scholarly journals Prediction Models for Evaluating the Uptake of Heavy Metals by the Invasive Grass Vossia cuspidata (Roxb.) Griff. in the River Nile, Egypt: A Biomonitoring Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 10558
Author(s):  
Emad A. Farahat ◽  
Waleed F. Mahmoud ◽  
Hossam E. A. Awad ◽  
Hussein F. Farrag ◽  
Muhammad Arshad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Bioconcentration Factor ◽  
Prediction Models ◽  
Translocation Factor ◽  
River Nile ◽  
Invasive Grass ◽  
Sediment Properties ◽  
Zn And Cu In ◽  
The Mean

This study aimed to develop new prediction models that include sediment properties (pH, organic matter, and silt and clay concentrations) for estimating the potential uptake of heavy metals (HMs) by the invasive grass Vossia cuspidata. Plant and sediment samples were collected from the microsites that represent the natural distribution of the species in two Nile islands in Cairo, Egypt. The results show that the root was the main accumulating organ for the analyzed HMs (Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, Ni, and Pb). The mean concentrations of Fe and Mn and the maximum concentrations of Cu, Ni, and Pb were phytotoxic. The values of the bioconcentration factor were >1, while the translocation factor was >1 for Zn and Cu in rhizome and stem, Mn in leaf, and Ni and Pb in stem and leaf. There were no significant differences between the measured and the predicted HM concentrations in all organs of the species. This indicates the excellent robustness of the developed regression models. Sixteen equations (out of 24) had high R2 values. Thus, V. cuspidata could be considered a biomonitor for HM pollution, and the developed equations will benefit the prediction of HM uptake by the species in the River Nile ecosystem.

scholarly journals Thallium Hyperaccumulation in Polish Populations of Biscutella laevigata (Brassicaceae)

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Wierzbicka ◽  
Maria Pielichowska ◽  
Agnieszka Abratowska ◽  
Bogusław Wiłkomirski ◽  
Irena Wysocka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bioconcentration Factor ◽  
Translocation Factor ◽  
Total Content ◽  
Old Adults ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Tatra Mts ◽  
Characteristic Species ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Biscutella Laevigata ◽  
First Time

AbstractBiscutella laevigataL. is known as a Tl hyperaccumulator. In PolandBiscutella laevigataoccurs in the Tatra Mts (Western Carpathians) and on the calamine waste heap in Bolesław near Olkusz (Silesian Upland). The purpose of this work was to evaluate whether plants of both populations were able to accumulate an elevated amount of thallium in their tissues. The plants were cultivated in calamine soil in a glasshouse for a season and studied at different ages – from 2-week-old seedlings to 10-month-old adults. Additionally, the plants were grown for ten weeks in calamine soil with EDTA to enhance Tl bioavailability. The total content of Tl in plant tissues after digestion was determined by ICP-MS, whereas its distribution in leaves was studied by LA-ICP-MS. Of the total content of Tl in the soil in the range of (15.2–66.7) mg∙kg−1d.m., only (1.1–2.1) mg∙kg−1d.m. was present in a bioavailable form. The mean content in all the plants grown on the soil without EDTA was 98.5 mg∙kg−1d.m. The largest content was found in leaves – 164.9 mg∙kg−1d.m. (max. 588.2 mg∙kg−1d.m.). In the case of plants grown on the soil enriched with EDTA, the mean content in plants increased to 108.9 mg∙kg−1d.m., max. in leaves – 138.4 mg∙kg−1d.m. (max. 1100 mg∙kg−1d.m.). The translocation factor was 6.1 in the soil and 2.2 in the soil with EDTA; the bioconcentration factor amounted to 10.9 and 5.8, respectively. The plants from both populations did not contain a Tl amount clearly indicating hyperaccumulation (100–500 mg∙kg−1d.m.), however, high (>1) translocation and bioconcentration factors suggest such an ability. It is a characteristic species-wide trait;B. laevigataL. is a facultative Tl hyperaccumulator. The largest Tl amount was located at the leaf base, the smallest at its top. Thallium also occurred in trichomes, which was presented for the first time; in this way plants detoxify Tl in the above-ground parts. Leaves were much more hairy in the Bolesław plants. This is an adaptation for growth in the extreme conditions of the zinc-lead waste heap with elevated Tl quantity.

