Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3)
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
ABSTRACT
Anthropogenically
accelerated
metal
pollution
of
lotic
systems
draining
mining
landscapes
remains
a
global
concern
due
to
its
non‐degradability
and
ecotoxic
nature.
Nevertheless,
the
efficacy
macrophytes
as
indicators
remediators
metal(loid)
pollutants
in
aquatic
ecosystems
regions
is
recognised
globally.
However,
mineral‐rich
Central
African
Copperbelt
(CACB),
there
limited
research
on
effectiveness
for
management.
Therefore,
this
study
investigated
phytopotential
Typha
domingensis
Pers.
(Typhaceae),
nature‐based
approach
managing
CACB.
A
total
252
samples
each
sediment
T.
were
collected
monthly
between
May
2022
April
2023
from
seven
streams
Kansanshi
sub‐catchment
CACB
analysed
evaluate
spatiotemporal
variability
phytoindication
phytoremediation
potential
As,
Cu,
Pb
Zn
stream
sediments.
Metal(loid)s
at
71%
predominantly
accumulated
below‐ground
biomass
with
mean
concentrations
3–6
mg/kg
9–259
25–36
38–69
Zn.
The
BAF
was
above
1
As
(0.8–2.6),
(10.7–24.3)
(1.4–4.3),
indicating
an
accumulator
these
elements
but
excluder
Cu
(BAF
<
1).
Additionally,
TF
(1.5–2.0),
(1.4–1.5)
(1.0–2.0),
macrophyte's
extraction
efficacy.
For
(TF
1),
translocation
characterised
phytostabiliser.
Similar
seasonal
trends
also
observed.
response
phytoindicator
phytoremediator
contaminants
sediments
should
be
considered
management
CACB's
ecosystems.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
287, P. 117303 - 117303
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Fish
meat
is
recommended
for
consumption
as
a
source
of
protein,
essential
unsaturated
fatty
acids,
and
fat-soluble
vitamins,
unfortunately
it
can
also
be
dangerous
contaminants.
The
aim
the
study
was
to
assessment
level
Zn,
Cu
Pb
in
water
bottom
sediments
collected
summer
autumn
from
Koronowo
Reservoir
Wierzchucińskie
Duże
Lake
tissues
perch
(Perca
fluviatilis
L.)
rudd
(Scardinius
erythrophtalmus
health
risk
potential
consumers.
Metals
accumulated
following
order:
meat,
liver
gills:
Zn
>
Pb.
Of
four
factors
taken
into
account,
such
as:
type
tissue,
fish
species,
catching
season
place
catching,
first
one
determined
degree
metal
accumulation
greatest
extent.
high
muscle
tissue
by
content
this
(0.383
mg
kg-1
ww).
bioconcentration
factor
(BCF)
Pb,
all
analysed
much
higher
than
sediments.
highest
value
pollution
index
(MPI)
(1.42),
(12.97),
gills
(8.49)
calculated
summer-caught
fish.
research
indicated
that
100
g
could
meet
daily
requirement
up
26.3
%
16.4
%.
according
RDA
2.4
