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Environmental Sciences
Aldona Dobrzycka-Krahel, Maria Leonor Fidalgo
Summary: Salinity tolerance determines the distribution range of organisms. Understanding the ability of crayfish to live in different saline environments is important due to their ecological significance. We investigated the habitats and origins of alien crayfish species to predict their dispersal patterns. Our findings showed that freshwater crayfish species dominate in the alien population and originate mostly from America. The study provides valuable insights for crayfish management and spread prevention.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jan Chabera, Alzbeta Stara, Jan Kubec, Milos Buric, Eliska Zuskova, Antonin Kouba, Josef Velisek
Summary: Exposure to chloridazon and its metabolite chloridazon-desphenyl at environmentally relevant concentrations has significant effects on the physiological and biochemical parameters of signal crayfish, including alterations in the hepatopancreas, gill, and haemolymph. Additionally, exposure leads to pathological changes in certain organs. The recovery period post-exposure is insufficient to fully restore the affected physiological parameters.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marcello Cerrato, Pere M. Mir-Rossello, Pere Ferriol, Lorenzo Gil, Margalida Monserrat-Mesquida, Silvia Tejada, Samuel Pinya, Antoni Sureda
Summary: This study evaluated the potential competition between the invasive Penicillus capitatus and Halimeda incrassata and the native Padina pavonica by using biomarkers. The presence of the invasive algae significantly decreased the densities of native algae and resulted in an antioxidant response in P. pavonica, indicating a context of stress. However, there was no evidence of oxidative damage. Therefore, the presence of the invasive H. incrassata and P. capitatus can be considered a source of competitive stress for P. pavonica.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yi Xiao, Yan-Mei Zhang, Wen-Bin Xu, Da-Yong Chen, Bing-Wu Li, Yuan-Xin Cheng, Xiao-Ling Guo, Wei-Ren Dong, Miao-An Shu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different salinity stresses on the histoarchitecture, serum biochemical indices, antioxidant responses, and transcriptome analysis of Procambarus clarkii. The results showed that increasing salinity led to increased damage to the nuclei and mitochondria, enhanced gill wrinkles, altered serum biochemical indices, decreased antioxidant capacity, and changes in immune-related gene expression. These findings contribute to our understanding of the response of farmed organisms to salinity stress and have implications for the cultivation of P. clarkii in saline conditions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maciej Bonk, Antoni Amirowicz
Summary: This study investigated the impact of dam reservoirs on the body condition of invasive Faxonius limosus. The results showed that reservoirs have a positive allometric effect on the growth of females, but have a less significant impact on males. Contrary to expectations, reservoirs do not provide more favorable habitat conditions for F. limosus compared to natural aquatic environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
B. Gholipor, A. Mozaffari, A. Maleki, M. Mirzaei Heydari, F. Babaii
Summary: The study compared the response of sea beet and cultivated beet to salinity and found that sea beet exhibited better antioxidant capacity, higher enzyme activity, and higher levels of protective substances. Sea beet has a high potential for salinity tolerance and can be used to improve the salinity tolerance of cultivated beet.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Yen Nhi Ma, Piyada Theerakulpisut, Nuntavun Riddech
Summary: This study isolated and tested pesticide-tolerant rhizobacteria from the rice rhizosphere. These strains were found to produce beneficial substances for plant growth and were able to grow and resist in the presence of 2,4-D and mancozeb residues. In particular, the E50S2-3 strain showed outstanding results in reducing these residues.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mahmoud A. O. Dawood, Ahmed E. Noreldin, Hani Sewilam
Summary: This study investigated the impact of varying levels of water salinity on the growth performance, survival rate, and blood biochemistry of African catfish. The results showed that high salinity hindered the growth performance and health status of the fish, while heat stress improved the antioxidative status.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Madalena Andrade, Amadeu M. V. M. Soares, Montserrat Sole, Eduarda Pereira, Rosa Freitas
Summary: The study investigated the combined effects of salinity and Lanthanum on biochemical alterations in mussels, revealing that lower salinity levels enhanced the cellular damage and inhibition of antioxidant defenses caused by La exposure.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Julia Rachowka, Anna Anielska-Mazur, Maria Bucholc, Krystyna Stephenson, Anna Kulik
Summary: In plant cells, SnRK2.10 plays a crucial role in the response to environmental stress, and its activation is regulated by the source and intracellular distribution of ROS. Salt stress and ROS accumulation induce the expression of WRKY transcription factors, and this induction is dependent on the activation of SnRK2.10.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Satish Kumar Sanwal, Hari Kesh, Arvind Kumar, Bhanu Kumar Dubey, Anil Khar, Youssef Rouphael, Pradeep Kumar
Summary: This study aimed to identify salt-tolerant onion genotypes by studying the physiological and biochemical mechanisms under salt stress. The results showed differences in growth and yield reduction among different onion varieties under salt stress. Salt-tolerant varieties exhibited higher physiological traits and better antioxidant capacity, while salt-sensitive varieties showed more membrane injury and higher salt accumulation.
