduce the contents of heavy metals in the main plants and soils. Plant species was the main factor that affected plant and soil metal contents in the intercropping system, and the heavy metal content could be significantly reduced when members of the Poaceae and Crassulaceae were used as main plants or when legumes were used as intercropped plants. Among all the intercropped plants, the best one for removing heavy metals from the soil was a Crassulaceae hyperaccumulator. These results not only highlight the main factors affecting intercropping systems but also provide reliable reference information for the practice of safe agricultural production coupled with phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated farmland.
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- Yaru Liu
- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Livestock Industrial Development Center of Shengzhou, Shengzhou 312400, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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