Transfer of trace elements with low soil mobility into plants

Trace elements with a low mobility and with a low transfer are Cu, As, Be, V, Cr, Hg. Copper has at low mobility an increased transfer quotient (content plant/soil). The lowest mobility and transfer show Cr and Hg. Only at the very high contents or increased mobilities of trace elements, which accompany the anthropogenic contamination, soil critical loading for crops can be attained. Because of the amount of the examined extremes, it was not possible to derive the proper critical values. Therefore we were able to assess only critical protective values. They represent minimum total contents of trace elements or their mobile forms, which eliminate risks.

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Contribution of Major Groups of Food Products to the Daily Intake of Selected Elements—Results from Analytical Determinations Supported by Chemometric Analysis

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu12113412 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (11) ◽

pp. 3412

Author(s):

Wojciech Koch ◽

Marcin Czop ◽

Agnieszka Nawrocka ◽

Dariusz Wiącek

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Dietary Intake ◽

Daily Intake ◽

Food Groups ◽

Icp Oes ◽

High Intake ◽

Sodium Potassium ◽

Milk Products ◽

Dietary Recall ◽

Very High

Food is a major source of minerals for humans. The main objective of this study was to determine the intake level of 10 essential macro- (Na, K, Ca, and Mg) and trace elements (Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, Cr, and Se) with major food groups among young adults. Dietary intake of elements was evaluated using the 24-h dietary recall technique in combination with F-AAS and ICP-OES methods. A very high intake of sodium and a very low intake of calcium, combined with inappropriate sodium/potassium ratio, may be harmful to the health of the population. Dietary intake of trace elements was within the range of reference values in the subjects, with cereals being the major source of a majority of those elements, while meat (38% for Na), vegetables (25% for K), and milk products (75% for Ca) were the main contributors to the daily dietary intake of macroelements. PCA revealed several visible trends in the datasetAmong men, the intake of Zn, Cr Na and K was significantly correlated with the consumption of meat and vegetables, whereas Mg, Se, Fe and Cu with cereals and water and beverages. Among women, the intake of Mg was significantly correlated with the consumption of meat and vegetables.

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Рівень мікроелементного складу ґрунту, води та кормів у ФГ «Радвань Нова», Пустомитівського району, Львівської області

Scientific Messenger of LNU of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology ◽

10.15421/nvlvet7724 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 19 (77) ◽

pp. 105-109

Author(s):

L. Mykytyn ◽

V. Binkevych ◽

Y. Vachko

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Trace Element ◽

Soil Water ◽

Maximum Permissible Concentration ◽

Average Content ◽

Diet Supplements ◽

Mobile Forms ◽

Actual Content ◽

Water Feed ◽

Soil And Water

The article highlights the results of the research content of mobile forms of certain trace elements in the water for watering sheep, pasture soils and feed of «Radvan Nowa» farm, Beregy village, Pustomyty district, Lviv region. The aim of research was to examine the actual content of certain trace elements (Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, Co, Pb, Ni, Cd), determine the deviation of studied mobile forms of trace elements from the maximum permissible concentration (MPC) and to establish the suitability of soil and water in the area for livestock. Also determine the trace elements availability of feed on the farm. Reseived results indicate that the water in this sector meets sanitary standards for the content of trace elements studied and can be used for watering sheep without any reservations and ground land suitable for future use and livestock. The content of trace elements in the soil – water – feed on the «Radvan Nowa» farm, Pustomyty district, Lviv region is the insufficient level that makes it impossible to use the available forage in feeding sheep without further introduction of corrective diet supplements and premixes. The lowest content in the feed was Copper, discovered that in the rough and succulent feed was at an availability of 21.1% from the norm, and in grain feed grain – 6.5% of normal. The highest level of availability of feed was Zinc, observed that in the rough and succulent feed average content 61.8% of normal and the grain was at 76.4%. Further findings will be used to correct diets and explore new trace element supplements for lambs for fattening in the summer.

