Interspecific differences in metal bioaccumulation and plant-water concentration ratios in five aquatic bryophytes

López, J.; Carballeira, A.

doi:10.1007/bf00006206

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“…This is demonstrated also by earlier studies with F. antipyretica and Rhynchostegium riparioides (López & Carballeira, 1993;Mersch & Reichard, 1998). Metal criteria probably need to be species-specific, at least for some metals.…”

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The use of aquatic mosses in assessment of metal pollution: appraisal of type-specific background concentrations and inter-specific differences in metal accumulation

Vuori

Helisten

2010

Hydrobiologia

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Tissue concentrations of Al, As, Cd, Cu, Fe, Pb and Zn were analysed from 73 river sites, including 29 unpolluted reference sites and 44 sites differently affected by land use and industrial and municipal waste waters. Concentrations were measured both in the youngest terminal parts (reflecting the most current exposure conditions) and in the whole vegetative shoot (indicating long-term exposure) of mosses. For the dominant moss species, Fontinalis antipyretica Hedw., the concentration data were stratified according to the river type (small, medium, or large peatland or moraine land rivers) and assessed for background concentrations and patterns of concentration gradients and explored possibilities for setting criteria for environmental quality standards (EQSs). Further, we analysed speciesspecific differences in metal concentrations of F. antipyretica, Dichelyma falcatum (Hedw.) and Hygrohypnum ochraceum (Turn. ex Wils.). The background concentrations varied more or less according to the river type; in general, peatland rivers had higher concentration than moraine land rivers. The highest metal concentrations were found in rivers contaminated by acid sulphate soils. For most metals, concentrations in D. falcatum and H. ochraceum were higher than in F. antipyretica. Prerequisites for using mosses in pollution assessment and preliminary suggestions for defining EQSs are presented.

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The use of aquatic mosses in assessment of metal pollution: appraisal of type-specific background concentrations and inter-specific differences in metal accumulation

Vuori

Helisten

2010

Hydrobiologia

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“…2): January 2013) and final experiment. Lopez and Carballeira (1993a) observed higher concentrations of Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn also in native P. riparioides compared to F. antipyretica (and to Brachythecium rivulare). The best performance in terms of low data variability was not provided by a single species (Table 2).…”

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Development of a standard protocol for monitoring trace elements in continental waters with moss bags: inter- and intraspecific differences

Cesa

Bertossi

Cherubini

et al. 2015

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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This paper is a contribution for validating a standard method for trace element monitoring based on transplants and analysis of aquatic bryophytes, in the framework of the EC Directive 2000/60. It presents the results of an experiment carried out to assess significant differences in the amount and variability of As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn in three moss species (Cinclidotus aquaticus, Fontinalis antipyretica, Platyhypnidium riparioides) and two different parts of the moss (whole plant vs apical tips). Mosses were caged in bags made of a plastic net and transplanted for 2 weeks to an irrigation canal impacted by a waste water treatment plant. Trace element concentrations were measured by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) before and after exposure to the experimental and control sites in five samples. Enrichment factors >>2 were found for Cu, Ni, Mn, Pb and Zn in all moss species, lower in C. aquaticus, intermediate in F. antipyretica and higher in P. riparioides (the species we recommend to use). The analysis of apical tips after exposure instead of the whole plant led to (I) lower concentrations of As, Co, Cr, Fe and Zn in C. aquaticus (-7 to -30%) and of Fe and Pb (-13, -18%) in P. riparioides, (II) higher concentrations of Cu, Ni and Zn (+14 to +18%) in P. riparioides, while (III) no significant difference (p > 0.05) in F. antipyretica. Data variability after exposure was generally lower in apical tips, especially in C. aquaticus and in F. antipyretica, less in P. riparioides. In the aim of standardizing the moss-bag technique, the analysis of apical tips is recommended.

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“…2. Different species have different bioaccumulation ratios for a certain element (Carballeira and Lopez 1997;Lopez and Carballeira 1993a;Mersch and Reichard 1998;Samecka-Cymerman et al 2002;Vàzquez et al 1999). 3.…”

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Palladio, an Index of Trace Element Alteration for the River Bacchiglione Based on Rhynchostegium riparioides Moss Bags

Cesa

Bizzotto

Ferraro

et al. 2009

Water Air Soil Pollut

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The concentration of Al, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, V and Zn was measured in the aquatic bryophyte Rhynchostegium riparioides after a 4-week transplantation at 83 stations in seven main watercourses and three smaller tributaries of the basin of the River Bacchiglione (NE Italy). The study, carried out in 9 months, aimed at establishing a database for statistical analyses to define a novel index of water quality, specifically calibrated for moss bags, and suitable for bio-monitoring purposes where autochthonous bryophytes are not available. The background level was estimated for each element, the ratio between sample and background concentration was adopted as measure of environmental alteration and a five-class interpretation scale was defined. The 73.8% of measured concentrations reflected a condition of naturality, 16.6% suspect of alteration, 7.6% sure alteration, 1.6% severe alteration and <0.5% extreme alteration. The condition of global environmental alteration (all contaminants) at each station was also defined. Forty-four stations presented absence or suspect of alteration, 39 sure alteration for one or more elements. Bivariate and multivariate analyses revealed (1) highly significant correlations (p < 0.001) between the concentrations of Co–Mn, Sb–Zn, and Fe–V, depending on both natural and human factors, (2) chemical patterns leading to galvanic industries, metallurgy or urban sewages, in some case with a geographical distribution and (3) a gradient of environmental alteration from the Pre-Alps to the lowland. Coloured maps indicate both point sources and widespread environmental alteration, highlighting not only industrial–urban areas but also some apparently undisturbed sites

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Interspecific differences in metal bioaccumulation and plant-water concentration ratios in five aquatic bryophytes

Cited by 50 publications

References 26 publications

The use of aquatic mosses in assessment of metal pollution: appraisal of type-specific background concentrations and inter-specific differences in metal accumulation

The use of aquatic mosses in assessment of metal pollution: appraisal of type-specific background concentrations and inter-specific differences in metal accumulation

Development of a standard protocol for monitoring trace elements in continental waters with moss bags: inter- and intraspecific differences

Palladio, an Index of Trace Element Alteration for the River Bacchiglione Based on Rhynchostegium riparioides Moss Bags

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