Article
Forestry
Ivan Siric, Katarina Rukavina, Boro Mioc, Valentino Drzaic, Pankaj Kumar, Mostafa A. Taher, Ebrahem M. Eid
Summary: This study investigates the bioaccumulation potential of the heavy metal nickel in five edible saprotrophic mushroom species collected from seven forest locations in Croatia. The results show a positive association between soil nickel availability and nickel concentration in the cap and stipe parts of the mushrooms. The highest nickel content was found in mushrooms from Skrad and Petrova gora locations. The estimated daily intake of nickel from consuming these mushrooms was below the threshold limits.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Salwinder Singh Dhaliwal, Vivek Sharma, Janpriya Kaur, Arvind Kumar Shukla, Jaswinder Singh, Prabhjot Singh
Summary: Phytoremediation is an efficient method for managing toxic elements in contaminated soils. This study assessed the ability of three Brassica genotypes to remediate Cd contaminated soils, with results showing that B. juncea was the most tolerant genotype and had the highest biomass production and Cd accumulation. The findings suggest that B. juncea has the potential to be used for decontamination of Cd spiked soils and prevent its entry into the food chain.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arwa A. AL-Huqail, Pankaj Kumar, Sonika Kumari, Ebrahem M. Eid
Summary: The present study investigated the fertilization potential of biosolids for Aloe vera plants, showing that the application of biosolids significantly influenced the proximate, biochemical, and heavy metal parameters of the plants. The T4 treatment exhibited the best results in terms of plant height, number of leaves, shoot-to-root ratio, and various biochemical components.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Attila Nagy, Tamas Magyar, Nikolett Eva Kiss, Janos Tamas
Summary: Phytostabilization uses heavy metal-tolerant plants to reduce the mobility of heavy metals in soils. The selection of suitable plant species and the use of soil amendments, such as sewage sludge compost, are crucial for successful phytostabilization. This study examined the potential of sewage sludge compost in phytostabilization for heavy metal contaminated matrices and identified optimal ratios for reducing phytotoxicity and selecting suitable plant species based on bioaccumulation properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anetta Hanc, Alwyn R. Fernandes, Jerzy Falandysz, Ji Zhang
Summary: The study investigated the mercury and selenium content in different developmental stages of Amanita muscaria mushrooms, finding that the concentrations of these elements may be related to growth demands, with selenium levels significantly higher than mercury. This research may be significant for those who consume Amanita muscaria mushrooms, given selenium's role in mitigating mercury toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sergio E. Espinoza, Ivan A. Quiroz, Carlos R. Magni, Marco A. Yanez, Eduardo E. Martinez
Summary: This study analyzed the nutrients and metals concentrations of the surrounding soils and sclerophyllous vegetation of a tailing at the CODELCO-El Teniente copper mine in Central Chile. The results showed that different plant species have different absorption and utilization of metals, and some plants can grow in environments with high metal content.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ashley Wagner, Marcus Pehar, Zhimin Yan, Marianna Kulka
Summary: Recent interest in mushrooms and their components as potential therapies for mental health has led to the need for a better understanding of their effects on the brain's cellular microenvironment. This study investigated the effects of Amanita muscaria extract on human microglial cell line expression and inflammatory responses. The extract was found to upregulate the expression of certain surface receptors and alter the production of inflammatory cytokines.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Lorena Sanz-Prada, Efren Garcia-Ordiales, Nieves Roqueni, Jose Manuel Rico, Jorge Loredo
Summary: Several international organisations have recommended the use of bioindicators to improve the evaluation of ecological risk in marine ecosystems. In this study, wild mussels were collected from thirty sampling points along the Asturias coastline and analyzed to identify the relationship between metal concentrations in mussel tissues and the geological and environmental conditions of the coastal area. The study revealed concentration trends for different metals and correlations between them. The mussels also showed natural defense against certain metals. Cluster analysis of the samples grouped them based on the sources of the metal concentrations. Both anthropic and natural sources have led to an increase in metal loads in mussels, sometimes exceeding international environmental criteria.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michal Ordak, Aleksandra Galazka, Tadeusz Nasierowski, Elzbieta Muszynska, Magdalena Bujalska-Zadrozny
