{"title":"Accumulation of heavy metals in the leaves of different tree species and its association with the levels of atmospheric PM<sub>2.5</sub>-bond heavy metals in Isfahan.","authors":"Saadat Omidi, Hakimeh Teiri, Farzaneh Mohammadi, Yaghoub Hajizadeh","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2413414","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2413414","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to biomonitor air pollution by measuring heavy metals (HMs) accumulation levels in the leaves of common urban trees, <i>Cupressus arizonica Greene</i>, <i>Melia azedarach</i> L., <i>Morus alba</i> L. and <i>Buxus colchica</i> in different regions of Isfahan. Their association with the levels of PM<sub>2.5</sub> and PM<sub>2.5</sub>-bond HMs was also investigated. PM<sub>2.5</sub> were collected on a glass-fiber filter and measured by gravimetric method. The HM contents of the PM<sub>2.5</sub> and tree leaves were extracted and analyzed by ICP-OES. The average PM<sub>2.5</sub> concentrations in ambient air of all areas varied from 52.34 to 103.96 μg/m<sup>3</sup>. The mean HMs levels in the leaves were in the following orderZn(31.2) > Cu(11.04) > Pb(4.38) > Ni(4.01) > Cr(3.03) > Co(0.61) > Cd(0.04) (μg/g). The highest level of HMs was detected in the leaves of <i>Morus alba</i> L<i>.,</i> followed by <i>Buxus colchica, Melia azedarach</i> L. and <i>Cupressus arizonica Greene</i>. There was a significant correlation between the amounts of Pb and Cu in tree leaves and those in ambient PM<sub>2.5</sub> (<i>p</i> value ≤ 0.05). In conclusion, tree leaves can be used as a suitable bioindicator in the evaluation of air pollution. <i>Morus alba</i> L. compared to the other species can be confidently used for green space development.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142465375","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":"Effect of <i>Paenibacillus favisporus</i> CHP14 inoculation on selenium accumulation and tolerance of Pakchoi (<i>Brassica chinensis</i> L.) under exogenous selenite treatments.","authors":"Qi Li, Shoubiao Zhou","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2414212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2414212","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The effects of <i>Paenibacillus favisporus</i> CHP14 inoculation on selenium (Se) accumulation and Se tolerance of Pakchoi were studied by a pot experiment conducted in greenhouse. The results revealed that the growth traits such as plant height, root length, and biomass were significantly elevated during CHP14 treatment at 0 ∼ 8.0 mg·kg<sup>-1</sup> Se(IV) levels. CHP14-inoculated plants accumulated more Se in root and shoot, which were 24.1%∼57.3% and 7.5%∼50.9% higher than those of non-inoculated plants. The contents of leaf nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), magnesium (Mg), and iron (Fe), as well as the ratio of indoleacetic acid and abscisic acid contents (IAA/ABA) were increased by CHP14 inoculation, and positively associated with photosynthetic pigment contents (<i>p</i> < 0.05). At ≥ 4.0 mg·kg<sup>-1</sup> Se(IV) levels, superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, and glutathione peroxidase activities of Pakchoi roots were increased with CHP14 inoculation, by 9.9%∼17.1%, 28.4%∼40.7%, and 7.4%∼15.3%, respectively. Moreover, CHP14 inoculation enhanced ascorbate-glutathione (AsA-GSH) metabolism in roots by upregulating the related enzymes activities and antioxidant contents under excess Se(IV) stress. These findings suggest that CHP14 is beneficial to improve plant growth and enhance Se(IV) resistance of Pakchoi, and can be exploited as potential inoculants for phytoremediation process in Se contaminated soil.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142465377","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":"Physiological and biomolecular interventions in the bio-decolorization of Methylene blue dye by <i>Salvinia molesta</i> D. Mitch.","authors":"Debabrata Dolui, Abir Das, Mirza Hasanuzzaman, Malay Kumar Adak","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2412242","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2412242","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Methylene blue, a cationic dye as a pollutant is discharged from industrial effluent into aquatic bodies. The dye is biomagnified through the food chain and is detrimental to the sustainability of aquatic flora. Despite of number of physico-chemical techniques of dye removal, the use of