{"title":"Effectiveness and mechanism of plant purification of nutrients and perfluoroalkyl acids in simulated river water under microplastic stress.","authors":"Yi-Xi Liu, Yi-Li Wang, Guo-Hao Wang, Yu-Cheng Wang, De-Tao Que, Yuan-Yuan Zhou","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2572316","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2572316","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Pontederia cordata</i>, <i>Canna indica</i>, <i>Myriophyllum verticillatum</i>, and <i>Vallisneria natans</i> were selected to investigate the effect and mechanism of plant removal of total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) from simulated river water under microplastic stress through hydroponic experiments. The results showed that the four plants had good ability to remove TN, TP, PFOA, and PFOS from simulated river water under microplastic stress. The removal of TN, TP, PFOA, and PFOS by plants under microplastic stress ranged from 57.1% to 80.0%, 48.5% to 67.6%, 42.0% to 68.5%, and 48.0% to 85.3%, respectively. The best removal of TN and TP was achieved by <i>P. cordata</i> with 80.0% and 67.6%, respectively, while PFOA and PFOS were removed by <i>P. cordata</i> at a rate of 42.0% and 48.0%, respectively. <i>M. verticillatum</i> showed the most significant removal of PFOA and PFOS. The uptake of PFOS by plants was better than that of PFOA. Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) tended to accumulate in plant roots more than PFOA in <i>P. cordata</i> and <i>C. indica</i>. Microplastic stress resulted in a decrease in plant removal of TN, TP, PFOA, and PFOS by 3.9%∼5.3%, 5.4%∼6.9%, 4.9%∼7.2%, and 2.7%∼7.2%, respectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145336860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Heavy metal stress alters soil microbial structure and diversity in the BBN industrial corridor, Himachal Pradesh, India.","authors":"Ranjna Kaundal, Vipin Parkash, Supriti Paul, Meghna Thapa","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2572305","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2572305","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Soil microorganisms are essential to ecosystem functioning, yet their communities are highly susceptible to environmental disturbances such as heavy metal contamination from industrial activities. This study investigates the impact of heavy metal pollution on soil bacterial and fungal communities in the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh (BBN) Industrial Corridor, Himachal Pradesh, India. Soil samples were analyzed for physicochemical properties and heavy metal content, <i>i.e.</i>, cadmium (Cd), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), arsenic (As), lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), zinc (Zn), and manganese (Mn), followed by the isolation and characterization of culturable bacterial and fungal communities. Microbial profiling indicated significant variations in community composition, diversity, and abundance across industrial sites. Firmicutes (Bacillota) and Proteobacteria emerged as dominant bacterial phyla, while the fungal communities were predominantly composed of Ascomycota. Although overall microbial richness and diversity declined with increasing heavy metal concentrations, several isolates exhibited key plant growth-promoting (PGP) traits, including phosphate solubilization, siderophore production, indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) synthesis, ammonia production, and nitrate reduction. Pearson correlation analysis demonstrated a relation between microbial community structure and multiple environmental variables, including heavy metals and key soil physicochemical properties. The findings highlight the dual role of soil microbes as indicators of environmental stress and as potential agents for microbe-assisted bioremediation.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145336858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Phytoremediation of mildly contaminated, wastewater-irrigated soils using mixed planting of <i>Brassica juncea</i> and <i>Urtica dioica</i>.","authors":"Richa Sharma, Rishi Rana, Raj Kumar","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2570781","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2570781","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Soil contamination with toxic heavy metals is a critical concern in areas irrigated with industrial and domestic wastewater. This study assessed the phytoextraction potential of <i>Brassica juncea</i> (Indian mustard) and <i>Urtica dioica</i> (stinging nettle) under mixed planting for the remediation of cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and nickel (Ni). Surface soils (0-15 cm) were collected, filled into 8-kg pots, and planted at a density of 50 plants m<sup>-2</sup> (35 <i>B. juncea</i>, 15 <i>U. dioica</i>), followed by 60 days of wastewater irrigation. Metal accumulation exhibited a root > stem > leaf distribution in both species, with <i>B. juncea</i> recording higher concentrations (Cd: 634.36 mg/kg; Pb: 563.54 mg/kg; Ni: 445.68 mg/kg) compared to <i>U. dioica</i> (Cd: 317.18 mg/kg; Pb: 305.92 mg/kg; Ni: 222.84 mg/kg). Soil mass balance revealed reductions of 74.8% for Pb, 38.0% for Cd, and 39.2% for Ni, corresponding to removals of 307.30 mg/m<sup>2</sup>. Phytoremediation indices (bioconcentration factor (BCF), translocation factor (TF), and efficiency) confirmed Pb as the most effectively removed element, with <i>B. juncea</i> extracting ∼68.5% of soil Pb in one cycle. Statistical analysis (mean ± SD; 95% CI) validated these reductions. Mixed planting improved uptake by combining high biomass with efficient extraction, highlighting a cost-effective, sustainable approach for remediating wastewater-irrigated soils.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145307868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Karin Francieli Wermeier, Bruna Venturin Dal Prá, Jaçanan Eloisa de Freitas Milani, Erika Amano
