Article
Forestry
Bing-Jie Chi, Ze-Jun Guo, Ming-Yue Wei, Shi-Wei Song, You-Hui Zhong, Jing-Wen Liu, Yu-Chen Zhang, Jing Li, Chao-Qun Xu, Xue-Yi Zhu, Hai-Lei Zheng
Summary: This study investigated the structural, developmental and degenerative characteristics of salt glands and the salt secretion mechanisms in the mangrove plant Aegiceras corniculatum. The results revealed the specific features of salt gland cells and their response to salt concentration. Several genes and proteins were identified to be potentially involved in the development and secretion of salt glands. This study provides important insights for further molecular-level studies.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rufan Zhang, Zixiao Guo, Lu Fang, Cairong Zhong, Norman C. Duke, Suhua Shi
Summary: The study found that the populations of Aegiceras corniculatum are shaped by historical climate changes and sea-level fluctuations, with two main groups identified: Indo-Malayan and Pan-Australasia. Genetic drift in a bottleneck event likely led to the genetic break between the southern and northern South China Sea subgroups of the coastal plant. This case highlights how bottleneck events can promote population subdivision and has implications for other taxa beyond coastal plants.
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Plant Sciences
Xiao Feng, Guohong Li, Shaohua Xu, Weihong Wu, Qipian Chen, Shao Shao, Min Liu, Nan Wang, Cairong Zhong, Ziwen He, Suhua Shi
Summary: This study investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying adaptation to intertidal environments using the pioneer mangrove species Aegiceras corniculatum as a model. The research reveals a whole-genome duplication event, the importance of maintaining cellular environmental homeostasis, and preferential retention of key genes related to salt homeostasis after the duplication. Comparative transcriptomics show that genes upregulated under high-salt conditions are involved in salt transport and ROS scavenging. Additionally, the loss of heme-binding ability in homologues of DELAY OF GERMINATION1 (DOG1) in A. corniculatum may contribute to its crypto-vivipary adaptation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shunyang Chen, Bin Chen, Guangcheng Chen, Jianfeng Ji, Weiwei Yu, Jianji Liao, Ganlin Chen
Summary: The study compared ecosystem organic carbon stocks and soil organic carbon sources between two 12-year-old mangrove sites with different species. Results showed that mangrove vegetation sequestered organic carbon more rapidly than soil pool, with different species impacting carbon sequestration performance. This suggests that attention should be paid to the carbon sequestration features of rehabilitated mangrove forests in future programs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jun-Xiu Chen, Yue Cao, Xiangjuan Yan, Yanshan Chen, Lena Q. Ma
Summary: The ACR3 genes in arsenic hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata were studied in yeast and tobacco, showing their roles in regulating arsenic translocation and sequestration. PvACR3;2 facilitated AsIII translocation to the shoots and efflux from the roots in tobacco, while PvACR3;3 sequestered AsIII in tobacco root vacuoles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Achyut Kumar Banerjee, Hui Feng, Yuting Lin, Zhuangwei Hou, Weixi Li, Huiyu Shao, Zida Luo, Wuxia Guo, Yelin Huang
Summary: This study identifies historical geoclimatic factors that have resulted in low genetic diversity and strong phylogeographic structure in a cryptoviviparous mangrove species. The findings suggest conservation actions and highlight the importance of phylogeographic studies for understanding genetic diversity and conservation implications.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adriana Zemiani, Maria Theresa Bettin Boldarini, Marcelo Hidemassa Anami, Edson Fontes de Oliveira, Alessandra Furtado da Silva
Summary: The study revealed that garden mint cultivated in cadmium-contaminated oxisol showed tolerance and mainly retained the metal in roots, making it suitable for a phytostabilization strategy. The plant growth variables and Cd concentrations in the plant parts were affected by the exposure time, with height being the most affected variable in the early growth stage.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Anurakti Shukla, Saurabh Kumar Pathak, Shraddha Singh, Sudhakar Srivastava
