Article
Plant Sciences
Jie Shen, Zhongjie Wu, Lei Yin, Shiquan Chen, Zefu Cai, Xiaoxiao Geng, Daoru Wang
Summary: Seagrass plays a vital role in marine ecology stability, but human development of marine resources has affected its survival. This study investigated the effects of salinity changes on T. hemprichii and identified differentially expressed genes involved in salt tolerance mechanisms.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Beibei Hao, Haoping Wu, Jiaqi You, Wei Xing, Yanpeng Cai
Summary: This study found that the presence of macrophytes can affect the physiological responses of phytoplankton to nutrient availability, leading to varying response mechanisms to environmental factors among different phytoplankton groups.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xuan-Vy Nguyen, Nhu-Thuy Nguyen-Nhat, Xuan-Thuy Nguyen, Viet-Ha Dao, Karla J. McDermid, Jutta Papenbrock
Summary: This study assessed the genetic diversity and population structure of eight Thalassia hemprichii populations along the southern coast of Vietnam using microsatellite markers. The results indicated relatively low genetic differentiation among populations, but significant differentiation within populations. Cluster and structure analysis revealed two distinct groups corresponding to different habitat types. Additionally, a positive correlation was found between geographic and genetic distances, suggesting a potential influence of geographic distance on genetic characteristics. In conclusion, the three populations with high genetic diversity should be given priority protection to conserve Thalassia hemprichii species.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Nesrine M. Hegazi, Hamada H. Saad, Mona M. Marzouk, Mohamed F. Abdel Rahman, Mahitab H. El Bishbishy, Ahmed Zayed, Roland Ulber, Shahira M. Ezzat
Summary: The study explores the metabolic profiles and chemosystematics relationship of two seagrass taxa in the Red Sea through UPLC-HRMS/MS analysis. It identifies 144 metabolites, including new phenolic acids, flavonoids, and steviol glycoside, and suggests categorizing Halophila, Thalassia, and Enhalus in three different taxonomic ranks based on their interspecific relationships. The evaluation of their antidiabetic potential indicates higher activity of Halophila in alleviating oxidative stress and dyslipidemia associated with diabetes.
Article
Plant Sciences
Emma L. Westlake, John K. Keesing, Lauren K. Hardiman, Mark Tonks, Ylva Olsen
Summary: Ashmore Reef, located 630 km north of Broome, Australia, is an important marine ecosystem providing critical habitat for green turtles and dugongs. Recent seagrass surveys revealed low species diversity but high productivity of the dominant species, Thalassia hemprichii, which may support turtle grazing activities.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xin Jin, Michael Ackah, Lei Wang, Frank Kwarteng Amoako, Yisu Shi, Lionnelle Gyllye Essoh, Jianbin Li, Qiaonan Zhang, Haonan Li, Weiguo Zhao
Summary: Mulberry (Morus alba) is an economically significant plant, but its growth and development can be affected by nutrient levels, especially magnesium (Mg). This study investigated the effects of different Mg concentrations on mulberry plants and found that both deficiency and excess Mg had detrimental effects on photosynthetic efficiency and biomass production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
E. L. Ginting, I. Maarisit, K. Kemer, M. S. Siby, S. O. Tilaar, E. M. Moko, R. A. Tumbol
Summary: The article discusses the potential of endosymbiont bacteria in Thalassia hemprichii as antibacterial agents. Six isolates were obtained, with Th5 showing strong inhibitory effects against pathogenic bacteria.
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kuan-Yu Chen, Hsing-Juh Lin
Summary: Seagrass beds are important blue carbon ecosystems that can be influenced by climate change-related factors. This study found that different climate factors may affect the dynamics and carbon sequestration capacity of seagrass beds, and the dominance of different seagrass species can also vary with seasons and elevation levels.
Article
Cell Biology
Adrienne M. Brauer, Handuo Shi, Petra Anne Levin, Kerwyn Casey Huang
Summary: Bacterial cells face challenges with changes in nutrient supply and osmolarity in the environment. The relationship between cellular responses to osmotic perturbations and other stresses has been largely unexplored. This review highlights molecular players overlapping between osmotic and nutrient stresses, emphasizing the importance of central carbon metabolism in homeostatic regulation. Important open questions for future research are identified, emphasizing the need to develop methods for understanding how osmolarity affects diverse species.