scholarly journals Bioaccumulation of Lead by Pepper Elder (Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth) in a Lead-Contaminated Hydroponic System

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 282-291
Author(s):  
Jessica O. Tablang ◽  
◽  
Florenda B. Temanel ◽  
Ron Patrick C. Campos ◽  
Helen C. Ramos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Growth Response ◽  
Bioconcentration Factor ◽  
Translocation Factor ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Ecological Impacts ◽  
Tolerance Index ◽  
Hydroponic System ◽  
Total Dry Weight

Lead (Pb) has become one of the most common heavy metal contaminants, demanding research on economical remediation approaches with minimal ecological impacts. Pepper elder (Peperomia pellucida) is a fast-growing plant that can be a candidate for bioaccumulation and phytoremediation. In this study, the lead bioaccumulation of P. pellucida was assessed by determining the growth response and absorptive capacity of the plant. Plants were grown in hydroponic solution spiked with 500 mg/L of Pb for 28 days. Growth response, absorptive capacity and tolerance of plants grown in contaminated nutrient solution were determined in comparison with control plants. After 28 days of exposure, lead phytotoxicity symptoms such as wilting, chlorosis and necrosis were observed on some plants. The control plants recorded 3.08 g total dry weight (DW) compared to the 1.35 g in Pb-contaminated plants. The tolerance index (TI) of P. pellucida was at 43.40%. The plants were able to absorb lead, with the concentration of lead in the roots (158.6 µg/g) being greater than the concentration of the metal in the shoots (43.2 µg/g). Meanwhile, bioconcentration factor (BCF) and translocation factor (TF) values were recorded at 0.40 and 0.27, respectively. BCF criterion indicates that the plant is not suitable for phytoextraction, but TF value shows that the plant can be a potential excluder. The findings of the study show that P. pellucida accumulated considerable amount of lead within its tissues, indicating that the plants may be further exploited for their capacity to absorb heavy metals by tweaking several factors that may affect its bioaccumulation ability.

ACCUMULATION OF HEAVY METALS PB, CU, AND ZN IN THE MANGROVE FOREST OF MUARA ANGKE, NORTH JAKARTA

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Faisal Hamzah
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Bioconcentration Factor ◽  
Translocation Factor ◽  
Metal Concentrations ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentrations ◽  
Sonneratia Caseolaris ◽  
Content Ratio ◽  
Leaves And Roots ◽  
Cu And Zn

In this study, the concentrations of three kinds of heavy metals, namely Pb, Zn, and Cu from 3 species of mangrove that grow in Muara Angke were measured and analyzed. Our result showed that substrate of mangrove ecosystem in Muara Angke was dominated by clay (30.5% - 62.4%), silt (21.7% -35.6%), and sand (2% -39.5%). The heavy metals accumulation in roots is higher than in sediment, water and leaves with concentration of Zn as the highest. Bioconcentration Factor (BCF; content ratio of heavy metal concentrations in roots or leaves and sediment) and Translocation Factor (TF; ratio of heavy metal concentrations in leaves and roots) of non-essential heavy metals (Pb) is higher in leaves than in roots, but for essential heavy metals (Zn and Cu), the BCF and TF was higher in roots than in leaves. TF values for heavy metals Pb, Cu, and Zn were 0.98-2.59, 0.17-0.51, and 0.52-0.86, respectively. The values of root BCF of those three heavy metals were 0.71-3.17, 0.27-0.74, and 0.95-1.53, while the values of leaf BCF were 1.84-3.45, 0.07-0.34, and 0.72-1.19, respectively. Furthermore, by calculating the phytoremediation (FTD), i.e. the difference between BCF and TF, it is obtained that Sonneratia caseolaris and Avicennia marina can be used in phytoremidiation, with leaves and roots FTD of 1.93 and 2.09, respectively for Sonneratia caseolaris and 1.93 and 1.98 for Avicennia marina.Keywords: heavy metals, mangroves, phytoremidiation, Muara Angke, bioconcentration factor, translocation factor

scholarly journals Assessment of Plants Growing on Bitumen and Gypsum Mine Soils, in Southwestern, Nigeria for Mine Reclamation