Summary: This study investigated the effect of thiourea (TU) foliar spray on arsenic (As) accumulation, growth, and yield of wheat plants grown in contaminated field. The results showed that TU significantly decreased grain As accumulation, improved grain yield, and alleviated As stress in the plants.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shu-Min Wang, You-Shao Wang, Bo-Yu Su, Yue-Yue Zhou, Li-Fang Chang, Xiao-Yu Ma, Xiao-Mei Li
Summary: This study compared the morphological characteristics and physiological responses of five mangrove plants under chilling stress. The results showed that chilling tolerance in mangrove plants is related to antioxidant enzyme activities and proline accumulation.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dongna Ma, Zejun Guo, Qiansu Ding, Zhizhu Zhao, Zhijun Shen, Mingyue Wei, Changhao Gao, Ludan Zhang, Huan Li, Shan Zhang, Jing Li, Xueyi Zhu, Hai-Lei Zheng
Summary: In this study, a chromosome-level genome assembly of A. corniculatum was achieved by integrating PacBio long-read sequencing and Hi-C technology, revealing information on genome size, repetitive sequences, gene family evolution, expansion of genes related to metabolic pathways, and insights into the adaptation mechanisms of A. corniculatum in intertidal environments. The high-quality genome provides historical insights into genomic transformations supporting the survival of A. corniculatum in harsh intertidal habitats.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sivakoti Ramana, Awadhesh Kumar Tripathi, Kollah Bharati, Amar Bahadur Singh, Ajay Kumar, Asha Sahu, Poonam Singh Rajput, Pradip Dey, Jayanta Kumar Saha, Ashok K. Patra
Summary: The study found that cotton plants have a certain tolerance to lead, but are not suitable as hyperaccumulators of lead. They mainly use an exclusion mechanism to cope with lead stress, and have very low bioconcentration and translocation efficiency for lead.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Esther Aurora Ruiz-Huerta, Juan Miguel Gomez-Bernal, Claudia Barbosa-Martinez, Maria Aurora Armienta-Hernandez, Nadia Valentina Martinez-Villegas
Summary: The study demonstrated the ability of Argyrochosma formosa to accumulate arsenic in heavily contaminated sites, evaluated morphological characteristics and translocation of arsenic in its organs, suggesting its potential for phytoremediation. The species showed tolerance to arsenic and no significant structural effects, with arsenic concentrations varying in root, rhizome, and fronds. Further research is recommended to investigate the accumulation mechanisms in plant tissues.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Changwei Zhang, Yuxue Zhang, Min Luo, Ji Tan, Xin Chen, Fengfeng Tan, Jiafang Huang
Summary: This study investigates the methane emission fluxes from different species of trees in coastal mangrove wetlands. The results show that tree stems and pneumatophores are important conduits for methane emissions, with variations between different mangrove communities. The study also highlights the seasonal variations in methane fluxes, but no significant changes in the partitioning of ecosystem methane fluxes between the two seasons were observed.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bo-Yu Su, You-Shao Wang, Cui-Ci Sun
Summary: Using transcriptome sequencing, the interspecific differences in the molecular response mechanisms of three mangrove plants (Avicennia marina, Aegiceras corniculatum, and Bruguiera gymnorrhiza) under waterlogging stress were studied. The results showed that the plants had different adaptability to waterlogging, and the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) with high folds were classified into four categories: structural regulation, transport, biosynthesis, and protection. A. Marina showed strong regulation ability in the metabolic process, while Ae. corniculatum down-regulated genes related to cell wall regulation or ethylene formation. Additionally, genes involved in alcohol dehydrogenase and lactate dehydrogenase were found to be important in the response of mangrove plants to waterlogging stress.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Mi Li, Yonghong Liu, Kai Liu, Shuangyu Luo, Xiangxi Yi, Chenghai Gao
Summary: This study describes a novel Gram-stain-negative bacterium, BGMRC 6574(T), isolated from Aegiceras corniculatum stems collected in Hainan province, China, which was named Pararhizobium mangrovi sp. nov. The strain exhibited various characteristics and showed significant effects in extending the lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans.
CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hualong Hong, Shengjie Wu, Qiang Wang, Lu Qian, Haoliang Lu, Jingchun Liu, Hsing-Juh Lin, Jie Zhang, Wei-Bin Xu, Chongling Yan
Summary: The study demonstrates the ecological risks posed by trace metal pollution on urban mangrove patches, highlighting the impact of human activities on mangroves, particularly the risks associated with fragmentation.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dan Yang, Jiajia Wu, Hualong Hong, Jingchun Liu, Chongling Yan, Haoliang Lu
Summary: Research has shown that magnetic particles in urban roadside dust have significantly higher levels than those in topsoil, with the presence of local and exogenous magnetite-like materials contributing to the elevated magnetic properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kang Mei, Guirong Wu, Jingchun Liu, Jiajia Wu, Hualong Hong, Haoliang Lu, Chongling Yan
Summary: This study demonstrates through experiments that microorganisms may facilitate the release of arsenic in sediments in the presence of citric and malic acids, but suppress arsenic mobilisation in the presence of oxalic acid. The results also show significant correlations between iron, manganese, aluminum and trace metal(loid)s (Zn, Pb, Ni, Cu, Cr, Co, Ba, Cd, As). The solution pH is negatively correlated with the solution As content.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hanyi Li, Bo Yuan, Chongling Yan, Qingxian Lin, Jiajia Wu, Qiang Wang, Jingchun Liu, Haoliang Lu, Heng Zhu, Hualong Hong
Summary: In this study, the release of metals from mangrove surface sediments and Glomalin-related soil protein (GRSP) was investigated. It was found that GRSP can efficiently transfer copper, zinc, lead, and arsenic from sediments to waterfowls. These findings provide new insights into the potential risk of GRSP acting as a metal delivery vehicle in the food chain.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yueming Wu, Zhanrui Leng, Jian Li, Hui Jia, Chongling Yan, Hualong Hong, Qiang Wang, Yanyan Lu, Daolin Du
Summary: Evidence suggests that the invasion of Spartina alterniflora poses serious risks to coastal wetland stability. The addition of sulfur can promote the growth of S. alterniflora and enhance its tolerance to cadmium, potentially exacerbating its expansion in contaminated areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jingyan Chen, Jingchun Liu, Hualong Hong, Shichu Liang, Weiwei Zhao, Hui Jia, Haoliang Lu, Junwei Li, Chongling Yan
Summary: Coastal reclamation has created additional land for economic development, but also caused pollution and posed threats to sustainable development. This study investigated the distribution patterns, geochemical speciation, and ecological risks of heavy metals in sediment samples from reclaimed and non-reclaimed tidal flats. The results showed higher metal pollution levels in reclaimed sediments, and the presence of Spartina alterniflora could accelerate the deposition and transfer of metal pollutants caused by reclamation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yazhi Wang, Hualong Hong, Lu Qian, Qiang Wang, Junwei Li, Qi Huang, Yongcan Jiang, Haoliang Lu, Jingchun Liu, Yunwei Dong, Jian Li, Chongling Yan
Summary: This study conducted a field investigation in the abandoned Yellow River Delta to explore the distribution and ecological roles of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in benthic microbial patterns. The study found that PAH levels in the area were relatively low and not dependent on distance, indicating long-term anthropogenic input. Molecular ratios and positive matrix factorization analysis identified three main PAH sources. The benthic microbiome did not show a significant response to PAHs, but certain phyla correlated with PAH source indicators, suggesting that these indicators can serve as environmental indicators for microbial adaptation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bo Yuan, Hanyi Li, Hualong Hong, Qiang Wang, Yuan Tian, Haoliang Lu, Jingchun Liu, Lujian Lin, Guirong Wu, Chongling Yan
Summary: This study investigates the adsorption behaviors and mechanisms of Pb(II) and Zn(II) ions on glomalin-related soil protein (GRSP). Results show that the adsorption of Pb(II) and Zn(II) on GRSP follows the pseudo second-order model, and the adsorption process is influenced by pollution level, pH value, and GRSP content. The surface structure of GRSP is irregularly blocky or flaky, with metal ions uniformly distributed on its surface. Carboxyl and nitro groups on GRSP act as ligands, forming complexes with divalent metal ions. The interaction between GRSP and metals is mainly through surface complexation. This research provides new insights into the transport and transformation of heavy metals onto GRSP in mangrove sediment and aqueous ecosystems.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lujian Lin, Bo Yuan, Hualong Hong, Hanyi Li, Le He, Haoliang Lu, Jingchun Liu, Chongling Yan