{"title":"Morpho-anatomical and histochemical responses of T<i>ypha domingensis</i> Pers. (TYPHACEAE) in oil-contaminated wetlands.","authors":"Karin Francieli Wermeier, Bruna Venturin Dal Prá, Jaçanan Eloisa de Freitas Milani, Erika Amano","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2574901","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2574901","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Typha domingensis</i> is the most abundant species in a petroleum-contaminated area impacted by one of Brazil's largest environmental disasters in 2000. This pioneering study evaluates this species <i>in situ</i> and aims to analyze the anatomical and morphological differences in T. domingensis from the contaminated site compared to a nearby uncontaminated area (control). Morphological, anatomical, and histochemical analyses were performed, along with gas chromatography and fluorescence microscopy, to assess the plant's potential for petroleum uptake. Results indicated that individuals from the contaminated site developed longer leaves, produced phenolic compounds, and formed aerenchyma as adaptive responses to environmental stress, while leaf count remained unchanged, and no evidence of xenobiotic absorption was found. This lack of uptake likely explains the absence of significant growth inhibition or severe anatomical damage. These findings suggest that <i>T. domingensis</i> has successfully adapted to the contaminated environment, possibly using petroleum degradation by-products to enhance its growth. Its anatomical and histochemical adaptations underscore its strong potential as a sustainable phytoremediation tool.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145307892","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"<i>Hydrilla verticillata</i> defends against toxic ionic Ag through its biotransformation into Ag nanoparticles.","authors":"Gupta Yamal, Kavita Singh, Ravindra Prasad, Samresh Kumar, Anuradha Sharma, Peddisetty Pardha-Saradhi","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2574903","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2574903","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Heavy metals are common pollutants in aquatic environments. They are accumulated by aquatic plants and thus incorporated into living cells. Ionic silver finds its way to water bodies through silver (Ag) plating industries, photographic processing effluents, e-waste, sewage sludge, etc. We conducted investigations to evaluate the impact of silver ions on <i>Hydrilla verticillata</i>.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>Plants were incubated in different concentrations viz. 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, and 1 mM of silver nitrate (AgNO<sub>3</sub>) for 12 and 36 h. The impact of Ag ions was evaluated by measuring (i) the stress markers, viz. MDA and proline, and (ii) the uptake of silver content in treated plants using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). Exogenously generated Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) were characterized through UV-Vis spectroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Selected Area Electron Diffraction (SAED), Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX), and Fourier Transform-Infra Red (FTIR) spectroscopy investigations characterized exogenously generated AgNPs.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study examined the effects of silver ions (Ag<sup>+</sup>). Results indicated that treatment with 1 mM AgNO<sub>3</sub> for 36 h led to a 5-fold reduction in MDA levels and a 3-fold decrease in Proline. Additionally, a color change in the AgNO<sub>3</sub> solutions, from a clear, colorless solution to a brown, colloidal suspension. The UV-Vis absorption spectra of these colloidal solutions exhibited a plasmon resonance band at 430-480 nm. A peak at this position confirms the presence of AgNPs. TEM coupled with SAED revealed the presence of crystalline spherical AgNPs in the size range of 5-50 nm in the brown colloidal solution. These results suggest that Hydrilla biotransforms ionic silver into AgNPs.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145300680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"So far so good technologies for arsenic water treatment: trends and prospective of <i>Eichhornia crassipes</i> (Mart.) Solms.","authors":"Pankaj Gogoi, Pakiza Begum, Kaustubh Rakshit, Parthib K Sarma, Nayan Mani Das, Mindar Rongphar, Prasanta Baishya, Deepmoni Deka","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2569970","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2569970","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The current study prepares a confluence of all arsenic remediation strategies by <i>Eichhornia crassipes</i> (<i>E. crassipes</i>) in various forms along with the current arsenic scenario across the world. Conventionally engineered remediation tools have been discussed and research gaps in finding simple, cost-effective, greener approaches have been emphasized. Outstanding biosorption efficiency and underdeveloped mechanism of complexation with metal and other water contaminants by the living plant and its biomass might be quite fascinating. It can reveal broad scopes of research to extract many outstanding end-use outcomes in water treatment. The study is classified into three major sections, viz. global arsenic impact, existing tools to combat it - their pros and cons - and prospects of <i>E. crassipes</i> in its remediation. Performances in their different forms (living and nonliving) have been critically reviewed. Alongside, arsenic chemistry and distribution are briefly covered and a few proposed mechanisms of its remediation by the plant also have been assessed. Focus was given to sort out management/modifications to improve the efficiency of those established technologies. Understanding the mechanisms of arsenic sequestering in the plant body and its arsenic tolerance might be helpful for genetic engineering and to mimic the behind-the-scene concept at the synthetic level as well.