aquatic flora for bio-adsorption is encouraged. Thus, we used <i>Salvinia molesta</i> D. Mitch in bio-reduction of methylene blue on concentrations of 0, 10, 20, and 30 mg L<sup>-1</sup> through 5 days with biosorption kinetics. The dye removal was concentration-dependent, maximized at 2 days with 30 mg L<sup>-1</sup> which altered the relative growth rate (44%) of plants. Biosorption recorded 71% capacity at optimum pH (8.0), 24 h reducing major bond energies of amide, hydroxyl groups, etc. Bioaccumulation of dye changed potassium content (446%) under maximum dye concentration modifying tissues for dye sequestration. Reactive oxygen species were altered on dye reduction by oxidase (33%) with redox homeostasis by enzymes. Plants altered the metabolism with over accumulation of polyamines (51%), abscisic acids (448%), and phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (83%) on dye reduction. Thus, this study is rationalized with a sustainable approach where aquatic ecosystems can be decontaminated from dye toxicity with the exercise of bioresources like <i>Salvinia molesta</i> D. Mitch as herein.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142400239","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}
Luqmon Azeez, Ayoade L Adejumo, Abayomi A Oladejo, Bukola Olalekan, Saheed Basiru, Oyeyinka K Oyelami, Abdulrahman O Makanjuola, Victoria Ogungbe, Aisha Hammed, Monsurat Abdullahi
{"title":"Exploiting the synergistic influence of AgNPs-TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs: enhancing phytostabilization of Pb and mitigating its toxicity in <i>Vigna unguiculata</i>.","authors":"Luqmon Azeez, Ayoade L Adejumo, Abayomi A Oladejo, Bukola Olalekan, Saheed Basiru, Oyeyinka K Oyelami, Abdulrahman O Makanjuola, Victoria Ogungbe, Aisha Hammed, Monsurat Abdullahi","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2412815","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2412815","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, a composite of silver and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (AgNPs-TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs) was examined for its synergistic effects on phytostabilization of lead (Pb) and mitigation of toxicity in cowpea (<i>Vigna unguiculata</i> (L) Walp). Seeds of <i>V. unguiculata</i> were wetted with water, 0.05 and 0.1 mgL<sup>-1</sup> Pb and 25 mgmL<sup>-1</sup> each of AgNPs, TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs, and AgNPs-TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs. Root lengths of <i>V. unguiculata</i> were reduced by 25% and 44% at 0.05 and 0.1 mgL<sup>-1</sup> Pb, respectively, while shoot lengths were reduced by 2% and 7%. In <i>V. unguiculata</i>, AgNPs and TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs significantly improved physiological indicators and mitigated Pb effects, with TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs modulating physiological parameters more effectively than AgNPs. The composite (AgNPs-TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs) synergistically regulated <i>V. unguiculata</i> physiology better than individual nanoparticles. Compared to individual AgNPs and TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs, the composite (AgNPs-TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs) synergistically increased antioxidant activity by 12% and 9%, and carotenoid contents by 88%. Additionally, AgNPs-TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs effectively reduced malondialdehyde levels by 29%, thereby mitigating the effects of Pb on <i>V. unguiculata</i> better than individual nanoparticles. AgNPs-TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs enhanced Pb immobilization by 57%, reducing its translocation from soil to shoots compared to <i>V. unguiculata</i> wetted with water. The bioconcentration and translocation factors of Pb indicate that phytostabilization was most effective when the composite was used.