Plant Physiological Responses After Fresh and Sewage Water Irrigation: Plant Health Perspectives

Article Engineering, Environmental

Unrevealing arsenic and lead toxicity and antioxidant response in spinach: a human health perspective

Natasha et al.

Summary: The study shows that arsenic and lead are more toxic to spinach, leading to high carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks. Additionally, metal accumulation affects spinach growth and induces oxidative stress.

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH (2022)

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Editorial Material Engineering, Environmental

Special Issue Geochemistry, Soil Contamination and Human Health. Part 2.

Jaume Bech

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH (2022)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Biomagnification of potentially toxic elements in animals consuming fodder irrigated with sewage water

Ghulam Murtaza et al.

Summary: Globally, sewage water is commonly seen as a cheap and effective alternative source of irrigation and nutrients. However, untreated sewage water contains potentially toxic elements that can have harmful effects on the food chain, posing a threat to human health.

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH (2022)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Constructed wetlands as a sustainable technology for wastewater treatment with emphasis on chromium-rich tannery wastewater

Fazila Younas et al.

Summary: Water scarcity poses a major threat to agriculture and humans, mainly due to over abstraction of groundwater, rapid urbanization, and improper industrial use. Constructed wetlands are considered as an eco-friendly technique to treat chromium-contaminated tannery wastewater, potentially addressing global food safety and public health issues.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Wastewater irrigation in India: Current status, impacts and response options

Paramjit S. Minhas et al.

Summary: Wastewater generated from urban agglomerations in India has the potential to be a valuable resource for agriculture, but issues with wastewater treatment have led to environmental pollution and health risks. Appropriate policy initiatives are needed to address these challenges.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Heavy metal and metalloid toxicity in horticultural plants: Tolerance mechanism and remediation strategies

Iqra Noor et al.

Summary: Heavy metals and metalloids are major soil pollutants that limit crop production worldwide. The exposure to these pollutants induces oxidative stress in plants and alters their biochemical and morphological characteristics. Plants have evolved complex physiological and cellular defense strategies to cope with heavy metal toxicity, such as sequestration and transportation of metals, activation of signaling pathways, and detoxification mechanisms. Understanding the toxicity, signaling pathways, and tolerance mechanisms of heavy metals will help in developing new crop varieties and improving phytoremediation.

CHEMOSPHERE (2022)

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Article Agronomy

The Mechanistic Basis of Sulfur-mediated Alleviation of Pb Toxicity in Wheat

Md Mostafizur Rahman et al.

Summary: This study found that exogenous sulfur can reduce the toxicity of lead in wheat plants, restoring root biomass, cellular integrity, redox status, and chlorophyll score. Additionally, sulfur stimulated the expression of key genes in the roots, increasing the accumulation and sequestration of lead and restoring redox equilibrium in lead-exposed wheat.

GESUNDE PFLANZEN (2022)

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Article Agriculture, Multidisciplinary

Wastewater irrigation and crop yield: A meta-analysis

Wang Han-jie et al.

Summary: The effect of wastewater irrigation on crop yield varies in the literature, making it difficult to comprehensively evaluate its role in global food security. Domestic and breeding wastewater irrigation significantly increases crop yield, while industrial wastewater has a negative effect. Experimental design and fertilizer use contribute to the divergent crop yield effects. The existing literature mainly focuses on the short-run effect, and the long-run impact should be an important research question in the future.

JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AGRICULTURE (2022)

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Article Engineering, Environmental

Risk assessment of trace element accumulation in soil and Brassica oleracea after wastewater irrigation

Ali Haider Shah et al.

Summary: The present study aimed to evaluate the health and ecological risks associated with trace element accumulation in Brassica oleracea under wastewater irrigations from different areas. The study found that mixing wastewater with fresh/groundwater for irrigation increased the concentrations of trace elements in soil and plants, as well as the associated risk indices. However, mixed wastewater treatments were effective in minimizing trace element concentration in plants and reducing associated health risks.

