Tolerance of cultivated and wild plants of different taxonomy to soil contamination by kerosene

Sharonova, N. L.; Breus, I. P.

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2012.02.009

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“…Meanwhile, biomass production was lower in T3 and T4 but there was no significant difference compared to the control. These results were different from other studies that reported decreased growth and production of plant biomass in soils contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons (Barrutia et al 2011;Sharonova and Breus 2012). From the above results, it seems that maize cultivar CT38 could benefit from crude oil in soils at lower concentration (<2 147 mg·kg −1 ) and adapt to higher concentration (6 373 mg·kg −1 ).…”

Section: Plant Growth and Biomasscontrasting

confidence: 94%

Accumulation of Hydrocarbons by Maize (Zea maysL.) in Remediation of Soils Contaminated with Crude Oil

Liao

et al. 2015

International Journal of Phytoremediation

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This study has investigated the use of screened maize for remediation of soil contaminated with crude oil. Pots experiment was carried out for 60 days by transplanting maize seedlings into spiked soils. The results showed that certain amount of crude oil in soil (≤2 147 mg·kg(-1)) could enhance the production of shoot biomass of maize. Higher concentration (6 373 mg·kg(-1)) did not significantly inhibit the growth of plant maize (including shoot and root). Analysis of plant shoot by GC-MS showed that low molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were detected in maize tissues, but PAHs concentration in the plant did not increase with higher concentration of crude oil in soil. The reduction of total petroleum hydrocarbon in planted soil was up to 52.21-72.84%, while that of the corresponding controls was only 25.85-34.22% in two months. In addition, data from physiological and biochemical indexes demonstrated a favorable adaptability of maize to crude oil pollution stress. This study suggested that the use of maize (Zea mays L.) was a good choice for remediation of soil contaminated with petroleum within a certain range of concentrations.

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Section: Plant Growth and Biomasscontrasting

confidence: 94%

Accumulation of Hydrocarbons by Maize (Zea maysL.) in Remediation of Soils Contaminated with Crude Oil

Liao

et al. 2015

International Journal of Phytoremediation

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“…Industrialization and global expansion has in recent times witnessed the increase sales of petroleum products that serve the use of automotive devices around the world. Although these products serve the needs of mankind, their disposal presents a unique challenge to the environment for which growing concerns of their effect on human health, damages terrestrial and aquatic life forms, destruction of different ecosystems, depletion of soil fertility, etc has sparked worldwide protests [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. Avenues by which petroleum products sip or enter the environment is not limited to pipeline leakage or vandalism and tanker accidents spills, inappropriate handling of spent lubrication oils (engine oil) particularly in developing countries represents the most common avenue in developing countries like Nigeria [8][9].…”

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Bacteriological and Physicochemical Properties of Petroleum-Contaminated Soil Collected from a Mechanic Site in Abuja, North-Central Nigeria

Hassan¹

2018

IJMB

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Elevated levels of petroleum hydrocarbon and certain heavy metal compounds in soil samples due to environmental and manmade operations can amount to concentrations considered as toxic. Soil samples from 3 different locations, 30 meters from each other were collected and assessed for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH), selected heavy metal concentrations, pH, Electrical Conductivity, texture, organic matter, moisture content and bacterial population. The results on the test sites showed that pH range for the workshop soil samples was between 5.08-5.45 in comparison to the control 6.74. Data obtained also revealed that the tested site A alone contained lead (44.91 mg/g) and cadmium (0.01 mg/g). The heavy metal content for sites A, B and C where higher than that of the control site D for which the enrichment factors was determined for sodium (1.

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“…In most experimental studies, soil is spiked with crude oil or diesel (fresh contamination) to evaluate the effect of an incremental increase in contaminant concentration on germination and emergence, and sometimes on the subsequent survival (Table 3). Other fuel types such as petrol, kerosene and transformer oil are much less studied (Sharonova and Breus 2012). The highest tested contamination levels were documented by Udo and Fayemi (1975) who observed a 100% and 50% reduction in germination at 10.6% and 4.2% crude oil, respectively, in freshlycontaminated soils.…”

Section: Nature and Fate Of Petrogenic Contaminants In Soil And Theirmentioning

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A review of germination and early growth as a proxy for plant fitness under petrogenic contamination — knowledge gaps and recommendations

Kaur

Erickson

Ball

et al. 2017

Science of The Total Environment

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Germination-an important stage in the life cycle of plants-is susceptible to the presence of soil contaminants. Since the early 1990s, the use of germination tests to screen multiple plant species to select candidates for phytoremediation has received much attention. This is due to its inexpensive methodology and fast assessment relative to greenhouse or field growth studies. Surprisingly, no comprehensive synthesis is available of these studies in the scientific literature. As more plant species are added to phytoremediation databases, it is important to encapsulate the knowledge thus far and revise protocols. In this review, we have summarised previously-documented effects of petroleum hydrocarbons on germination and seedling growth. The methods and materials of previous studies are presented in tabulated form. Common practice includes the use of cellulose acetate filter paper, plastic Petri dishes, and low numbers of seeds and replicates. A general bias was observed for the screening of cultivated crops as opposed to native species, even though the latter may be better suited to site conditions. The relevance of germination studies as important ecotoxicological tools is highlighted with the proposed use of root imaging software. Screening of novel plant species, particularly natives, is recommended with selection focussed on (i) species phylogeny, (ii) plant morphological and functional traits, and (iii) tolerance towards harsh environmental stresses. Recommendations for standardised protocols for germination and early growth monitoring are made in order to improve the robustness of statistical modelling and species selection in future phytoremediation evaluations and field programs.

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Tolerance of cultivated and wild plants of different taxonomy to soil contamination by kerosene

Cited by 31 publications

References 28 publications

Accumulation of Hydrocarbons by Maize (Zea maysL.) in Remediation of Soils Contaminated with Crude Oil

Accumulation of Hydrocarbons by Maize (Zea maysL.) in Remediation of Soils Contaminated with Crude Oil

Bacteriological and Physicochemical Properties of Petroleum-Contaminated Soil Collected from a Mechanic Site in Abuja, North-Central Nigeria

A review of germination and early growth as a proxy for plant fitness under petrogenic contamination — knowledge gaps and recommendations

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