Perspectives of future water sources in Qatar by phytoremediation: biodiversity at ponds and modern approach

Al‐Thani, Roda; Yasseen, Bassam Taha

doi:10.1080/15226514.2020.1859986

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“…The countries of the Arabian Gulf have the ecological, scientific, and financial resources to make significant contributions to such progress (Bhatnagar and Bhatnagar, 2005). The microorganisms found within Qatari habitats have shown promise for use in bioremediation and phytoremediation (Al-Thani and Yasseen, 2021), and various aspects of human life including health, agriculture, and wildlife.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A team studied the ecology of wastewater ponds in Qatar from Qatar University (Supplementary Figure 4) (Abulfatih et al, 2002). The implications of the physical and chemical characteristics of wastewaters at these ponds were discussed recently (Al-Thani and Yasseen, 2020Yasseen, , 2021.…”

Section: Wetlands (Ponds Communities)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Thus, recent works have suggested using industrial wastewater (IWW) as a promising future water source after water is passed through a series of treatments and processes. These activities involve modern approaches and the contribution of native plants, algae, and bacteria through environmental, genetic, and biological approaches (Al-Thani and Yasseen, 2021). We refer the reader to these recent works to look at some details of the microbial ecology at those ponds and the perspectives of promising roles of microorganisms.…”

Section: Wetlands (Ponds Communities)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Yan et al (2020) have concluded that microbes associated with plants at the rhizosphere confer plants with many traits to support plant growth under various stresses, including heavy metal tolerance. Moreover, plant exudates might attract some microorganisms to activate biological functions (Al-Thani and Yasseen, 2021). Also, Basu et al (2021) have suggested that microorganisms are key players in many agricultural and ecological processes, including increasing fertility by promoting the availability of major elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur.…”

Section: Sphingomonas Paucimobilismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Also, the presence of some bacteria species in water might cause some illnesses and sign of pollution (Karbasdehi et al, 2017). More details can be found in some published works (Al-Thani and Yasseen, 2021). Therefore, considering the international standards and guidelines for water used in drinking water and irrigation as obligation in any work related to water and soil used by humans.…”

Section: Sphingomonas Paucimobilismentioning

confidence: 99%

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Microbial Ecology of Qatar, the Arabian Gulf: Possible Roles of Microorganisms

Al‐Thani

Yasseen²

2021

Front. Mar. Sci.

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The Arabian Gulf ranks among the world’s most arid and warm regions; the land has high salinity levels with many Sabkhas and receives little precipitation. This region holds about one-third of the world’s oil supply. Qatar is the leading gas producer worldwide, which raises many concerns about the pollution of the sea, groundwater, and soil. Thus, the Arabian Gulf area has paid particular attention to environmental studies since the environmental status of this region imposed unique biological diversity, and microbial ecology has gained special importance following the identification of promising roles of microorganisms. This review article discusses the microbial ecology at the main habitats of the State of Qatar. We discuss important principles for successful ecological restoration and future perspectives of using biological approaches to solve many problems related to health, the economy, and agriculture. There are at least five microbial communities that have been recognized at the Qatari habitats: marine environment, salt marshes and mangrove forests, the arid lands (including dune communities), wetlands (including pond communities), and Rawdahs (including the Ghaf tree communities). Although, the environmental conditions of this region are almost the same, these habitats are compared with those at other countries of the Arabian Gulf whenever necessary, as each habitat has its own peculiar characteristics. Some case studies are presented to describe the biochemical characterizations of bacterial isolates from soils and leaf surface of native plants, including halophytes and xerophytes at these habitats. These studies rarely went beyond the general identification at species levels. There is a discussion about the possible roles of microorganisms at the rhizosphere, non-rhizosphere, and phyllosphere, and using plant exudates to control microbial activity. However, modern approach (culture-independent methods) addressing these topics has opened the door for deeper investigations, and to explore the roles played by microorganisms at these habitats. These methods have already begun during the last decade as serious step to solve many environmental issues. In the future, it is very likely that microorganisms will be used to tackle many pollution issues, as well as health, agricultural, and economic problems.

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Section: Wetlands (Ponds Communities)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Wetlands (Ponds Communities)mentioning

confidence: 99%