Summary: The sorption and desorption behaviors of antibiotics on disposable face masks (DFMs) were investigated. Antibiotics in freshwater showed higher sorption and desorption capacities on DFMs compared to seawater. The sorption processes were related to the zwitterion species of antibiotics, while desorption processes were influenced by solution pH and salinity. The distribution coefficient of certain antibiotics on DFMs was higher than on some microplastics in freshwater systems. The sorption affinity of antibiotics onto DFMs followed the order of TCS > SMX > CIP > TC and was correlated with octanol-water partition coefficient.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lujian Lin, Bo Yuan, Binghuang Zhang, Hanyi Li, Ran Liao, Hualong Hong, Haoliang Lu, Jingchun Liu, Chongling Yan
Summary: This study investigates the role of disposable face masks (DFMs) as vectors of metal ions in the environment. Aging process promotes metal ion adsorption onto DFMs, mainly due to the presence of oxygen-containing groups. Pristine and aged DFMs have higher adsorption affinity for metal ions with greater electronegativity. Environmental factors like salinity and solution pH affect the adsorption capacity of DFMs. Overall, this study provides insights into the environmental behaviors and risks of DFMs associated with metals.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lili Wei, Hualong Hong, Ming Yang Bee, Yangyang Wu, Patrick Ndayambaje, Chongling Yan, Shuh-Ji Kao, Poh Seng Chee, Yuzhe Wang
Summary: The study found that with increasing soil nutrients, the Laguncularia racemosa species shifted from a more conservative to a more acquisitive strategy, while Aegiceras corniculatum and Kandelia obovata maintained conservative strategies.
Article
Limnology
Bo Zhao, Yunlong Jia, Shengjie Wu, Lili Wei, Jian Li, Hualong Hong, Chongling Yan, Mark A. Williams, Qiang Wang
Summary: This study reveals the strong association between glomalin and Fe-bound SOC, indicating that the binding of glomalin to Fe is a major mechanism for SOC preservation in coastal wetlands.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lujian Lin, Hanyi Li, Hualong Hong, Bo Yuan, Xuan Sun, Le He, Chengwen Xue, Haoliang Lu, Jingchun Liu, Chongling Yan
Summary: This study revealed the potential mechanisms and risks of flame retardant in microplastics associated with heavy metal adsorption, showing that the addition of hexabromocyclododecane significantly increased the adsorption capacity of heavy metals onto microplastics and promoted their long-range transfer from contamination sources to potential sink like oceans.
Article
Ecology
Shanle Liu, Qizhi Wang, Lu Qian, Binghuang Zhang, Xiangwen Chen, Hualong Hong, Shengjie Wu, Jingchun Liu, Chongling Yan, Haoliang Lu
Summary: This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of global research progress on glomalin-related soil protein (GRSP) through literature review. The results showed that the number of papers on GRSP research has gradually increased since 2010, with a sharp increase in 2019. The United States was the earliest country to conduct GRSP research, while China currently has the largest number of publications. The research focused on the role of AMF and GRSP in soil health and plant health, as well as the contribution of GRSP to soil carbon and its ecological function in mitigating climate change.
ECOSYSTEM HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hanyi Li, Bo Yuan, Chongling Yan, Qingxian Lin, Jiajia Wu, Qiang Wang, Jingchun Liu, Haoliang Lu, Heng Zhu, Hualong Hong
Summary: This study describes a feasible extraction and purification method for Glomalin-related soil protein (GRSP) to determine metal(loid)s bound to GRSP. The extraction process does not significantly affect the mineral state of the samples, and potential bias from simultaneous metal release can be eliminated by dialysis. Sodium exchange is found to be a critical process in releasing metal(loid)s, and uncoupling of the Fe-organic framework during extraction may result in the release of organic matter and metal(loid)s. Dialysis can effectively remove most of the metals bound to GRSP.