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142465379","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":"Comparative assessment of <i>Brassica cultivars</i> for genotypic variability in phytoremediation of soil exposed to lead (Pb) contamination.","authors":"Janpriya Kaur, Vivek Sharma, Salwinder Singh Dhaliwal, Sanjib Kumar Behera, Vibha Verma, Prabhjot Singh","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2405624","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2405624","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The soil pollution caused with accretion of pollutant elements like lead (Pb) is the major environmental concern nowadays. Phytoremediation of contaminated soils using <i>Brassica</i> cultivars that act as hyperaccumulator plants for Pb emerges as an important technique for decontamination of Pb spiked soils. Therefore, pot study was carried out to compare the efficiency of three <i>Brassica cultivars</i> and select the most efficient cultivar for phytoremediation of Pb spiked soils. The experimental soil was contaminated with Pb applied @ 0, 125, 250, 500, 750, and 1,000 mg kg<sup>-1</sup> soil. Our outcomes reflected that increased rates of Pb pollution in soil from 125 to 1,000 mg kg<sup>-1</sup> soil resulted in decline of yield but enhanced the Pb acquisition of all <i>Brassica</i> cultivars. Comparison of cultivars indicated the highest biomass production (16.7 g pot<sup>-1</sup>), Pb acquisition (4,011.7 μg pot<sup>-1</sup>), contamination indices <i>i.e.,</i> tolerance index (70.6), and bioaccumulation coefficient (17.03) by <i>Brassica juncea</i> produced thereby proving it as the most efficient cultivar for phytoremediation of Pb spiked soil.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142380831","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}
Blessing Chidiebere Mbaeze, Nwachukwu Romanus Ekere, Chioma Sarah Chukwu, Oga Kingsley Ominyi, Janefrances Ngozi Ihedioha
{"title":"Harnessing <i>Moringa oleifera</i> root powder (MORP) for the sustainable remediation of heavy metal contaminated water.","authors":"Blessing Chidiebere Mbaeze, Nwachukwu Romanus Ekere, Chioma Sarah Chukwu, Oga Kingsley Ominyi, Janefrances Ngozi Ihedioha","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2405627","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2405627","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Heavy metal environmental pollution is rapidly increasing due to the increase in industrialization and urbanization. Industrial processes, such as paint production, mining, and raw materials producing industries release effluents rich in heavy metals, like Pb<sup>2+</sup>, Cd<sup>2+</sup>, Cu<sup>2+</sup>, and Cr<sup>3+</sup>. These heavy metals are dangerous because they persist in nature, are non-biodegradable and they have high tendency to accumulate in the environment and in living organisms who are exposed to them. This work studied the removal of heavy metals (Cu, Pb, Cr, and Cd) from aqueous solution using <i>Moringa oleifera</i> root powder (MORP) as the adsorbent. The MORP was characterized by SEM, FTIR, BET, and XRD. Batch adsorption experiments carried out investigated the effects of adsorbate concentration, adsorbent dosage, agitation time, pH and temperature on adsorption. The optimum parameters are: contact time (90 min); pH (9); adsorbent dose (0.6); metal ion concentration (30 mg L<sup>-1</sup>) for Cr and 40 mg L<sup>-1</sup> for the rest; and temperature (50 °C) for Cu and Pb, and 70 °C for Cr and Cd. These experimental data were analyzed with 5 isotherm models (Temkin, Flory-Huggins, Langmuir, D-R and Freundlich). The result obtained fitted best to Temkin isotherm in comparison to others. Kinetic studies revealed that the pseudo-second order kinetic model best described the adsorption (with high R<sup>2</sup> values ranging from 0.9810-0.9976) compared to pseudo-first order and intra-particle diffusion kinetics model. Results of the thermodynamic study showed that the sorption process was endothermic for Cu and Pb, but exothermic for Cd and Cr. The adsorbent showed good adsorptive tendencies toward the ions studied, and could be applied on an industrial scale for the remediation of metal contaminated water.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142380832","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":"Acetone <i>O</i>-(2-naphthylsulfonyl) oxime alleviates the toxic effects of cadmium in maize seedlings by increasing the phenolic substance content and antioxidant system activity.","authors":"Fuat Yetişsin, Esin Ahneak","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2406942","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2406942","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The absorption of cadmium by plants largely depends on cadmium contamination in the soil. The development of phytomining and phytoremediation methods to clean cadmium-contaminated ecosystems is an urgent issue that needs to be solved. Therefore, the role of exogenous O-(2-naphthylsulfonyl)oxime (ANSO) to maize seedlings under cadmium stress was