Article
Water Resources
Ali Zaeri, Zargham Mohammadi, Fereidoun Rezanezhad
Summary: The study focuses on the salinity sources and salinization mechanism in the Zohreh River Basin, Southwest Iran. It reveals that the salt-bearing Gachsaran Formation and oil-field brine are major threats to the water quality of the river, with deep halite brine from the Gachsaran Formation being mainly responsible for salinization in SZ2. The study also identifies the mechanism of deep brine penetration through hidden fault failures using river sinuosity analysis and geophysical data.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mais Alkhayer, Mostafa Karimian Eghbal, Nikou Hamzehpour, Rasoul Rahnemaie
Summary: The gradual desiccation of Lake Urmia in Iran has caused catastrophic water loss, resulting in the formation of salt crust deposits on the lake bed. This study investigated the impact of water level on brine composition, the formation and mineralogy of the salt crust, and performed a lab-scale experiment to simulate these processes. The results showed changes in brine composition with water level, the dominance of certain ions in different layers of the salt crust, and the precipitation of specific minerals. The findings suggest that if the lake continues to dry up, magnesium sulfate minerals will be the final product of the brine.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Changzhi Li, Pei Guo, Chiyang Liu
Summary: A comparative study of three representative Eocene saline lakes across China revealed different minerology and minor element abundances, reflecting various depositional environments. These lakes in different depressions represent three typical depositional models, providing implications for the hydrocarbon exploration potential of salt-associated mudstones.
MARINE AND PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yin Wang, Chengxiao Hu, Xu Wang, Guangyu Shi, Zheng Lei, Yanni Tang, Huan Zhang, Hada Wuriyanghan, Xiaohu Zhao
Summary: Soil salinization negatively affects soybean production, but rhizosphere microorganisms can improve plant salt tolerance. Selenium is known to optimize the rhizosphere microbial community, and this study investigated whether selenium-induced rhizosphere microorganisms can enhance plant salt tolerance. Pot experiments were conducted using salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive soybean varieties, and the results showed that selenium application improved soybean salt tolerance by optimizing the structure of the rhizosphere microbial community. Furthermore, the application of four salt-tolerant bacteria isolated from selenium-fertilized soil led to significant increases in plant growth and reductions in stress-related compounds in salt-sensitive soybean.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Depeng Li, Wei Liu, Xiaoshuang Li, Haijun Tang, Guichun Xu, Deyi Jiang, Jinwu Du, Xiong Zhang, Jinyang Fan
Summary: This study conducted experimental and theoretical research on the physical simulation of salt cavern construction with light brine under gas blanket. The results show that using light brine and gas blanket can reduce costs and improve environmental protection. This research provides a basis for promoting clean and efficient brine mining and salt cavern energy storage.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lijian Shen, Nuchit Siritongkham, Licheng Wang, Chenglin Liu, Anont Nontaso, Wanitchaya Khadsri, Yufei Hu
Summary: The study reveals that the bromine content in the halite core from drilling hole K203 in the Khorat Basin shows rapid variation within 1 cm intervals, indicating that the primary control of bromine content in halites is the bromine concentrations of parent brines. This is contradictory to previous bromine profiles of the Lower Salt Member in the area.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gidon Baer, Michael Bernstein, Yoseph Yechieli, Ran N. Nof, Meir Abelson, Ittai Gavrieli
Summary: Sinkholes along the Dead Sea shores are formed by the dissolution of an 11-10 thousand-year-old subsurface salt layer. We analyzed the variations in elevation and thickness of this layer in boreholes along the western shores of the Dead Sea, reconstructed water-body stratification, past lake levels, and paleo-bathymetry during salt deposition, and discussed the role of salt-layer elevation in future sinkhole formation.
JOURNAL OF PALEOLIMNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elena Khayrulina, Natalya Mitrakova, Natalya Poroshina, Elena Menshikova, Anna Perminova
Summary: This study examines the impact of long-term outflow of highly saline waters from ancient brine wells on the soil-forming processes and ecosystem in Perm Krai, Russia. The results show that the soils in the study area are affected by salinization, with different types and properties of saline soils. The presence of sodium ions in the soil complex indicates the process of solonization. Additionally, the discovery of salt-tolerant plant species in the area is important for assessing the long-term effects of potash mining on the natural environment.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Yin Wang, Chao Xu, Hada Wuriyanghan, Zheng Lei, Yanni Tang, Huan Zhang, Xiaohu Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of selenium on soybean varieties under salt stress through pot experiments and high-throughput sequencing. The results showed that selenium supplementation improved salt tolerance in soybeans by reducing the negative effects of salt stress and optimizing the structure and function of the rhizosphere microbial community.
