Anatomical Adaptations of Halophyte Leaves (Nitraria retusa [Forsskal] Asch. and Atriplex halimus L.) in Response to Cement Dust Pollution in Arid Environments

Life, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 61 - 61

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

This study investigates the anatomical adaptations of leaves from two halophyte species, Nitraria retusa (Forsskal) Asch. and Atriplex halimus L., in response to pollutants a cement factory human activities. In industrial areas, these plants absorb through their leaf surfaces, including Cu, Zn, Pb. The species were examined for changes under air pollution, key factors blade thickness, palisade parenchyma cell height, spongy diameter, epidermal characteristics, stomatal traits assessed. Under displayed smaller denser stomata idioblasts parenchyma. These responses suggest that N. A. could be effective bioindicators detecting dust pollutants. Their relative water content (RWC) exhibited range values: 70.1% 87% 64.8% 74.2% on highly polluted site (S1) control (S4), respectively. Notably, statistically significant effect was observed (p > 0.01), confirming previous studies, indicating reduced values exposed heavy metals like Cd Heavy can lead mineralization by binding walls, altering physicochemical properties plasticity. Furthermore, correlations between specific histological parameters indicated potential interactions metal composition structure, highlighting role modulating adaptations. correlation upper density with Zn Pb levels underlines importance features accumulation retention plant tissues.

Language: Английский

Exploring the effects of e-waste on soil, water quality and human health

Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2(1)

Published: Feb. 11, 2025

Language: Английский