Article
Ecology
Oscar Sanchez-Luna, Hugo Lopez Rosas, Tarin Toledo Aceves, Patricia Moreno-Casasola
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of different strategies to control opportunistic herbaceous vegetation for the restoration of swamps, with the use of vegetation mulch found to be the most cost-effective. However, in terms of sapling survival, the plastic cover treatment was the most successful. Growth rate and vegetation cover did not vary significantly among the different treatments.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Alicia Davila, Patrick J. Bohlen
Summary: This study examined the relationship between hydrology, wetland plant communities, and wetland soil carbon storage in a hydrologically restored subtropical landscape in central Florida. Water table depth relative to ground elevation was found to be a better predictor of soil carbon stock than hydroperiod. The study highlights the importance of understanding the interplay among multiple factors that drive variation in soil carbon stock within and among wetland types.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Guozhu Chen, Qiongqiong Lu, Junhong Bai, Lixiang Wen, Guangliang Zhang, Wei Wang, Chen Wang, Zhe Liu
Summary: This study investigated the seasonal characteristics of organic sulfur mineralization rates in coastal wetland soils and found that hydrological conditions, soil properties, and microbial activity were the main factors influencing the mineralization rates.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eduardo Cejudo, Maria E. Hernandez, Adolfo Campos, Dulce Infante-Mata, Patricia Moreno-Casasola
Summary: Stored carbon varies among wetlands, yet they rank among the highest carbon accumulating ecosystems. Leaf litter production and soil carbon density were studied in mangrove swamps and forested freshwater wetlands, and no significant differences were found between the two wetland types.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Eduardo Cejudo, Gilberto Acosta-Gonzalez, Rosa M. Leal-Bautista
Summary: The data set presents the Regional Meteoric Water Line (RMWL) for the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, showing the isotopic composition of meteoric water in the region. The data can serve as a valuable resource for understanding the hydrogeology and hydrogeochemistry of karstic aquifers in the area.
GEOSCIENCE DATA JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eduardo Cejudo, Daniela Ortega-Camacho, Eduardo Arturo Garcia-Vargas, Elizabeth Hernandez-Alarcon
Summary: Karst wetlands are crucial for maintaining hydrological balance, regulating floods, supplying drinking water, and cycling nutrients. The study focused on poorly understood tropical karst marshes in northern Quintana Roo, Mexico, demonstrating their groundwater-fed nature and unique biogeochemical characteristics. While the influence of a nearby highway on the marsh's biogeochemistry and hydrology was inconclusive, it highlighted the importance of studying and conserving karst wetlands for their valuable ecosystem services.
WETLANDS ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Patricia Moreno-Casasola, Marisa Luisa Martinez, Debora Lithgow
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global activities, causing fluctuations in beach visitors and a need for new safety protocols. Proposed nature-based landscapes aim to maintain social distancing and restore beaches in a way that promotes health and natural ecosystems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sierra E. Cagle, Daniel L. Roelke, Cecilia Hernandez-Zepeda, Gabriela Rosiles-Gonzalez, Victor Hugo Carrillo-Jovel, Daniela Ortega-Camacho, Eduardo Cejudo
Summary: The study investigated cyanobacteria abundance, cyanotoxin presence, and nitrate concentrations in karstic systems in Yucatan, Mexico and central Texas, USA. It found cyanotoxin producing species in both regions, with the potential for high toxin production in the future. Health risks from cyanobacteria and nitrates are a concern, especially in Mexico.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Evelyn Raquel Salas-Acosta, Jose Luis Andrade, Jorge Adrian Perera-Burgos, Roberth Us-Santamaria, Bernardo Figueroa-Espinoza, Jorge M. Uuh-Sonda, Eduardo Cejudo
Summary: This study used the thermal dissipation method to measure transpiration in a tropical dry deciduous forest in Yucatan, Mexico. It found that transpiration changes over time and is higher in the rainy season. Diameter at breast height was a reliable way of estimating transpiration. Direct measurement of transpiration would improve the accuracy of water availability estimation and assessment of vegetation responses to climate change.
Article
Ecology
Eduardo Cejudo, Gilberto Acosta-Gonzalez, Daniela Ortega-Camacho, Katherine Ventura-Sanchez
Summary: The study conducted in the northern zone of the Mexican Caribbean revealed signs of pollution in the coastal ecosystem, with increasing nutrient concentration, high variability in silicates and chlorophyll a, and excessive levels of cadmium. These findings highlight the need for better monitoring and management in order to protect aquatic life in the Greater Caribbean region.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Eduardo Cejudo, Pablo Johan Ortega-Almazan, Daniela Ortega-Camacho, Gilberto Acosta- Gonzalez
Summary: This study describes an 85 m deep sinkhole in north Quintana Roo, Mexico, and analyzes the physical and chemical properties of the water column to distinguish the stratification. The findings suggest a mixture of groundwater, meteoric water, and seawater in the aquifer system.
