Review
Environmental Sciences
Vinod Kumar, Shevita Pandita, Gagan Preet Singh Sidhu, Anket Sharma, Kanika Khanna, Parminder Kaur, Aditi Shreeya Bali, Raj Setia
Summary: Copper is an essential element for humans and plants, but excessive intake may have detrimental effects on living systems. Monitoring the bioavailability and exposure levels of copper is crucial for prevention of toxicity, especially focusing on the behavior of copper in the soil-plant system.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hauane da Silva Correa, Christopher Thomas Blum, Franklin Galvao, Leila Teresinha Maranho
Summary: Oil spills have negative impacts on the environment, particularly on soil and plant growth. Researching the effects of oil contamination on plants can contribute to species conservation and the development of bioremediation techniques.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dipali Srivastava, Madhu Tiwari, Prasanna Dutta, Puja Singh, Khushboo Chawda, Monica Kumari, Debasis Chakrabarty
Summary: The extensive industrial activities have led to an increase in chromium contamination, which severely affects plant growth and is recognized as a human carcinogen. Cr(VI) is the most toxic and persistent form in soil, and plants uptake Cr through various transporters. Up-regulation of detoxification genes can confer tolerance in plants under Cr stress.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Min Xu, Yang Lin, Evandro B. da Silva, Qinghong Cui, Peng Gao, Jun Wu, Lena Q. Ma
Summary: Arsenic and copper are common co-contaminants in soils, and their accumulation and distribution in As-hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata are influenced by their interactive effects. Increasing arsenic concentration reduces copper accumulation in fronds, while copper does not affect arsenic accumulation. P. vittata accumulates more copper than arsenic in roots, contributing to the low translocation of arsenic.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yiyang Xu, Tarandeep S. Kalra, Neil K. Ganju, Sergio Fagherazzi
Summary: This study used a 3D fully coupled modeling system to simulate the final vegetation cover and timescale of salt marshes under different forcing conditions. The simulations showed that sediment concentration, settling velocity, sea level rise, and tidal range each had different impacts on the equilibrium coverage and timescale of marshes.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuang Jin, Zheng Gong, Lei Shi, Kun Zhao, Rafael O. Tinoco, Jorge E. San Juan, Liang Geng, Giovanni Coco
Summary: Salt marshes play a key role in attenuating wave energy and promoting sedimentation necessary to potentially adapt to sea level rise. The soil surface elevation in the marsh region varies spatially and temporally as a function of marsh topography, inundation frequency, and distance to the salt marsh edge. The sedimentation rate reduces linearly shoreward and is highest around the mean high-water level, moving towards the edge of the salt marsh with marsh extension and increasing soil surface elevation.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Lei, Livio Carlucci, Huub Rijnaarts, Alette Langenhoff
Summary: This study selects Typha angustifolia and Juncus effuses as suitable plant species for phytoremediation of micropollutants (MPs). These two plant species were chosen due to their good ability to remove MPs, tolerate low temperatures, and resist the toxicity of MPs. The results of this study can also be applied to constructed wetlands for the removal of MPs from wastewater. Additionally, this study provides a detailed understanding of the uptake and degradation processes of the persistent MP propranolol in plants, which is significant for both the application of phytoremediation in MP removal and the development of constructed wetland studies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Evelyn Joslin Mendes, Laura Malage, Daiane Cristina Rocha, Rafael Shinji Akiyama Kitamura, Sandra Maria Alvarenga Gomes, Mario Antonio Navarro-Silva, Marcelo Pedrosa Gomes
Summary: This study evaluated the isolated and combined effects of glyphosate and its by-product AMPA on aquatic macrophytes, finding that the deleterious effects on plants increased when both chemicals were present. The aquatic macrophyte Salvinia molesta showed high removal efficiency, making it a potential candidate for phytoremediation programs. Further toxicological studies on herbicides should consider the combined effects of glyphosate and AMPA.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Ying Zhao, Zhong Peng, Qing He, Yuxi Ma
Summary: This study examines the wave attenuation over combinations of different vegetation types on tidal flats. The results show that the impact of vegetation combinations lies between that of individual vegetation types. The study proposes an empirical formula for calculating the wave transmission coefficient, taking into account multiple vegetation characteristics.
Article
Ecology
Hem Nalini Morzaria-Luna, Joy B. Zedler
Summary: This study investigates the influence of Triglochin concinna on the salt marsh plain plant assemblage in terms of nitrogen dynamics. The results show that Triglochin can accumulate nitrogen in its roots and shoots, release nitrogen to neighbors as its litter decomposes, and reduce the biomass of surrounding plants. This suggests that Triglochin can play a role in the restoration of salt marsh vegetation.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Babar Hussain, Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf, Shafeeq-ur-Rahman, Aqleem Abbas, Jumei Li, Muhammad Farooq
Summary: This review focuses on the toxicity of cadmium in paddy soil, its accumulation in rice plants and grains, as well as the soil factors influencing Cd uptake by rice plants. The review also discusses the effects of Cd toxicity in rice, management strategies, and future research directions to reduce Cd uptake.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Mackenzie Fiss
Summary: Mackenzie Fiss describes the application of Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FT-ICR MS) in analyzing complex mixtures of dissolved organic matter, such as those found in salt marshes.
