Biomonitoring potential of the native aquatic plant Typha domingensis by predicting trace metals accumulation in the Egyptian Lake Burullus

Eid, Ebrahem M.; Galal, Tarek M.; Shaltout, Kamal H.; El-Sheikh, Mohamed A.; Asaeda, Takashi; Alatar, Abdulrahman A.; Alfarhan, Ahmed; Alharthi, Awad; Alshehri, A.M.; Picó, Yolanda; Barceló, Damià

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.136603

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“…In addition, the Fe and Zn concentrations in P. austarlis , E. stagnina and E. crassipes tissues, the Mn concentration in P. australis and E. crassipes tissues, the Co and Ni concentrations in P. austarlis , T. domingensis and E. crassipes tissues were higher than the safe levels in plants (phytotoxic levels of Fe: >500 mg kg −1 , Zn: 100–400 mg kg −1 , Mn: >400 mg kg −1 , Co: 15–50 mg kg −1 and Ni: 10–100 mg kg −1 ) [ 46 ]. These results coincided with those reported in the same species in previous studies [ 5 , 24 , 27 , 40 , 47 ]. The notable high concentrations of most investigated heavy metals in the studied species may be in response to the high concentration and bioavailability of these metals in the sediment in the three drains.…”

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“…Moreover, on the basis of BF data, most of the studied species may be regarded as hyperaccumulators for Fe, Zn, Mn, Co, Cd, Ni and Pb. Similar results were reported for P. australis [ 9 , 13 , 16 , 24 , 48 , 54 ], E. crassipes [ 9 , 24 , 27 , 63 , 65 , 66 ], T. domingensis [ 5 , 24 ], L. stolonifera [ 9 , 28 , 67 ], R. sceleratus [ 14 ], and E. stagnina [ 9 ]. Regarding C. alopecuroides , the study of [ 47 ] reported similar findings, except for Pb, where they displayed the ability of C. alopecuroides for Pb phytoextraction.…”

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“…The concentration and bioavailability of heavy metals in sediment depend on natural origin, discharge rate, pH, organic matter content, soil texture, competitive ions, root exudates, wastes type, etc. [ 5 , 27 , 37 , 38 ]. In addition to the earth’s crust, which is the primary source of background metals, human activities significantly contribute to increasing these metals in the sediment [ 39 ].…”

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“…Contamination of freshwater bodies has become a major global concern. High levels of heavy metals from anthropogenic activities, non-biodegradable industrial wastes, sewage, and chemical fertilizers are released into rivers and streams and cause major global health and environmental problems [ 4 , 5 ]. In particular, the risk of heavy metals is attributed to their toxicity, permanence, and bioaccumulation in the environment [ 6 ].…”

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Phytoremediation Perspectives of Seven Aquatic Macrophytes for Removal of Heavy Metals from Polluted Drains in the Nile Delta of Egypt

Abdelaal

Mashaly

Srour

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Biology

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The current study addressed the heavy metals accumulation potentials of seven perennial aquatic macrophytes (Cyperus alopecuroides, Echinochloa stagnina, Eichhornia crassipes, Ludwigia stolonifera, Phragmites australis, Ranunculus sceleratus and Typha domingensis) and the pollution status of three drains (Amar, El-Westany and Omar-Beck) in the Nile Delta of Egypt. Nine sites at each drain were sampled for sediment and plant analyses. Concentrations of eight metals (Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn, Co, Cd, Ni, and Pb) were determined in the sediment and the aboveground and belowground tissues of the selected macrophytes. Bioaccumulation factor (BF) and translocation factor (TF) were computed for each species. The sediment heavy metals concentrations of the three drains occurred in the following order: El-Westany > Amar > Omar-Beck. The concentrations of sediment heavy metals in the three drains were ordered as follows: Fe (438.45–615.17 mg kg−1) > Mn (341.22–481.09 mg kg−1) > Zn (245.08–383.19 mg kg−1) > Cu (205.41–289.56 mg kg−1) > Pb (31.49–97.73 mg kg−1) > Cd (13.97–55.99 mg kg−1) > Ni (14.36–39.34 mg kg−1) > Co (1.25–3.51 mg kg−1). The sediment exceeded the worldwide permissible ranges of Cu, Zn and Pb, but ranged within safe limits for Mn, Cd, Ni and Co. P. australis accumulated the highest concentrations of Fe, Co, Cd and Ni, while E. crassipes contained the highest concentrations of Cu, Zn, Mn, and Pb. Except for C. alopecuroides and Cu metal, the studied species had BF values greater than one for the investigated heavy metals. Nevertheless, the TFs of all species (except Cd in L. stolonifera) were less than one. Hence, the studied species are appropriate for accumulation, biomonitoring, and phytostabilization of the investigated metals.

