Mercury, Platinum, Antimony and Other Trace Elements in the Atmospheric Environment of the Urban Area of Mexico City: Use of Ficus benjamina as Biomonitor

Mortón-Bermea, Ofelia; Hernández-Álvarez, Elizabeth; Ordoñez-Godínez, Sara L.; Montes-Avila, Isidro

doi:10.1007/s00128-020-03080-9

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“…Urban soils are typically characterized by increased concentrations of metal(loid)s (Yusupov et al 2017;Kasimov et al 2019;Skugoreva et al 2019;Krupnova et al 2020b). Foliar absorption of metal(loid)s through the leaf plates occurs in addition to through the roots (Kasimov et al 2019;Skugoreva et al 2019;Krupnova et al 2020b;Belguidoum et al 2020;Medvedeva et al 2021;Morton-Bermea et al 2021). Plant material was taken from 2-5 adult apple trees at each site.…”

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Apple trees as a possible monitor and phytoremediator of urban and industrial areas in Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation

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Abstract. Krupnova TG, Naumova NL, Rakova OV, Burmistrova OM, Burmistrov EA. 2021. Apple trees as a possible monitor and phytoremediator of urban and industrial areas in Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation. Biodiversitas 22: 2824-2828. Apple trees are cultivated worldwide and are the most widely grown fruit crops in the South Ural region. This study examines the suitability of apple trees for biomonitoring and phytoremediation. We collected the leaves and fruits of the apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) trees and the surrounding soil from three areas in Chelyabinsk, a typical Russian industrial city. The leaves, fruits and soils were analyzed for metal(loid) content (As, B, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ga, In, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Se, Sn, Sr, and Zn). The results were obtained using mass spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma (ICP-MS). We found a response in the apple tree defense system to the action of heavy metals in the synthesis of biologically active substances. The data gave information about the environmental state of soils collected in the zones of influence of metallurgical industrial enterprises. However, the trees did not assimilate or tolerate high concentrations of metal(loid)s in the leaves and they cannot be recommended for phytoremediation.

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Apple trees as a possible monitor and phytoremediator of urban and industrial areas in Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation

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“…Ficus benjamina generally grows on the street, while mostly F. septica grows around settlements. The presence of F. benjamina in urban areas can be used as biomonitoring because it has a very important role in the environment, as a recent study in Mexico showed that F. benjamina was able to absorb various metal pollutants (Pb, Zn, Cu) from the air (Castañeda-Miranda et al 2020;Morton-Bermea et al 2021). In addition, F. benjamina can create new niches for various birds in urban areas, such as Depok City, Sentul City, and Dramaga Campus (Pradana et al 2018;Mardiastuti et al 2021).…”

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A Study on Diversity and Distribution of Figs (<i>Ficus</i>, Moraceae) in Bogor City, West Java, Indonesia

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Qayim

Chikmawati

2022

J.Tropical Biodiversity Biotechnology

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Ficus (Moraceae) is a keystone resource species in the tropical region, and it contributes significantly to Bogor City's vegetation composition. Ficus spp. provide habitat for urban animals and contribute to providing environmental services for the community. Minimum data distribution and increasing land-use change possibly decrease Ficus diversity in Bogor City. This study aimed to analyse the diversity and distribution of Ficus spp. in Bogor City. The research was conducted by dividing Bogor City into 128 plots sized 1 x 1 km. Relative abundance and distribution analysis used QGIS version 3.10.2-A Coruña. A total of 37 species of Ficus spp. from six subgenera were found in Bogor. The highest distribution is mainly located around the Bogor Botanic Gardens and the Ahmad Yani City Forest in a tree and hemiepiphyte. Ficus benjamina and Ficus septica were the most common species found and spread throughout Bogor City. The significant land-use change in Bogor City has resulted in Ficus spp. generally spread in the northern and central parts. In contrast, in the southern part, they are relatively low. Some Ficus can also be bioindicators because they have growing habitats that tend to be specific and spread in certain areas. The presence of the Bogor Botanic Gardens has an important role in increasing the diversity of Ficus spp. in Bogor City.

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Long-Range Atmospheric Mercury Transport from Across East Asia to a Suburban Coastal Area in Southern Vietnam

Nguyen,

Hien

2023

Bull Environ Contam Toxicol

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Mercury, Platinum, Antimony and Other Trace Elements in the Atmospheric Environment of the Urban Area of Mexico City: Use of Ficus benjamina as Biomonitor

Cited by 10 publications

References 18 publications

Apple trees as a possible monitor and phytoremediator of urban and industrial areas in Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation

Apple trees as a possible monitor and phytoremediator of urban and industrial areas in Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation

A Study on Diversity and Distribution of Figs (<i>Ficus</i>, Moraceae) in Bogor City, West Java, Indonesia

Long-Range Atmospheric Mercury Transport from Across East Asia to a Suburban Coastal Area in Southern Vietnam

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