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Horacek M, Lage M, Vakhlu J. Exploring the Potential of 87Sr/ 86Sr Isotope Ratio with Strontium and Rubidium Levels to Assess the Geographic Origin of Saffron. Foods 2023; 12:2830. [PMID: 37569099 PMCID: PMC10416822 DOI: 10.3390/foods12152830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Saffron is regarded as the most expensive spice, mainly because of its laborious harvest. Only a few countries dominate the global saffron market, with Iran producing by far the most saffron, and the saffron production of all other countries thus being much smaller. However, the respective national production (not only of saffron) is usually preferred by local consumers with respect to foreign products and often has a higher price. Cases of saffron with mislabeled geographic origin have repeatedly occurred. Thus, to protect local saffron production, control of the declared geographic origin is required. In the present case, differentiation of the geographic origin by 87Sr/86Sr is performed. The results show the saffron of several countries of origin to vary within the range of marine carbonates; however, saffron samples of Moroccan and Indian origin mainly show elevated 87Sr/86Sr values. Within the Indian saffron samples, one sample from Kishtwar Valley can be differentiated from the Kashmir saffron samples. The results are thus promising, especially when using the combination of Sr and Rb concentrations to differentiate geographic origin whenever the regions are of homogenous bedrock geology within and of different geology between the regions. However, the reported findings need to be checked and confirmed by further and additional saffron samples.
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- Micha Horacek
- BLT Wieselburg, Rottenhauserstr. 1, 3250 Wieselburg, Austria
- Department of Lithospheric Research, Vienna University, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- National Institute of Agronomique Research (INRA), Rabat 10000, Morocco
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- School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, Jammu 18006, India;
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Reyrolle M, Bareille G, Epova EN, Barre J, Bérail S, Pigot T, Desauziers V, Gautier L, Le Bechec M. Authenticating teas using multielement signatures, strontium isotope ratios, and volatile compound profiling. Food Chem 2023; 423:136271. [PMID: 37167668 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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High value food products are subject to adulterations and frauds. This study aimed to combine, in our knowledge for the first time, inorganic chemical tracers (multi-elements and Sr isotopy) with volatile organic compound (VOCs) to discriminate the geographic origin, the varieties and transformation processes to authenticate 26 tea samples. By measuring Sr isotope ratio using the multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS), 6 out of 11 regions were successfully discriminated. The combination with the ICP-MS inorganic pattern allowed to discriminate 4 more regions with a significance level of 0.05. VOCs fingerprints, obtained with selected ion flow tube mass spectrometer (SIFT-MS), were not correlated with origin but with the cultivar and transformation processes. Green, oolong, and dark teas were clearly differentiated, with hexanal and hexanol contributing to the discrimination of oxidation levels. With this multi-instrumental approach, it is possible to certify the geographical origin and the tea conformity.
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- Marine Reyrolle
- Universite de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, E2S UPPA, CNRS, IMT Mines Ales, IPREM, Pau, France; Institut des sciences analytiques et de Physicochimie pour l'environnement et les Matériaux, UMR5254, Hélioparc, 2 avenue du Président Angot, 64053, Pau cedex 9, France
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- Universite de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, E2S UPPA, CNRS, IMT Mines Ales, IPREM, Pau, France; Institut des sciences analytiques et de Physicochimie pour l'environnement et les Matériaux, UMR5254, Hélioparc, 2 avenue du Président Angot, 64053, Pau cedex 9, France
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- Advanced Isotopic Analysis (A.I.A.), Hélioparc, 2 avenue du Président Angot, 64000, Pau, France
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- Advanced Isotopic Analysis (A.I.A.), Hélioparc, 2 avenue du Président Angot, 64000, Pau, France
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- Advanced Isotopic Analysis (A.I.A.), Hélioparc, 2 avenue du Président Angot, 64000, Pau, France
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- Universite de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, E2S UPPA, CNRS, IMT Mines Ales, IPREM, Pau, France; Institut des sciences analytiques et de Physicochimie pour l'environnement et les Matériaux, UMR5254, Hélioparc, 2 avenue du Président Angot, 64053, Pau cedex 9, France
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- Universite de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, E2S UPPA, CNRS, IMT Mines Ales, IPREM, Pau, France; Institut des sciences analytiques et de Physicochimie pour l'environnement et les Matériaux, UMR5254, Hélioparc, 2 avenue du Président Angot, 64053, Pau cedex 9, France
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- T Edition, 63 rue Vercingétorix, 75014 Paris, France
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- Universite de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, E2S UPPA, CNRS, IMT Mines Ales, IPREM, Pau, France; Institut des sciences analytiques et de Physicochimie pour l'environnement et les Matériaux, UMR5254, Hélioparc, 2 avenue du Président Angot, 64053, Pau cedex 9, France.