CURRENT OPINION IN CELL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jessa May Malanguis, Tim Sierens, Ludwig Triest
Summary: This study demonstrates the importance of movement ecology and dispersal mechanism in the dynamics and resilience of seagrass populations and ecosystems. The comparison of genetic diversity and fine-scaled structure of two co-occurring seagrass species reveals the significance of different survival strategies and reproductive modes. These findings have important implications for conservation efforts, suggesting the preservation of natural expansion and local seed recruitment for successful conservation.
Article
Forestry
Haoyun Wang, Feng Wu, Min Li, Xiaokun Zhu, Changshuang Shi, Guijie Ding
Summary: The study found that different light intensities have varying effects on the growth and photosynthetic characteristics of Pinus massoniana seedlings. A light intensity of 70% RI has a positive impact on seedling growth and photosynthesis, while a light intensity of 20% RI can lead to seedling death.
Article
Agronomy
Enrique Arevalo-Gardini, Abel Farfan, Fiorella Barraza, Cesar O. Arevalo-Hernandez, Luis B. Zuniga-Cernades, Julio Alegre, Virupax C. Baligar
Summary: Cacao is a shade-tolerant plant cultivated in full-sun monocultures or multistrata agroforestry systems. Excess shade can hinder photosynthesis and growth, with intra-specific variation in cacao for required saturation irradiance. Certain cacao genotypes, identified from different geographic regions, were found to be tolerant to shade, suggesting their potential usefulness in maintaining productivity and sustainability in cacao management.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Paraskevi Malea, Zoi Mylona, Emmanuel Panteris, Theodoros Kevrekidis
Summary: This study investigated the effects of chromium (Cr) uptake in seagrasses, examining kinetics, physiological and structural cell traits, and the relationship between uptake and effects. The results suggest that even low chromium concentrations can cause cytotoxic effects, and disruptions in Actin filaments (AFs) and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) could serve as sensitive biomarkers of Cr-induced stress. The time frame of exposure should be considered in interpreting tissue residues.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sayamon Sithtisarn, Cattarin Theerawitaya, Thapanee Samphumphuang, Teruhiro Takabe, Harminder Pal Singh, Suriyan Cha-um
Summary: Egeria densa, a submerged aquatic plant, is commonly used as a bioindicator for freshwater quality. This study investigated the response of E. densa to salt stress and found that it expresses salt-tolerant genes, accumulates solutes, and undergoes physiological changes. The results suggest that E. densa can tolerate low salt concentrations, but further validation is needed in natural estuarine environments.
Article
Plant Sciences
Wenhao Wu, Renyuan Xu, Na Liu, Maoxi Zhang, Ying Sun, Yaru Dang, Jiquan Xue, Xudong Zhang, Dongwei Guo
Summary: This study investigated the physiological responses of maize seedlings with different amylose content to drought stress. The results showed that drought stress caused a decline in photosynthesis, primarily due to stomatal limitation. High amylose maize exhibited stomatal limitation under moderate stress and non-stomatal limitation under severe stress. Compared with normal maize, high amylose maize was more sensitive to drought.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yong Sun, Guangzhi Sun, Valerie Sage, Jing-ping Zhang, Lian Zhang, Zhi Sun
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Iman Arbi, Jingping Zhang, Songlin Liu, Yunchao Wu, Xiaoping Huang
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhijian Jiang, Songlin Liu, Jingping Zhang, Chunyu Zhao, Yunchao Wu, Shuo Yu, Xia Zhang, Chi Huang, Xiaoping Huang, Manoj Kumar
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Songlin Liu, Zhijian Jiang, Yunchao Wu, Jingping Zhang, Iman Arbi, Feng Ye, Xiaoping Huang, Peter Ian Macreadie
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunchao Wu, Jingping Zhang, Songlin Liu, Zhijian Jiang, Xiaoping Huang
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunchao Wu, Jingping Zhang, Zhixin Ni, Songlin Liu, Zhijian Jiang, Xiaoping Huang
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Iman Arbi, Songlin Liu, Jingping Zhang, Yunchao Wu, Xiaoping Huang
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhonglian Lian, Zhijian Jiang, Xiaoping Huang, Songlin Liu, Jingping Zhang, Yunchao Wu
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huijuan Tang, Zhixin Ke, Muting Yan, Wenjing Wang, Huayue Nie, Boxing Li, Jingping Zhang, Xiangrong Xu, Jun Wang
Article
Microbiology
Songlin Liu, Zhijian Jiang, Yiqin Deng, Yunchao Wu, Jingping Zhang, Chunyu Zhao, Delian Huang, Xiaoping Huang, Stacey M. Trevathan-Tackett
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chunyu Zhao, Zhijian Jiang, Yunchao Wu, Songlin Liu, Lijun Cui, Jingping Zhang, Xiaoping Huang
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhixin Ke, Yehui Tan, Liangmin Huang, Jiaxing Liu, Chenhui Xiang, Chunyu Zhao, Jingping Zhang
