Ability of <i>Urtica dioica</i> L. to adsorb heavy metals (Pb, Cd, As, and Ni) from contaminated soils

Sharifi, Khashayar; Rahnavard, Aptin; Saeb, Keivan; Fahimi, Farid Gholamreza; Tavana, Ahmad

doi:10.1080/15320383.2022.2052263

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“…Urtica dioica offers antimicrobial, antiulcer, and analgesic activity and could also treat various diseases such as diabetes and inflammation. Moreover, its cultivation could be used for phytoremediation of heavy metals (Pb, Cd, As, Ni, and Cr) [82,83]. Urtica dioica cultivation is nitrophilous and potentially could reduce the erosion of over-fertilized soils [84].…”

Section: Urtica Dioica Lmentioning

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Underutilized Vegetable Crops in the Mediterranean Region: A Literature Review of Their Requirements and the Ecosystem Services Provided

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By 2050, the increasing demand for food will put additional pressure on natural resources. Underutilized crops, such as wild vegetables, are an essential component of the Mediterranean diet and are widely correlated with the traditional cuisine of Mediterranean countries. They could be widely associated with resistance to abiotic stress and enhanced genetic diversity, and could provide various ecosystem services. Their cultivation could support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the UN and the current EU policies related to environmentally friendly agriculture. Based on an extensive literature review, the aim of this paper is to summarize the environmental and ecological requirements of specific Mediterranean underutilized vegetables, the provisioning and regulating ecosystem services that could be derived from their cultivation, and their potential use. It is concluded that thorough planning of underutilized crop cultivation could enhance the provisioning and regulating ecosystem services that positively affect Mediterranean agriculture. However, further research should be carried out regarding their environmental and economic impact in order to assess the environmental and socio-economic effects of underutilized crops cultivation. This could lead to designing future policies that support underutilized crop cultivation and consumption.

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Section: Urtica Dioica Lmentioning

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Underutilized Vegetable Crops in the Mediterranean Region: A Literature Review of Their Requirements and the Ecosystem Services Provided

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“…The findings suggest that the Rwanda common stinging nettle (Urtica massaica Mildbr.) was able to change its morphological features as a result of the environmental diversity (Sharifi et al, 2022), and this phenotypic flexibility is what allowed the plant to successfully establish in different regions of Rwanda. Multivariate statistical analyses revealed that collected samples of U. massaica can be divided into three morphological clusters (morphospaces).…”

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Phenotypic characterization of the Rwandan stinging nettle (Urtica massaica Mildbr.) with emphasis on leaf morphological differences.

Nduwamungu,

Munyandamutsa,

Senyanzobe

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Phenotypic characterization of the Rwandan stinging nettle (Urtica massaica Mildbr.) with emphasis on leaf morphological differences. Authors : Nduwamungu, J.1, Munyandamutsa, P.1, Senyanzobe, J.M.V.1, Ruhimbana, C.1, Ugirabe, M.A1, Mahoro, J1., Dusingize, M.C1., Kabarungi, M.1, Irimaso, E.1, Maniraho, E1., Nsabimana, P.1, Mugunga, C.1, and Mugemangango, C.2 1. College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine 2. College of Sciences and Technology. Corresponding author: nzobe2020@gmail.com Abstract Patterns of intraspecific variation based on environmental conditions in which populations live may reflect adaptive responses to their habitat. The Rwandan stinging nettle plant grows in most parts of Rwanda both in the wild and domestication forms. While the plant can easily be identified through its leaves and life form, it has been observed that the leaf morphology slightly varied from one region to another. This study aimed to investigate morphological variations, particularly in leaf morphology of the Rwandan stinging nettle growing in the lowland, midland, and highland. Specimens of the stinging nettle were taken from different sites located in the three altitudinal zones. Plant heights and leaf lengths varied from one site to another and the statistical analysis revealed that the average plant heights, as well as leaf lengths of mature stinging nettle samples from highland, midland, and lowland, were significantly different. The results showed that there were morphological differences, particularly in leaves among the three altitudinal zones. The most prominent difference was in the main vein of the stinging nettle. Changes in leaf morphology can be linked to differences in environment and nutrient availability between the three habitats which could have enabled the species to evolve differently. However, the genetic basis of these phenotypic changes needs to be examined in future research to establish their heritability for future populations of the stinging nettle plant in Rwanda. Key words: Morphometrics, stinging nettle, traits, habitat, Rwanda.

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“…In many pot-based lab-scale experiments, leaf concentrations of many TE in nettle grown on contaminated soils exceed the toxic levels reported by Kabata-Pendias [116] and in Supplementary Material Table S3. This is the case, for instance, for chromium (Cr) [221,222], selenium (Se) [223], fluorine (F) [224], arsenic (As) [225], zinc [221], lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), and cadmium (Cd) [226]. This ability to accumulate TE has been suggested as an effective adsorbent for removing, e.g., Cu 2+ from aqueous solutions after incomplete incineration.…”

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Nettle, a Long-Known Fiber Plant with New Perspectives

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The stinging nettle Urtica dioica L. is a perennial crop with low fertilizer and pesticide requirements, well adapted to a wide range of environmental conditions. It has been successfully grown in most European climatic zones while also promoting local flora and fauna diversity. The cultivation of nettle could help meet the strong increase in demand for raw materials based on plant fibers as a substitute for artificial fibers in sectors as diverse as the textile and automotive industries. In the present review, we present a historical perspective of selection, harvest, and fiber processing features where the state of the art of nettle varietal selection is detailed. A synthesis of the general knowledge about its biology, adaptability, and genetics constituents, highlighting gaps in our current knowledge on interactions with other organisms, is provided. We further addressed cultivation and processing features, putting a special emphasis on harvesting systems and fiber extraction processes to improve fiber yield and quality. Various uses in industrial processes and notably for the restoration of marginal lands and avenues of future research on this high-value multi-use plant for the global fiber market are described.

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Ability of Urtica dioica L. to adsorb heavy metals (Pb, Cd, As, and Ni) from contaminated soils

Cited by 4 publications

References 64 publications

Underutilized Vegetable Crops in the Mediterranean Region: A Literature Review of Their Requirements and the Ecosystem Services Provided

Underutilized Vegetable Crops in the Mediterranean Region: A Literature Review of Their Requirements and the Ecosystem Services Provided

Phenotypic characterization of the Rwandan stinging nettle (Urtica massaica Mildbr.) with emphasis on leaf morphological differences.

Nettle, a Long-Known Fiber Plant with New Perspectives

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