The effects of Aphis fabae infestation on the antioxidant response and heavy metal content in field grown Philadelphus coronarius plants

Kafel, Alina; Nadgórska–Socha, Aleksandra; Gospodarek, J.; Babczyńska, Agnieszka; Skowronek, Magda; Kandziora, M.; Rozpędek, Katarzyna

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2009.11.013

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“…In most cases, soils from polluted sites had a higher concentration (often above the permissible concentrations for soil according to Environmental Regulation 2002 [23]) of heavy metals (both fractions) than in areas potentially free of contaminants. A similar correlation was reported by Kafel et al [32]. Also, Nemerow pollution indices indicated serious pollution with heavy metals at sites M1 and J3, moderate pollution at L2 and PB5, slight pollution at P4, and the warning limit at K6.…”

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Assessment of Heavy Metals Contamination and Enzymatic Activity in Pine Forest Soils under Different Levels of Anthropogenic Stress

Kandziora-Ciupa¹,

Ciepał²,

Nadgórska–Socha³

2016

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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The aim of this work was to assess heavy metal concentrations and the effects of these metals on soil enzymatic activity in polluted and potentially unpolluted forest areas. The study was performed in typical pine forests located in three heavily polluted (in the immediate vicinity of a zinc smelter, an iron smelter, and a power plant) and three relatively clean sites (a nature reserve, an ecological site, and an unprotected natural forest community) in southern Poland. The research concerned the activity of acid phosphatase, dehydrogenase, β-glucosidase, and urease. In the soils, taken from the top 0-10 cm layer, we also tested the concentrations of heavy metals (Cd, Fe, Pb, and Zn) extracted with 10% HNO 3 and 0.01 M CaCl 2 , and their pH and organic matter contents. Single pollution index and Nemerow pollution index were also calculated.Nemerow pollution index indicated serious pollution with heavy metals at two sites. The lowest activity of soil enzymes (acid phosphatase, and in particular β-glucosidase) was found in the site with the highest levels of heavy metals. In this study we found no effect of organic matter on the activity of the selected enzymes. There was a signifi cant effect of pH on the activity of acid phosphatase and β-glucosidase.

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Assessment of Heavy Metals Contamination and Enzymatic Activity in Pine Forest Soils under Different Levels of Anthropogenic Stress

Kandziora-Ciupa¹,

Ciepał²,

Nadgórska–Socha³

2016

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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“…The effects involve the impairment of the growth and reproduction of plants. Furthermore, they are often capable of bioaccumulation, and can remain in the environment for a long period and enter into subsequent levels of the trophic chain with ingested food [15][16][17]. In animals as well as in humans, heavy metals primarily cause changes in protein synthesis and disturb ATP production, which can result in dire pathological effects, including neoplasms [18].…”

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The Effect of Petroleum-Derived Substances on the Growth and Chemical Composition of Vicia faba L.