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Ecology
Shuo Yu, Yunchao Wu, Ester A. Serrao, Jingping Zhang, Zhijian Jiang, Chi Huang, Lijun Cui, Anitra Thorhaug, Xiaoping Huang
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling Zhang, LanIan Xiong, Jingping Zhang, Zhijian Jiang, Chunyu Zhao, Yunchao Wu, Songlin Liu, Xiaoping Huang
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2019)
Article
Oceanography
Xia Zhang, Jingping Zhang, Huamao Yuan, Yuan Shen, Changhao Zhou, Xiaoping Huang
Summary: The study presented the seasonal distributions of alkaline phosphatase activity (APA) in Jiaozhou Bay, North China, which showed variations in different seasons along with phosphorus concentrations, planktonic biomass, and other environmental factors. The findings suggested relief from phosphate limitation for phytoplankton and bacteria in winter, while persistent phosphate stress in other three seasons. Additionally, it was hypothesized that plankton might compensate for phosphate deficiency by promoting enzyme production and improving enzyme affinity.
CONTINENTAL SHELF RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Atefeh Zendehboudi, Azam Mohammadi, Sina Dobaradaran, Gabriel E. De-la-Torre, Bahman Ramavandi, Seyed Enayat Hashemi, Reza Saeedi, Emran Moradpour Tayebi, Ahmad Vafaee, Amirhossein Darabi
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics and ecological risks of microplastics (MPs) in ballast water for the first time, and found high levels of MP pollution. These findings contribute to our understanding of the sources and risks of microplastics in marine ecosystems.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rose Boahemaa Pinto, Linda Bogerd, Martine van der Ploeg, Kwame Duah, Remko Uijlenhoet, Tim H. M. van Emmerik
Summary: Catchment-scale plastic pollution assessments provide insights into the sources, sinks, and pathways of plastic pollution. We propose an approach to quantify macroplastic transport and density in the Odaw catchment, Ghana, and find that the urban riverine zone has the highest transport, while the urban tidal zone has the highest riverbank and land macroplastic density.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aliya Baidourela, Qian Sun, Gongxin Yang, Umut Halik, Zhongkai Dong, Kaixu Cai, Guili Sun, Wenya Zhang, Sisi Cheng
Summary: The study focused on heavy metal pollution in the green vegetation of a suburban industrial area in Tuokexun County, Xinjiang, China. The results showed that the overall level of heavy metal pollution in the soil was minor, with mercury (Hg) being the most severe contamination, likely caused by human activities. The composition of heavy metal elements in trees was more stable compared to grass and shrubs, with varying concentrations across different vegetation. Shrubbery was found to be the most effective in heavy metal restoration, and there were disparities in heavy metal enrichment among different vegetation types.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James H. Bridson, Hayden Masterton, Beatrix Theobald, Regis Risani, Fraser Doake, Jessica A. Wallbank, Stefan D. M. Maday, Gavin Lear, Robert Abbel, Dawn A. Smith, Joanne M. Kingsbury, Olga Pantos, Grant L. Northcott, Sally Gaw
Summary: Plastic pollution has significant environmental impacts, largely due to chemical additives. However, the behavior of plastic additives in marine environments is not well understood. A marine deployment experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of weathering on the extractables profile of four types of plastics in New Zealand over a period of nine months. The concentration of additives in polyethylene and oxo-degradable polyethylene was strongly influenced by artificial weathering, while polyamide 6 and polyethylene terephthalate showed minimal change. These findings emphasize the importance of considering leaching and weathering effects on plastic composition when assessing the potential impact and risk of plastic pollution in receiving environments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alan G. Scarlett, Francis D. Spilsbury, Steven J. Rowland, Marthe Monique Gagnon, Kliti Grice
Summary: This study used diamondoid hydrocarbon distributions to identify the sources of environmental oil contamination. A suite of 20 diamondoids was found to accumulate in fish adipose tissue. The scatter plots of indices between fish and exposure oils showed a close to ideal 1:1 relationship, which can be used to determine the origin of the oil.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shan Jiang, Mengmeng Wan, Kun Lin, Yanshan Chen, Rui Wang, Liju Tan, Jiangtao Wang
Summary: In this study, the concentration, composition, distribution, and sources of PCBs in surface seawater of the Bohai Bay were analyzed. The results showed that PCBs in the Bohai Bay had high concentrations and were primarily derived from land-based sources such as port activities and river inputs. The PCBs in the Bohai Bay may come from commercial PCBs and their incineration products, municipal landfills, wood and coal combustion, and industrial activities, etc.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Icaro S. A. Porto, Saulo V. A. Dantas, Caio S. A. Felix, Francisco A. S. Cunha, Jailson B. de Andrade, Sergio L. C. Ferreira