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Maria Joao Rodrigues, Catarina Guerreiro Pereira, Marta Oliveira, Gokhan Zengin, Luisa Custodio
Summary: Parasitic diseases caused by protozoans and helminths are a major cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in tropical regions. Salt-tolerant plants (halophytes) have attracted attention for their medicinal properties, including antiparasitic effects.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lin Qi, Yao Yao, David E. English, Ronghua Ma, John Luft, Chuanmin Hu
Summary: Through spectral analysis of satellite images, aggregations of brine shrimp cysts in salt lakes can be identified clearly. A deep learning model is developed to quantify BSC abundance and distribution, revealing seasonal variability in the Great Salt Lake, with primary peaks in April-May and October-November.
REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mia E. Forgione, Steven P. Brady
Summary: Organisms that rely on aquatic habitats in roaded landscapes, such as wood frogs, face negative consequences due to pollution, particularly freshwater salinization. This study found that roadside populations of wood frogs are less fit and more sensitive to road salt compared to woodland populations. The research showed that the survival disadvantage for roadside wood frog embryos persisted and developmental rates were delayed compared to woodland populations. These findings suggest that local maladaptation in roadside wood frog populations is driven by embryonic sensitivity to salt and delayed developmental rates.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qixin Duan, Zhihui Zhu, Baoshan Wang, Min Chen
Summary: Salinized soil is a major environmental stress that hampers plant growth and development. Halophytes, such as the woody halophyte Tamarisk, have evolved salt tolerance mechanisms that allow them to thrive on saline-alkali soil. Understanding the mechanisms of salt tolerance in Tamarisk and identifying key genes involved are crucial for improving saline land and increasing crop salt tolerance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Di Xiao, Jian Cao, Xiucheng Tan, Ying Xiong, Daofeng Zhang, Guodong Dong, Zixing Lu
Summary: This paper reviews the major genetic environments of evaporite-carbonate assemblages and proposes a new type of reservoir called epeiric basin-scale moldic reservoirs. This rare end-member sedimentary assemblage formed in a unique environment controlled by high atmospheric CO2 content, sea-level fluctuations, and evaporative conditions during the Middle Ordovician greenhouse, providing reservoirs with high exploration potential.
EARTH-SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zayneb Amri, Amara Masrouhi, Chahreddine Naji, Olivier Bellier, Hemin Koyi
Summary: A wide variety of salt structures have been identified in the Northern Tunisian Atlas, with a newly discovered diapiric structure Bir-ElAfou Salt Structure (BEASS) formed in response to strike-slip tectonics. BEASS is currently associated with a restraining bend resulting from an E-W dextral fault system. Salt movement in the basin during the Cretaceous South Tethyan extension facilitated diapiric emplacement, followed by salt flow towards the basin forming a salt sheet during Aptian.
JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Safoora Borzoo, Sasan Mohsenzadeh, Ali Moradshahi, Danial Kahrizi, Hajar Zamani, Mehdi Zarei
Summary: The study demonstrates the significant impact of drought on the growth and seed quality of oilseed crops, while plant growth-promoting bacteria can improve crop yield and mitigate adverse effects under stress conditions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zahra Ahmadabadi, Mehdi Zarei, Jafar Yasrebi, Abdolmajid Ronaghi, Reza Ghasemi, Leila Sadegh Kasmaei, Elke Bloem, Ewald Schnug
Summary: The application of RHC, RHB, and MR was found to have a significant effect on reducing the toxic effects of SDZ on plant properties and positively impacting growth attributes. The use of biofertilizers decreased the uptake of SDZ by plants, improving their growth conditions.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Aida Ansari, Jamshid Razmjoo, Mehdi Zarei, Hassan Karimmojeni
Summary: The research showed that mycorrhiza can enhance drought tolerance in linseed plants, with different effects of salicylic acid depending on the mycorrhizal species. RI-linseed displayed better traits under drought conditions, while FM-linseed showed higher vesicle diameter and yield.