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Availability of Trace Elements in Soil with Simulated Cadmium, Lead and Zinc Pollution

Minerals ◽

10.3390/min11080879 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (8) ◽

pp. 879

Author(s):

Elżbieta Rolka ◽

Mirosław Wyszkowski

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Total Content ◽

Exchange Capacity ◽

Availability Factor ◽

Lead And Zinc ◽

Mobile Forms ◽

Physicochemical Soil Properties ◽

Cadmium Lead ◽

The Impact ◽

Hydrolytic Acidity

The research was based on a pot experiment in which the impact of increasing Cd, Zn and Pb doses on the content of available trace elements in soil was compared. Seven series of trials were designed: 1 (Cd), 2 (Pb), 3 (Zn), 4 (Cd + Pb), 5 (Cd + Zn), 6 (Pb + Zn), 7 (Cd + Pb + Zn). Aside from the control one (without the metals), three increasing levels of contamination were considered within each series. Mobile forms of trace elements (Cd, Pb, Zn, Fe, Mn, Cu, Ni, Co, and Cr) in soil were determined, in addition to which selected physicochemical soil properties—reaction (pH), salinity (EC), hydrolytic acidity (HAC), total exchange bases (TEB)—were identified while cation exchange capacity (CEC), base saturation (BS) and availability factor (AF) were calculated. The application of Cd and Pb to soil resulted in an increase in the share of potentially available forms of these metals in their total content. The availability factor (AF) in the pots polluted with these metals was higher than in the control, in the range 17.5–20.0% for Cd, and 62.8–71.5% for Pb. In turn, the share of Zn mobile forms was comparable in most experimental objects, oscillating around 30%. Moreover, addition to soil of Cd, Pb and Zn usually caused a significant decrease in the content of available forms of Fe, Mn and Cu, and resulted in significantly higher content of available forms of Cr in the soil.

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Influence of humus acids on mobility and biological availability of iron, zinc and copper

Agricultural science and practice ◽

10.15407/agrisp2.01.073 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 73-78

Author(s):

A. Fateev ◽

D. Semenov ◽

K. Smirnova ◽

A. Shemet

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Organic Matter ◽

Soil Organic Matter ◽

Humic Acids ◽

Fulvic Acids ◽

Sand Culture ◽

Humic And Fulvic Acids ◽

Cultivation Medium ◽

Mobile Forms

Soil organic matter is known as an important condition for the mobility of trace elements in soils, their geo- chemical migration and availability to plants. However, various components of soil organic matter have differ- ent effect on these processes due to their signifi cant differences in structure and properties. Aim. To establish the role of humic and fulvic acids in the process of formation of microelement mobility in soils and their accu- mulation in plants. Methods. A model experiment with sand culture was used to investigate the release of trace elements from preparations of humic and fulvic acids and their uptake by oat plants. Results. It was found that among biologically needed elements humic acids are enriched with iron, fulvic acids – with zinc, and copper distribution between these two groups of substances may be characterized as even. These elements have un- equal binding power with components of soil organic matter, as evidenced by their release into the cultivation medium and accumulation in plants. In the composition of fulvic acids zink has the most mobility – up to 95 % of this element is in the form, accessible for plants; the lowest mobility was demonstrated by copper in the composition with humic acids, for which no signifi cant changes in the concentration of mobile forms in the substrate and in the introduction to the test culture were registered. Despite signifi cantly higher iron content in humic acids, the application of fulvic acids in the cultivation medium provides a greater increase in the con- centration of mobile forms of this element. Conclusions. The results confi rm the important role of organic sub- stances of fulvic nature in the formation of zinc and iron mobility in the soil and their accumulation in plants.

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Carbonized Treatment of Biological Samples for High Beam Current PIXE - its advantages and problems -

International Journal of PIXE ◽

10.1142/s0129083596000168 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 06 (01n02) ◽

pp. 155-166 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

M. KOHNO ◽

K. YOSHIDA ◽

K. MORITANI ◽

K. NORIZAWA ◽

M. NAITO ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Biological Samples ◽

Beam Current ◽

High Current ◽

Measuring Time ◽

High Beam ◽

Japanese Paper ◽

High Beam Current ◽

Heating Up ◽

Very High

Trace elements in ancient Chinese ink, ancient Chinese paper of sutras, ancient Japanese paper of manuscripts, modem Japanese paper and some plants were analyzed by PIXE. Part of these samples were carbonized at 400°C in vacuum of several torrs. These carbonized biological samples were able to resist very high current of 2 MeV He + (500 nA/mm 2 on target) for more than 30 minutes. The observation indicates that the carbonized samples save the measuring time by using high beam current. But mercury and sulfur contained in red Chinese ink on the paper were lost through the carbonization and lead in the same sample was lost by heating up during the measurement on condition that it was irradiated by 2 MeV He + (50 nA/mm 2 to 230 nA/mm 2). A small part of iron was gradually lost on the same condition. Under 230 nA/mm 2, a small portion of calcium was lost but no portion of chromium was lost.