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH (2022)

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Article Plant Sciences

Comparison between Photosynthesis and Growth Indicators of C4 and C3 Grasses as Influenced by Wastewater

Y. Selahvarzi et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the responses of two grasses under different concentrations of wastewater. The results showed that the grasses exhibited increased growth parameters and chlorophyll content at 50% wastewater treatment, while root and shoot dry weights increased at lower concentrations of wastewater. However, high concentrations of wastewater resulted in a decrease in photosynthetic index and growth parameters.

RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY (2022)

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Review Environmental Sciences

State-of-the-art OMICS strategies against toxic effects of heavy metals in plants: A review

Shafeeq Ur Rahman et al.

Summary: Environmental pollution caused by heavy metals from anthropogenic activities has become a topic of increasing concern. Heavy metals, especially non-essential carcinogens, have been identified as major air, water, and soil pollutants that negatively impact the quantity, quality, and safety of plant-based food worldwide. Plants exposed to heavy metals experience reduced growth and yield, but they have developed complex defense mechanisms to avoid or tolerate the toxic effects. OMICS strategies have been widely used to understand the mechanisms of plant response and adaptation to heavy metal stress. Recent advancements in the understanding of the interaction between heavy metals and plants at molecular and cellular levels, as well as plants' defense strategies, are summarized in this review. The use of transcriptomics, genomics, metabolomics, proteomics, and ionomics for studying plant responses to heavy metal toxicity is reviewed, and challenges and future recommendations are discussed.

ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Accumulation pattern and risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in selected wastewater-irrigated soils and plants in Vehari, Pakistan

Natasha Natasha et al.

Summary: This study investigated the accumulation pattern and risk assessment of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in wastewater-irrigated arable soils and crops in Vehari, Pakistan. The results showed that the PTE concentrations in soil samples exceeded their limit values, indicating severe soil contamination and potential ecological risks. Some vegetables also exhibited high metal accumulation, posing potential health hazards. It is important to minimize and manage wastewater irrigation practices to ensure food safety in the study area.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Health risks of arsenic buildup in soil and food crops after wastewater irrigation

Natasha et al.

Summary: This study examined the impact of using municipal wastewater for irrigation on arsenic levels in soil and food plants in Pakistan, finding potential health risks in certain areas, particularly for children consuming wheat crops. It recommends the use of diverse food crops in the study area to minimize the risk of arsenic exposure and poisoning. The study also highlights the importance of considering future perspectives on wastewater use, potential human exposure to metal(oids), and associated health concerns at local and global levels.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Risk assessment of potentially toxic metal(loid)s in Vigna radiata L. under wastewater and freshwater irrigation

Hasnain Anwar et al.

Summary: This study investigated the impact of municipal water irrigation in agriculture on plants, revealing that plants accumulated potentially toxic metals mainly in roots, leading to increased oxidative stress in mung beans. The irrigation treatments posed potential risks to human health due to elevated levels of toxic metals, highlighting the unsuitability of mixed wastewater and freshwater use in crop irrigation.

CHEMOSPHERE (2021)

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Review Engineering, Environmental

Effect of soil amendments on trace element-mediated oxidative stress in plants: Meta-analysis and mechanistic interpretations

Muhammad Shahid

Summary: This study critically elucidated the impact of soil amendments on trace-element-induced oxidative stress in plants, revealing distinct variations under different conditions. Specifically, when trace elements and soil amendments are co-applied, plant tolerance and growth parameters are enhanced, while stress parameters are reduced.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

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Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Effect of hydrogel based soil amendments on heavy metal uptake by spinach grown with wastewater irrigation

Jaskaran Dhiman et al.

Summary: The use of a superabsorbent polymer hydrogel mixed with biochar as soil amendments shows potential in reducing heavy metal uptake by wastewater-irrigated spinach plants, offering a promising solution to mitigate health risks associated with heavy metal contamination in food crops.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

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Article Engineering, Environmental