2020 ◽  
pp. 100-103
Author(s):  
A. O. Fatoye ◽  
F. S. Omotayo ◽  
S. A. Akinyele
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Ecological Restoration ◽  
Contaminated Soil ◽  
Human Activities ◽  
Translocation Factor ◽  
Mine Reclamation ◽  
Mine Soils ◽  
Southwestern Nigeria ◽  
Zn And Cu In ◽  
Platycerium Coronarium

Human activities increase the concentration of heavy metals in the environment from year to year. Therefore, decontamination is very important for the ecological restoration. This study investigated the phytoremediation potential of Platycerium coronarium (Fern),Vernonia amigdalina (Bitter Leaf), Chromolenaodorata, Talinumfruticosum (Water Leaf) for the removal of Ni, Cd, Cr, Zn and Cu in the goldmine tailings.Bioaccumulation factor of all element are lower than one which indicated accumulator. Translocation factor of Cd, Ni and Cr more than one and hence, Platycerium coronarium and Chromolenaodorata could be considered as potentially useful for remedying Cd, Ni and Cr contaminated soil.

scholarly journals Accumulation and Translocation of Heavy Metals by Acalypha wilkesiana Parts in the Phytoextraction of Contaminated Soil

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naseer Inuwa Durumin Iya ◽  
Zaini Bin Assim ◽  
Isa Bin Ipor ◽  
Ajoke Omonrinoye Omolayo ◽  
Isaac John Umaru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Atomic Absorption ◽  
Contaminated Soil ◽  
Bioconcentration Factor ◽  
Translocation Factor ◽  
Greenhouse Experiment ◽  
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer ◽  
Extraction Coefficient ◽  
A Value ◽  
Acalypha Wilkesiana

This study was to investigate survival, growth and accumulation potential of Acalypha wilkesiana in phytoextraction of heavy metals contaminated soil. Acalypha wilkesiana was tested to evaluate its tolerance and phytoextraction capacity in soils contaminated with metals. It was tested under 10 mL of 100 mg/kg of As, Cr, Cd, Co, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn solution, along 240 days in greenhouse experiment with harvesting period of 60 days interval. Twenty four cuttings from Acalypha wilkesiana were subjected to the same treatment. Plants roots stem and leaves were dry-digested and analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). Results show that Fe was the most accumulated metal followed by Cu, Mn, As and Zn with 5002.4, 542.7, 492.2, 396.7 and 308.2 mg/kg, respectively. The concentration of Cr, Ni, and Co was 101.2, 99.09, and 89.63mg/kg respectively. The highest concentration of Pb was 46.44 mg/kg, Cd was not detected by the plant. Bioconcentration Factor (BCF) of metals were above unity in root, stem, and leaf except for Fe which showed a value below the unity, and Pb shows highest BF value of 7.79. The Translocation Factor (TF) of Cr, Co, Fe, Ni, and Pb were higher, while that of As, Cu, Mn, and Zn were below the unity, Co showed the highest value of 15.93. Furthermore, Extraction Coefficient (EC) of Cr, Co, Ni, and Pb were greater than 1, while for remaining metals were lower than unity, the highest EC was observed from Pb with a value 17.21.

scholarly journals ACCUMULATION OF HEAVY METALS PB, CU, AND ZN IN THE MANGROVE FOREST OF MUARA ANGKE, NORTH JAKARTA

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Faisal Hamzah
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Bioconcentration Factor ◽  
Translocation Factor ◽  
Avicennia Marina ◽  
Metal Concentrations ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentrations ◽  
Sonneratia Caseolaris ◽  
Leaves And Roots ◽  
Cu And Zn

