Ecotoxicological effects of heavy metal bioaccumulation in two trophic levels

Esteves-Aguilar, Janeth; Mussali-Galante, Patricia; Valencia-Cuevas, Leticia; García-Cigarrero, Alexis Ariel; Rodríguez, A.; Castrejón-Godínez, María Luisa; Tovar-Sánchez, Efraı́n

doi:10.1007/s11356-023-25804-0

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“…It was determined that heavy metal values of all mixtures were below the heavy metal limit values allowed in the soil. Thus, it was understood that heavy metals in the content of the waste would not cause harm to human health, as in similar studies using different mine waste (Chen et al, 2019;Samsuri et al, 2019;Esteves-Aguilar et al, 2023;Jayapal et al, 2023;Nassiri et al, 2023;Tibane and Mamba, 2023;Zhang et al, 2023).…”

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Investigation of the usability of industrial mining wastes in agriculture

Eker

2023

Front. Environ. Sci.

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In this study, the usability of the mixtures consisting of lignite coal taken from Tekirdag region and marble and travertine wastes taken from the marble factory in Gumushane region in local bean (Kelkit) cultivation was researched. First, control samples were created using only humus soil without coal, marble, or travertine dust. Then, for each coal or coal waste, coal/coal waste—waste marble dust and coal/coal waste—travertine dust mixtures were formed. These mixtures were obtained by mixing 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% by weight of coal and 25%, 50%, and 75% by weight of marble and travertine dust. Afterwards, local beans were planted in these mixtures and their development was followed under laboratory conditions. Additionally, temperature and humidity values were recorded at certain intervals, pH and heavy metal analysis measurements were made on the mixtures before and after bean planting, the height and leaf measurement of the beans grown and the number of beans grown in these beans were also followed, and chlorophyll analysis was performed on the bean plants grown in these mixtures. As a result, 50% Coal-3D + 50% Travertine mixture had the maximum length increase, that 25% Coal Waste (Powder)-K3 + 75% Marble mixture had the highest number of beans, and that 50% Coal Waste -AK + 50% Marble mixture had the maximum leaf formation. In these mixtures, maximum 12 beans were grown and maximum 93 leaves were formed. Also, the bean plant was grown in all mixtures. The chlorophyll contents were at least as much as the values of the beans grown only in soil. However, heavy metal values do not exceed the permissible limit values in soil.

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Investigation of the usability of industrial mining wastes in agriculture

Eker

2023

Front. Environ. Sci.

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“…LDA1 = 39.5% and LDA2 = 26.4%. these areas (Gaĺ et al, 2008;Fabrega et al, 2011;Hammond et al, 2013;Jacinto-Maldonado et 2022;Esteves-Aguilar et al, 2023). With 38 amphibian species reported in Sonora and 21 amphibian species, including six endemics and three under special protection in Aconchi and Bacoachi, the impact of pollution and its association with the disease should be considered (NOM-059-SEMARNAT, 2010;Lemos-Espinal et al, 2019;IUCN, 2023;Naturalista, 2023).…”

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Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis and Hannemania mite’s relationships with Mexican amphibians in disturbed environments

Jacinto-Maldonado,

Lesbarrères,

Rebollar

et al. 2024

Front. Amphib. Reptile Sci.

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The rapid transformation and pollution of ecosystems have severely impacted biodiversity. Specifically, anthropogenic activities have imposed adverse effects on amphibians, with evidence suggesting that these activities alter parasite and pathogen interactions within their hosts. To investigate these interactions in areas affected by different anthropogenic activities, our study focused on analyzing a pathogen and a parasite known to interact within the amphibian skin (spongy epidermis layer) and both compromising amphibian health: Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), a fungus responsible for chytridiomycosis, a disease associated with massive population declines in amphibians and the Hannemania sp. mite in Mexico. Four sampling areas along the Sonora River were selected, representing different human activities: mining, livestock, wastewater discharge, agriculture, and one in an urban zone. We analyzed 135 amphibians across 10 anuran species. Among these, the most abundant species (Lithobates yavapaiensis) exhibited the highest prevalence of both pathogen and parasite (90.1% and 27.3%, respectively) and was significantly associated with the intensity of Bd-infection. The prevalence of Hannemania mites varied significantly across sampling sites as did Bd prevalence and infection load, with the highest Bd load found at the wastewater discharge site. A significant association between the intensity of Bd-infection and both mite abundance and amphibian species was observed when the sampling site was considered. Additionally, sites with Bd-positive individuals and Hannemania parasitism coincide with refractory elements characterized by mechanical or corrosion resistance. The persistence of these elements in the environment, along with the small particle size (<850 nm) found in sediments, poses a potential risk of internalization, bioaccumulation (e.g., Fe, Co, and Ti), and their transfer through the food chain. It is thus essential to consider monitoring environmental and biotic factors that modulate the relationships between parasites, pathogens, and amphibians if we are to propose conservation strategies adapted to disturbed environments.

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“…The presence of xenobiotic concentration of metals and metalloids, further referred as metal(loid)s, possess severe environmental risk of biomagnification (El-Meihy et al 2019;Esteves-Aguilar et al 2023). This is due to the intrinsic capacity of these contaminants, that include indestructible nature and bioavailability to flora and fauna (Esteves-Aguilar et al 2023). The contamination of groundwater with metal(loid)s is contributed by natural and anthropogenic factors.…”

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Macrophyte assisted phytoremediation and toxicological profiling of metal(loid)s laden water is influenced by hydraulic retention time.

Khan,

Soto,

Rad

et al. 2024

Preprint

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The present study reports the findings related to the treatment of a polluted groundwater using macrophyte assisted phytoremediation. The potential of three macrophyte species (including Phragmites australis, Scirpus holoschoenus, and Typha angustifolia) to tolerate exposure to multi-metal(loid) polluted groundwater was first evaluated in mesocosms for 7- and 14-days hydraulic retention time (HRT), respectively. The results of this initial macrophytes’ biochemical screening indicated that the selected plants were more metal(loid)-tolerant when an HRT of 14 days was applied. Based on these findings, the plants were exposed to greater HRT regimes of 15 and 30 days. The results showed that P. australis and S. holoschoenus performed better than T. angustifolia in terms of metal(loid) accumulation and removal, biomass production, and toxicity reduction. In addition, the translocation and compartmentalization of metal(loid)s were dose dependent. At 30-day loading rate (higher HRT), below-ground phytostabilization was larger than phytoaccumulation, whereas at 15-day loading rate (lower HRT) below- and above-ground phytoaccumulation was the dominant metal(loid) removal mechanism. Yet, higher levels of toxicity were noted in the water at 15-day loading rate. Overall, our study provides valuable insights for macrophyte assisted phytoremediation of polluted (ground)water streams that can help to improve the design and implementation of phytoremediation systems.

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Ecotoxicological effects of heavy metal bioaccumulation in two trophic levels

Cited by 10 publications

References 66 publications

Investigation of the usability of industrial mining wastes in agriculture

Investigation of the usability of industrial mining wastes in agriculture

Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis and Hannemania mite’s relationships with Mexican amphibians in disturbed environments

Macrophyte assisted phytoremediation and toxicological profiling of metal(loid)s laden water is influenced by hydraulic retention time.

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