The usability of<i>Juniperus virginiana</i>L. as a biomonitor of heavy metal pollution in Bishkek City, Kyrgyzstan

Североглу, Зеки; Özyiğit, İ̇brahim İ̇lker; Doğan, İlhan; Kurmanbekova, Gülbübü; Demir, Göksel; Yalçın, İbrahim Ertuğrul; Kari, Gulten

doi:10.1080/13102818.2015.1072478

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“…Sample mineralization was done using a microwave oven (Berghof-MWS2) at 145ºC for 5 min, 165°C for 5 min, and 175ºC for 20 min. After cooling, the samples were passed through a 1-2 µm filter paper and filled up to 50 ml volume with ultrapure water in falcon tubes [8]. Using multi-element stock solutions, 1000 ppm (Merck), standard solutions were prepared.…”

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“…Metals with a density greater than 5 g/cm 3 are defined as heavy metals [7]. Some heavy metals such as As, Cd, Cr, Hg and Pb are naturally available, but they are not required for living organisms since even their minute amounts could be detrimental [8,9]. Heavy metal-related environmental pollution, particularly following industrial revolution, have caused grave ecological problems [10].…”

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Using the Turkish Red Pine Tree to Monitor Heavy Metal Pollution

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Doğan³

et al. 2020

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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Turkish red pine is an evergreen tree species widely distributed in the Aegean and Mediterranean regions in Turkey. In the present work, the heavy metal pollution level in Istanbul was investigated using Turkish red pine as a biomonitor. For determining heavy metal concentrations (Cd, Co, Cr, Mn, Ni and Pb) in leaf (unwashed and washed) and bark samples of Turkish red pine and its co-located soil samples we used ICP-OES. Additionally, particulate matter profiles of the research areas were investigated. The samples were collected from 5 different localities: 4 from the Bosporus region (Yildiz Grove, Fethi Pasha Grove, Baltalimani Grove and Mihrabad Grove) and one from Prince Island, also known as Buyukada (as control). According to our measurements, the highest heavy metal accumulations (in mg kg -1 DW) in plant part samples were measured between 1.526±0.012 and 1.639±0.015 for Cd, 0.543±0.007 and 0.600±0.009 for Co, 5.110±0.064 and 5.648±0.072 for Cr, 9.347±0.105 and 10.331±0.111 for Mn, 7.483±0.091 and 8.271±0.096 for Ni, and 13.848±0.159 and 14.950±0.167 for Pb, while the highest heavy metal accumulations (in mg kg -1 DW) in soil samples were measured between 1.813±0.021 and 1.974±0.029 for Cd, 6.326±0.082 and 6.992±0.091 for Co, 22.017±0.284 and 23.685±0.301 for Cr, 268.333±3.153 and 297.361±3.529 for Mn, 15.194±0.176 and 16.792±0.193 for Ni, and 68.778±0.715 and 74.514±0.883 for Pb. The highest outdoor particulate matter levels (in µg/m 3 ) in research areas were also determined as 27.103 for fine (PM 2.5 ) and 67.792 for coarse (PM 10 ) aerosols. The findings revealed that Turkish red pine could accumulate noteworthy amounts of heavy metals.

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Using the Turkish Red Pine Tree to Monitor Heavy Metal Pollution

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“…This observation is just the opposite of that obtained for heavy metals (Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, and Zn). Therefore, in U. lactuca samples, uptake of Ca and Mg has a negative effect on uptake of other heavy metals [7,10]. In addition, Cd and Pb concentrations, which are potential toxic elements [40], were investigated to have an insight about the pollution levels on various coasts of Istanbul.…”

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“…Some heavy metals in nature, such as Cd, Hg, and Pb, are not required by living organisms, therefore their presence, even in minor amounts, is toxic [7]. However, certain doses (trace amounts) of some heavy metals such as Cu and Cr (for plants), and Fe, Mn, Mo, Zn, and Ni are required by plants for healthy life cycles [8][9][10]. The over-accumulation or toxicity of heavy metals could cause serious consequences for biological systems by disturbing cell functions, finally leading to the formation of various symptoms or death of an organism [11].…”

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Monitoring the Pollution Level in Istanbul Coast of the Sea of Marmara Using Algal Species Ulva lactuca L.

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Uyanik²,

Sahin³

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Heavy metal pollution in coastal regions has become a serious problem due to significant environmental degradations. In the present study, an algal species, U. lactuca, was investigated to assess the impact of heavy metal pollution on the six different locations along the coastal line of the Sea of Marmara in Istanbul. Heavy metal and mineral nutrient elements such as Ca, Cd, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Pb, and Zn were determined using ICP-OES. The following lowest and highest concentrations (mg/kg; dw) were measured in Besides, metal deposition in the plant did not alter the mineral nutrient uptake pattern extensively, indicating relatively less contamination risk in the area. Overall, the comparison of heavy metal contents with seawater and sediment samples in the Ulva species showed that U. lactuca is a suitable plant for biomonitoring studies.

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“…Biomonitoring is the regular and systematic use of living organisms to measure the environmental exposure to pollutants and to identify potential health risks (Severoglu et al, 2015). It allows continuous observation, resulting in an averaged and integrated response with a high spatial and temporal resolution that combines the effect of all environmental factors.…”

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Urban Allotment Gardens for the Biomonitoring of Atmospheric Trace Element Pollution

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This study evaluates the results of the characterization of air pollution in urban green areas using edible plants. To this purpose, we examined the effect of location (i.e., three different levels of pollution), substrate (peat moss and vermiculite), and plant species (oilseed rape [Brassica napus L.] and kale [Brassica oleracea L.]) on the accumulation of trace elements on leaves. A total of 36 samples of unwashed leaves were digested with HNO 3 -H 2 O 2 and analyzed for 27 elements by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Considering the location, plants exposed next to the road showed higher contents of traffic-related elements, and additionally, outdoors samples were enriched in marine aerosol ions. Cadmium and Pb concentrations did not exceed the European legal maximum levels for vegetables, so their consumption would be safe for human health. Results support the hypothesis that edible plants such as kale and rapeseed could be used as bioindicators of atmospheric pollution.

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The usability ofJuniperus virginianaL. as a biomonitor of heavy metal pollution in Bishkek City, Kyrgyzstan

Cited by 18 publications

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Using the Turkish Red Pine Tree to Monitor Heavy Metal Pollution

Using the Turkish Red Pine Tree to Monitor Heavy Metal Pollution

Monitoring the Pollution Level in Istanbul Coast of the Sea of Marmara Using Algal Species Ulva lactuca L.

Urban Allotment Gardens for the Biomonitoring of Atmospheric Trace Element Pollution

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