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Trace elements in the alimentary tract of Svalbard reindeer

Rangifer ◽

10.7557/2.5.2.543 ◽

1985 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 15 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hans Staaland

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Distal Part ◽

Alimentary Tract ◽

General Pattern ◽

Svalbard Reindeer ◽

Very High

In the alimentary tract of Svalbard reindeer concentrations of Fe and Co were higher in winter than in summer, whereas the concentrations of Mn and Cu were equal in both seasons. Zn concentrations were higher in summer throughout the alimentary tract, but Mo were highest only in the distal part. The general pattern of absorption in the alimentary tract seems to correspond to findings in other ruminants. The very high levels of Fe and Co are emphasized.Sporelementer i fordøyelseskanalen hos Svalbard-rein.Abstract in Norwegian / Sammendrag: Konsentrasjonen av Fe og Co i fordøyelsessystemet hos Svalbard-rein var høyere om vinteren enn om sommeren, mens konsentrasjonene av Mn og Cu var like vinter og sommer. Zn konsentrasjonene var høyest om sommeren gjennom hele fordøyelsessystemet, mens Mo konsentrasjonene var høyest i det distale avsnittet. Det generelle absorbsjonsmønster synes å stemme overens med funn fra andre drøvtyggere. De svært høye nivåer av Fe og Co blir fremhevet.Huippuvuorten peuran ruoansulatuskanavan ilmaisijaelementeistå.Abstract in Finnish / Yhteenveto: Huippuvuorten peuran ruoansulatuskanavassa mitattiin talvella korkeammat Fe- ja Co-pitoisuudet kuin kesalla, kun taas Mn- ja Cu-pitoisuudet olivat samanlaisia kesålla ja talvella. Zn-pitoisuudet olivat korkeimmillaan kesållå koko ruoansulatuskanavassa, kun taas Mo-pitoisuudet olivat korkeimmat kanavan distaaliosassa. Yleinen absorptiomalli nayttaa hyvin sopivan yhteen muilla mårehtijoilla tehtyjen loydosten kanssa. Tutkimuksessa korostetaan raudan ja koboltin erityisen korkeaa tasoa.

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Soil and Leaf Mineral Element Contents in Mediterranean Vineyards: Bioaccumulation and Potential Soil Pollution

Water Air & Soil Pollution ◽

10.1007/s11270-021-05485-6 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 233 (1) ◽

Author(s):

R. Jiménez-Ballesta ◽

S. Bravo ◽

J. A. Amorós ◽

C. Pérez-de-los-Reyes ◽

J. García-Pradas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Absorption Capacity ◽

Anthropogenic Contamination ◽

Central Spain ◽

Potential Toxicity ◽

X Ray ◽

La Mancha ◽

Biological Absorption Coefficient ◽

Vineyard Soils ◽

High Concentrations

Abstract The study reported here concerns the geochemical distributions of macro- and trace elements (including potentially toxic elements, PTEs) in the vineyard soils of Alcubillas, which is one of the oldest, albeit not world-renowned, wine-growing areas in La Mancha (Central Spain). Soil and leaf samples were analyzed by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry to ascertain the levels of various elements in the soil and the plant. The potential toxicity of the elements was assessed with regard to the development of the vineyard. Despite the fact that fertilizers and pesticides are employed in the vineyards in this area, the results showed that the levels of trace elements in the soil samples did not exceed the reference values according the pedogeochemical values for the region and Spain. This finding suggests that the study area is not polluted, and therefore, there are hardly any traces of anthropogenic contamination. The Biological Absorption Coefficient (BAC) was calculated to assess the assimilation of various elements from the soil to the leaves, and differences were found in the element absorption capacity of the vines. Some elements were not taken up by Vitis vinifera despite elements like Zr and Rb being present in relatively high concentrations in the soil. The production in these soils does not represent a threat to human health or the ecosystem, because the farmers in this area are extremely careful to preserve the environment and they only farm to achieve moderate yields of grapes per hectare.