<p>In this study, the concentrations of three kinds of heavy metals, namely Pb, Zn, and Cu from 3 species of mangrove that grow in Muara Angke were measured and analyzed. Our result showed that substrate of mangrove ecosystem in Muara Angke was dominated by clay (30.5% - 62.4%), silt (21.7% -35.6%), and sand (2% -39.5%). The heavy metals accumulation in roots is higher than in sediment, water and leaves with concentration of Zn as the highest. Bioconcentration Factor (BCF; content ratio of heavy metal concentrations in roots or leaves and sediment) and Translocation Factor (TF; ratio of heavy metal concentrations in leaves and roots) of non-essential heavy metals (Pb) is higher in leaves than in roots, but for essential heavy metals (Zn and Cu), the BCF and TF was higher in roots than in leaves. TF values for heavy metals Pb, Cu, and Zn were 0.98-2.59, 0.17-0.51, and 0.52-0.86, respectively. The values of root BCF of those three heavy metals were 0.71-3.17, 0.27-0.74, and 0.95-1.53, while the values of leaf BCF were 1.84-3.45, 0.07-0.34, and 0.72-1.19, respectively. Furthermore, by calculating the phytoremediation (FTD), i.e. the difference between BCF and TF, it is obtained that Sonneratia caseolaris and Avicennia marina can be used in phytoremidiation, with leaves and roots FTD of 1.93 and 2.09, respectively for Sonneratia caseolaris and 1.93 and 1.98 for Avicennia marina.</p><p>Keywords: heavy metals, mangroves, phytoremidiation, Muara Angke, bioconcentration factor, translocation factor</p>

Determination of heavy metal content in surface sediments and soil from the River Nile Khartoum City (Sudan)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muna I. Shumo ◽  
Mazin M. Mohammed ◽  
Hawa A. Musa ◽  
Tarig Osman Khider
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Surface Sediments ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
River Nile ◽  
Sediment Properties ◽  
Sediment Samples ◽  
Enhanced Mobility ◽  
Soil And Sediment

Abstract The surface sediment and surface soil samples were taken from the River Nile (Abroof, Shambat, AL-Halfaia, and AL-Hetana), Khartoum, to determine the available levels of Lead (Pb), Zinc (Zn), and Cadmium (cd) to establish a baseline concentration of each of these available metals, and to investigate their possible correlations with soil and sediment properties. The content of each of the three heavy metals in soil and sediment samples was determined using atomic absorption spectroscopy, AAS.The values of Zinc in the soil and sediment samples, were found to be between (0.192 to 0.294 ppm) and (0.101 to 0.181) respectively, showing the highest content in soil and sediment samples in Shambat (S) and Abroof (A), and the lowest values recorded for samples in AL-Halfia (H) and AL-Hetana (E). While Lead content was ranged between (0.105 to 0.136 ppm) for soils samples (AL-Hetana(E) and Shambat(S)), and (0.078 to 0.141) for sediment samples (Abroof(A) and shambat (S)). Whereas, content for Cadmium ranged between (0.010 to 0.015 ppm) for soil samples Shambat, AL-Hetana and Abroof and (0.011 to 0.016) for sediment samples Shambat, AL-Halfia and Abroof.Soil and sediment physicochemical properties (pH, temperature & conductivity) were found to be correlated with the available heavy metals content, suggesting that the enhanced mobility of heavy metals are related to anthropogenic activities, the high percentage of organic carbon in soil (11.6%) and sediment (15.0%).

scholarly journals KANDUNGAN LOGAM BERAT KADMIUM (CD) DAN TIMBAL (PB) PADA Enhalus acoroides DIPANTAI SEGARA AYU, PANTAI SEMAWANG, DAN PANTAI MERTASARI PROVINSI BALI

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Maxine Favian Joseph Melkisedek Nyupu ◽  
Ni Luh Watianiasih ◽  
Alfi Hermawati Waskita
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Metal Content ◽  
Bioconcentration Factor ◽  
Translocation Factor ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Heavy Metal Content ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
A Value ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

