Evaluation of groundwater contamination sources by plant protection products in hilly vineyards of Northern Italy

Suciu, Nicoleta; Farolfi, Camilla; Marsala, Roberta Zambito; Russo, Elisabetta; Crema, Marcello De; Peroncini, Emanuela; Tomei, Francesco; Antolini, Gabriele; Marcaccio, Marco; Marletto, Vittorio; Colla, Ruggero; Gallo, Antonio; Capri, E.

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141495

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“…Several studies have linked elevated nitrate concentrations in groundwaters to anthropogenic activities (Suthar et al 2009;Wick et al 2012;Sajedi-Hosseini et al 2018;Suciu et al 2020). In the study area, nitrate concentration ranges between 0.08 and 147.6 mg/L, with a mean value of 21.8 mg/L.…”

Section: Nitrate Levels In Groundwatermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Groundwater availability for irrigation and drinking water purposes is often affected by geogenic and anthropogenic pollution, and these are reported in several studies (Ashraf et al 2017;Kirschke et al 2019;Suciu et al 2020;Zango et al 2019). The anthropogenic source of pollution includes mining, untreated solid and liquid waste, and intensive agriculture (Hölting and Coldewey 2019).…”

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Characterization of groundwater in the 'Tamnean' Plutonic Suite aquifers using hydrogeochemical and multivariate statistical evidence: a study in the Garu-Tempane District, Upper East Region of Ghana

2022

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The 'Tamnean' Plutonic Suite aquifer is the main public water supply for the Garu-Tempane District. Thus, hydrogeochemical characterization is essential to provide valuable insights into pollution sources and the main controls on groundwater chemistry. In this regard, multivariate statistical methods, conventional hydrochemical graphical methods, and various ionic ratios complemented with PHREEQC geochemical modelling were carried out using 38 groundwater samples collected from the Tamnean Plutonic Suite aquifers, Ghana. The ionic ratio plots, the chloro-alkaline indices, and the graphical diagrams indicate that the major sources of groundwater chemistry are silicate mineral dissolution and cation exchange coupled with the leaching of domestic solid waste and nitrogen-based fertilizers. The Q-mode hierarchical cluster analysis reveals three spatial groundwater zones. Groundwater from recharge areas consists of Ca–Na–HCO3 water types in cluster 1. The intermediate zone is characterized by Ca–Mg–Na–HCO3 water types of moderate ionic compositions in cluster 2, and this evolves into a discharge zone in cluster 3 mainly of Ca–Mg–Na–HCO3–NO3 water types. The principal component analysis (PCA) reveals three factors, which account for 81% of the total variance, and this suggests most of the groundwater chemistry had longer interaction with the lithological materials. The PHREEQC geochemical modelling consisting of mineral saturation index indicates that groundwater is mostly supersaturated with respect to dolomite and undersaturated with respect to calcite, anhydrite, fluorite, gypsum, and halite. Based on the water quality index, the groundwater in the district is generally suitable for drinking water purposes. All the samples are within the World Health Organization acceptable limits for drinking water except for lower pH, elevated nitrate and bromide concentrations in some of the wells. About 10.5% of the groundwater samples are contaminated with nitrate, which may pose a health danger to the inhabitants in the communities. The finding of this study will not only contribute to solving the research paucity regarding the Tamnean Plutonic Suite aquifers in the Garu-Tempane District but will serve as a valuable document for water managers and decision-makers in Ghana.

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Section: Nitrate Levels In Groundwatermentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Characterization of groundwater in the 'Tamnean' Plutonic Suite aquifers using hydrogeochemical and multivariate statistical evidence: a study in the Garu-Tempane District, Upper East Region of Ghana

2022

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“…Themes such as leaching of pesticides and heavy metals caused by rain (Meite et al 2018), and downstream export of pollutants, such as copper, due to rainfall and runoff from headwater watershed (Imfeld et al 2020) are covered in this cluster. This cluster also looks at the occurrence of pesticides in groundwater bodies because of pesticide use in viticulture (Zambito Marsala et al 2020;Suciu et al 2020) as well as estimating ecotoxicity of pesticides in freshwater using models such as Pest LCI 2.0 (Renaud-Gentié et al 2015). In this cluster, copper is listed as having the greatest toxicity potential for freshwater ecosystems (Peña et al 2018).…”

