Trace metals in surface soils under different land uses in Kielce city, south-central Poland

Ciupa, Tadeusz; Suligowski, Roman; Kozłowski, Rafał

doi:10.1007/s12665-019-8762-6

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“…In the case of soils located in the area of the influence of the city, the anthropogenic factor becomes very significant. The second used index was Igeo which was characterized by quite high values in the humus horizons and similar results were reported by Ciupa et al [35],Świercz and Smorzewska [34], and Swiercz and Zajęcka [36]. This has been a confirmation of the concentration ratio used earlier.…”

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Differences in the Content of Zn Fractions in the Profiles of Soils from Allotment and Domestic Gardens in South-Eastern Poland

Makuch-Pietraś

Wójcikowska-Kapusta

2021

Land

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The aim of the research was to show the distribution of fractions as well as bioavailability and the total forms of Zn in the profiles of soils from domestic gardens and family allotment gardens in six cities in south-eastern Poland. Results found that the level of Zn total form varied in the ranges from A horizon: 12.75–154.75 mg·kg−1 in sandy soils and 18.20–104.00 mg·kg−1 in silty soils. Accumulation of metals was assessed using concentration indices, Igeo, and the Cav/Ct and BF indices of bioavailable forms. The analysis took into account the role of organic matter as an important component in binding the analyzed metals in soil horizons subjected to long-term horticultural cultivation. In the two groups of sandy and silty soils distinguished according to their particle size distribution, horticultural treatments were found to exert a greater impact on sandy soils. Additionally, higher contents of the examined element were stated in the humus horizons, as indicated by the high values of concentration and Igeo indices showing high Zn pollution in the soils. The content of bioavailable zinc forms was significantly high, especially in soils with a higher metal content.

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Differences in the Content of Zn Fractions in the Profiles of Soils from Allotment and Domestic Gardens in South-Eastern Poland

Makuch-Pietraś

Wójcikowska-Kapusta

2021

Land

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“…Evaluations of the means, mobility, and interactions of heavy metal pollution in urban soils [3][4][5][6][7] have proven effective globally, both for soil development and ecosystem services [8]. Utilizing better knowledge of urban land use [9][10][11] or urban parks,…”

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A Complex Soil Ecological Approach in a Sustainable Urban Environment: Soil Properties and Soil Biological Quality

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The main purpose of the present study was to monitor actual contamination levels and execute a comparative assessment of results in a mid-sized Hungarian city for two different years. The first citywide soil investigations were completed in 2011. In 2018, the most prominent properties (pH, CaCO3, texture, and trace metals Cd, Co, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn) were reanalyzed and were supplemented with mesofauna on selected sites. The available trace metal elements of urban soils showed the following tendency in 2011: Zn > Cu > Pb > Cd > Cr = Ni = Co. In 2018, the previous order changed to Zn > Pb > Cu > Cr > Cd = Ni = Co. Cd and Pb enrichments were found, especially near the M7 motorway. The comparison between 2011 and 2018 revealed soil contamination was, on average, higher in 2011. Soil microarthropod communities were sampled and assessed using abundance data and diversity measurements. Soil biological quality was evaluated with the help of the Soil Biological Quality (QBS-ar) index. Acari and Collembola appeared to be the most abundant, ubiquitous taxa in the samples. Simultaneously, important groups like Symphyla, Protura, and Chilopoda were completely absent from the most polluted sites. For the most part, lower taxa richness, diversity, and QBS-ar index were observed with higher available Cu Zn, and Pb concentrations.

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“…In addition to the concentration index, the Igeo index presented here not only showed the high levels of the analyzed element in the soils, but also indicated anthropogenic effects. As reported by many authors, calculation of the Igeo index facilitates determination of the source of copper concentration, e.g., in garden soils [41][42][43].…”

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Forms of Copper in the Aspect of Anthropogenic Changes in the Profiles of Horticultural Soils in the Cities of South-Eastern Poland

Makuch-Pietraś

Wójcikowska-Kapusta

2021

Applied Sciences

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The aim of the research was to show the changes taking place in soils as a result of the influence of anthropogenic factors in the form of intensive horticulture and pollution within the city. It was made on the basis of the distribution of individual fractions as well as available and total Cu forms in the profiles of garden soils located at houses and in the family allotment gardens in six cities in south-eastern Poland. The research took into account the granulometric composition according to which the cities were divided into two groups. The pollution assessment was based on the concentration indicator, Igeo, and indicators taking into account the forms available for plants: Cav/Ct and BF. There was no copper contamination with regard to legislation act and Igeo. The role of organic matter as an important component in copper in the humus horizons of soils in long-term horticultural cultivation has been considered. The content of all forms of copper was higher in humus horizon which also indicated the anthropogenic changes. Among the two groups of soils, a greater impact of the treatments used in horticulture on those made of sands was found in relation to the silty ones.

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Trace metals in surface soils under different land uses in Kielce city, south-central Poland

Cited by 11 publications

References 52 publications

Differences in the Content of Zn Fractions in the Profiles of Soils from Allotment and Domestic Gardens in South-Eastern Poland

Differences in the Content of Zn Fractions in the Profiles of Soils from Allotment and Domestic Gardens in South-Eastern Poland

A Complex Soil Ecological Approach in a Sustainable Urban Environment: Soil Properties and Soil Biological Quality

Forms of Copper in the Aspect of Anthropogenic Changes in the Profiles of Horticultural Soils in the Cities of South-Eastern Poland

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