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Phytoremediation Perspectives of Seven Aquatic Macrophytes for Removal of Heavy Metals from Polluted Drains in the Nile Delta of Egypt

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Mashaly

Srour

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“…Thus, it is important to elucidate the mechanisms underlying transference of PTEs between water/soil and plants. Various models have been designed to understand these processes [9][10][11][12][13]. Furthermore, an appraisal of the amounts of PTEs taken up by vegetation is essential in order to quantify the hazard and for the purpose of environmental governance [14].…”

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Uptake Prediction of Eight Potentially Toxic Elements by Pistia stratiotes L. Grown in the Al-Sero Drain (South Nile Delta, Egypt): A Biomonitoring Approach

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The potential to utilise the free-floating macrophyte Pistia stratiotes L. to survey contamination of the Al-Sero Drain in the South Nile Delta, Egypt, by eight potentially toxic elements (PTEs) was investigated in this study. This study considered the absorption of eight PTEs (Cd, Co, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn), and the evaluated P. stratiotes were located in three sampling locations along the Al-Sero Drain, with sampling conducted in both monospecific and homogenous P. stratiotes. Samples of both types of P. stratiotes and water were collected on a monthly basis between May 2013 and April 2014 at each location, utilising three randomly chosen 0.5 × 0.5 m quadrats. Regression models were designed to predict the concentration of the PTEs within the plant’s shoot and root systems. Elevated water Fe levels were correlated with a rise in shoot system Fe concentration, whereas higher Ni concentrations in the water led to a higher Ni concentration within the root system. The latter was also true for Pb. Water Cu levels had a negative association with the Cu concentration within the P. stratiotes shoot system. Raised Fe levels were also correlated with a diminished Fe level within the roots. For all PTEs, P. stratiotes was characterised by a bioconcentration factor of more than 1.0, and for the majority by a translocation factor of less than 1.0. The goodness of fit for most of the designed models, as indicated by high R2 values and low mean averaged errors, demonstrated the associations between actual and predicted PTE concentrations. Any disparity between measured and predicted parameters failed to reach significance with Student t-tests, reinforcing the predictive abilities of the designed models. Thus, these novel models have potential value for the prediction of PTE uptake by P. stratiotes macrophytes inhabiting the Al-Sero Drain. Furthermore, the macrophyte’s constituents indicate the long-term impact of water contamination; this supports the potential future use of P. stratiotes for biomonitoring the majority of the PTEs evaluated in this study.

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Macrophytes as passive bioindicators of trace element pollution in the aquatic environment

Polechońska

Klink

2022

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Pollution with trace elements is considered a global problem due to their persistence, nondegradability, and toxicity to living organisms. Aquatic ecosystems are often the final sinks for trace elements, but these pollutants are quickly diluted and difficult to detect and, therefore, comprehensive monitoring of pollution is needed to implement appropriate control measures and prevent irreversible damage to these habitats. Bioindication is one of the recommended methods as it provides information not only on the pollution level but also on the bioavailability of elements and their biological impact. The paper is a synthetic review of the knowledge about the use of macrophytes as passive bioindicators (accumulator taxa) of trace element pollution in aquatic ecosystems. Various aspects of bioindication using accumulator aquatic plants are discussed: the criteria defined for the organisms used in biogeochemical bioindication, advantages of plants as accumulative bioindicators, general trends in the uptake, and accumulation of pollutants by macrophytes (including differences between life forms, organs, and seasons). The use of various groups of macrophytes in accumulative bioindication is described in detail with an emphasis on the relationship between element levels in plant tissues and their habitat as well as performance in the detection of pollution gradients.Knowledge gaps and limitations in the field of bioindication using accumulative macrophytes are indicated and the future perspective is outlined.

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Biomonitoring potential of the native aquatic plant Typha domingensis by predicting trace metals accumulation in the Egyptian Lake Burullus

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Phytoremediation Perspectives of Seven Aquatic Macrophytes for Removal of Heavy Metals from Polluted Drains in the Nile Delta of Egypt

Phytoremediation Perspectives of Seven Aquatic Macrophytes for Removal of Heavy Metals from Polluted Drains in the Nile Delta of Egypt

Uptake Prediction of Eight Potentially Toxic Elements by Pistia stratiotes L. Grown in the Al-Sero Drain (South Nile Delta, Egypt): A Biomonitoring Approach

Macrophytes as passive bioindicators of trace element pollution in the aquatic environment

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