Rusin¹,

Gospodarek²,

Nadgórska–Socha³

2015

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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Petroleum and petroleum-derived products can contribute to the inhibition of growth and development of plants. Soil contamination by these compounds either hampers or makes difficult the intake of water and mineral salts from the substrate, and also breaks a number of metabolic processes. As a result of the deficiency of chlorophyll and nutrients, the affected plants grow deformed roots, shoots, leaves, and flowers, and show numerous chloroses and necroses.The objective of our research was to determine the effects of petrol, used engine oil, and diesel oil on select morphological parameters of Vicia faba L., and on the content of select nutrients and heavy metals in the leaves of plants. The effect of the bioremediation process initiated by biopreparation ZB-1 on the above-mentioned parameters was also determined. The analyzed plants were obtained from the Experimental Station of the University of Agriculture in Cracow, located in Mydlniki near Cracow. In June 2010, the soil placed in special containers was contaminated with petroleum-derived substances at a quantity of 6,000 mg per 1 kg of dry mass, by pouring it on the soil. Half of the objects were subjected to bioremediation. The evaluation of the morphology of plants and the structural elements of yield was made at the stage of technological maturity of broad bean seeds. The evaluation of heavy metals content was conducted using flame absorption spectrometry. The carbon, nitrogen, and sulphur content was determined in a Variomax CNS analyzer. The results of the experiment showed that diesel oil had the most adverse effects on the morphological parameters of plants. Engine oil caused a decrease in the nitrogen, carbon, and sulfur contents in the leaves of plants, but on the other hand this substance, like other petroleum-derived compounds, increased the content of most heavy metals. The effect of biopreparation was diverse and depended on the type of substance and on the analyzed parameter.The conducted experiment showed that petroleum-derived substances continued to adversely affect the growth of plants even three years after soil contamination. Additionally, it increased the accumulation of harmful substances in the organs of plants which could, in turn, seriously impact the economy and human health. However, the intensity of the impact depends on the type of derivative. Bioremediation supported by the use of microorganisms is an advantageous solution that permits the improving of the growth parameters of plants, as well as offsetting the harmful effects of petroleum-derived products upon the majority of the analyzed elements.

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“…The use of plant leaves as biomonitors is well known and widely reported in the literature. Other parts often used in bioindication include the bark of trees and the shoots, stems, and roots of herbaceous plants (Gadzała-Kopciuch et al 2004, Rossini Oliva and Mingorance 2006, Markert et al 2008, Kafel et al 2010, Steindor et al 2011, Serbula et al 2012). Moreover, the use of plant species to stabilize or remove pollutants from soil phytoremediation has emerged as an economical and esthetically acceptable technique.…”

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Element accumulation, distribution, and phytoremediation potential in selected metallophytes growing in a contaminated area

Nadgórska–Socha

Kandziora-Ciupa

Ciepał

2015

Environ Monit Assess

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The distribution of elements in three pseudometallophytes species Cardaminopsis arenosa, Plantago lanceolata, and Plantago major, naturally occurring at metalliferous and non-metalliferous sites in southern Poland, was investigated. The accumulation of Al, Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, Zn, as well as Ca, P, Na, and K in shoots and roots was measured. The level of the accumulated trace elements (ATE) was visibly higher in C. arenosa and P. lanceolata from metalliferous sites than non-contaminated ones. However, the level of the accumulated nutrient elements (ANE) was visibly higher only in C. arenosa plants. Also, higher potassium share in ANE was found in the shoots of C. arenosa and Plantago species from metalliferous sites than non-contaminated ones. The highest content of Cd, Zn, Pb, Al, Fe, and Mn was found in C. arenosa, which better reflected metal concentrations in the metalliferous and non-metalliferous soil than other plants. In the studied Plantago species, in almost all cases in all sites TF (translocation coefficient) and MR (mobility ratio) were below 1, which indicates they use the excluder strategy. The best accumulation ability was found for C. arenosa. The higher translocation coefficients (TF > 1) for Zn and Cd in C. arenosa shoots make it suitable for phytoextraction from soil, while the lower translocation ratios (TF < 1) for Zn and Cd in Plantago species and also for Pb in C. arenosa make them suitable for phytostabilization. Almost in all cases the plants had enrichment coefficient >2, which suggested that they may act as indicators of the soil metal contamination.

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The effects of Aphis fabae infestation on the antioxidant response and heavy metal content in field grown Philadelphus coronarius plants

Cited by 42 publications

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Assessment of Heavy Metals Contamination and Enzymatic Activity in Pine Forest Soils under Different Levels of Anthropogenic Stress

Assessment of Heavy Metals Contamination and Enzymatic Activity in Pine Forest Soils under Different Levels of Anthropogenic Stress

The Effect of Petroleum-Derived Substances on the Growth and Chemical Composition of Vicia faba L.

Element accumulation, distribution, and phytoremediation potential in selected metallophytes growing in a contaminated area

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