Article
Horticulture
Sareh Rahimi, Bahram Baninasab, Majid Talebi, Mahdiyeh Gholami, Mehdi Zarei
Summary: Under iron-deficiency conditions, inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi significantly enhances growth and chlorophyll content in quince seedlings, pointing to a potential role of AM fungi in alleviating iron stress in plants.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Correction
Plant Sciences
Vahid Alah Jahandideh Mahjen Abadi, Mozhgan Sepehri, Hadi Asadi Rahmani, Mehdi Zarei, Abdolmajid Ronaghi, Seyed Mohsen Taghavi, Mahdieh Shamshiripour
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Zohreh Ghanbarzadeh, Hajar Zamani, Sasan Mohsenzadeh, Lukasz Marczak, Maciej Stobiecki, Mehdi Zarei
Summary: Metabolomics analysis was used to investigate changes in Moldavian balm metabolite profile under water-deficit stress, symbiosis with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus, and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria. Results indicated that sugar metabolism was the most affected pathway under drought stress, while increased amino acids, citric acid cycle intermediates, and phenolic acid metabolites contributed to enhanced tolerance mechanisms. This study highlighted the potential of soil microorganisms in mitigating the negative effects of drought stress and improving the performance of medicinal plants under adverse conditions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Javad Nematollahi, Fatemeh Zarei, Behnam Keshavarzi, Mehdi Zarei, Farid Moore, Rosa Busquets, Frank J. Kelly
Summary: This study examined characteristics and human exposure of microplastics (MPs) in settled indoor dust in schools for the first time, finding white-transparent microfibres as the most abundant type, higher concentrations in the south and centre of the city, and a relatively high exposure risk for elementary school students.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hung Vu, Broder Merkel, Oliver Wiche
Summary: This study aimed to explore and assess the groundwater quality across the whole area of Hanoi city, as well as identify potential contamination sources. The spatial distributions of major ions and selected elements in groundwater were obtained, showing variations in depth, region, and season. High concentrations of certain elements suggest contamination from the surface.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Abdullah Kaviani Rad, Siva K. Balasundram, Shohreh Azizi, Yeganeh Afsharyzad, Mehdi Zarei, Hassan Etesami, Redmond R. Shamshiri, Angelika Astaykina, Rostislav Streletskii
Summary: Excessive antibiotic use in healthcare and livestock farming has led to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a major environmental threat. Non-biological stressors such as soil salinity and water pollution can impact AMR in agricultural soils, leading to reduced yields and lower quality of agricultural products. The study found that soil contaminants from fertilizers, heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and sewage sludge contribute significantly to the development of AMR by increasing the abundance of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARBs) in agricultural soils. Among the technologies tested, salinity and heat were found to be more effective in reducing ARGs and AMR. Strategies to mitigate AMR in agricultural soils include integrated control of antibiotic usage and primary sources of ARGs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Leila Zare, Abdolmajid Ronaghi, Reza Ghasemi, Mehdi Zarei, Mozhgan Sepehri
Summary: Phytochelatin (PC) and glutathione (GSH) are important internal strategies of plants to detoxify heavy metal stress. This study investigated the effect of different cadmium (Cd) concentrations on PC, GSH, and nutrient uptake rates in corn plants. The results showed that increasing Cd concentrations led to higher PC and GSH biosynthesis, but longer exposure periods decreased their concentrations. This study highlights the transient role of PC in Cd detoxification and its relationship with cytoplasmic Cd concentration.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maedeh Rahimi, Mehdi Zarei, Behnam Keshavarzi, Reza Golshani, Seyed Ghasem Ghorbanzadeh Zafarani
Summary: Research indicates that Amirkalayeh Wetland is under severe water quality stress due to the inflow of agricultural drainage, which leads to increased nutrient concentrations and decreased water quality in the wetland. To improve the water quality, it is crucial to prevent agricultural drainage from entering the wetland and implement a sustainable water management plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Mehri Tabarmayeh, Mehdi Zarei, Fernando Jaramillo, Okke Batelaan
Summary: This research investigates an aquifer experiencing severe groundwater stress, aiming to identify the main causes and understand the impacts of climate change and human activities. The results indicate that declining groundwater levels are mainly caused by expanding vegetation cover rather than changing hydro-climatic variables.
HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Narges Abdar, Mehdi Zarei, Abdul Majid Ronaghi
Summary: A greenhouse pot experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of arbuscular mycorrhiza fungus and plant growth promoting rhizobacterium on maize growth and nutrient concentrations under different levels of boron. The results showed that shoot and root dry weights significantly decreased as boron levels increased. However, microbial inoculation, especially mycorrhization, increased plant growth at lower boron levels. Shoot and root dry weights were positively correlated with shoot phosphorus concentration and root colonization. At higher boron levels, root colonization significantly decreased and the concentrations of iron, copper, sodium, and zinc in shoots significantly increased. In conclusion, low boron application improved plant growth while high boron rates were toxic. Microbial inoculation had a more alleviative effect when the plant was exposed to excess boron.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Saba Kavian, Mehdi Zarei, Ali Niazi, Reza Ghasemi-Fasaei, Amir Ghaffar Shahriari, Tibor Janda
Summary: The present experiment aimed to analyze the impact of inoculation with Bacillus paralicheniformis and Trichoderma asperellum on the growth and antioxidant response modulation of maize under drought and Cadmium stresses. The results showed that inoculation significantly increased leaf dry biomass and leaf area, and reduced the accumulation of malondialdehyde in maize leaves. Additionally, inoculation increased the activities of superoxide dismutase and peroxidase in the roots, and minimized Cd accumulation in the leaves.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
M. Mollaee, H. Ghadiri, M. Zarei, B. Heidari, M. Cheshmi, B. Singh Chauhan
Summary: The study investigated the response of soil microbial populations to different doses of glyphosate and sulfosulfuron, finding that glyphosate at 1,080 g ae ha(-1) had the highest microbial respiration, microbial biomass carbon, and metabolic quotient. Dehydrogenase activity showed a decreasing trend in all herbicide treatments except 4 days after spraying. The study also showed that sulfosulfuron had a more significant impact on microbial respiration and metabolic quotient over time compared to glyphosate.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)