Article
Plant Sciences
Fabio Palumbo, Samela Draga, Gabriele Magon, Giovanni Gabelli, Alessandro Vannozzi, Silvia Farinati, Francesco Scariolo, Margherita Lucchin, Gianni Barcaccia
Summary: The Cichorium genus presents an opportunity to study the self-incompatibility system. Mapping of SSI locus-associated markers in the chicory genome identified ciMIK2 as a candidate involved in self-incompatibility. The gene showed diversity in chicory, indicating positive selection, while being conserved in endive. Further studies are needed to confirm the role of ciMIK2 in self-incompatibility and explore the contrasting sexual behaviors of chicory and endive.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Katarzyna Roguz, Michal Chilinski, Agata Roguz, Marcin Zych
Summary: Pollination is essential for human food security and the reproduction of flowering plants. Urbanization and land use change affect plant-animal interactions, leading to concerns about pollination. A study in Warsaw, Poland found that the frequency of flower visits by pollinators was influenced by urban-related factors, but different groups of pollinators responded differently to these factors.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jack T. Pryor, Lachlan O. Cowley, Stephanie E. Simonds
Summary: Nine out of 10 people breathe air that does not meet World Health Organization pollution limits, leading to approximately 8 million deaths annually. Particulate matter is the most dangerous form of air pollution, causing inflammatory and oxidative tissue damage. This review will summarize the impact of particulate matter on physiological systems, referring to relevant epidemiological and toxicological studies.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Benjamin Bowe, Andrew K. Gibson, Yan Xie, Yan Yan, Aaron van Donkelaar, Randall V. Martin, Ziyad Al-Aly
Summary: The study found a correlation between PM2.5 and the risks of weight gain and obesity, especially at PM2.5 concentrations below the national standard. Results were consistent across different sensitivity analyses, suggesting that PM2.5 air pollution may contribute to obesity and weight gain.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huizhong Shen, Boyu Liu, Yilin Chen, Xi Zhu, Xiao Yun, Wenjun Meng, Cengxi Lu, Guofeng Shen, Yongtao Hu, Armistead G. Russell, Kirk R. Smith, Shu Tao
Summary: The popularity of facemasks has increased in northern China due to severe air pollution. While wearing facemasks can reduce exposure to particulate matter, the protection is limited as people spend most of their time indoors. Installing indoor air purifiers is a more effective strategy for long-term protection against particulate matter exposure.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hua-Chuan Lin, Jing-Min Guo, Pin Ge, Ping Ou
Summary: This study found a modest association between prenatal exposure to PM2.5 and the risk of hypospadias, particularly within 1 month before pregnancy or the first trimester. There was no significant association observed between exposure to PM2.5-10 and PM10 during pregnancy and the risk of hypospadias in offspring.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
H. A. Sheikh, B. A. Maher, A. W. Woods, P. Y. Tung, R. J. Harrison
Summary: This study demonstrates the efficacy of roadside green infrastructure (GI) in improving local air quality by capturing and reducing airborne particulate matter (PM). A recently installed 'tredge' was found to be effective in intercepting and depositing PM, resulting in significant reduction in exposure in a school playground setting. The findings suggest that GI can be a cost-effective mitigation strategy.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Zhenjie Wang, Mengmeng Xu, Yanhua Wang, Ting Wang, Nan Wu, Wenjing Zheng, Huawei Duan
Summary: The study investigated the impact of PM exposure on surfactant proteins, finding a significant decrease in circulating SP-D and an increase in serum SP-A among smokers. These results suggest that circulating surfactant proteins may serve as biomarkers for respiratory injury caused by air particulate matter.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nelson Gouveia, Josiah L. Kephart, Iryna Dronova, Leslie McClure, Jose Tapia Granados, Ricardo Morales Betancourt, Andrea Cortinez O'Ryan, Jose Luis Texcalac-Sangrador, Kevin Martinez-Folgar, Daniel Rodriguez, Ana Diez-Roux
Summary: The study found that a significant proportion of the population in Latin American cities live in areas with air pollution levels above WHO standards. Larger cities, higher GDP, higher motorization rate, and congestion tend to have higher PM2.5 levels. On the other hand, areas with higher population density tend to have lower levels of PM2.5.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nur 'atiah Zaini, Ali Najah Ahmed, Lee Woen Ean, Ming Fai Chow, Marlinda Abdul Malek
Summary: Accurate air pollution forecasting is crucial for urban planning and health risk management. This study utilizes hybrid deep learning models to forecast PM2.5 concentration in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and improves prediction accuracy through analyzing neighboring station data and optimizing model parameters.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhi Zhang, Jialian Gong, Yu Li, Weikang Zhang, Tong Zhang, Huan Meng, Xiaowei Liu
Summary: Urban trees, especially their leaves, have the potential to capture atmospheric particulate matter (PM) and improve air quality. This study compared different measurement methods to determine the PM retention capacity of leaf surfaces of three coniferous species. The results showed that Pine and Fir were more efficient in capturing PM than Juniper, but different methods could affect the detected results of PM accumulation on leaf surfaces. The study also highlighted the importance of methodological standardization in measuring PM and its implications for selecting tree species with high air purification capacity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Miguel Santibanez-Andrade, Ericka Marel Quezada-Maldonado, Andrea Rivera-Pineda, Yolanda I. I. Chirino, Claudia M. Garcia-Cuellar, Yesennia Sanchez-Perez