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Population genetics reveals divergent lineages and ongoing hybridization in a declining migratory fish species complex. Heredity (Edinb) 2022; 129:137-151. [PMID: 35665777 PMCID: PMC9338086 DOI: 10.1038/s41437-022-00547-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Deciphering the effects of historical and recent demographic processes responsible for the spatial patterns of genetic diversity and structure is a key objective in evolutionary and conservation biology. Using population genetic analyses, we investigated the demographic history, the contemporary genetic diversity and structure, and the occurrence of hybridization and introgression of two species of anadromous fish with contrasting life history strategies and which have undergone recent demographic declines, the allis shad (Alosa alosa) and the twaite shad (Alosa fallax). We genotyped 706 individuals from 20 rivers and 5 sites at sea in Southern Europe at thirteen microsatellite markers. Genetic structure between populations was lower for the nearly semelparous species A. alosa, which disperses greater distances compared to the iteroparous species, A. fallax. Individuals caught at sea were assigned at the river level for A. fallax and at the region level for A. alosa. Using an approximate Bayesian computation framework, we inferred that the most likely long term historical divergence scenario between both species and lineages involved historical separation followed by secondary contact accompanied by strong population size decline. Accordingly, we found evidence for contemporary hybridization and bidirectional introgression due to gene flow between both species and lineages. Moreover, our results support the existence of at least one distinct species in the Mediterrannean sea: A. agone in Golfe du Lion area, and another divergent lineage in Corsica. Overall, our results shed light on the interplay between historical and recent demographic processes and life history strategies in shaping population genetic diversity and structure of closely related species. The recent demographic decline of these species' populations and their hybridization should be carefully considered while implementing conservation programs.
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Tran NT, Labonne M, Chung MT, Wang CH, Huang KF, Durand JD, Grudpan C, Chan B, Hoang HD, Panfili J. Natal origin and migration pathways of Mekong catfish (Pangasius krempfi) using strontium isotopes and trace element concentrations in environmental water and otoliths. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0252769. [PMID: 34111178 PMCID: PMC8191956 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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To improve our knowledge of the migration pathway of a highly threatened fish species along the Mekong River, strontium isotope ratios (87Sr/86Sr) and 18 trace element concentrations were measured in the water and in the otoliths of an anadromous catfish, Pangasius krempfi, to infer its natal origin and potential migration pathways. Water was sampled at 18 locations along the mainstream, tributaries and distributaries of the Mekong River. To check for accuracy and precision, measurements of the 87Sr/86Sr ratios and trace element concentrations were then compared in two laboratories that use different analytical methods. Differences in trace element concentrations between locations were not significant and could not, therefore, be used to discriminate between migration pathways. However, the Mekong mainstream, tributaries and distributaries could all be discriminated using Sr isotopes. The 87Sr/86Sr profiles recorded in P. krempfi otoliths showed that there were three contingents with obligate freshwater hatching and variable spawning sites along the Mekong mainstream, from Phnom Penh (Cambodia) to Nong Khai (Thailand) or further. After hatching, the fish migrated more or less rapidly to the Mekong Delta and then settled for most of their lifetime in brackish water. Spawning habitats and migration routes may be threatened by habitat shifts and the increasing number of hydropower dams along the river, especially the contingents born above Khone Falls (Laos). The conservation of P. krempfi, as well as other migratory fish in the Mekong River, requires agreements, common actions and management by all countries along the Mekong River. This study highlighted the importance of using both Sr/Ca and 87Sr/86Sr ratios to understand life history of anadromous fishes as the 87Sr/86Sr ratio in the water was shown to be less effective than the Sr/Ca ratio in identifying movements between different saline areas.