Summary: In recent months, there has been a new trend of consuming Amanita muscaria. The aim of this study was to investigate the reasons, forms, and adverse symptoms associated with its consumption. Through analyzing 5600 comments, a total of 684 people were included in the study, and their purposes, forms, and symptoms were examined. The findings showed that the gender of the subjects influenced the parameters analyzed, with differences in purpose, form, and side effects observed between men and women.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Soad H. Al-Khiat, Najat A. Bukhari, Fuad Ameen, Neveen Abdel-Raouf
Summary: The efficiency of two microalgae, Phormidium tenue and Chlorella vulgaris, in removing zinc and cadmium from aqueous solutions was studied. It was found that Chlorella vulgaris was more tolerant to heavy metals and showed promise in removing them from aqueous environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dubravka Milic, Nada Bubanja, Jordana Ninkov, Stanko Milic, Jovica Vasin, Jadranka Lukovic
Summary: The study investigated the total heavy metal content in soil and plants in Long Beach, Montenegro, identifying plant species suitable for remediation of polluted sites. It was found that underground organs exhibit higher bioaccumulation of heavy metals than aboveground parts, with certain species showing potential for phytostabilization and phytoremediation of specific heavy metals.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
M. Akila, S. Anbalagan, N. M. Lakshmisri, V Janaki, T. Ramesh, R. Jancy Merlin, S. Kamala-Kannan
Summary: The present study assessed the bioaccumulation of Cu, Zn, Pb, and Cr in fish species from Pulicat Lake in southeast India. The study found variations in the accumulation patterns of metals in sediment, water, and fish samples. Although some muscle samples exceeded the safe limit for Cu and Cr concentrations, the estimated daily intake remained within the standard reference dose, indicating the safety of consuming fish muscle tissues.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lyudmila Ignatova, Aida Kistaubayeva, Yelena Brazhnikova, Anel Omirbekova, Togzhan Mukasheva, Irina Savitskaya, Tatyana Karpenyuk, Alla Goncharova, Dilfuza Egamberdieva, Alexander Sokolov
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of endophytic fungi in various plant organs of barley and soybean, and evaluated their Cd removal ability. Five fungal strains with the highest level of Cd tolerance were able to remove up to 59% of Cd. These selected fungal strains could potentially be used as biological agents for bioremediation of contaminated sites.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hyeryeong Jeong, Kongtae Ra
Summary: This study evaluated metal accumulation in different species and tissues of seagrasses and Halimeda and found that they can be useful indicators for monitoring metal pollution in coastal environments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Manal T. El-Sayed, Saeid M. Ezzat, Asmaa S. Taha, Ahmed A. Ismaiel
Summary: The study identified three effective iron-tolerant fungal strains that effectively removed Fe(II) through bioaccumulation and biosorption mechanisms. The tolerance potentiality to Fe(II) was possibly mediated by the induction of selected antioxidative enzymes and biomolecules.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jerzy Falandysz, Alwyn R. Fernandes, Daniela Meloni
Summary: This review explores the natural occurrence of lithium in wild and cultivated mushrooms, as well as the lithiation of their mycelia and fruiting bodies. The results show that lithium is widely present in these mushrooms, and the lithiated mushrooms may provide a potential alternative source with calibrated and bio-accessible lithium. The consumption of enriched mushrooms could potentially reduce or eliminate the side effects of lithium therapy, but further studies are needed to clarify their absorption and pharmacokinetics.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Michal Saniewski, Jerzy Falandysz, Tamara Zalewska
Summary: This study investigated the radioactivity of Cs-137 and K-40 contamination in edible wild mushrooms in China. The results showed that mushrooms from both regions were only slightly contaminated with Cs-137, which implied negligible consequences. The mushroom species examined in this study are a potentially good source of dietary potassium.
FOODS AND RAW MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Heesoo Eun, Yun Seok Kim, Toshihiro Sakamoto, Agata Miecznikowska, Jerzy Falandysz, Shigeki Masunaga, Hidenobu Kunii
Summary: This study analyzed sediment core samples from Lake Nakaumi in Japan to determine the historical distribution of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs). The results showed that the vertical distribution of OCPs in the sediment cores reflected the temporal trend of pesticide usage in Japan. DDT and its metabolites were the predominant OCPs, while hexachlorocyclohexanes had lower residual concentrations. Interestingly, hexachlorobenzene (HCB), which was never registered as a pesticide in Japan, was detected in the samples.
