The effect of metals accumulated in reed (Phragmites australis) on the structure of periphyton

Obolewski, Krystian; Skorbiłowicz, Elżbieta; Skorbiłowicz, Mirosław; Glińska-Lewczuk, Katarzyna; Astel, Aleksander; Strzelczak, Agnieszka

doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2011.01.024

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“…This in turn drove the quick growth of bacterial populations (Ploug and Grossart 2000; Grossart and Ploug 2001) that we observed in our research. In addition, macrophytes provide a source of increased supply of organic matter in the littoral zone (Kominkova et al 2000; Wu et al 2010, Obolewski et al 2011). The presence of water plants is positively correlated with the amount and the biomass of microorganisms, which also affects their biodiversity (Wu et al 2010; Ng et al 2010).…”

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Impact of Pesticide Contamination on Aquatic Microorganism Populations in the Littoral Zone

Lew

Biedunkiewicz

et al. 2012

Arch Environ Contam Toxicol

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The effect of pesticide contamination of the littoral zone on the population of bacteria and fungi was analyzed using the example of a eutrophic water reservoir exposed for >30 years to the influence of expired crop-protection chemicals, mainly DDT. For three consecutive years, quantity analyses of bacteria and fungi were conducted and the composition of the microorganism population analyzed against seasonal dynamics. Mold and yeast-like fungi were also isolated and identified. Within the Bacteria domain, in addition to the large groups of microorganisms (Alphaprotobacteria, Betaprobacteria, and Gammaproteobacteria, Actinobacteria, and Cytophaga-Flavobacterium), the analysis also involved the presence of bacteria predisposed to degraded pesticides in natural environments: Pseudomonas spp. and Alcaligenes spp. The quantity dynamics of aquatic microorganisms indicated that bacteria and fungi under the influence of long-term exposure to DDT can adapt to the presence of this pesticide in water. No modifying effect of DDT was observed on the quantity of microorganisms or the pattern of seasonal relationships in the eutrophic lake. Changes were shown in the percentage share of large groups of bacteria in the community of microorganisms as was an effect of contamination on the species diversity of fungi. The data show the effectiveness of aquatic microorganism–community analyses as a tool for indicating changes in the water environment caused by pesticide contamination.

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Impact of Pesticide Contamination on Aquatic Microorganism Populations in the Littoral Zone

Lew

Biedunkiewicz

et al. 2012

Arch Environ Contam Toxicol

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“…In the laboratory, roots and leaves were washed thoroughly in deionized water to remove sediments and periphyton (Milošković et al 2013). Plant material was then divided into two groups: (1) roots and (2) leaves, and dried to a constant weight at 80 °C for further mineralization (Obolewski et al 2011). …”

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“…Therefore, it is important to monitor their levels in the surface water of any human use. Recently, many studies have focused on the evaluation of trace metal bioaccumulation in the aquatic biota including microorganisms (Rzymski et al 2013; Twining and Baines 2013), macroalgae (Rybak et al 2012a, b, 2013), higher plants (Mishra et al 2008; Obolewski et al 2011), macroinvertebrates (Liu et al 2010; Tunca et al 2013), fish (Mason et al 2000), and birds (Alhashemi et al 2011; Wurtsbaugh et al 2011). …”

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Bioaccumulation of selected metals in bivalves (Unionidae) and Phragmites australis inhabiting a municipal water reservoir

Rzymski

Niedzielski

Klimaszyk

et al. 2014

Environ Monit Assess

115

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Urbanization can considerably affect water reservoirs by, inter alia, input, and accumulation of contaminants including metals. Located in the course of River Cybina, Maltański Reservoir (Western Poland) is an artificial shallow water body built for recreation and sport purposes which undergoes restoration treatment (drainage) every 4 years. In the present study, we demonstrate an accumulation of nine metals (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn) in water, sediment, three bivalve species (Anodonta anatina, Anodonta cygnea, Unio tumidus), and macrophyte Phragmites australis collected before complete drainage in November 2012. The mean concentrations of metals in the sediment, bivalves, and P. australis (roots and leaves) decreased in the following order: Fe > Mn > Zn > Cu > Cr > Ni > Pb > Co > Cd. A considerably higher bioconcentration of metals was observed in samples collected from the western and southern sites which undergo a higher degree of human impact. Sediments were found to be a better indicator of metal contamination than water samples. Interspecific differences in levels of metal accumulation were found between investigated unionids. U. tumidus accumulated higher levels of Cr, positively correlated with ambient concentrations, predisposing this species as a potential bioindicator of this metal in aquatic environments. On the other hand, species of Anodonta genus demonstrated higher accumulation of Cu and Cd. Positive correlations were found between Pb content in the sediments and tissues of all three bivalve species. In P. australis, metals were largely retained in roots except for Cd and Pb for which higher concentrations were found in leaves suggesting additional absorption of these metals from aerial sources. P. australis and bivalve from the Maltański Reservoir may be a potential source of toxic metals for animals feeding upon them and contribute to further contamination in the food chain.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s10661-013-3610-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…The plants contaminated with heavy metals can adversely affect human and animals using these vegetation as a food source (Khan et al 2004) as well as surrounding ecosystem where they inhabit (Obolewski et al 2011). Intake rate and concentration level are major determinants and thus detailed information is essential for the safety of phytoremediation.…”

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Enhancing Degradation of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons and Uptake of Heavy Metals in a Wetland Microcosm Planted withPhragmites Communisby Humic Acids Addition

Sung¹,

Kim²,

Park³

2013

International Journal of Phytoremediation

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The effects of humic acid (HA) on heavy-metal uptake by plants and degradation of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) in a wetland microcosm planted with Phragmites communis were evaluated by comparing waterlogged soils and water-drained upland soils. Experiments were conducted on soils artificially contaminated with heavy metals (Pb, Cu, Cd, Ni) and diesel fuel. HA showed a positive influence on biomass increase for all conditions, but more for belowground than aboveground biomass, and lower in contaminated than uncontaminated soil. The bioavailability and leachability factor (BLF) for all heavy metals except Ni increased with HA addition in both the control and the P. communis planted microcosms, suggesting that more heavy metals could be potentially phytoavailable for plant uptake. Microbial activities were not affected by both heavy metals and TPH contamination, and HA effects on stimulating microbial activities were much greater in the contaminated soil than under uncontaminated conditions. HA addition enhanced the degradation of TPH and n-alkane in waterlogged conditions. The results show that HA can increase the remedial performance in P. communis dominated wetlands simultaneously contaminated with heavy metals and petroleum hydrocarbons and thus prevent contamination of groundwater or other adjacent ecosystems.

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The effect of metals accumulated in reed (Phragmites australis) on the structure of periphyton

Cited by 20 publications

References 33 publications

Impact of Pesticide Contamination on Aquatic Microorganism Populations in the Littoral Zone

Impact of Pesticide Contamination on Aquatic Microorganism Populations in the Littoral Zone

Bioaccumulation of selected metals in bivalves (Unionidae) and Phragmites australis inhabiting a municipal water reservoir

Enhancing Degradation of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons and Uptake of Heavy Metals in a Wetland Microcosm Planted withPhragmites Communisby Humic Acids Addition

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