Summary: This study evaluated the risks of mercury levels in sardines consumed by low-income population in Salvador, Brazil. The results showed that the mercury content in the sampled sardines posed no risks to human health. This study is significant as most sardines in Salvador come from Todos os Santos Bay, which has a history of mercury contamination.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiahui Chen, Chengyu Yuan, Guanqun Zhai, Guangcheng Chen, Heng Zhu, Jun Liu, Yong Ye
Summary: This study investigated the combined influences of species selection and site elevation on greenhouse gas fluxes from restored mangrove soils. The results suggest that Avicennia marina should be selected for mangrove restoration to minimize carbon release and reduce the influence of greenhouse gas fluxes on the global greenhouse effect.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emmanuel Onyeabor, Uju Obuka
Summary: The Gulf of Guinea region in Africa is a significant area for coastal countries, playing a vital role in their economic and environmental development. This study aims to reduce marine plastic pollution in the region by utilizing legal instruments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanli Liu, Stephan Luttjohann, Alvise Vianello, Claudia Lorenz, Fan Liu, Jes Vollertsen
Summary: Large area attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (LAATR-FTIR) is a novel technique for detecting small microplastics, with limited accuracy for large microplastics. However, it shows promise in homogeneous matrices. The spectra quality is comparable between transmission mode and LAATR mode.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Phuc T. D. Le, Andrew M. Fischer, Britta D. Hardesty, Heidi J. Auman, Chris Wilcox
Summary: This study explores the relationship between ocean currents and the accumulation of floating marine debris (FMD) and finds that higher concentrations of FMD are associated with frontal frequencies (FF). FMD is primarily trapped in accumulation zones between fronts and the coastline, which have high biodiversity value.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Sawan, Perine Doyen, Florence Viudes, Rachid Amara, Celine Mahfouz
Summary: Few studies have examined the impact of urbanization and meteorological events on microplastics discharged into the sea through rivers. Surface water samples were collected from two Lebanese rivers, with differing degrees of urbanization, during dry and wet periods. The results showed that the most industrialized river had a significantly higher abundance of microplastics compared to the less-industrialized river. There was also a correlation between particle contamination and the season at each site, with microplastic concentrations highest on the first day of the wet season. These findings highlight the importance of considering meteorological events in accurately assessing plastic pollution influx into coastal waters.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katherine R. Shaw, Jonathan L. Whitney, Eileen M. Nalley, Madeline C. Schmidbauer, Megan J. Donahue, Jesse Black, Raquel N. Corniuk, Kellie Teague, Rachel Sandquist, Catherine Pirkle, Rachel Dacks, Max Sudnovsky, Jennifer M. Lynch
Summary: This study examines the ingestion of plastic in reef fish in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Plastic particles were found in the gastrointestinal tracts of multiple fish species. However, further analysis revealed that these particles were actually natural materials and posed no threat to human consumers.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Revati Hardikar, C. K. Haridevi, Shantaj Deshbhratar
Summary: This study investigated the variability in phytoplankton functional structure using a trait-based approach and explored the relationship between species traits and environmental factors, as well as their impact on ecosystem functioning. The results revealed that morphological traits, temperature, and ammonia played a decisive role in the seasonal succession of phytoplankton species. It was found that certain traits favored higher biomass production but might hinder energy transfer efficiency. The strong correlation between environmental variables and phytoplankton functional structure supports the practical implementation of a trait-based approach in studying phytoplankton community dynamics under different environmental conditions.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Engki A. Kisnarti, Nining Sari Ningsih, Mutiara R. Putri, Nani Hendiarti, Bernhard Mayer
Summary: This study examines the movement patterns of plastic marine debris in Indonesian waters, revealing that Indonesia contributes significantly to transboundary marine debris in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and the South China Sea. Most of the debris remains in Indonesian waters and moves back and forth due to the influence of monsoon currents.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