Summary: Oxidative stress in cells is caused by an imbalance between oxidant production and the antioxidant system's ability to detoxify reactive products. This stress can lead to genotoxic damage, mutation, and play a role in carcinogenesis. Particulate matter (PM) air pollution has been identified as a cancer risk factor, and evidence suggests that PM-induced oxidative stress can contribute to various events promoting carcinogenesis. This review emphasizes the importance of studying the oxidative and genotoxic mechanisms associated with PM in malignant cell transformation and calls for more accurate approaches to assess its carcinogenic potential.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Uzair Aslam Bhatti, Yuhuan Yan, Mingquan Zhou, Sajid Ali, Aamir Hussain, Qingsong Huo, Zhaoyuan Yu, Linwang Yuan
Summary: As Pakistan's economy, transportation, and industry develop, environmental pollution has become a prominent issue, with air quality in Lahore exceeding national standards. There is a strong correlation between particulate matter and other pollutants, with future predictions showing an increase in PM2.5 concentration.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Giulia Papa, Giancarlo Capitani, Marco Pellecchia, Ilaria Negri
Summary: Global demand for bee pollen as a dietary supplement is rising, but contamination from environmental pollutants is a concern. Current data on bee pollen contamination mainly focus on pesticides and heavy metals, with little research on potential pollution from airborne particulate matter.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dong-Wook Lee, Jongmin Oh, Shinhee Ye, Youngrin Kwag, Wonho Yang, Yangho Kim, Eunhee Ha
Summary: The study found a significant association between exposure to PM10 and blood cadmium concentrations among Korean housewives, suggesting that the body burden of heavy metals is significantly associated with air pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Alina Avanesyan, Theresa M. Culley
JOURNAL OF THE TORREY BOTANICAL SOCIETY
(2017)
Article
Plant Sciences
Guy N. Cameron, Theresa M. Culley, Sarah E. Kolbe, Arnold I. Miller, Stephen F. Matter
JOURNAL OF THE TORREY BOTANICAL SOCIETY
(2016)
Article
Plant Sciences
Theresa. Culley, Guy N. Cameron, Sarah E. Kolbe, Arnold I. Miller
JOURNAL OF THE TORREY BOTANICAL SOCIETY
(2016)
Article
Soil Science
Sarah E. Kolbe, Arnold I. Miller, Amy Townsend-Small, Guy N. Cameron, Theresa M. Culley
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL
(2016)
Article
Plant Sciences
Valerie C. Pence, Megan Philpott, Theresa M. Culley, Bernadette Plair, Suzanne R. Yorke, Kristine Lindsey, Anne-Catherine Vanhove, Daniel Ballesteros
IN VITRO CELLULAR & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY-PLANT
(2017)
Article
Plant Sciences
Theresa M. Culley
APPLICATIONS IN PLANT SCIENCES
(2017)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Pamela K. Diggle, Theresa M. Culley
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2018)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Pamela K. Diggle, Theresa M. Culley
APPLICATIONS IN PLANT SCIENCES
(2018)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Theresa M. Culley
APPLICATIONS IN PLANT SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Alexis Wafer, Theresa M. Culley, Kala Stephens, J. Ryan Stewart
INVASIVE PLANT SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Gillian H. Dean, Alice N. Muriithi, Theresa M. Culley
APPLICATIONS IN PLANT SCIENCES
(2020)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Theresa M. Culley, Megan Philpott, Robert Tunison, Benjamin J. Merritt, Jose M. Barreiro Sanchez, Alexis Wafer, Rebecca Holdren
Summary: There are disparities and biases in access to novel methods among plant biologists worldwide, which must be addressed to promote a more just academic society.
APPLICATIONS IN PLANT SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Theresa M. Culley, Kurt Dreisilker, M. Clair Ryan, Jessica A. Schuler, Nadia Cavallin, Roger Gettig, Kayri Havens, Hans Landel, Brittany Shultz
Summary: This study demonstrates the important role of public gardens in preventing plant invasions and highlights the need for standardized guidelines in data collection and sharing. The findings suggest that public gardens can provide valuable information for assessing potential invasiveness and monitoring escaped plants.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Max Winkeljohn, Valerie C. Pence, Theresa M. Culley
Summary: The study aims to improve the survival rate of shoot cultures in vitro, in order to provide the best chance for survival of collected material from endangered oak species.
APPLICATIONS IN PLANT SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
Summary: The dragonfly species Orthetrum albistylum can accumulate heavy metals, and its heat shock protein genes have the potential to serve as biomarkers for monitoring environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This paper discusses the application of three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) in the management of microplastic pollution, and introduces the efficiency and catalytic mechanisms of different catalysts. It also proposes the development prospects for sustainable management of microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and mechanisms of a chemical-free nanobubble-based AOP for treating organic micropollutants in water. The results show that the oxygen nanobubble AOP has a significantly higher removal efficiency compared to air and nitrogen nanobubbles. The treatment performance is not affected by pH and the presence of ions. Higher initial concentrations of the micropollutant lead to slower treatment processes, but similar removal performance is achieved in the end. The presence of organic matter reduces the removal rate of the micropollutant. The results have practical feasibility for water and wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the protein targets and protein-ligand interactions related to PAH contamination in crop xylem sap using computational tools. The results show that phenanthrene has a more pronounced effect on the xylem sap proteins of maize and wheat, with maize DEPs associated with lipid biosynthesis and wheat DEPs exhibiting an increase in ABC transporters. This study provides insights into the regulation and movement of PAHs within plant xylem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)