NATURE REVIEWS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Hayder Ali, Muhammad Imran Khan, Muhammad Naveed, Muhammad Ayyoub Tanvir
Summary: The study developed and tested microbial consortia for the detoxification of petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) and promotion of plant growth in hydrocarbons-contaminated soil. Bacteria were isolated from PHCs-contaminated soil to create bacterial consortia, and two of the best consortia were evaluated in a pot experiment. Results showed that PHCs had significant phytotoxic effects on chickpea growth, but the presence of bacterial consortia minimized this phytotoxicity and resulted in increased agronomic and physiological traits. The addition of bacterial consortia also enhanced nutrient uptake and antioxidant mechanisms in the chickpea plants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Renata A. Ferreira, Manuel F. Pereira, Joao P. Magalhaes, Antonio M. Mauricio, Isabel Cacador, Susete Martins-Dias
Summary: This study assessed six sites affected by acid mine drainage and found that the samples have predominantly sandy texture and lithic composition. The materials studied are mechanically vulnerable under local torrential hydrologic regime, facilitating erosion and mud transport. Discharging areas are enriched in jarosite group minerals, while sedimentation areas show hypersaline aluminous tendency.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carina L. Lopes, Renato Mendes, Isabel Cacador, Joao M. Dias
Summary: This study proposes an alternative methodology to identify priority areas for conservation using a combination of LANDSAT satellite remote sensing and numerical modelling. It identifies the most deteriorated salt marshes in central and upper lagoon regions and determines that marsh loss and degradation are primarily due to increased tidal action triggered by deepening lagoon channels. The study predicts that climate-induced mean sea level rise will exacerbate marsh deterioration, emphasizing the importance of protecting and restoring salt marshes.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Aaron M. Eger, Hannah S. Earp, Kim Friedman, Yasmine Gatt, Valerie Hagger, Boze Hancock, Ratchanee Kaewsrikhaw, Elizabeth Mcleod, Abigail Mary Moore, Holly J. Niner, Frida Razafinaivo, Ana Sousa, Milica Stankovic, Thomas A. Worthington, Elisa Bayraktarov, Megan Saunders, Adriana Verges, Simon Reeves
Summary: Marine ecosystems have been utilized and managed by human populations for centuries, leading to ecosystem degradation. The lack of a unified data recording framework for marine restoration projects hinders tracking progress and assessing global effectiveness. Establishing such a framework would advance restoration methodologies and global understanding.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Bernardo Duarte, Eduardo Feijao, Marcia Vaz Pinto, Ana Rita Matos, Anabela Silva, Andreia Figueiredo, Vanessa F. Fonseca, Patrick Reis-Santos, Isabel Cacador
Summary: Recent global changes have led to water scarcity and land degradation, necessitating the development of alternative solutions in agriculture. Halophyte biosaline agriculture has been considered as a potential alternative to traditional agriculture practices in degraded lands and salinized soils. This study evaluates the nutritional value of six halophytes cultivated in abandoned salt pans and irrigated with natural estuarine water. The results show that these halophytes produce vegetable products with high nutritional value, making them a promising alternative for a healthier human diet.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Fernanda G. Augusto, Manuel A. S. Graca, Luiz A. Martinelli, Isabel Cacador, Julio Arce-Funck
Summary: This study investigated whether insects inhabiting streams contaminated by heavy metals accumulate, biomagnify, and transfer metals to land. The findings showed that contaminants in the sediments, but not in the water, were related to contaminant concentrations in biological samples.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Valentina Costa, Mogens R. Flindt, Marta Lopes, J. Pedro Coelho, Ana F. Costa, Ana Lillebo, Ana Sousa
Summary: Seagrass meadows provide important ecosystem services, which have been impacted by various stressors. This study conducted in situ experiments in a Portuguese coastal lagoon to determine the best restoration methods for seagrass, offering practical guidelines for restoration practitioners. To enhance the success of seagrass restoration, a three-step process was defined to improve the resilience of Zostera noltei.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Mariana Murteira, Ariel E. Turcios, Ricardo Calado, Ana Lillebo, Jutta Papenbrock
Summary: This study evaluated the growth performance and antioxidant content of Chenopodium quinoa cultivated in saline hydroponics under contrasting nitrogen concentrations, showing that the plant exhibited higher antioxidant capacity and content under lower nitrogen concentrations.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Walter Leal Filho, Gustavo J. Nagy, Filipe Martinho, Mustafa Saroar, Monica Gomez Erache, Ana Ligia Primo, Miguel A. Pardal, Chunlan Li
