Heavy metal content of plants growing on soils contaminated by lead mining

1971 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 321-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. J. Alloway ◽  
B. E. Davies
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Contaminated Soils ◽  
Metal Content ◽  
Plant Composition ◽  
Soil Extraction ◽  
Metal Compounds ◽  
Lead And Zinc ◽  
Lead Zinc ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
Copper Ores

During the nineteenth century several parts of Wales were intensively mined for lead, zinc and copper ores. Fields adjacent to and downstream from the mines became contaminated by air- and water-borne heavy metal compounds. Such fields still contain high concentrations of total lead, zinc and copper together with silver and cadmium, the chief ‘guest’ elements in lead and zinc ores. Extraction of the soils with dilute acetic acid suggested that contaminated soils contained more of these metals that were available to plants (Alloway, 1969; Alloway & Davies, 1971). Some studies of plant composition were made to confirm the evidence from soil extraction and to indicate the extent to which these metals were entering the food chain.

scholarly journals Characterization and mechanism of lead and zinc biosorption by growing Verticillium insectorum J3

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chong-ling Feng ◽  
Jin Li ◽  
Xue Li ◽  
Ke-lin Li ◽  
Kun Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Intracellular Accumulation ◽  
Lead And Zinc ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Pellet Morphology ◽  
Lead Zinc ◽  
Desorption Experiment ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
Heavy Metal Waste

AbstractVerticillium insectorum J3 was isolated from a local lead-zinc deposit tailing, and its biosorption characteristics and reaction to the toxicities of different Pb(II) and Zn(II) concentrations were investigated. SEM, FTIR, a pH test and a desorption experiment were carried out to identify a possible mechanism. The biosorption of J3 presented an inhibition trend at low concentrations (25-75 mg L-1) and promotion at high concentrations (100-300 mg L-1). J3 absorbed Pb(II) prior to Zn(II) and produced alkaline substances, while mycelial and pellet morphology modifications were important for the removal of Pb(II) and Zn(II) under different stressful conditions (SEM results). Both intracellular accumulation and extracellular absorption may contribute to the removal of Pb(II) at lower concentrations (25-50 mg L-1), although mainly extracellular biosorption occurred at higher concentrations (75-300 mg L-1). However, Zn(II) bioaccumulation occurred at all concentrations assayed. Verticillium insectorum J3 may have evolved active defenses to alleviate the toxicity of heavy metals and proved to be a highly efficient biosorbent, especially for Pb(II) at high concentrations. This study is a useful reference for the development of biotreatment technologies to mitigate heavy metal waste.

Alleviation of heavy metal stress by arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis in Glycine max (L.) grown in copper, lead and zinc contaminated soils

Rhizosphere ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 100325
Author(s):  
Nurudeen Olatunbosun Adeyemi ◽  
Mufutau Olaoye Atayese ◽  
Olalekan Suleiman Sakariyawo ◽  
Jamiu Oladipupo Azeez ◽  
Soremi Paul Abayomi Sobowale ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Glycine Max ◽  
Contaminated Soils ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal ◽  
Heavy Metal Stress ◽  
Metal Stress ◽  
Mycorrhizal Symbiosis ◽  
Lead And Zinc ◽  
Glycine Max L ◽  
Copper Lead

scholarly journals Limits of seed germination of phytomeliorants under conditions of heavy metals toxic concentrations

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-86
Author(s):  
Anastasia Olegovna Oznobihina
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Contaminated Soils ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Threshold Concentration ◽  
Leguminous Plant ◽  
Critical Threshold ◽  
Toxic Agent ◽  
Germination Energy ◽  
Lead Zinc ◽  
The Impact

The aim of the study is to conduct biological testing at the initial stages of plant objects viability in the model conditions of heavy metal pollution. The paper presents the results of laboratory experiments to assess the impact of different concentrations of heavy metal salts on the viability of yellow melilot and great trefoil seeds. In the course of the conducted experimental studies the author has been established a direct dependence of the decrease in the indices of germination energy and laboratory germination of seeds with an increase in the concentration of phytotoxicant salts, determined the critical (threshold) concentration of the studied elements and the metal content, in which the processes of growth and development of seeds remain. The concentration of 0,01% cadmium, zinc, lead and copper was optimal for germination of melilot seeds, where germination was equal to 80%, 74%, 69% and 64%, respectively. For great trefoil seeds, high germination rates were noted in case of 0,01% contamination with lead, zinc, cadmium and copper - 82%, 80%, 77% and 76%, respectively, and in 0,1% salt solution of lead, copper and zinc there were recorded 75%, 74% and 72% of seedlings. Zinc in the concentration of 0,01% at the initial stages of germination of phytomeliorant seeds stimulated germination energy. The tendency of resistance to pollution by lead, zinc and copper was observed at sprouts of a great trefoil, and to pollution by cadmium the greatest resistance was shown by a melilot yellow. Defining the limits of the leguminous plant seeds germination in the presence of a toxic agent will allow research and development in respect of biological restoration of contaminated soils and can be used in technologically disturbed lands.