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- Ngan Trong Tran
- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- IRD, MARBEC (Univ Montpellier, Ifremer, CNRS, IRD), Montpellier, France
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- The University of Tokyo, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Biology and Fisheries Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Earth Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Fishery, Faculty of Agriculture, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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- Wonders of the Mekong Project, Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Fisheries Administration, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- IRD, MARBEC (Univ Montpellier, Ifremer, CNRS, IRD), Montpellier, France
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Cellier R, Berail S, Barre J, Epova E, Claverie F, Ronzani AL, Milcent S, Ors P, Donard OFX. Analytical strategies for Sr and Pb isotopic signatures by MC-ICP-MS applied to the authentication of Champagne and other sparkling wines. Talanta 2021; 234:122433. [PMID: 34364413 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.122433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2020] [Revised: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Wine is one of the most counterfeit product and therefore, requires certifying of its origin and provenance. For authentication purposes, analytical strategies for the determination of Sr and Pb isotopic ratios were adapted for Champagne and sparkling wines. All analytical steps have been carefully adapted and optimized regarding sample preparation, mineralization, and purification by resins as well as isotopic composition measurements on 3 different MC ICP-MS instruments. Further, a global approach using an "in-house" reference material of Champagne (ChRM) was realized and used throughout as well as routine analytical conditions to guaranty samples isotopic quality determination over 3 years. These developments allowed to select the best conditions at all steps for reaching the best precision and accuracy to be used under routine conditions for samples origin discrimination. The best condition of mineralization was obtained with a hot block system allowing both efficiency in digestion and high sample throughput. Detailed conditions of purification for both Sr and Pb isotopes were also optimized and discussed. These different optimization steps on the whole analytical chain allowed to estimate a global precision suitable to be used routinely to discriminate the origin of different Champagne samples. For Sr isotopic analysis (87Sr/86Sr), the overall external precision based on preparation replicates of ChRM was 2σ = 0.000024 (n = 36) and for the Pb isotopes analysis (208Pb/206Pb), the precision obtained on ChRM was 2σ = 0.0024 (n = 15). Finally, we have applied these developments by combining both Sr and Pb isotopic ratios in order to discriminate the origin of sparkling wines from around the world. The combined isotopic signature, using both Sr and Pb isotopes ratios, permitted a clear discrimination between certified Champagne wines and other European and Non-European sparkling wines.
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- Robin Cellier
- Institut des Sciences Analytiques et de Physicochimie pour l'Environnement et les Matériaux, UMR CNRS 5254, Hélioparc, 2 Avenue P. Angot, 64053, Pau, France; MHCS, 20 Avenue de Champagne, 51200, Epernay, France
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- Institut des Sciences Analytiques et de Physicochimie pour l'Environnement et les Matériaux, UMR CNRS 5254, Hélioparc, 2 Avenue P. Angot, 64053, Pau, France
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- Advanced Isotopic Analysis, Hélioparc, 2 Avenue P. Angot, 64053, Pau, France
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- Advanced Isotopic Analysis, Hélioparc, 2 Avenue P. Angot, 64053, Pau, France
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- Institut des Sciences Analytiques et de Physicochimie pour l'Environnement et les Matériaux, UMR CNRS 5254, Hélioparc, 2 Avenue P. Angot, 64053, Pau, France
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- Institut des Sciences Analytiques et de Physicochimie pour l'Environnement et les Matériaux, UMR CNRS 5254, Hélioparc, 2 Avenue P. Angot, 64053, Pau, France
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- MHCS, 20 Avenue de Champagne, 51200, Epernay, France
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- Institut des Sciences Analytiques et de Physicochimie pour l'Environnement et les Matériaux, UMR CNRS 5254, Hélioparc, 2 Avenue P. Angot, 64053, Pau, France; Advanced Isotopic Analysis, Hélioparc, 2 Avenue P. Angot, 64053, Pau, France.
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Mounicou S, Frelon S, Le Guernic A, Eb-Levadoux Y, Camilleri V, Février L, Pierrisnard S, Carasco L, Gilbin R, Mahé K, Tabouret H, Bareille G, Simon O. Use of fish otoliths as a temporal biomarker of field uranium exposure. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 690:511-521. [PMID: 31301492 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.06.534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Revised: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 06/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This study aimed to determine uranium (U) pollution over time using otoliths as a marker of fish U contamination. Experiments were performed in field contamination (~20 μg L-1: encaged fish: 15d, 50d and collected wild fish) and in laboratory exposure conditions (20 and 250 μg L-1, 20d). We reported the U seasonal concentrations in field waterborne exposed roach fish (Rutilus rutilus), in organs and otoliths. Otoliths were analyzed by ICPMS and LA-ICP SF MS of the entire growth zone. Concentrations were measured on transects from nucleus to the edge of otoliths to characterize environmental variations of metal accumulation. Results showed a spatial and temporal variation of U contamination in water (from 51 to 9.4 μg L-1 at the surface of the water column), a high and seasonal accumulation in fish organs, mainly the digestive tract (from 1000 to 30,000 ng g-1, fw), the gills (from 1600 to 3200 ng g-1, fw) and the muscle (from 144 to 1054 ng g-1, fw). U was detected throughout the otolith and accumulation varied over the season from 70 to 350 ng g-1, close to the values measured (310 ng g-1) after high exposure levels in laboratory conditions. U in otoliths of encaged fish showed rapid and high U accumulation from 20 to 150 ng g-1. The U accumulation signal was mainly detected on the edge of the otolith, showing two U accumulation peaks, probably correlated to fish age, i.e. 2 years old. Surprisingly, elemental U and Zn signatures followed the same pattern therefore using the same uptake pathways. Laboratory, caging and field experiments indicated that otoliths were able to quickly accumulate U on the surface even for low levels and to store high levels of U. This study is an encouraging first step in using otoliths as a marker of U exposure.