Sanur Beach is one of the tourist destinations that is often visited by national or international tourists. The number of tourism activities can increase pollutants entering the waters, one of which is heavy metals. Heavy metal content in waters can come from various sources of activity, one of which is lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd). Seagrass E. acoroides are found in the waters of Sanur Beach. Seagrass can absorb heavy metals because it interacts directly with the column to absorb metal ions in the water. The purpose of this study was to determine the value of bioconcentration and translocation factors for the heavy metal content of cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) in E. acoroides seagrass in the waters of Segara Ayu Beach, Semawang Beach, and Mertasari Beach and to determine their suitability with the quality standards of the Bali Governor Regulation. No. 16 of 2016, Permenkes RI. No. 32 of 2017 and SEPA of 2000. Sampling was carried out by purposive sampling method and the data obtained were analyzed using quantitative descriptive methods and methods. The highest bioconcentration factor in cadmium (Cd) leaves was at station II, namely 1.91 mg/kg, and the lowest was at station I with a value of 0.62 mg/kg. The highest bioconcentration factor in lead (Pb) leaves was at station II, namely,0.47 mg/kg and the lowest was at station I, namely 0.08 mg/kg. The highest bioconcentration factor in cadmium (Cd) roots was at station II, namely 1.23 mg/kg, and the lowest was at station III, namely 0.73 mg/kg. The highest bioconcentration factor in lead (Pb) root was at station II, namely 0.22 mg/kg and the lowest was at station III, namely 0.10 mg/kg. The highest translocation factor for cadmium (Cd) was at station II, namely 1.55 mg/kg, and the lowest at station I was 0.53 mg/kg, while for lead (Pb) the highest was found at station III, namely 2.45 mg/kg and the lowest was at station I which was 0.49 mg/kg. The content of cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) in seagrass does not meet the quality standards of the Bali Governor Regulation No. 16 of 2016, Permenkes RI. No 32 of 2017, but in sediments according to SEPA 2000.

scholarly journals Comparison of heavy-metal bioaccumulation properties in <i>Pinus</i> sp. and <i>Quercus</i> sp. in selected European Cu deposits

Web Ecology ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Andráš ◽  
Ingrid Turisová ◽  
Giuseppe Buccheri ◽  
João Manuel Xavier de Matos ◽  
Vojtech Dirner
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Pinus Pinaster ◽  
Bioconcentration Factor ◽  
Heavy Metal Contamination ◽  
Translocation Factor ◽  
Metal Bioaccumulation ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Anthropogenic Soil ◽  
Heavy Metal Bioaccumulation

Abstract. Heavy-metal contamination of Pinus pinaster, P. sylvestris, Quercus robur, and Q. rotundifolium was studied in four abandoned historic Cu deposits from Italy (Libiola, Caporciano), Portugal (São Domingos), and Slovakia (L'ubietová). The highest Cu and Mn contents in anthropogenic soil were described in Libiola and Caporciano whereas the highest Pb, Zn, As, and Sb contents in São Domingos. The anthropogenic soil in L'ubietová shows the highest Co contents. The area of São Domingos is the most acidified. There are important differences between the bioaccumulation of plants from individual deposits. Bioavailability of the heavy metals is generally independent of the pH values. The high Ca and Mg contents in soil are able to block the transport of heavy metals to the plant tissues. The bioconcentration factor values of all plant taxa, in all deposits, indicate a predominant strategy of excluders. Only Ag shows excellent bioconcentration ability. In L'ubietová, Pinus sylvestris has a strategy as an accumulator of Pb (2.43) and Zn (2.49); Pinus pinaster of Mn (4.97), Cd (1.85), and Co (5.62) and Quercus rotundifolium of Mn (3.54) in São Domingos. The predominantly low translocation factor values indicate that in most cases the heavy metals are accumulated in roots; only in a few rare cases do they migrate to shoots (e.g. Zn in Pinus sp. from all localities, Co in P. pinaster in São Domingos).

scholarly journals The Impact Of Some Organic And Inorganic Pollutants On Fresh Water (Rashid, River Nile), Egypt

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 2133-2145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eman Hashem Radwan ◽  
Mennat Alllah Khaled Saber ◽  
Mohie Eldin Khaled Saber ◽  
Gehan H Fahmy
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Fresh Water ◽  
Organic Pollutants ◽  
Water Environment ◽  
River Nile ◽  
Inorganic Pollutants ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mean Concentration ◽  
Fresh Water Environment

Pollution of fresh water with organic pollutants and heavy metals has an impact on the environment of the River Nile in Egypt. The environment has become increasingly contaminated by inorganic and organic pollutants which accumulate in the food chain and affect the human health. The pollution of the fresh water environment by heavy metals and organic pollutants is due to the increasing action of flowing out discharge from various industries. Three heavy metals; Cu, Pb, and Zn and organic pollutants as DDT, Chlordane, dieldrin and butylene were investigated in the present study in freshwater and sediment during the year (Autumn2016-summer2017) .The investigated samples were collected from Rashid, Egypt. The present study reported that the mean concentration level of both heavy metals and organic pollutants were correlated in the sediment and in the fresh water of Rashid at p< 0.001.

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