Article
Fisheries
Zhengfeng Ding
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of Spiroplasma eriocheiris infection on the activity of antioxidant enzymes in important tissues of the freshwater crayfish Procambrus clarkii. The results showed that the infection caused changes in the antioxidative situation, leading to oxidative stress and tissue damage.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tuyen Van Nguyen, Adam Borik, Josef Velisek, Antonin Kouba, Vladimir Zlabek, Anna Koubova
Summary: This study examined the environmental contamination of DPH and its biochemical effects on signal crayfish. The results showed that high, short-term DPH exposure induced oxidative stress in crayfish, with the muscles being the most affected tissue.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hongying Dai, Neal L. Benowitz, Chandran Achutan, Paraskevi A. Farazi, Abraham Degarege, Ali S. Khan
Summary: This study examines changes in urinary biomarkers among adult tobacco users who switch between e-cigarettes and cigarettes. The results indicate that there is a reduction in harmful constituents when transitioning from exclusive cigarette use to exclusive e-cigarette use, while harmful constituents increase when transitioning from exclusive e-cigarette use to exclusive cigarette use or dual use.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elisabetta Zinellu, Angelo Zinellu, Alessandro G. Fois, Maria Carmina Pau, Valentina Scano, Barbara Piras, Ciriaco Carru, Pietro Pirina
Summary: Studies show an imbalance between oxidant and antioxidant molecules favoring the former in exacerbations of COPD, suggesting the potential usefulness of targeting oxidative stress in monitoring disease progression, particularly in patients more prone to exacerbations. Additional research with standardized methods in well-characterized populations is needed.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Giulia Cesarini, Massimiliano Scalici
Summary: Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to aquatic habitats worldwide, especially riparian zones. Research shows that riparian vegetation plays a crucial role in trapping plastic litter, with shrubby vegetation having the highest plastic density.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Federica Spani, Maria Pia Morigi, Matteo Bettuzzi, Massimiliano Scalici, Monica Carosi
Summary: Computed Tomography (CT) has been widely used in the medical field and is now being applied in Cultural Heritage studies. Micro-CT, combined with landmark-free shape analysis, allows for non-invasive exploration of the morphology and shape complexity of Cultural Heritage objects.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Roberta Selvaggi, Matteo Pallottini, Barbara Caldaroni, Ambrosius Josef Martin Dorr, Gabriele Magara, Paola Gravina, Luca Grispoldi, Beniamino Cenci-Goga, Enzo Goretti, Gianandrea La Porta, Antonia Concetta Elia, David Cappelletti
Summary: In this study, concentrations of essential and toxic metals in Procambarus clarkii from Lake Trasimeno were quantified. The results showed differences in metal concentrations among tissues, seasons, and gender. Essential metals accumulated in higher concentrations and showed stronger associations, especially in females. Significant differences in concentrations were observed between seasons for essential metals and silver. A seasonal toxicity index indicated that nickel contamination levels in sediments were affected by fluctuating hydrological levels of the lake.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Matteo Pallottini, Sarah Pagliarini, Marianna Catasti, Gianandrea La Porta, Roberta Selvaggi, Elda Gaino, Leonardo Spacone, Alessandro Maria Di Giulio, Arshad Ali, Enzo Goretti
Summary: Field sampling was conducted over a period of 17 years (2005-2021) to study the littoral macrobenthos of Lake Trasimeno. This study focused on understanding the life cycle of Chironomus plumosus, the main culprit of summer chironomid swarms that disrupt human activities near the lake. The collected specimens mainly belonged to Oligochaeta (Naididae) and Diptera (Chironomidae), with 18 chironomid taxa identified. The density of C. plumosus was not influenced by the trend of chironomid density, and the larval density of this species did not increase over the 17-year period.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Paolo Pastorino, Serena Anselmi, Giuseppe Esposito, Marco Bertoli, Elisabetta Pizzul, Damia Barcelo, Antonia Concetta Elia, Alessandro Dondo, Marino Prearo, Monia Renzi
