Ecotoxicology of heavy metal (loid)-enriched particulate matter: foliar accumulation by plants and health impacts
Atmospheric contamination by heavy metal-enriched particulate matter (metal-PM) is highly
topical nowadays because of its high persistence and toxic nature. Metal-PMs are emitted to …
topical nowadays because of its high persistence and toxic nature. Metal-PMs are emitted to …
Foliar uptake, accumulation, and distribution of cadmium in rice (Oryza sativa L.) at different stages in wet deposition conditions
Z Xu, Z Zhu, Y Zhao, Z Huang, J Fei, Y Han… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Atmospheric deposition of cadmium (Cd) in rice (Oryza sativa L.) has become a major global
concern. Foliar uptake allows vegetables to accumulate heavy metals from the atmosphere …
concern. Foliar uptake allows vegetables to accumulate heavy metals from the atmosphere …
SEM–EDS-based rapid measurement and size-fractionated speciation of airborne particulate matter and associated metals utilizing plant leaves
This study was conducted to assess particulate matter pollution and the accumulation of
airborne toxic metals by studying the foliar deposition pattern in an urban environment. To …
airborne toxic metals by studying the foliar deposition pattern in an urban environment. To …
Direct foliar uptake of phosphorus from desert dust
Phosphorus (P) scarcity constrains plant growth in many ecosystems worldwide. In P‐poor
ecosystems, the biogeochemical paradigm links plant productivity with the deposition of P …
ecosystems, the biogeochemical paradigm links plant productivity with the deposition of P …
Size fractionated phytomonitoring of airborne particulate matter (PM) and speciation of PM bound toxic metals pollution through Calotropis procera in an urban …
Phytomonitoring of airborne toxic metals (eg, Pb, Cd, Cu, and Ni) at urban roadsides was
conducted by studying accumulation patterns in the leaves of Calotropis procera through …
conducted by studying accumulation patterns in the leaves of Calotropis procera through …
Exposure to urban heavy metal contamination diminishes bumble bee colony growth
As a result of their industrial past, legacy cites often have elevated concentrations of soil
heavy metal contamination. Metal pollution can have negative and prolonged ecosystem …
heavy metal contamination. Metal pollution can have negative and prolonged ecosystem …
Methods for the analysis of airborne particulate matter
We provide a review of the common methodologies employed in the analysis of airborne
particulate matter (PM). In this review, we focused on quantification of PM by different plant …
particulate matter (PM). In this review, we focused on quantification of PM by different plant …
Traffic patterns, more than adjacent land use, influence element content of roadside forbs for insect pollinators
AM Shephard, L Agnew, A Herdtle… - Ecological Solutions …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Roadsides are targeted for restoration of pollinator‐friendly plants. Yet, roads are sources of
macronutrient, micronutrient and heavy metal pollution that may contaminate roadside …
macronutrient, micronutrient and heavy metal pollution that may contaminate roadside …
Removal of airborne particulate matter by evergreen tree species in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Urban air quality stands as a pressing concern in cities globally, with airborne particulate
matter (PM) emerging as a significant threat to human health. An investigation was carried …
matter (PM) emerging as a significant threat to human health. An investigation was carried …
Mapping the constituent preference of tree species for capturing particulate matter on leaf surfaces using single-particle mass spectrometry and supervised machine …
D Chen, Y Long, Y Zhu, J Zheng, J Yan, S Yin - Environmental Pollution, 2024 - Elsevier
Respiratory health is negatively influenced by the dimensions and constituents of particulate
matter (PM). Although mass concentration is widely acknowledged to be key to assessing …
matter (PM). Although mass concentration is widely acknowledged to be key to assessing …