Spatiotemporal Response and Phytopotential of Typha domingensis for Management of Aquatic Metal Pollution on the Central African Copperbelt
Ecology and Evolution,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(3)
Опубликована: Фев. 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.
Язык: Английский
Advances in the integration of microalgal communities for biomonitoring of metal pollution in aquatic ecosystems of sub-Saharan Africa
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
31(28), С. 40795 - 40817
Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2024
Abstract
This
review
elucidated
the
recent
advances
in
integrating
microalgal
communities
monitoring
metal
pollution
aquatic
ecosystems
of
sub-Saharan
Africa
(SSA).
It
also
highlighted
potential
incorporating
microalgae
as
bioindicators
emerging
technologies,
identified
research
gaps,
and
suggested
directions
for
further
biomonitoring
pollution.
Reputable
online
scholarly
databases
were
used
to
identify
articles
published
between
January
2000
June
2023
synthesis.
Results
indicated
that
integrated
either
individually
or
combined
with
other
bioindicators,
mainly
macroinvertebrates,
macrophytes,
fish,
alongside
physicochemical
monitoring.
There
was
a
significantly
low
level
integration
(<
1%)
SSA
compared
geographical
regions.
Microalgal
employed
assess
compliance
(76%),
diagnosis
(38%),
early-warning
systems
(38%)
ecological
health
status.
About
14%
studies
eDNA,
while
such
remote
sensing,
artificial
intelligence,
biosensors,
are
yet
be
incorporated.
Nevertheless,
there
is
aforementioned
technologies
SSA.
Future
region
should
consider
standardisation
synchronisation
integrative
embrace
“Citizen
Science”
concept
at
national
regional
scales.
Graphical
abstract
Язык: Английский
The role of marine bacteria in modulating the environmental impact of heavy metals, microplastics, and pesticides: a comprehensive review
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
31(56), С. 64419 - 64452
Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2024
Язык: Английский
Sediment evaluation indices point to Cadmium and Selenium contamination: a simultaneous analysis of potentially toxic elements in the water and sediment along the upper and middle Awash River, Ethiopia
Environmental Advances,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17, С. 100595 - 100595
Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
Heavy metals in tributaries of Tiber River in the urban area of Rome (Italy)
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(13), С. e33964 - e33964
Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024
Both
natural
and
anthropogenic
activities
are
responsible
for
heavy
metal
abundance
in
the
environment.
Due
to
high
persistence,
metals
can
accumulate
remain
sediment
very
long
periods,
becoming
a
source
of
contaminants
aquatic
biota.
Within
small
urbanized
watercourse
catchments,
accumulation
bottom
sediments
takes
place
be
adopted
as
an
efficient
indicator
monitoring
pollution
levels
sources
environments.
Tiber
River,
most
polluted
river
among
20
longest
Italian
rivers,
has
different
tributaries
distributed
from
north
south
Rome
city.
The
aim
study
was
evaluate
water
six
River
through
use
land
cover,
physico-chemical
parameters
geochemical
multi-index
(Concentration
factor,
Pollution
Load
index,
Enrichment
factor
Geoaccumulation
index).
results
indicate
that
general
contamination
is
moderate
threshold
values
exceeded
only
by
some
sites.
As
regards
indices
enrichment
factors,
it
been
seen
sampling
sites
have
specific
(As,
Hg,
Pb).
A
more
compromised
situation
highlighted
Concentration
Factor
index
where
than
half
found
at
significant
suggesting
point
should
closely
monitored
combined
analysis.
Язык: Английский
Spatial and Temporal Water Quality Monitoring in the Crocodile River of Mpumalanga, South Africa
Water,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(17), С. 2457 - 2457
Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2024
Water
quality
problems
are
a
major
challenge
that
humans
encounter
in
the
21st
Century.
security
presents
pressing
concern
South
Africa
due
to
persistent
difficulties
ensuring
water
availability,
accessibility,
and
quality.
Given
numerous
activities
taking
place
adjacent
riverbanks,
there
has
been
decline
This
study
determined
state
of
Crocodile
River’s
intermediate
assessed
effects
various
human-induced
activities.
samples
were
collected
during
2016–2023
different
sites
within
River,
physicochemical
parameters
analysed
an
accredited
laboratory.
The
Python
package
Seaborn
was
used
for
statistical
analysis
data
provide
visualizations
variations.
Overall,
results
show
elevated
concentrations
electrical
conductivity
(EC)
sulphate
(SO42−)
recorded
River.
presence
EC
levels
R571
Bridge
exceeded
133.90
µs/cm
between
2020
2021,
whilst
highest
concentration
(114
mg/L)
SO42−
Malelane
year
2020.
dry
season
(winter)
wet
(spring).
comparisons
spatiotemporal
indicate
fluctuate
over
time.
Moreover,
monitoring
practice
detecting
change
time
is
also
fundamental
providing
valuable
information
necessary
management
integrated
resources.
Язык: Английский
Evaluation of the dynamics of nutrients and potentially toxic elements along a major river in Ethiopia using multivariate statistical techniques: Implications of possible co-occurrences
Marine Pollution Bulletin,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
211, С. 117366 - 117366
Опубликована: Дек. 2, 2024
Язык: Английский
Implication of Climate Variability and Seasonality on Metal Concentrations in Water Resources
IntechOpen eBooks,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 12, 2024
The
exploitation
of
resources
and
industrialized
societal
activities
has
resulted
in
global
freshwater
contamination,
which
is
a
serious
environmental
concern.
Climate
variability
exerts
significant
influence
on
the
metal
concentrations
water
sources.
monitoring
surface
systems
amidst
climate
change
received
limited
attention,
especially
southern
Africa.
Therefore,
objective
this
study
to
evaluate
temporal
variations
seasonal
patterns
that
impact
levels
Kaapmuiden
River.
results
show
river
observed
higher
iron
autumn
season
2021
2016,
recording
0.90
mg/l
0.64
mg/l,
respectively.
Manganese
was
high
two
different
seasons:
spring
(2016)
0.060
winter
(2021)
0.053
mg/l.
result
shows
concentration
within
acceptable
level
approximately
0.5–1
set
for
ecological
health
river.
Subsequently,
aluminium
2017
with
0.59
1.10
High
manganese
have
an
ecotoxicological
effect
aquatic
biota;
hence,
adequate
measures
should
be
placed
minimize
introduction
these
metals
from
anthropogenic
activities.
Язык: Английский