Metal bioaccumulation in the soil–leaf–fruit system determined by neutron activation analysis

Zinicovscaia, Inga; Sturza, Rodica; Gurmeza, Irina; Vergel, Konstantin; Gundorina, S. F.; Duca, Gheorghe

doi:10.1007/s11694-018-9972-4

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“…Regardless of these anomalies, all soil samples show similar patterns concerning the mass fraction distribution of all investigated elements. Moreover, we point out the similarity between the distribution of trace elements reported in [ 11 , 24 , 25 ] and our results, which could represent a confirmation of our measurements. This finding is also well illustrated in Figure 2 , which reproduces the distribution of the mass fractions of the considered elements together with the corresponding Standard Deviations (SD).…”

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“…CV expressed in %; mass fractions expressed in mg kg

. Element Grapes Apples Plums Present Work CV Literature Data Present Work CV Literature Data Present Work CV Literature Data Na 575 ± 580 101 90 [ 11 ]–329 [ 13 ] 455 ±185 41 15 [ 7 ] 606 ± 380 63 490 [ 11 ] Mg 1140 ±460 40 150 [ 11 ]–1214 [ 13 ] 1190 ± 200 17 233 [ 3 ]–297 [ 7 ] 1675 ± 285 17 160 [ 11 ] Cl 550 ± 600 110 226 [ 13 ]–730 [ 11 ] ...…”

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“…Assessment of the fruits’ chemical composition is important from several points of view: (i) to ensure that the levels of potentially hazardous elements in fruits meet national and international standards; (ii) to permit their differentiation based on their regional origin [ 3 , 10 , 11 ]. Despite the significant nutritional importance of fruits, the number of studies devoted to their elemental composition, and especially concerning the presence of potentially toxic elements, is relatively few.…”

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Major and Trace Elements in Moldavian Orchard Soil and Fruits: Assessment of Anthropogenic Contamination

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The correct assessment of the presence of potentially contaminating elements in soil, as well as in fruits cultivated and harvested from the same places has major importance for both the environment and human health. To address this task, in the case of the Republic of Moldova where the fruit production has a significant contribution to the gross domestic product, the mass fractions of 37 elements (Na, Mg, Al, Ca, Si, K, Mn, Fe, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Co, Ni, Zn, As, Br, Rb, Sr, Zr, Mo, Cd, Sb, Cs, Ba, La, Ce, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Yb, Hf, Ta, W, Th, and U) were determined by instrumental neutron activation analysis in soil collected from four Moldavian orchards. In the case of three types of fruits, grapes, apples, and plums, all of them collected from the same places, only 22 elements (Na, Mg, Cl, K, Ca, Sc, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Br, Rb, Sr, Sb, Cs, Ba, La, Th, and U) were detected. The enrichment factor, contamination factor, geo-accumulation index, as well as pollution load index were calculated to assess the soil contamination. At the same time, the metal uptake from the soil into fruits was estimated by means of transfer factors. Soil samples showed for almost all elements mass fractions closer to the upper continental crust with the exception of a slightly increased content of As, Br, and Sb, but without overpassing the officially defined alarm thresholds. In the case of fruits, the hazard quotients for all elements with the exception of Sb in fruits collected in two orchards were below unity. A subsequent discriminant analysis allowed grouping all fruits according to their type and provenance.

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“…CV expressed in %; mass fractions expressed in mg kg

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“…Overall, the ratio data for the four SRMs shows a ratio value of 0.9 < x > 1.1. It shows that the results of the analysis are not signi cantly different from the certi cate value [32], [33].…”

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The impact of season on the dynamics of trace elements and heavy metals in shallot farming system and their human health Risk evaluation

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This study aims to study the effect of seasonal variations against soil physio chemical properties and to determine their effect on the absorption of trace elements and heavy metals from the soil to all parts of the shallot plants. In addition, in this study an assessment of human health risks was carried out through the consumption of shallot bulbs planted in different seasons. Analysis of heavy metal and trace element contents were carried out using the Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) method. From the research result, it was known that seasonal differences affect soil physio chemical properties and the distribution and mobility of heavy metals and trace elements in the soil and their translocation in plants. In the rainy season, the BCF value of heavy metals in the order of Br > Na > K > Sr > Zn > Mg > Mn > Cr > Se > La > Co > Fe > As > Sc > Sm > Hf > V > Al > Rb > Ba > Th > U > Ti, while in the dry season, the order was Br > Na > K > Zn > Sr > Mg > Cr > Mn > Co > La > Sm > Sc > Fe > As > Hf > Se > V > Rb > Al > Th > Ba > U > Ti. The concentration of Mn, Sm, La, Cr, Fe, and Zn in shallots parts was in the order of roots > leaves > bulbs, while the concentration of Mg, K, Br, Na, Se, and Ba elements in the order of leaves > roots > bulbs. The risk identification and the human health risk assessment conducted to the potentially known toxic elements of U, V, Al, Mn, As, Cr, Fe, Zn, Co, Th, Ba and Sr gave target hazard quotient (THQ) and hazard index (HI) that were lower than 1 for all of them in either rainy or dry season.

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“…Then the sample was sieved to pass 200 mesh [20]. Short and long irradiation samples were weighed to 200 mg using a Sartorius BSA 42245-CW digital scale and inserted into EP 338 polyethylene vials to be later identified [21][22]. One milliliter of the liquid fertilizer sample was taken using an Eppendorf Research 1000 μL micropipette and inserted into EP 338 polyethylene vials and identified.…”

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Assessment of Multi-Nutrients and Heavy Metals in Inorganic Fertilizers Widely Used by Indonesian Farmers Using NAA

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This research aims to determine the concentration of multi-nutrients and heavy metals and investigate the correlation among them in the seven inorganic fertilizers in Indonesia. Sample analysis was carried out using the NAA method. The highest concentrations of macro-nutrients were K (36.54 %) and Cl (18.09%) found in the KCl sample, while Ca (23.01%) was observed in the TSP sample. In the case of micro-nutrients, the highest concentrations of Se (0.36 mg/kg), Ti (597 mg/kg), Br (1.84%), and Ni (2.46 mg/kg) detected in the NPK sample. Meanwhile, the highest concentrations of Co (19.57 mg/kg) and Na (1.40%) were measured in the ZA sample, while Mg, with the highest concentration of 1.78%, was found in the KMgS sample. The micro-nutrients with the highest concentration detected in the TSP sample were Cr (45.96 mg/kg), Zn (342.6 mg/kg), and Mn (1331 mg/kg). Non-essential elements such as U, V, La, Sb, Sm, Th, Hf, Sr, Cs, Tb, Sc, Rb, Ta, and Eu were also detected in the fertilizer samples with the highest concentrations in the TSP sample. Statistical tests of multi-nutrient and heavy metals concentrations indicated that multi-nutrient and heavy metals in fertilizers are complex.

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Metal bioaccumulation in the soil–leaf–fruit system determined by neutron activation analysis

Cited by 14 publications

References 22 publications

Major and Trace Elements in Moldavian Orchard Soil and Fruits: Assessment of Anthropogenic Contamination

Major and Trace Elements in Moldavian Orchard Soil and Fruits: Assessment of Anthropogenic Contamination

The impact of season on the dynamics of trace elements and heavy metals in shallot farming system and their human health Risk evaluation

Assessment of Multi-Nutrients and Heavy Metals in Inorganic Fertilizers Widely Used by Indonesian Farmers Using NAA

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