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“…These three clusters account for a total of 27% of all the literature. In cluster 4, regarding the transfer of pollution to water resources, these countries have contributed to approximately 42% of the publications (for instance Italy with publications such as Suciu et al 2020). In cluster 5 regarding the effects of these practices in soil microorganisms, these countries have contributed to approximately 44% of the publications, e.g.…”

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Using bibliometrics to analyze the state of art of pesticide use in vineyard agrosystems: a review

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Environ Sci Pollut Res

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The production of wine dates to ancient civilization and has heavily influenced different landscapes around the globe. Nowadays, wine is still an important sector in terms of land use and income source in many countries, more specifically in the European Mediterranean region.However, to control pests and regulate wine growth, the extensive use of pesticides is common.The effects and persistence of agrochemicals in the environment is well known and defined in scientific literature as well as the environmental and human health risks of these compounds.The purpose of this review was to do a state of art of worldwide production of academic literature using bibliometric principles and analysis to identify thematic areas of this type of agriculture, and its challenges in a changing world. For this review the focus is on current practices to see what may evolve for more sustainable viticulture. It was found that the three main producers of wine i.e. Spain, France and Italy are also three top producers of scientific literature on this topic. The use of bibliometric methodologies defined the main thematic areas on this subject as following: soil-plant transfer of agrochemicals, heavy metal accumulation in vineyard soils, management practices in viticulture, water pollution transport, effects of viticulture on the living part of soil, sustainable alternatives to pesticides. We found that Spain, France and Italy work the most on developing sustainable alternatives for agricultural practices, however sustainable alternatives and practices were also the least developed thematic in general.

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“…Moreover, pesticides can be immobilised in soil and affect its organic matter and composition of the microbial community (Jouini et al, 2020). Another significant threat associated with the utilisation of this type of products is the contamination of food as well as groundwater, which safeness and quality are essential because it is widely used for domestic and agricultural purposes (Pavlis et al, 2010;Labite et al, 2011;Berk et al, 2016;Suciu et al, 2020;Suteu et al, 2020). The estimated annual usage of pesticides is 2.5 million tonnes while the damages caused by them reach $100 billion globally (Koul et al, 2008;Saroj et al, 2019).…”

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Plant extracts - importance in sustainable agriculture

2021

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Plants due to the high content of various bioactive compounds are the main raw material for production of valuable, and useful bio-products (e.g., food, cosmetics, medicines, biostimulants, biopesticides, and feed). Different plant parts, for instance: seeds, fruits, flowers, stems, leaves, and roots can be used for their manufacture. Nowadays, there is a clear need to develop new, efficient, and environmentally safe methods of stimulation of plant, growth and crop protection. Plant-based extracts are new, natural, and multi-compounds products that could be used for these purposes. They possess antifungal, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antiprotozoal, antioxidant, medicinal, aromatic, and anti-inflammatory properties. This group of natural products has the potential to become a new generation of bio-products suitable for use in sustainable agriculture. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the literature describing the impact of plant-derived extracts/biostimulants (PDBs) on crops grown in controlled, and real conditions as well as under various abiotic and biotic stresses; the extraction methods used to obtain PDBs, and the specific constituents responsible for their biostimulating activity. The application of these bio-products could be beneficial for sustainable production, due to several advantages, such as low toxicity to humans and the environment, enhanced resistance of cultivated plants to biotic and abiotic stress, increased yields and quality of crops, as well as the reduction in the use of mineral fertilisers and pesticides. However, deeper cooperation between industrial and academic research is required to accelerate the development of new environmentally safe solutions for future agriculture. Highlights - Higher plants constitute a rich source of various bioactive compounds for the production of useful natural products. - The importance of the proper choice of extraction method and solvent to process and preserve the desired substances.- Plant extracts as biostimulants and plant protection products for use in modern and sustainable agriculture. - The positive effects of plant-based extracts on plants cultivated under normal and unfavourable conditions.- Plant extracts as a new generation of eco-friendly products for the increment of the production of high-quality food.

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Evaluation of groundwater contamination sources by plant protection products in hilly vineyards of Northern Italy

Cited by 16 publications

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Characterization of groundwater in the 'Tamnean' Plutonic Suite aquifers using hydrogeochemical and multivariate statistical evidence: a study in the Garu-Tempane District, Upper East Region of Ghana

Characterization of groundwater in the 'Tamnean' Plutonic Suite aquifers using hydrogeochemical and multivariate statistical evidence: a study in the Garu-Tempane District, Upper East Region of Ghana

Using bibliometrics to analyze the state of art of pesticide use in vineyard agrosystems: a review

Plant extracts - importance in sustainable agriculture

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