scholarly journals Effects of Ectomycorrhizal Fungi and Heavy Metals (Pb, Zn, and Cd) on Growth and Mineral Nutrition of Pinus halepensis Seedlings in North Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 2033
Author(s):  
Chadlia Hachani ◽  
Mohammed S. Lamhamedi ◽  
Claudio Cameselle ◽  
Susana Gouveia ◽  
Abdenbi Zine El Abidine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
North Africa ◽  
Mineral Nutrition ◽  
Contaminated Soils ◽  
Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
Pinus Halepensis ◽  
Translocation Factor ◽  
Contaminated Sites ◽  
High Concentrations

The pollution of soils by heavy metals resulting from mining activities is one of the major environmental problems in North Africa. Mycorrhizoremediation using mycorrhizal fungi and adapted plant species is emerging as one of the most innovative methods to remediate heavy metal pollution. This study aims to assess the growth and the nutritional status of ectomycorrhizal Pinus halepensis seedlings subjected to high concentrations of Pb, Zn, and Cd for possible integration in the restoration of heavy metals contaminated sites. Ectomycorrhizal and non-ectomycorrhizal P. halepensis seedlings were grown in uncontaminated (control) and contaminated soils for 12 months. Growth, mineral nutrition, and heavy metal content were assessed. Results showed that ectomycorrhizae significantly improved shoot and roots dry masses of P. halepensis seedlings, as well as nitrogen shoot content. The absorption of Pb, Zn, and Cd was much higher in the roots than in the shoots, and significantly more pronounced in ectomycorrhizal seedlings—especially for Zn and Cd. The presence of ectomycorrhizae significantly reduced the translocation factor of Zn and Cd and bioaccumulation factor of Pb and Cd, which enhanced the phytostabilizing potential of P. halepensis seedlings. These results support the use of ectomycorrhizal P. halepensis in the remediation of heavy metal contaminated sites.

Phyto- and zooplankton in fishponds contaminated with heavy metal runoff from a lead-zinc mine

2011 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Wilk-Woźniak ◽  
Agnieszka Pociecha ◽  
Dariusz Ciszewski ◽  
Urszula Aleksander-Kwaterczak ◽  
Edward Walusiak
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Metal Contamination ◽  
Heavy Metal Contamination ◽  
Zooplankton Species ◽  
Mine Waters ◽  
Lead And Zinc ◽  
Lead Zinc ◽  
Zinc Mine ◽  
Lead And Zinc Mine ◽  
Planktonic Communities

AbstractThis investigation focused on plankton inhabiting fishponds, which previously received mine waters from the lead-zinc mine ‘Matylda’, located in southern Poland (Upper Silesia). The purpose of the investigation was to study the effects of chronic and persistent contamination of fishpond bottom sediments with heavy metals originated from the lead and zinc mine. The phyto-and zooplankton in the four fishponds were dominated by diatoms, green algae and rotifers. Plankton composition of the reference non-contaminated pond was different, since Chrysophytes dominated, and Copepoda were the most numerous among zooplankton. In the contaminated fishponds, we observed teratological forms, both for phyto-and zooplankton species, but only as individuals. Our results showed that planktonic communities had adapted to chronic and persistent heavy metal contamination.