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Distribution of major and trace elements in bottom sediments of the Taquari River Basin, Caldas municipality (Brazil)

Ambiente e Agua - An Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Science ◽

10.4136/ambi-agua.2397 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (5) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Pedro Henrique Dutra ◽

Vanusa Maria Delage Feliciano ◽

Carlos Alberto De Carvalho Filho

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

River Basin ◽

Chemical Elements ◽

Major And Trace Elements ◽

Water Bodies ◽

Anthropogenic Contamination ◽

Alkaline Complex ◽

Poços De Caldas ◽

Volcanic Caldera ◽

Agricultural Areas

The Taquari River Basin, located in Poços de Caldas Alkaline Complex, in the southern portion of Minas Gerais state, Brazil, is situated in an old volcanic caldera. Due to its chemical and radiological characteristics, it is an area of economic and mineral interest, and is also home to diverse flora and fauna systems. In its surroundings, there are agricultural areas, industries (active and inactive) and urban and rural centers. This work investigated the total and potentially bioavailable concentrations of major and trace elements for the evaluation of geogenic and anthropogenic contamination potentials in the water bodies. The results show that there is an anthropogenic contribution (fertilizers and mining tailings) in some sectors of the Taquari River Basin, generating possible concerns regarding the quantity of elements that may be transferred to the water bodies. Furthermore, there is the striking geogenic contribution from naturally enriched areas, presenting distinct situations that generate an increase in the concentration of chemical elements in the water bodies.

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TRACE ELEMENTS AND SULFUR IN THE SOILS OF REFERENCE SITES OF THE VLADIMIR REGION

10.26897/978-5-9675-1855-3-2021-55 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Utkin A.A. Utkin A.A. ◽

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

High Availability ◽

Average Content ◽

Reference Sites ◽

Vladimir Region ◽

Very High ◽

Observation Period

It was determined that the studied soils had a high and very high availability of mobile boron, zinc, copper and low – molybdenum and sulfur. The average content of boron, zinc and copper increased during the observation period, and sulfur decreased.

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Temporal variation of trace elements, rare earth elements and Pb isotope ratios in sediment core from Kiel Bay, western Baltic Sea

Environmental Chemistry ◽

10.1071/en20078 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (8) ◽

pp. 579

Author(s):

Anna Maria Orani ◽

Emilia Vassileva ◽

Sabine Schmidt ◽

Sylvain Berail ◽

Julien P. G. Barre

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Rare Earth ◽

Rare Earth Elements ◽

Baltic Sea ◽

Sediment Core ◽

Sediment Cores ◽

Isotope Ratios ◽

Anthropogenic Contamination ◽

Historical Sources ◽

Coal Burning

Environmental contextTrace elements in coastal environments represent an environmental concern and their monitoring in sediment cores provides insight into their historical sources. A well-dated core from Kiel Bay, western Baltic Sea, provided trace element data, including lead, cadmium, rare earth elements, mercury and methyl mercury. Lead and mercury isotope ratios were useful for the apportionment of pollution sources, indicating that coal burning was a major contributor. AbstractWe present a comprehensive study on the variation of trace elements (TEs) and rare earth elements (REEs) in a well-dated sediment core from Kiel Bay, western Baltic Sea. Mass fractions of 34 elements (major and trace) together with other relevant parameters, such as organic carbon and grain size, were determined in a 20-cm core that covers the last century. Enrichment factors and geoaccumulation indices were determined to assess the possible influence of anthropogenic inputs on element distribution. The obtained results show that the highest enrichment of TEs occurred in the period 1917–1970 especially for the priority elements as Hg, Cd and Pb. Determination of methylmercury (MeHg) was also performed, as it showed the highest content in surface samples. The MeHg percentages ranged from 0.02 to 1.2% of the total Hg. REEs, which are nowadays considered as new emerging contaminants, did not reveal high enrichment attributable to anthropogenic influences, but provided useful baseline information for future monitoring of the area. The study of the Pb isotopic composition proved to be a valuable tool in determining the Pb pollution source, and revealed Pb in the layers that showed the highest enrichment came mainly from coal burning. Mercury isotopic signatures in the sediment core were used as a tool to identify the sources of Hg pollution. An isotope mixing model based on mass-dependent (MDF) and mass-independent fractionations (MIF) identified coal burning as the most probable dominant source for Hg anthropogenic contamination in the area.

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