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145300683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Role of proteins in phytoremediation and mycoremediation for heavy metal removal: a focus on protein-based remediation.","authors":"Santhoshkumar Jayakodi","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2572308","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2572308","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Heavy metal contamination is a global issue caused by persistent, toxic, and bioaccumulative elements such as cadmium, lead, arsenic, chromium, and mercury. Unlike organic pollutants, these metals resist biodegradation and accumulate in soils, water, and living organisms, creating severe ecological and health risks. Conventional remediation techniques are expensive, energy-intensive, and produce secondary waste, driving the need for sustainable alternatives. Bioremediation, particularly phytoremediation and mycoremediation, has emerged as an eco-friendly and cost-effective strategy. Recent studies highlight the central role of proteins and peptides in these processes. In plants, metal transporters, metallothioneins, phytochelatins, and redox enzymes regulate the uptake, detoxification, and sequestration of metals, while fungi rely on extracellular enzymes, redox-active metabolites, and cell wall proteins for biosorption and transformation. Advances in protein engineering and synthetic biology now enhance the ability of plants and fungi to target and detoxify metals with greater efficiency. The novelty of this review emphasizes the mechanistic contributions of proteins and peptides to bioadsorption, bioaccumulation, and biotransformation, while addressing current challenges related to scalability, environmental variability, and regulatory acceptance. By integrating synthetic biology, nanobiotechnology, and omics-driven protein discovery, we propose design-based frameworks for next-generation remediation that could transform heavy metal cleanup into predictable, programmable, and field-ready technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145292206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles loaded with citrus pomace extract: a magnetic sustainable nanoadsorbent for enhanced removal of Reactive Yellow 145 from textile effluents.","authors":"Mounira Kolli, Fatiha Benmahdi, Ahlem Khelali","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2569969","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2569969","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study reports the green synthesis of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@CP-NPs) using citrus pomace extract as a natural stabilizing and coating agent. Structural and surface characterizations (FE-SEM, XRD, EDX, UV-Vis, FTIR, and VSM) confirmed the successful formation of Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles with functional groups from the extract bound to their surface. Adsorption performance was evaluated using Reactive Yellow 145 (RY145), a representative azo dye pollutant. Batch experiments examined the effects of dye concentration, adsorbent dosage, pH, contact time, and temperature. Under optimal conditions (3.6 g/L dosage, pH 5, 250 mg/L dye), Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@CP-NPs achieved a maximum adsorption capacity of 192.49 mg/g. Equilibrium data were best fitted by the Toth isotherm (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> = 0.999), while adsorption kinetics followed a pseudo-second-order model. Thermodynamic parameters confirmed a spontaneous, exothermic process. Regeneration with NaOH enabled 99.12% dye desorption, with high reusability over several cycles. Notably, a preliminary cost estimation showed that large-scale synthesis could be achieved at ∼0.036 US$/g, underscoring its economic competitiveness compared with conventional adsorbents. This is the first report on the valorization of citrus pomace for producing high-performance magnetic nanoadsorbents for azo (-N = N-) dye removal, highlighting both scientific novelty and environmental relevance.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145286133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Angélica E Ramirez-Rodriguez, Bernardo Bañuelos-Hernandez, Emmanuel Flores Hernández, Ma Catalina Alfaro-de la Torre, Mariano J García-Soto, Sergio Rosales-Mendoza, Luz María Teresita Paz-Maldonado
{"title":"The expression of <i>arsC, ɣ-ecs, and acr3</i> in <i>Chlamydomonas reinhardtii</i> resulted in an enhanced arsenic removal efficiency compared to a wild-type strain.","authors":"Angélica E Ramirez-Rodriguez, Bernardo Bañuelos-Hernandez, Emmanuel Flores Hernández, Ma Catalina Alfaro-de la Torre, Mariano J García-Soto, Sergio Rosales-Mendoza, Luz María Teresita Paz-Maldonado","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2025.2566928","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2025.2566928","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Arsenic in groundwater is a severe problem in México, where its concentration in drinking water exceeds the limit established by the World Health Organization's reference value, and represents a public health problem in the San Luis Potosí, where the affected populations live in semiarid areas without access to arsenic reduction technologies. We developed transgenic <i>Chlamydomonas reinhardtii</i> strains by nuclear and plastid transformation using genes <i>ars</i>C, <i>ɣ</i>-<i>ecs</i>, and <i>acr</i>3 as a cost-effective and noninvasive phytoremediation strategy. The capacity to remove arsenic was evaluated under diverse As(V) concentrations (0.5-2 mg/L) and two phosphate levels (375 and 37.5 µM). The plastid and the double-recombinant strains exhibited substantial As(V) removal capabilities, with a 20% and 80% increase versus wild-type (WT) strain, at the lowest phosphate concentration, the double-recombinant strain exhibited an arsenic uptake rate up to 12 times higher than that of the wild-type (WT) strain, indicating that the genetic modifications enhanced arsenic removal. The double-recombinant microalgae demonstrated exceptional tolerance to As(V), maintaining a µ<sub>max</sub> value comparable to that of other strains, indicating sustained cell growth under arsenic stress. This strategy offers a viable platform for arsenic phytoremediation and holds promise for future implementation in public-scale systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145274523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}