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- S Mounicou
- CNRS/Univ Pau & Pays Adour/E2S UPPA, Institut des Sciences Analytiques et de Physico-Chimie pour l'Environnement et les Matériaux, UMR5254, 64000 Pau, France
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- Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IRSN), PSE-ENV/SRTE/LECO, Cadarache, Saint Paul-lez-Durance 13115, France
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- Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IRSN), PSE-ENV/SRTE/LECO, Cadarache, Saint Paul-lez-Durance 13115, France
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- Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IRSN), PSE-ENV/SRTE/LECO, Cadarache, Saint Paul-lez-Durance 13115, France
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- Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IRSN), PSE-ENV/SRTE/LECO, Cadarache, Saint Paul-lez-Durance 13115, France
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- Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IRSN), PSE-ENV/SRTE/LR2T, Cadarache, Saint Paul-lez-Durance 13115, France
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- Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IRSN), PSE-ENV/SRTE/LR2T, Cadarache, Saint Paul-lez-Durance 13115, France
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- Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IRSN), PSE-ENV/SRTE/LR2T, Cadarache, Saint Paul-lez-Durance 13115, France
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- Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IRSN), PSE-ENV/SRTE/LECO, Cadarache, Saint Paul-lez-Durance 13115, France
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- IFREMER, Centre Manche Mer du Nord, Laboratoire Ressources Halieutiques, BP 699, 62321 Boulogne-sur-mer, France
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- CNRS/Univ Pau & Pays Adour/E2S UPPA, Institut des Sciences Analytiques et de Physico-Chimie pour l'Environnement et les Matériaux, UMR5254, 64000 Pau, France
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- CNRS/Univ Pau & Pays Adour/E2S UPPA, Institut des Sciences Analytiques et de Physico-Chimie pour l'Environnement et les Matériaux, UMR5254, 64000 Pau, France
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- Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IRSN), PSE-ENV/SRTE/LECO, Cadarache, Saint Paul-lez-Durance 13115, France.
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Epova EN, Bérail S, Zuliani T, Malherbe J, Sarthou L, Valiente M, Donard OF. 87Sr/86Sr isotope ratio and multielemental signatures as indicators of origin of European cured hams: The role of salt. Food Chem 2018; 246:313-322. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.10.143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2017] [Revised: 10/24/2017] [Accepted: 10/29/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Stocking is a worldwide activity on geographical and historical scales. The rate of non-native fish introductions have more than doubled over the last decades yet the effect on natural ecosystems, in the scope of biologically mediated transport and biomagnification of Hg and Hg-isotopes, is unknown. Using geochemistry (THg) and stable isotopes (N, Sr and Hg), we evaluate natal origin and trophic position of brown trout (Salmo trutta fario), as well as mercury biomagnification trends and potential pollution sources to three high-altitude lakes. Farmed trout show Hg-isotope signatures similar to marine biota whereas wild trout shows Hg-isotope signatures typical of fresh water lakes. Stocked trout initially show Hg-isotope signatures similar to marine biota. As the stocked trout age and shifts diet to a higher trophic level, THg concentrations increase and the marine Hg isotope signatures, induced via farm fish feed, shift to locally produced MeHg with lower δ202Hg and higher Δ199Hg. We conclude that stocking acts a humanly induced biovector that transfers marine Hg to freshwater ecosystems, which is seen in the Hg-isotopic signature up to five years after stocking events occurred. This points to the need of further investigations of the role of stocking in MeHg exposure to freshwater ecosystems.