Summary: In this study, the presence of microplastics (MPs) was assessed in different compartments of two high-mountain lakes in Italy. MPs were found in sediment samples, tadpoles, and fish, but not in water and zooplankton samples. The abundance of MPs was higher in the lower lake compared to the upper lake. The use of a certain fish species was suggested as an indicator of MP pollution in high-mountain lakes.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Matteo Pallottini, Sarah Pagliarini, Marianna Catasti, Gianandrea La Porta, Roberta Selvaggi, Elda Gaino, Leonardo Spacone, Alessandro Maria Di Giulio, Arshad Ali, Enzo Goretti
Summary: Adult non-biting pestiferous midges, primarily Chironomus plumosus, swarm over Lake Trasimeno and its surroundings in Italy during the summer season. A recent field survey revealed a macrobenthic community dominated by Chironomidae and Oligochaeta, with C. plumosus as the most abundant species. Compared to a previous survey, the density of C. plumosus has increased significantly, especially in the central area of the lake. This central region, constituting 90% of the lake's total surface area, serves as the primary source of the annoying midge swarms that affect residents and tourists.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Enzo Goretti, Matteo Pallottini, Gianandrea La Porta, Antonia Concetta Elia, Tiziano Gardi, Chiara Petroselli, Paola Gravina, Federica Bruschi, Roberta Selvaggi, David Cappelletti
Summary: This study surveyed the environmental contamination of Alviano Lake territory in Central Italy using Apis mellifera ligustica samples collected from 2019 to 2020. The overall contamination level in the bee tissues was found to be low. However, higher concentrations of Arsenic (As) were observed compared to other rural areas, but lower than samples from urban and productive areas. The analysis of elemental distribution along the longitudinal axis of the bees' bodies revealed higher concentrations of V, Al, Be, Pb, Cd, Co, Mn, Ba, and Sr in the gaster, with the exception of As, S, and Hg, which showed higher concentrations in the body without the gaster, possibly due to their affinity with sulfur.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Biology
Melissa Scoparo, Irene Cardinali, Gianandrea La Porta, Barbara Caldaroni, Gabriele Magara, Ambrosius Josef Martin Doerr, Antonia Concetta Elia, Hovirag Lancioni
Summary: The red swamp crayfish is one of the most threatening freshwater species worldwide and has been listed as an invasive alien species by the European Union. This study aims to understand the invasion routes of this species in the Italian Peninsula through genetic analysis. Mitochondrial DNA analysis of 153 samples from six Italian basins revealed unique maternal lines in four of these basins, supporting the hypothesis of multiple introductions. This knowledge of dispersion routes can help predict the invasiveness of the red swamp crayfish and develop control strategies to protect biodiversity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gianandrea La Porta, Gabriele Magara, Enzo Goretti, Barbara Caldaroni, Ambrosius Josef Martin Dorr, Roberta Selvaggi, Matteo Pallottini, Tiziano Gardi, Beniamino T. Cenci-Goga, David Cappelletti, Antonia Concetta Elia
Summary: This study investigates the effects of the environmental matrix on oxidative stress biomarkers in honey bees. The results show correlations between enzyme activities and environmental parameters as well as heavy metal levels. The study highlights the importance of exploring the effects of environmental stressors on insects and the role of oxidative stress biomarkers.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Matteo Pallottini, Enzo Goretti, Chiara Argenti, Gianandrea La Porta, Laura Tositti, Enrico Dinelli, Beatrice Moroni, Chiara Petroselli, Paola Gravina, Roberta Selvaggi, David Cappelletti
Summary: Anthropogenic trace metal contamination has increased and caused hazardous consequences. The Terni basin valley in Central Italy is heavily polluted by industrial activities, but its orography structure limits air pollution dispersal. This study found higher levels of metal contamination in butterfly tissues at sites with high soil contamination, indicating a correlation between soil and tissue contamination. Monitoring metal concentrations in butterflies can be a good indicator of environmental quality in areas affected by specific anthropogenic pollution sources.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Corrado Battisti, Luca Gallitelli, Massimiliano Scalici, Francesco M. Angelici
Summary: This study analyzed the temporal trends of nine key terms in the habitat fragmentation field and found that the most commonly used terms have been increasing over the years, with landscape connectivity showing the highest increase in frequency. On the other hand, the term ecological network planning appeared less frequently in the research.