Summary: It is well-known that climate change has significant impacts on ecosystems and individual species, with estuaries being the most vulnerable and affected ecosystems. However, there is a lack of international studies that investigate the impacts of climate change and variability on estuaries in different geographical zones. This paper addresses this gap and reviews the impacts of climate change, variability, and extreme weather on estuaries, highlighting the need for adaptation strategies to protect these vital ecosystems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Noomene Sleimi, Insaf Bankaji, Rim Kouki, Nesrine Dridi, Bernardo Duarte, Isabel Cacador
Summary: The issue of trace metal elements remains relevant and causes environmental problems. The choice of extraction methods has a significant impact on the levels of these elements in vegetal tissues. Our study demonstrates the importance of specific extraction procedures for different metals and shows variations in trace metal levels depending on the extraction techniques used.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Christina A. Buelow, Rod M. Connolly, Mischa P. Turschwell, Maria F. Adame, Gabby N. Ahmadia, Dominic A. Andradi-Brown, Pete Bunting, Steven W. J. Canty, Jillian C. Dunic, Daniel A. Friess, Shing Yip Lee, Catherine E. Lovelock, Eva C. McClure, Ryan M. Pearson, Michael Sievers, Ana Sousa, Thomas A. Worthington, Christopher J. Brown
Summary: Protecting and restoring mangroves and seagrass is crucial for coastal communities. Only protection measures are unlikely to achieve sufficient recovery, but combining protection and restoration can lead to significant net gains. Protection and restoration complement each other, and implementing protection measures is important to prevent future losses.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Bernardo Duarte, Irina A. Duarte, Isabel Cacador, Patrick Reis-Santos, Rita P. Vasconcelos, Carla Gameiro, Susanne E. Tanner, Vanessa F. Fonseca
Summary: Evaluation of multi-elemental signatures is increasingly used to confirm the origin of animal products, but its efficacy for mobile organisms like fish is still not well understood. The study successfully identified the fishing area of thornback ray individuals and found higher concentrations of certain elements in areas with more urbanization/industrialization.
Review
Plant Sciences
Agustin Moreira-Saporiti, Mirta Teichberg, Eric Garnier, J. Hans C. Cornelissen, Teresa Alcoverro, Mats Bjork, Christoffer Bostrom, Emanuela Dattolo, Johan S. Eklof, Harald Hasler-Sheetal, Nuria Marba, Lazaro Marin-Guirao, Lukas Meysick, Irene Olive, Thorsten B. H. Reusch, Miriam Ruocco, Joao Silva, Ana I. Sousa, Gabriele Procaccini, Rui Santos
Summary: Over the past three decades, quantitative approaches based on organism traits have advanced ecological research by establishing links between environmental drivers, functional traits, and ecosystem functions. The ecology of seagrasses, a research subfield, has frequently used trait-based approaches but lacks synthesis. This study compiled a comprehensive trait-based response-effect framework (TBF) and applied it to the global seagrass literature, identifying gaps and opportunities for further research.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana Genua-Olmedo, Gregory M. Verutes, Heliana Teixeira, Ana I. Sousa, Ana I. Lillebo
Summary: The research aimed to assess the status of important habitats for ecosystem services in the Ria de Aveiro coastal lagoon by identifying vulnerable areas to anthropogenic threats. The pressures from seven relevant human activities were analyzed based on their spatiotemporal distribution and impact over different habitats. A prospective scenario for the year 2030 was evaluated using a risk assessment tool, highlighting the near-term vulnerability of the seagrass biotope.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elsa T. Rodrigues, Eduarda Pereira, Paulo J. Oliveira, Miguel A. Pardal
Summary: The present study validates the potential of the in vitro H9c2(2-1) cell-based sulforhodamine B (SRB) assay to evaluate the temporal variability of wastewater quality. It also highlights the capability of this assay to discriminate influent and effluent toxic characteristics and its suitability for water quality monitoring and surveillance of treatment processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Christina A. Buelow, Rod M. Connolly, Jillian C. Dunic, Laura Griffiths, Briana Holgate, Shing Yip Lee, Brendan G. Mackey, Paul S. Maxwell, Ryan M. Pearson, Anusha Rajkaran, Michael Sievers, Ana I. Sousa, Vivitskaia J. D. Tulloch, Mischa P. Turschwell, Jaramar Villarreal-Rosas, Christopher J. Brown
Summary: Global theories of change can guide conservation and sustainable use of Earth's ecosystems, but translating them into actionable items can be challenging. This study presents a framework for developing ecosystem-specific theories of change that consider feasibility based on national socioeconomic and political contexts. It uses coastal wetlands as a case study and identifies different enabling profiles for conservation actions.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Patricia Goncalves Cardoso, Hugo Morais, Daniel Crespo, Daniela Tavares, Eduarda Pereira, Miguel Angelo Pardal
Summary: This study investigates the seasonal characterization of mercury accumulation in three estuaries along the Portuguese coast. The results show higher mercury concentrations in Ria de Aveiro and Tagus estuary, posing potential risks to human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