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Recent developments and trends in the application of strontium and its isotopes in biological related fields. Trends Analyt Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2017.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Ryan D, Shephard S, Kelly FL. Temporal stability and rates of post-depositional change in geochemical signatures of brown trout Salmo trutta scales. JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY 2016; 89:1704-1719. [PMID: 27460755 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.13081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2016] [Accepted: 06/06/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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This study investigates temporal stability in the scale microchemistry of brown trout Salmo trutta in feeder streams of a large heterogeneous lake catchment and rates of change after migration into the lake. Laser-ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry was used to quantify the elemental concentrations of Na, Mg, Mn, Cu, Zn, Ba and Sr in archived (1997-2002) scales of juvenile S. trutta collected from six major feeder streams of Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland. Water-element Ca ratios within these streams were determined for the fish sampling period and for a later period (2013-2015). Salmo trutta scale Sr and Ba concentrations were significantly (P < 0·05) correlated with stream water sample Sr:Ca and Ba:Ca ratios respectively from both periods, indicating multi-annual stability in scale and water-elemental signatures. Discriminant analysis of scale chemistries correctly classified 91% of sampled juvenile S. trutta to their stream of origin using a cross-validated classification model. This model was used to test whether assumed post-depositional change in scale element concentrations reduced correct natal stream classification of S. trutta in successive years after migration into Lough Mask. Fish residing in the lake for 1-3 years could be reliably classified to their most likely natal stream, but the probability of correct classification diminished strongly with longer lake residence. Use of scale chemistry to identify natal streams of lake S. trutta should focus on recent migrants, but may not require contemporary water chemistry data.
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- D Ryan
- Inland Fisheries Ireland, 3044 Lake Drive, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin, 24, Ireland
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- Inland Fisheries Ireland, 3044 Lake Drive, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin, 24, Ireland
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- Inland Fisheries Ireland, 3044 Lake Drive, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin, 24, Ireland
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Arnold MC, Friedrich LA, Lindberg TT, Ross M, Halden NM, Bernhardt E, Palace VP, Di Giulio RT. Microchemical analysis of selenium in otoliths of two West Virginia fishes captured near mountaintop removal coal mining operations. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2015; 34:1039-1044. [PMID: 25639549 DOI: 10.1002/etc.2885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2014] [Revised: 09/30/2014] [Accepted: 01/05/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Otoliths, calcified inner ear structures, were collected from creek chubs (Semotilus atromaculatus) and green sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus) living in mountaintop mining-impacted and reference streams and analyzed for selenium (Se) content using laser ablation-inductively coupled mass spectrometry. Significant differences in otolith Se were found between the 2 fish species. Results from the present study suggest that a retrospective reconstruction of Se concentrations in muscle can be derived from Se concentrations in otoliths in creek chub but not green sunfish, exemplifying the importance of species differences when determining partitioning of Se among specific tissues. Green sunfish otoliths from all sites contained background (<1 μg/g) or low (1-4 μg/g) average concentrations of whole-otolith Se. In contrast, creek chub otoliths from the historically mined site contained much higher (≥5 μg/g) concentrations of Se than for the same species in the unmined site or for the green sunfish. These data suggest that body burdens of Se in fish can vary considerably over time and that both the timing of sampling and species choice could heavily influence Se assessments.
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- Mariah C Arnold
- Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Shrimpton JM, Warren KD, Todd NL, McRae CJ, Glova GJ, Telmer KH, Clarke AD. Freshwater movement patterns by juvenile Pacific salmon Oncorhynchus spp. before they migrate to the ocean: Oh the places you'll go! JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY 2014; 85:987-1004. [PMID: 25053226 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.12468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2013] [Accepted: 06/02/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Juvenile movement patterns for coho salmon Oncorhynchus kisutch and Chinook salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha from two large interior rivers of British Columbia, Canada, were examined. Otoliths from post-spawned fishes were collected on spawning grounds and elemental signatures were determined through transects from sectioned otoliths using laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS). Large variations in otolith elemental signatures were found during the freshwater life stage indicative of movement downstream to rivers and tributaries that differed in elemental signature. This study highlights that downstream movements occur before migration to the ocean during the parr-smolt transformation. Extensive downstream movements of parr appear to be a successful life-history strategy based on variations observed in the otolith elemental signatures of spawners. Movements downstream in parr and the remarkable homing ability of adults also suggest that imprinting to natal streams must occur prior to the parr-smolt transformation.
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- J M Shrimpton
- Ecosystem Science and Management (Biology) Program, University of Northern British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Prince George, BC, V2N 4Z9 Canada
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