Letter
Chemistry, Applied
Jerzy Falandysz
Summary: A recent study evaluated the occurrence of lanthanides in mushrooms from the German and Polish markets in relation to existing literature. The study found deviations from the predicted pattern, indicating potentially erroneous data. Additionally, the analytical method used had inadequate detection limits for certain lanthanides in mushrooms. While the scarcity of good quality data limits the availability of a credible database on lanthanide occurrence in mushrooms, it can still help identify anomalous results.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Jerzy Falandysz
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sviatlana Pankavec, Jerzy Falandysz, Heesoo Eun, Danuta Baralkiewicz, Alwyn R. Fernandes
Summary: In order to provide more acceptable sources of lithium and avoid side effects, some commonly cultivated mushroom species have been successfully lithiated. This study assessed the release and intake of lithium using artificial gastrointestinal juices on lithiated and nonlithiated mushrooms that underwent different culinary processing methods. The results showed that lithium was more bioaccessible from lithiated mushrooms, but losses sustained through processing and limited accessibility during gastrointestinal digestion resulted in lower bioavailability. A 300g meal would provide less than 5% of the lithium required for potential preventative treatments.
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Jerzy Falandysz
Summary: Siwulski et al. (2020) investigated the occurrence of lanthanides, scandium, and yttrium in 4 species of wild mushrooms sampled over a 45-year period in Poland. The mean lanthanide concentrations in mushrooms were found to be highly elevated, ranging from 539 to 1601 μg/kg dry weight.
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Jerzy Falandysz
Summary: This comment focuses on the analytical challenges of determining rare earth elements (REE) in foods, including edible mushrooms. The study by Siwulski et al. (2020) found high concentrations of REE in A. bisporus samples, but detecting and quantifying REE using ICP-OES and low resolution ICP-MS can be challenging due to spectral interferences and matrix effects.
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
Jerzy Falandysz
Summary: Lanthanides, known as rare earth elements, are found in plant and animal foods, including edible wild mushrooms, at very low concentrations. The collective reporting of lanthanides as a summed value (REE) may result in relatively high concentrations due to the high contributions from individual elements. These elements naturally occur in environmental media, such as the soil substrate, and follow a characteristic pattern in fungi. Therefore, abnormalities should be closely examined and resolved.
FOOD ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Eriko Yamazaki, Heesoo Eun, Sachi Taniyasu, Toshihiro Sakamoto, Nobuyasu Hanari, Hideyuki Inui, Rongben Wu, Huiju Lin, Paul K. S. Lam, Jerzy Falandysz, Nobuyoshi Yamashita
Summary: This study investigated the accumulation of PFAS in rice and found that PFAS exists in atmospheric particles, rainwater, irrigated water, soil, and rice plants. PFAS primarily enter the paddy field through atmospheric particles, and rainfall is a significant source of irrigation water contamination. Although there were no major differences in the residual PFAS trends in different rice varieties, the distribution of PFAS in soil, air, and rainwater varied. These findings are important for the daily exposure assessment of PFAS in rice consumption by different populations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Michal Klimczak, Guorui Liu, Anna Kilanowicz, Jerzy Falandysz
Summary: This review provides updated information on the historical manufacture and unintentional production of polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs). PCNs have long been recognized for their direct toxicity through human exposure and contaminated feed in livestock, making them a precursor chemical of concern in occupational medicine and occupational safety. The global production of PCNs between 1910-1980 is largely unknown, but current major sources of PCNs in the environment are combustion-related, such as waste incineration, industrial metallurgy, and chlorine use. However, comprehensive inventory and estimation of unintentional emissions from industrial combustion processes and natural sources require significant national effort and cooperation.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuxiang Sun, Lili Yang, Minghui Zheng, Roland Weber, Jerzy Falandysz, Gerhard Lammel, Chenyan Zhao, Changzhi Chen, Qiuting Yang, Guorui Liu
Summary: Polyhalogenated carbazoles (PHCZs) are emerging global pollutants found in environmental matrices. This study identifies and quantifies PHCZ emissions from 13 large-scale industries, most of which have no previous data. China, Australia, Japan, India, USA, and Russia are major emitters of PHCZs through industrial activities. PHCZ pollution potentially poses a global threat to human health and the environment.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Malgorzata Medyk, Jerzy Falandysz, Innocent Chidi Nnorom
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Jerzy Falandysz
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Malgorzata Medyk, Jerzy Falandysz, Innocent Chidi Nnoromi
Summary: Data on rare earth elements, yttrium, and scandium in foods, particularly edible wild mushrooms, are lacking. This study analyzed the concentrations and patterns of these elements in Cantharellus mushrooms from Poland and Yunnan using mass spectrometry. The results showed significant regional differences in REY and Sc concentrations, which may be attributed to variations in soil bedrock composition.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