An Application of Electrical Resistivity Tomography to Investigate Heavy Metals Pathways

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-324
Author(s):  
El Mehdi Benyassine ◽  
Ahmed Lachhab ◽  
Abdelilah Dekayir ◽  
Jean C. Parisot ◽  
Mohamed Rouai
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Heavy Metal Contamination ◽  
High Resistivity ◽  
Lead And Zinc ◽  
High Atlas Mountains ◽  
Zinc Concentrations ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
Average Lead ◽  
Risk Reduction Measures

The abandoned lead mine of Zeida is located at the center of the High Moulouya watershed between the Middle and the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Zeida has produced a total of 640,000 tons of concentrated lead during the 14 years of its activity (1972–1985). Three large tailings were left at the center of the mine on both sides of Moulouya River without any risk reduction measures or monitoring and there is a concern regarding heavy metal contamination of local groundwater. Samples taken from and around the tailings were found to contain average lead and zinc concentrations of 3,000 ppm and 140 ppm, respectively, primarily in the form of galena and barite. Prior studies have also found high concentrations of lead and zinc in both local wells near the town of Zeida and along the banks of Moulouya River. In this study, five electrical resistivity imaging surveys were performed to identify the risk of pollution and trace the pathways of mine-based contaminants to groundwater and to the Moulouya River. The analysis of electrical resistivity data has provided new insights showing: 1) an average tailings thickness of 15 m; 2) rounded structures with high resistivity values at the center and gradually decreasing toward their edges that are assumed to be granite, with fractures and a weathered zone; and 3) the potential pathways of heavy metal occur predominantly along these fractures and in the thick layers of the sandstone overlaying granitic bedrock.

scholarly journals Accumulation of Pb, Fe, Mn, Cu and Zn in plants and choice of hyperaccumulator plant in the industrial town of Vian, Iran

2011 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 739-745 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Lorestani ◽  
M. Cheraghi ◽  
N. Yousefi
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Contaminated Soils ◽  
Industrial Area ◽  
Contaminated Site ◽  
Metal Hyperaccumulation ◽  
Major Step ◽  
Industrial Town ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
Hyperaccumulator Plant ◽  
Cu And Zn

Various industrial activities contribute heavy metals to the soil environment directly or indirectly through the release of solid wastes, waste gases, and wastewater. Phytoremediation can be potentially used to remedy metal-contaminated sites. A major step towards the development of phytoremediation of heavy metal-impacted soils is the discovery of the heavy metal hyperaccumulation in plants. This study evaluated the potential of 7 species growing on a contaminated site in an industrial area. Several established criteria to define a hyperaccumulator plant were applied. The case study was represented by an industrial town in the Hamedan province in the central-western part of Iran. This study showed that most of the sampled species were able to grow in heavily metal-contaminated soils and were also able to accumulate extraordinarily high concentrations of some metals such as Pb, Fe, Mn, Cu and Zn. Based on the obtained results and using the most common criteria, Camphorosma monospeliacum for Pb and Fe, and Salsola soda and Circium arvense for Pb can be classified as hyperaccumulators and, therefore, they have suitable potential for the phytoremediation of contaminated soils.

scholarly journals Heavy metal contamination in some soils of the McMurdo Sound region, Antarctica

1995 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.G.C. Claridge ◽  
I.B. Campbell ◽  
H.K.J. Powell ◽  
Z.H. Amin ◽  
M.R. Balks
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Human Activities ◽  
Metal Content ◽  
Heavy Metal Contamination ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Point Sources ◽  
Mcmurdo Sound ◽  
Lead Zinc ◽  
The Antarctic

Soil samples from eight sites at Marble Point and Pram Point, McMurdo Sound region, contaminated by human activities were examined for heavy metal content, using sequential extraction methods. The redistribution of lead, zinc and copper arising from point sources of these metals was demonstrated. The levels found are not considered to represent serious pollution but do indicate that human activities can change the chemistry of the Antarctic environment in localized areas.

scholarly journals Usage of ferrum (ІІІ) and manganese (IV) ions as electron acceptors by Desulfuromonas sp. bacteria

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. M. Moroz ◽  
S. O. Hnatush ◽  
C. I. Bohoslavets ◽  
G. V. Yavorska ◽  
N. V. Truchym
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Anaerobic Respiration ◽  
Biomass Accumulation ◽  
Culture Liquid ◽  
Electron Acceptors ◽  
Metal Compounds ◽  
Insignificant Difference ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
Reducing Bacteria