JOURNAL OF SOUTH AMERICAN EARTH SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Fisheries
Jesus Alvarado-Flores, Mario Alberto Arzate-Cardenas, Daniela Perez-Yanez, Eduardo Cejuda
Summary: Exposure to hazardous materials can cause morphological alterations in zooplankton, which serve as indicators of adverse effects at (sub) individual and population levels. These alterations are more frequent in subsequent generations, highlighting the importance of studying the causes and consequences of such changes.
LATIN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AQUATIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dino C. H. Demidof, Jesus Alvarado-Flores, Gilberto Acosta-Gonzalez, Daniela Ortega-Camacho, Saasil Yeimy Pech-Chi, Jessica Borbolla-Vazquez, Job Ali Diaz-Hernandez, Eduardo Cejudo
Summary: This study found that not only large industrial cities, but also young touristic cities with high population growth rates can be affected by urban contamination. A natural protected area near Cancun, Mexico, was evaluated for metal pollution, with higher concentrations of metals and wastewater indicators found in sediments and plants in the storm drain section of the area. The ecological risk of this protected area was estimated to range from mild to strong, with zinc being the most concerning metal.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Dino C. H. Demidof, Jesus Alvarado-Flores, Gilberto Acosta-Gonzalez, Daniela Ortega-Camacho, Saasil Yeimy Pech-Chi, Jessica Borbolla-Vazquez, Job Ali Diaz-Hernandez, Eduardo Cejudo
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Daniela Ortega-Camacho, Gilberto Acosta-Gonzalez, Fernanda Sanchez-Trujillo, Eduardo Cejudo
Summary: This research focuses on the accumulation of heavy metals in urban soils, particularly in a young coastal tourist city that has experienced rapid urbanization. The study found that human economic activities are the main cause of heavy metal deposition, which poses significant implications for the environment. Analysis of sinkholes in the city revealed that zinc, iron, and aluminum were the predominant metals, while copper, lead, and nickel were only detected in some sinkholes. The findings indicate a high contamination factor for zinc and a moderate level for lead, with zinc being the most abundant and ecologically risky metal in urban sinkholes. Additionally, correlations were found between the degree of urbanization and pollution levels, particularly in older sections of the city.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Gerardo avila-Torres, Gabriela Rosiles-Gonzalez, Victor Hugo Carrillo-Jovel, Gilberto Acosta-Gonzalez, Eduardo Cejudo-Espinosa, Daniela Ortega-Camacho, Cecilia Hernandez-Zepeda, Oscar Alberto Moreno Valenzuela
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence and concentration of microcystins and the mcyA gene in water bodies in the karst aquifer of the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. The results showed that different water bodies had different trophic status and some samples had microcystin concentrations exceeding the limit set by water quality standards. Furthermore, a positive correlation was found between microcystin concentrations and pH and chlorophyll-a.
MICROBIOLOGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Eduardo Cejudo, Gilberto Acosta-Gonzalez, Daniela Ortega-Camacho, Jorge Adrian Perera-Burgos, Rosa Maria Leal-Bautista
Summary: This study comprehensively describes a groundwater discharge in the coastal area of Quintana Roo, providing quantitative analysis and contributing to the knowledge of the coastal karst aquifer in the region.
ECOSISTEMAS Y RECURSOS AGROPECUARIOS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Eduardo Cejudo, Gilberto Acosta-Gonzalez, Rosa Maria Leal-Bautista, Hector Estrada-Medina
Summary: Studying the hydrogen and oxygen isotopic composition of water is essential for estimating water balance, groundwater recharge, and evaporation. While isotopic data from precipitation and groundwater is widely available in Mexico, there is a lack of information on the Yucatan Peninsula, which heavily relies on groundwater. This study aims to compile and analyze isotopic data to better understand the hydrology of the region and potential groundwater management strategies.
TECNOLOGIA Y CIENCIAS DEL AGUA
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Eduardo Cejudo, Rosa Maria Leal-Bautista, Daniel N. Smith, Cinthya D. Grimaldo-Hernandez
Summary: Herbicides, such as 2,4-D, are used to improve crop and pasture yields, but their high leaching potential in karstic environments can lead to contamination of groundwater. Research in the Yucatan Peninsula has shown that the application of 2,4-D before and during the wet season promotes the presence of this herbicide in groundwater.
ECOSISTEMAS Y RECURSOS AGROPECUARIOS
(2021)
