Pasture Soils Contaminated with Fertilizer-Derived Cadmium and Fluorine: Livestock Effects

Loganathan, P.; Hedley, M. J.; Grace, N. D.

doi:10.1007/978-0-387-71724-1_2

Cited by 90 publications

(47 citation statements)

References 69 publications

(77 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…For example, significant adverse impacts of As on human health have been recorded in Bangladesh, India, and China; it is claimed that millions of people are potentially at risk from As poisoning (Bhattacharya et al, 2012). Similarly, Cd accumulation in the offal of grazing animals in New Zealand and Australia made it unsuitable for human consumption and affected access of meat products to overseas markets (Loganathan et al, 2008). Similarly, there have been concerns about urban development of horticultural sites which contained toxic levels of metal(loid)s such as As, Cu, and Pb in soils resulting from excessive use of fungicides and herbicides that are rich in these metal(loid)s (Pietrzak and Uren, 2011).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Soil contamination in landfills: a case study of a landfill in Czech Republic

et al. 2016

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Abstract.A phytotoxicity test was determined to assess ecotoxicity of landfill soil. Sinapis alba L. was used as a bioindicator of heavy metals. Soil samples 1-8, which were taken from the landfill body, edge of the landfill body, and its vicinity meet the limits for heavy metals Co, Cd, Pb, and Zn specified in the applicable legislation. Hg and Mn threshold values are not established in legislation, but values have been determined for the needs of the landfill operator. For heavy metals Cr, Cu, and Ni sample 2 exceeded the threshold values, which attained the highest values of all the samples tested for Cr, Cu, and Ni. For Cr and Ni the values were several times higher than values of the other samples. The second highest values for Cr, Cu, and Ni showed sample 6 and 7. Both samples exceeded the set limits. An increase in plant biomass was observed in plants growing on plates with soil samples, but no changes in appearance, slow growth, or necrotic lesions appeared. Ecotoxicity tests show that tested soils (concentration of 50 %) collected from the landfill body, edge of the landfill body, and its vicinity reach high percentage values of germination capacity of seeds of Sinapis alba L. (101-137 %). At a concentration of 25 %, tested soil samples exhibit lower values of germination capacity -in particular samples 3 to 8 -yet the seed germination capacity in all eight samples of tested soils ranges between 86 and 137 %.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Soil contamination in landfills: a case study of a landfill in Czech Republic

et al. 2016

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Land application of animal waste for soil fertilization can significantly contribute to water pollution (Hill et al 2005), mainly increasing fecal coliforms. However the environmental risk is higher when metalenriched fertilizers are used (He et al 2005;Loganathan et Table 2). The extent of local knowledge of levels of cadmium pollution in wild eels and brown trout falls beyond our objectives here, but no doubt it should be a matter of concern for rural communities.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, agricultural practices even on a small family farm can cause contamination at a large scale, particularly when they involve repeated use of metalenriched chemicals, fertilizers, and organic additives such as sewage sludge (Beck 1989;He et al 2005). Cadmium, which is contained in phosphorus-based fertilizers, is one of the most dangerous pollutants to enter the trophic chain and may accumulate in livestock (Loganathan et al 2008). Nutrient and pesticide pollution from surface runoffs and subsurface flow can affect river water quality (Stoate et al 2001), so that cadmium of agricultural origin can also enter the trophic chain via aquatic organisms, including species consumed by people, such as fish and mollusks, constituting a severe risk for human health.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Traditional and Modern Practices of Soil Fertilization: Effects on Cadmium Pollution of River Ecosystems in Spain

2009

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

“…The term "Heavy metals" is the most popularly used and widely recognized term for a large groups of elements with density greater than 6 g cmG 1 . Agro-fertilizers are indispensable for ensuring sustainability of agricultural production 16 . Nitrogen, sulphur and potassium fertilizers are relatively free of impurities but phosphorus fertilizers contain several contaminants, of which Fluorine (F) and Cd are considered to be of most concerned.…”

Section: Cadmium In the Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bioaccumulation of Cadmium in Freshwater Fish: An Environmental Perspective

Per¹,

Kodithu²,

Sundara³

et al. 2015

Insight Ecology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Cadmium (Cd) is considered as one of the most toxic heavy metal. Intake of Cd by fish has serious implications. Metal pollution from multifarious sources has adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems. In aquatic systems, Cd is most readily absorbed by organisms directly from the water in its free ionic form. In many contaminated situations with heavy metals, Cd has become an important element of concern because of its bioaccumulative nature in food webs. Therefore, fish living in polluted waters tend to accumulate heavy metals in their tissues. Objectives: To assess the influence of Cd on freshwater fish, this review briefly addresses the Cd emission sources, uptake and impacts of Cd on freshwater fish and bioaccumulation nature of Cd by emphasizing the Cd accumulation affinity in freshwater fish tissues. Results and Discussion: Many studies have been carried out on Cd thresholds in diet and tissues of freshwater fish species. Affinity of freshwater fish to Cd is diverse. Generally, Cd accumulation depends on concentration, time of exposure, way of uptake, environmental conditions and intrinsic factors. Metal accumulation primarily depends on waterborne and dietary pathways. It shows a relationship of Cd level in fish tissues with the age and size of fish. Some species of fish show the highest Cd accumulation in the liver while others in kidneys and gills. Accumulation of Cd by the body muscles is always reported as comparatively low. Cd in freshwater environments results biological and environmental implications by altering reproductive and physiological behaviors of freshwater fish and abilities which ultimately affect environmental permanence and biodiversity of the ecosystem.

show abstract

Pasture Soils Contaminated with Fertilizer-Derived Cadmium and Fluorine: Livestock Effects

Cited by 90 publications

References 69 publications

Soil contamination in landfills: a case study of a landfill in Czech Republic

Soil contamination in landfills: a case study of a landfill in Czech Republic

Traditional and Modern Practices of Soil Fertilization: Effects on Cadmium Pollution of River Ecosystems in Spain

Bioaccumulation of Cadmium in Freshwater Fish: An Environmental Perspective

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About