The toxicity of metal ions to microorganisms, in particular at high concentrations, is one of the main impediments to their usage in remediation technologies. The purpose of this work is to analyze the possibility of usage by bacteria of the Desulfuromonas genus, isolated by us from Yavorivske Lake, of ferrum (ІІІ) and manganese (IV) ions at concentrations in the medium of 1,74–10,41 mM as electron acceptors of anaerobic respiration to assesss resistance of sulphur reducing bacteria strains to heavy metal compounds. Cells of Desulfuromonas acetoxidans ІМV V-7384, Desulfuromonas sp. Yavor-5 and Desulfuromonas sp. Yavor-7 were cultivated for 10 days at 30 °C under anaerobic conditions in Kravtsov-Sorokin’s medium without sulphate ions, sulphur, with cysteine as the sulphur source (0.2 g/l) and sodium lactate or citrate as the electron donor (17.86 g/l), in which were added sterile 1 M solutions of C6H5O7Fe and C4H4O4 (control) and also weights of MnO2 to their terminal concentrations 1.74, 3.47, 5.21, 6.94, 10.41 mM. Biomass was determined by the turbidimetric method. In the culture liquid the presence of Fe3+ and Mn4+ were qualitatively determined, and the content of Fe2+ in reaction with о-phenanthroline was determined quantitatively. It was established that sulphur reducing bacteria used with different intensity ferrum (ІІІ) and manganese (IV) ions as electron acceptors during the process of anaerobic respiration at concentrations of 1.74–10.41 mM C6H5O7Fe and MnO2 in the medium, which demonstrated the important role of the investigated microorganisms in reductive detoxication of natural and technogenic media from oxidized forms of transitional heavy metals. An insignificant difference in biomass accumulation during usage of 5.21–10.41 mM ferrum (ІІІ) ions and fumarate is caused by toxicity of the metal ions to cells since the high redox potential of the Fe(III)/Fe(ІІ) pair with increase in concentrations of electron acceptors in the medium did not lead to increase in the biomass accumulation level. The greatest biomass of the bacteria accumulated on the 8–10th days in the medium with the lowest concentration of C6H5O7Fe – 1.74 mM (up to 2.77 g/l), and the lowest biomass – with highest concentration – 10.41 mM (up to 2.41 g/l). After 10 days of cultivation the bacteria of all strains had fully used the ferrum (ІІІ) ions present in the medium. A biomass yield almost twice as low was revealed after manganese (IV) oxide was used by bacteria compared with its use of ferrum (ІІІ) citrate and fumarate at all studied concentrations of electron acceptors in the medium. The highest biomass of bacteria accumulated in the medium with the lowest MnO2 content – 1.74 mM (up to 1.35 g/l), and the lowest biomass in the medium with the highest content – 10.41 mM (up to 1.15 g/l). After 10 days of cultivation bacteria of all strains had not fully restored the manganese (IV) ions present in the medium. The greatest biomass compared with other strains after growth in medium with different C6H5O7Fe and MnO2 contents was accumulated by the strain Desulfuromonas sp. Yavor-7. Since sulphur reducing bacteria strains proved to be resistant to Fe3+ and Mn4+ high concentrations (up to10.41 mM) they can be successfully used in technologies of environmenal remediation from sulphur and heavy metal compounds. 

GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF Penthaclethra macrophylla Benth. AS AFFECTED BY BY-PRODUCTS FROM BATTERY FACTORY IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-84
Author(s):  
C O AKACHUKU ◽  
V P TOMBERE
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Metal Content ◽  
Polluted Soil ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Heavy Metal Content ◽  
Branch Number ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Concentrations

The study examined the effect of polluted soil on early growth performance of Pentaclethra macro-phlylla. The objectives of the study were to determine the heavy metal content of the soil and the effect on the growth of this species. Soil samples were collected from an abandoned Sunshine battery facto-ry in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State using soil auger. The samples, collect-ed at different soil depths and at various distances, were divided into two parts. A part was analysed in the laboratory to determine the heavy metal content of the soil using digestion and atomic absorption methods, while the other part was used in raising Pentaclethra macrophyla seedlings in polypots. The result of analysis of variance of the soil samples considering the distances showed significant differ-ence in the distribution of copper and lead only (P<0.05), while no significant difference occurred among the concentrations of all the heavy metals at different soil depths. The ranges of concentration of metals in the polluted soil samples in mg/kg were Zn (13.90-41.30), Bo (11.40-27.10), Cd (61.10-77.10), Cu (5.35-49.75), Pb (53.10-153.70), As (0.40-4.50) and Se (1.80-4.30), while the control rec-orded the least amount of Pb (2.40-4.30 mg/kg). On the average, seedlings raised in soils collected from the point of waste disposal (epicentre) had the least growth values in terms of total leaf number (166), stem height (21.90cm), branch number (1.4) and branchlet number (8.8). This signifies stunted growth, which is likely due to the high concentrations of Pb and Cu. Factories should therefore be compelled to eliminate heavy metals before disposing their waste into the environment.

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