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ickel and zinc absorption and growth of Atlantic Forest trees cultivated in polluted soi

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Author(s):
Brandao, Solange E. [1] ; Barbosa, Geane M. [1] ; Siqueira, Matheus C. [1] ; de O. A. Campos, Rafaela [2] ; Dalsin, Ana C. F. [3] ; Rinaldi, Mirian C. S. [1] ; Domingos, Marisa [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Inst Bot, Nucleo Pesquisa Ecol, Ave Miguel Estefano 3687, BR-04301902 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, POLI, CEPEMA, Ctr Capacitacao & Pesquisa Meio Ambiente, Cubatao, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Escola Politecn, Dept Engn Quim, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: PLANT AND SOIL; v. 471, n. 1-2 DEC 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Background and aims The Brazilian Atlantic Forest has been affected by the deposition of Ni and Zn, among other heavy metals adsorbed on atmospheric particles, which can be incorporated into the soil. If available in the soil, they can be absorbed by plant roots. The study aimed at testing experimentally the hypotheses: 1) Ni and Zn depositions increase their bioavailable fractions in the soil; 2) pioneer tree species absorb Ni and Zn from the soil in higher level and less growth changes than non-pioneer species. Methods The experiment was carried out with six pioneer and non-pioneer species native to the Atlantic Forest, grown for 90 days in: soil with balanced fertilization (control) and in soil enriched with Ni, Zn or Ni + Zn. At the end, the concentrations of Ni and Zn were determined in four soil fractions (F1: soluble; F2: linked to oxides/hydroxides; F3: linked to organic matter: F4: residual metals) and in leaves, stems/branches and roots. Mobility factors in soil, concentration ratios between treatments and respective controls, translocation efficiency and relative growth rate in height, leaf number and total biomass were also calculated. Results The results showed that Ni and Zn concentrations increased significantly in the bioavailable soil fractions (F1, F2). The absolute content of Ni and Zn in the plants directly reflected the soil level in the available forms. Conclusions Pioneer tree species absorb Ni and Zn in higher level and show less changes in growth than non-pioneer tree species. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/25642-3 - Tolerance of native tree species from Atlantic Forest to excess of Zn and Ni in soil
Grantee:Solange Eulália Brandão
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate