The plant transfer factor of natural radionuclides and the soil radiation hazard of some crops

Mostafa, Mostafa; Kadhim, Nada Farhan; Ammer, Hassan; Baqir, Yassir Atta

doi:10.1007/s10661-021-09061-7

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“…One of the significant parameters widely used in the evaluation of internal radiation dose is the soil-to-plant transfer factor (TF). The TF, i.e., the ratio of activity concentration of radionuclide in soil (expressed in Bq kg −1 db) and activity concentration of radionuclide in plant (expressed in Bq kg −1 db) [ 16 , 47 ] are both affected by soil properties, vegetation type, radionuclide type, and climatic conditions. As they indicate the degree of uptake of radionuclides from soil to plants, the physiological variability of plants (differences between types and species), are likely sources of TF variations [ 47 ].…”

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Assessment of the radionuclide remediation potential of novel miscanthus hybrids

Jurišić,

Rašeta,

Kontek

et al. 2024

Heliyon

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Assessment of the radionuclide remediation potential of novel miscanthus hybrids

Jurišić,

Rašeta,

Kontek

et al. 2024

Heliyon

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“…Each sample was ensured to be tightly closed by applying plastic glue so that the radon gas that occurs does not leak out. Samples were stored for approximately 30 days before measurement to achieve secular equilibrium [6,14].…”

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“…In general, the influence of the pedosphere is more dominant, because the main part of the minerals that make up the plant parts, comes from the soil. Therefore, the physical-chemical characteristics of the soil are the main parameters that determine the amount of accumulation of radioactive substances in plant organs [5][6][7][8].…”

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Assessment of Radiological Hazards in Soil, Water and Plants Around Coal Power Plant

Murniasih¹,

Prabasiwi²,

Sukirno³

2022

Atom Indo.

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The existence of a Coal-Fired Power Plant (CFPP) is suspected to affect the environment quality, especially the increment of natural radionuclides content which is found in coal as raw material. Therefore, systematic analysis of natural radionuclides ( 210 Pb, 234 Th, 238 U, 228 RA, 40 K, 226 RA and 232 Th) in water, soil, and plant were conducted to establish a database of environmental contamination in the area around a CFPP. This research was conducted in the area around Adipala Cilacap CFPP which operates with two towers. Samples were taken from three locations around the Adipala CFPP based on the secondary wind direction data from Indonesian Agency for Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysics in the 2018 dry season. Samples were prepared in the Radiochemistry Laboratory, Center for Accelerator Science and Technology, BATAN. The concentration of radioactivity in environmental samples were analyzed using gamma spectrometry with a high purity germanium detector for 24hours after reaching its secular equilibrium. The result of samples analyses shown that the mean value of the radionuclides specific activities ( 210 Pb, 234 Th, 238 U, 228 RA, 40 K, 226 RA and 232 Th) for water, cassava leaves, grass, and soil were 0.789 Bq/L, 14.685 Bg/kg, 15.036 Bq/Kg, and 75.083 Bq/kg, respectively. The mean of radium equivalent activity (Ra eq ) for water, cassava leaves, grass, and soil were 1. 692, 30.792, 18.699 and 137.513 Bq/kg, respectively. The absorbed dose rate (ADR) for water, cassava leaves, grass, and soil were 0.775, 14.332, 8.627, and 64.135 nGy/h, respectively, whilst the annual effective dose rate (AEDR) were 0.004, 0.070, 0.042, and 0.315 mSv/y. The mean of external and internal hazard indices (H ex and H in ) for water, cassava leaves, grass, and soil were 0.005 and 0.006, 0.083 and 0.129, 0.050 and 0.078, and 0.371 and 0.554, respectively, while the mean of excess lifetime cancer risk (ELCR) wre 0.014×10 -6 , 0.246×10 -6 , 0.148×10 -6 , and 1.101×10 -6 . According to the calculation of radiation hazard index in this research, it was understood that all parameters of all samples were within acceptable limits by the world average value reported by the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR).

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“…The most prevalent source of these radioisotopes are rocks, soil, cosmic sources, and water from hilly regions [4]. The absorption of radionuclides from soil by plant leaves is the main cause of radionuclides in food and food items [5]. Primordial radionuclides, which are present everywhere in the earth's crust and have spread widely over the time, are the primary causes of natural exposure.…”

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Evaluation of natural radioactivity and radiological hazards in water sample of Tounsa Sharif, South Punjab, Pakistan

Ishaq,

Nasir,

Ali

et al. 2024

Phys. Scr.

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Radioactive material, especially Uranium, is very dangerous for human beings, creatures, and plants. It has been documented that the groundwater of the Dera Ghazi Khan Division in Punjab is contaminated with 238U. In this communication, the groundwater of the Tehsil Taunsa located at Indus River has been investigated. 144 samples of drinking water were collected from 48 villages/towns located in the area of about 500 km2 of the city. The samples were collected in the month of June, August and November, to concentrate on the temperature impact over the Uranium concentration. All samples were analyzed for 238U concentration using a fluorometric technique. The fluorometric technique was applied after pre-treatment of the sample. The analysis of the result revealed that groundwater obtained from this region contains a high value of 238U contents. Among the 48 trials, 26 samples were found below the permissible limit, while the remaining samples contained 238U contents above the permissible level. The sample collected from areas like, Qarim Wala, Jhoke Jamki, Basti peer, Tibi Qaisrani, Pehar Adda & Malana contained even up to the alarming level (30µg/L to 54µg/L). In addition, it was observed that the sampling period had a significant effect on the contents, which were most prominent in June. This area being almost annually flooded by water from Rodh Kohi, who originated from Koh-e-Suleiman, may lead to such a high concentration of 238U. The additional reason could be the topographical and geological structure of the earth from which the samples were collected.

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The plant transfer factor of natural radionuclides and the soil radiation hazard of some crops

Cited by 21 publications

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Assessment of the radionuclide remediation potential of novel miscanthus hybrids

Assessment of the radionuclide remediation potential of novel miscanthus hybrids

Assessment of Radiological Hazards in Soil, Water and Plants Around Coal Power Plant

Evaluation of natural radioactivity and radiological hazards in water sample of Tounsa Sharif, South Punjab, Pakistan

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