Concentrations and biomagnification of multiple metals/metalloids are higher in rice than in sugarcane agroecosystems of southern China

Mtemi, Wambura M.; Liu, Shilong; Liu, Kangmei; Wei, Lini; Wang, Xueli; Jiang, Aiwu; Goodale, Eben

doi:10.1016/j.ecolind.2023.110266

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“…Some essential and non-essential elements are naturally present in ecosystems, while others are introduced into the environment via animal farming, agricultural activities, urbanization and industrial activity [ 41 ]. Given the ubiquitous presence of these elements, it is important to conduct biomonitoring not only in industrialized regions, but also in natural and rural ecosystems located away from emission sources [ 42 , 43 ]. As reported in the results, a panel of elements was quantified in the tissues of wild boar hunted in two adjacent rural areas with different agricultural land uses.…”

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Evaluation of the Difference in the Content of Essential and Non-Essential Elements in Wild Boar and Swine Tissues Sampled in the Same Area of Northern Italy

Draghi,

Spinelli,

Fontanarosa

et al. 2024

Animals

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This study aimed to investigate the exposure of wild boars and swine from semi-extensive farms in the same area to essential and non-essential elements, measuring their concentration in liver and muscle. Furthermore, the study explored the influence of factors such as sex, age, and the sampling location on wild boars. Higher liver element concentrations were observed in both wild boars and swine. Geographical comparisons revealed minor differences. Young wild boars showed significantly higher Cu, Se, Cd, and Cr levels, while older subjects exhibited elevated Mn levels, reflecting age-related element absorption variations. No significant sex-based variations were noted. Comparing wild boars to swine, wild boars had more non-essential elements due to their foraging behavior and a larger home range. Conversely, swine exhibited a greater prevalence of essential elements, potentially resulting from dietary supplementation.

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Evaluation of the Difference in the Content of Essential and Non-Essential Elements in Wild Boar and Swine Tissues Sampled in the Same Area of Northern Italy

Draghi,

Spinelli,

Fontanarosa

et al. 2024

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Trophic stoichiometry of macroelements and metals in a terrestrial food web

Cai,

Zeng,

Zhu

et al. 2024

Environmental Pollution

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Transfer of potentially toxic metals and metalloids from terrestrial plants to arthropods—A mini review

Joubert,

Greyvenstein,

Marcelo‐Silva

et al. 2024

Ecological Research

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Potentially toxic metals and metalloids (PTMs) may become a concern to plant and animal health when soil concentrations exceed toxicity limits. These limits are often exceeded in polluted environments (anthropogenic sources) and may transfer through the trophic system, from contaminated soil to plants, and thereafter to herbivores and predators. The aim of this mini review was to consider trophic transfer of PTMs in terrestrial ecosystems, focusing on arthropods as the endpoint. ScienceDirect® was used as search engine with a set of keywords. The most assessed PTMs were Cd, Pb, and Zn, and 63% of all PTMs considered in research were attributed to anthropogenic sources. Industrial or mining sites were most frequently studied, and agricultural sites the least. Brassica was the most studied plant genus as the main extractor of PTMs from the soil as they are easy growing food plants known to take up PTMs. Research mostly focused on primary consumers, with Coleoptera being the most investigated arthropod order, probably because of the diversity of the order and its common occurrence worldwide. Most research was conducted in Europe, while South America and Africa only contributed 6.8% and 2.6%, respectively. The majority of the investigated articles (61%) assessed trophic transfer. From those, only 24% directly measured PTM transfer with experimental trials and included only one trophic level, that is, primary consumers, while 7% of research directly measured PTM transfer across multiple trophic levels (primary and secondary consumers).

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Concentrations and biomagnification of multiple metals/metalloids are higher in rice than in sugarcane agroecosystems of southern China

Cited by 3 publications

References 76 publications

Evaluation of the Difference in the Content of Essential and Non-Essential Elements in Wild Boar and Swine Tissues Sampled in the Same Area of Northern Italy

Evaluation of the Difference in the Content of Essential and Non-Essential Elements in Wild Boar and Swine Tissues Sampled in the Same Area of Northern Italy

Trophic stoichiometry of macroelements and metals in a terrestrial food web

Transfer of potentially toxic metals and metalloids from terrestrial plants to arthropods—A mini review

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