Fishes,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
8(7), С. 360 - 360
Опубликована: Июль 11, 2023
Aquaponics
is
a
new
type
of
composite
farming
system,
which
combines
aquaculture
and
hydroponics
through
ecological
design
to
achieve
scientific
synergism.
However,
the
effects
aquaponics
on
welfare
status
stress
parameters
fish
are
unclear.
In
this
study,
150
crucian
carp
with
an
average
initial
body
weight
7.06
±
0.32
g
were
selected.
Nine
randomly
selected
as
control
group
(NC
hypoxia
group)
for
stress,
antioxidant
gene
expression
after
acclimation
respectively.
The
remaining
carps
divided
into
three
experimental
groups
20
in
each
(T0,
T1
T2,
respectively),
replicates.
fresh
lettuce
root
T2
had
no
significant
effect
(p
>
0.05).
Compared
(T0
T1),
there
differences
specific
growth
rate,
gain
leaf
weight,
chlorophyll
content
water
quality
<
Regarding
biochemical
parameters,
superoxide
dismutase
catalase
showed
between
At
same
time,
HSP70
Prdx3
genes
upregulated
liver
compared
NC
group.
research
suggests
that
may
reduce
without
affecting
lettuce.
Environmental Science and Ecotechnology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
24, С. 100540 - 100540
Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2025
Microplastics
have
emerged
as
pervasive
environmental
pollutants,
posing
significant
risks
to
both
terrestrial
and
aquatic
ecosystems
worldwide.
Current
remediation
strategies-including
physical,
chemical,
microbial
methods-are
inadequate
for
large-scale,
in
situ
removal
of
microplastics,
highlighting
the
urgent
need
alternative
solutions.
Phytoremediation,
an
eco-friendly
cost-effective
technology,
holds
promise
addressing
these
challenges,
though
its
application
microplastic
pollution
remains
underexplored.
Here
we
show
capacity
Eichhornia
crassipes
(water
hyacinth),
a
fast-growing,
floating
plant,
remove
microplastics
from
contaminated
water.
Our
results
that
within
48
h,
water
hyacinth
achieved
efficiencies
55.3
%,
69.1
68.8
%
0.5,
1,
2
μm
polystyrene
particles,
respectively,
with
root
adsorption
identified
primary
mechanism.
Fluorescence
microscopy
revealed
extremely
large
abundant
caps,
featuring
total
surface
area
exceeding
150,000
mm2
per
serve
principal
sites
entrapment
microplastics.
Furthermore,
unique
"vascular
ring"
structure
stem
prevents
translocation
aerial
tissues,
safeguarding
leaves
potential
downstream
applications.
This
study
offers
first
microstructural
insight
into
mechanisms
underpinning
hyacinth's
exceptional
resilience,
providing
promising
framework
developing
phytoremediation
strategies
mitigate
ecosystems.
Water Environment Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
96(7)
Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024
Every
year,
the
global
production
of
plastic
waste
reaches
a
staggering
400
million
metric
tons
(Mt),
precipitating
adverse
consequences
for
environment,
food
safety,
and
biodiversity
as
it
degrades
into
microplastics
(MPs).
The
multifaceted
nature
MP
pollution,
coupled
with
its
intricate
physiological
impacts,
underscores
pressing
need
comprehensive
policies
legislative
frameworks.
Such
measures,
alongside
advancements
in
technology,
hold
promise
averting
ecological
catastrophe
oceans.
Mandated
legislation
represents
pivotal
step
towards
restoring
oceanic
health
securing
well-being
planet.
This
work
offers
an
overview
policy
hurdles,
initiatives,
prospective
strategies
addressing
pollution
due
to
MP.
Additionally,
this
explores
innovative
approaches
that
yield
fresh
insights
combating
across
various
sectors.
Emphasizing
importance
plastics
treaty,
article
potential
galvanize
collaborative
efforts
mitigating
pollution's
deleterious
effects
on
marine
ecosystems.
Successful
implementation
such
treaty
could
revolutionize
economy,
steering
circular,
less
polluting
model
operating
within
planetary
boundaries.
Failure
act
decisively
risks
exacerbating
scourge
attendant
repercussions
both
humanity
environment.
Central
endeavor
are
formulation,
content,
execution
itself,
which
demand
careful
consideration.
While
recognizing
is
not
panacea,
serves
mechanism
enhancing
governance
elevating
ambitions
achieving
zero
by
2040.
Adopting
life
cycle
approach
management
allows
nuanced
understanding
possible
trade-offs
between
environmental
impact
economic
growth,
guiding
selection
optimal
solutions
socio-economic
implications
mind.
By
embracing
strategy
integrates
measures
technological
innovations,
we
can
substantially
reduce
influx
litter
at
sources,
safeguarding
oceans
future
generations.
Plant Physiology and Biochemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
207, С. 108403 - 108403
Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2024
The
effects
of
polyethylene
terephthalate
micro-nanoplastics
(PET-MNPs)
were
tested
on
the
model
freshwater
species
Spirodela
polyrhiza
(L.)
Schleid.,
with
focus
possible
particle-induced
epigenetic
(i.e.
alteration
DNA
methylation
status).
MNPs
(size
∼
200-300
nm)
produced
as
water
dispersions
from
PET
bottles
through
repeated
cycles
homogenization
and
used
to
prepare
N-medium
at
two
environmentally
relevant
concentrations
(∼0.05
g
L