The influence of the environmental factors on the accumulation patterns of toxic elements in Plantago lanceolata sampled in the area under strong anthropopressure

Jordanovic, Jelena S.; Serbula, Snezana M.; Markovic, Mirjana M.; Radojevic, Ana A.; Kalinovic, Jelena V.; Kalinovic, Tanja S.

doi:10.1016/j.psep.2024.01.062

Article Metadata only M21

2024

Jordanovic, Jelena S.
Serbula, Snezana M.
Markovic, Mirjana M.
Radojevic, Ana A.
Kalinovic, Jelena V.
Kalinovic, Tanja S.

Elsevier Ltd.

Process Safety and Environmental Protection

183

1239

1248

English

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The study aims to explore the environmental factors which activate accumulation abilities of Plantago lanceolata in the research area under strong anthropopressure resulting from the long-term pollution originating from copper mining-metallurgical activities in Southeastern Europe. Sampling was performed at the most endangered sites regarding its proximity to the major and/or secondary pollution sources, as well at the control site. The content of toxic elements (Al, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn) was determined in the roots, leaves, stalks and flowers of P. lanceolata. The anthropogenic origin of environmental contamination was denoted through the high concentrations of Cu, Pb and Zn in the leaves of P. lanceolata, reaching toxic levels, combined with the enrichment of plant parts (Enrichment factor >2), especially with Cu (as well as with Al, Fe, Ni and Zn) in samples from the immediate proximity to the copper smelter or at the prevailing wind directions. Biomonitoring potential, assessed through the correlations between toxic element content, as well as the values of Enrichment factor, was indicated for roots (in the case of Cu), all the aboveground plant parts (Fe) and stalks (Zn). The results have shown that the contents of toxic elements in plant parts as well as phytoremediation of P. lanceolata were dependent on soil element content, soil physico-chemical properties and soil enzyme activities, which were regarded as the main environmental drivers affecting phytoremediation ability. The analysis of biological factors (bioconcentration, translocation and bioaccumulation factor) indicated exclusion strategy and possible usage of P. lanceolata in phytostabilization of Zn. The results indicated that the study area is 'environmental hotspot' with potential threat to human health due to the high levels of bioaccumulation of the investigated toxic elements in P. lanceolata parts.

Copper smelter, Anthropopressure, Phytotechnologies, Biological factors, Biomonitoring

DOI

10.1016/j.psep.2024.01.062

ISSN

0957-5820
1744-3598

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https://repozitorijum.tfbor.bg.ac.rs/handle/...

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dc.rights.license	ARR
dc.date.available	2025-10-13T08:12:06Z
dc.date.issued	2024
dc.identifier.issn	0957-5820
dc.identifier.issn	1744-3598
dc.identifier.doi	10.1016/j.psep.2024.01.062
dc.identifier.uri	https://repozitorijum.tfbor.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6005
dc.description.abstract	The study aims to explore the environmental factors which activate accumulation abilities of Plantago lanceolata in the research area under strong anthropopressure resulting from the long-term pollution originating from copper mining-metallurgical activities in Southeastern Europe. Sampling was performed at the most endangered sites regarding its proximity to the major and/or secondary pollution sources, as well at the control site. The content of toxic elements (Al, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn) was determined in the roots, leaves, stalks and flowers of P. lanceolata. The anthropogenic origin of environmental contamination was denoted through the high concentrations of Cu, Pb and Zn in the leaves of P. lanceolata, reaching toxic levels, combined with the enrichment of plant parts (Enrichment factor >2), especially with Cu (as well as with Al, Fe, Ni and Zn) in samples from the immediate proximity to the copper smelter or at the prevailing wind directions. Biomonitoring potential, assessed through the correlations between toxic element content, as well as the values of Enrichment factor, was indicated for roots (in the case of Cu), all the aboveground plant parts (Fe) and stalks (Zn). The results have shown that the contents of toxic elements in plant parts as well as phytoremediation of P. lanceolata were dependent on soil element content, soil physico-chemical properties and soil enzyme activities, which were regarded as the main environmental drivers affecting phytoremediation ability. The analysis of biological factors (bioconcentration, translocation and bioaccumulation factor) indicated exclusion strategy and possible usage of P. lanceolata in phytostabilization of Zn. The results indicated that the study area is 'environmental hotspot' with potential threat to human health due to the high levels of bioaccumulation of the investigated toxic elements in P. lanceolata parts.
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher	Elsevier Ltd.
dc.source	Process Safety and Environmental Protection
dc.rights.uri	All rights reserved
dc.subject	Copper smelter
dc.subject	Anthropopressure
dc.subject	Phytotechnologies
dc.subject	Biological factors
dc.subject	Biomonitoring
dc.title	The influence of the environmental factors on the accumulation patterns of toxic elements in Plantago lanceolata sampled in the area under strong anthropopressure
dc.type	article
dc.type.version	publishedVersion
dc.citation.volume	183
dc.citation.spage	1239
dc.creator	Jordanovic, Jelena S.
dc.citation.epage	1248
dc.citation.rank	M21
dc.creator	Serbula, Snezana M.
dc.creator	Markovic, Mirjana M.
dc.creator	Radojevic, Ana A.
dc.creator	Kalinovic, Jelena V.
dc.creator	Kalinovic, Tanja S.
dc.date.accessioned	2025-10-13T08:12:06Z


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