Major and Trace Elements in Soils from an Industrial Area in the Lower Danube Basin: Levels, Transfer to Crops (Wheat, Corn, Sunflower) and Health Risk DOI Open Access
Antoaneta Ene, Sorina-Simona Moraru, Dana Iulia Moraru

et al.

Published: May 29, 2024

The study aimed to evaluate for the first time degree of contamination soil and crops with major trace elements (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn, F, Na, Mg, Si, P, Cl, Fe, Al) in agricultural lands situated Lower Danube Basin, Galati Braila counties (SE Romania), impacted by steel industry. Soil samples from two depths (0–5 cm 5–30 cm), as well leaves seeds wheat, corn, sunflower, were collected 11 different sites. Along elemental mineralogical analysis, performed HR-CS AAS, PIGE, SEM-EDX ATR-FTIR, pH, texture, organic matter, electric conductivity CaCO3 content investigated. results showed that levels Cr (83.270–383.100 mg kg-1), Cu (17.110–68.151 Ni (30.157–55.656 F (319–544 kg-1) exceeded Romanian regulations sensitive use land. pollution indices (Igeo, EF, PI, PERI) indicate is moderate highly contaminated while CSI mERMQ suggested a relatively low risk metal contamination. concentrations plant tissues bioaccumulation factors (BFs) show soil-plant relation health risk, but also selectivity vegetal compartments. Thus, wheat plants tend exclude certain their tissues, Zn pattern different. In case most BFs below 1, indicating limited phytoaccumulation capacity. However, exceptions observed Cd, Cu. Sunflower higher bioconcentration both compared other elements. Chromium (Cr) contributes non-carcinogenic dermal contact ingestion hazards, children being more susceptible adverse effects this contaminant.

Language: Английский

Major and Trace Element Accumulation in Soils and Crops (Wheat, Corn, Sunflower) around Steel Industry in the Lower Danube Basin and Associated Ecological and Health Risks DOI Creative Commons
Antoaneta Ene, Sorina-Simona Moraru, Dana Iulia Moraru

et al.

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(13), P. 5616 - 5616

Published: June 27, 2024

The study aimed to evaluate for the first time degree of contamination soil and crops with major trace elements (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn, F, Na, Mg, Si, P, Cl, Fe, Al) in agricultural lands situated Lower Danube Basin, Galati Braila counties (SE Romania), impacted by steel industry. Soil samples, as well leaves seeds wheat, corn, sunflower, were collected from two depths 11 different sites. Along elemental mineralogical analyses, performed HR-CS AAS, PIGE, SEM-EDX, ATR-FTIR, pH, texture, organic matter, electric conductivity, CaCO3 content investigated. results showed that levels Cr (83.27–383.10 mg kg−1), Cu (17.11–68.15 Ni (30.16–55.66 F (319–544 kg−1) exceeded Romanian regulations sensitive use land. Igeo, EF, PI, PERI pollution indices indicate is moderate highly contaminated while CSI mERMQ suggested a relatively low risk metal contamination. concentrations plant tissues bioaccumulation factors (BFs) provide valuable insights into soil–plant relationship, health risks, selectivity compartments elements. Thus, revealed wheat plants tended exclude particular their tissues, exhibiting pattern Zn Cu. In case most BFs below one, indicating limited phytoaccumulation capacity. However, exceptions observed Cd, sunflower higher bioconcentration these compared other Chromium (Cr) contributes non-carcinogenic dermal contact ingestion hazards, children being more susceptible adverse effects this contaminant.

Language: Английский

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Major and Trace Elements in Soils from an Industrial Area in the Lower Danube Basin: Levels, Transfer to Crops (Wheat, Corn, Sunflower) and Health Risk DOI Open Access
Antoaneta Ene, Sorina-Simona Moraru, Dana Iulia Moraru

et al.

Published: May 29, 2024

The study aimed to evaluate for the first time degree of contamination soil and crops with major trace elements (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn, F, Na, Mg, Si, P, Cl, Fe, Al) in agricultural lands situated Lower Danube Basin, Galati Braila counties (SE Romania), impacted by steel industry. Soil samples from two depths (0–5 cm 5–30 cm), as well leaves seeds wheat, corn, sunflower, were collected 11 different sites. Along elemental mineralogical analysis, performed HR-CS AAS, PIGE, SEM-EDX ATR-FTIR, pH, texture, organic matter, electric conductivity CaCO3 content investigated. results showed that levels Cr (83.270–383.100 mg kg-1), Cu (17.110–68.151 Ni (30.157–55.656 F (319–544 kg-1) exceeded Romanian regulations sensitive use land. pollution indices (Igeo, EF, PI, PERI) indicate is moderate highly contaminated while CSI mERMQ suggested a relatively low risk metal contamination. concentrations plant tissues bioaccumulation factors (BFs) show soil-plant relation health risk, but also selectivity vegetal compartments. Thus, wheat plants tend exclude certain their tissues, Zn pattern different. In case most BFs below 1, indicating limited phytoaccumulation capacity. However, exceptions observed Cd, Cu. Sunflower higher bioconcentration both compared other elements. Chromium (Cr) contributes non-carcinogenic dermal contact ingestion hazards, children being more susceptible adverse effects this contaminant.

Language: Английский

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