tested. The results showed that when ANSO+cadmium application was compared to cadmium, the cadmium content increased by 7.8 times, while the abscisic acid content decreased. Under cadmium stress, ANSO application did not change the relative water content, but increased the chlorophyll content. While carotenoid content increased with cadmium application, it increased further with ANSO+cadmium application. As a result of the positive effects of ANSO application on the antioxidant system under cadmium stress, hydrogen peroxide content, lipid peroxidation and proline content decreased. ANSO application under cadmium stress increased the phenolic substance content. This study shows that exogenous ANSO makes significant contributions to the protection of maize seedlings despite being under cadmium stress. It also provides important references to the fact that despite stress, the cadmium chelation mechanisms of seedlings continue to work actively to accumulate cadmium in tissues, and it has deep implications for the remediation of cadmium-polluted soils.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142361484","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":"Leveraging plant-based remediation technologies against chromite mining toxicity.","authors":"Chirasmita Mohanty, Chinnadurai Immanuel Selvaraj","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2407908","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2407908","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The release of hazardous hexavalent chromium from chromite mining seriously threatens habitats and human health by contaminating water, air, and soil. Vulnerability to hexavalent chromium can result in significant health risks, <i>viz,</i> respiratory issues, gastrointestinal illnesses, skin problems in humans, and a plethora of toxic effects in animals. Moreover, Cr(VI) toxicity can adversely affect plant physiology by inhibiting seed germination, nutrient uptake, cell division, and root development, ultimately impairing growth and vitality. Fortunately, innovative techniques such as phytoremediation and nanotechnology have been developed to address heavy metal contamination, offering a promising solution, mainly through the use of hyperaccumulating plants. Biochar derived from plant waste is widely used and is emerging as a sustainable strategy for remediating Cr(VI) contamination. Biochar is rich in carbon and highly influential in removing Cr(VI) from contaminated soils. This approach addresses immediate challenges while providing a sustainable pathway for environmental rehabilitation in chromium mining. Integrating innovative technologies with nature-based solutions offers a holistic approach to reducing the harmful effects of chromium mining, thus protecting both human well-being and ecosystems. This review highlights the impact of Cr(VI) on different living biotas and further emphasizes the use of plants and plant-based materials for the sustainable remediation of chromite mining regions.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142346581","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":"Assessment of selected tree species as phytoremediation agents in polluted soils.","authors":"B L Olajiire-Ajayi, O O Akintola, E Thomas","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2404169","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2404169","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The study investigates the ability of selected tree species to absorb heavy metals (Pb, Ni, Zn) from polluted soils. Seedlings of Adansonia digitata (P<sub>1</sub>), Jatropha curcas (P<sub>2</sub>), and Hildegardia barteri (P<sub>3</sub>) were transplanted into polythene pots with soils from a dumpsite (T<sub>1</sub>), highway (T<sub>2</sub>), industrial area (T<sub>3</sub>), and farmland (T<sub>4</sub>), forming a 3x4 factorial experiment replicated five times in a Completely Randomized Block Design. Pre-sowing analysis showed T<sub>1</sub> and T<sub>2</sub> had the highest Pb and Zn concentrations, T<sub>3</sub> had the highest Ni, and T<sub>4</sub> had the lowest heavy metal concentrations. After 12 weeks, heavy metal concentrations decreased in all soils. P<sub>1</sub> concentrated metals in the root, P<sub>2</sub> in the shoot, and P<sub>3</sub> in various plant parts, with significant differences between species. P<sub>2</sub> was identified as an effective phytoextractor for Pb and Zn (TF > 1), and P<sub>3</sub> for Ni. All species showed potential for phytostabilization. The study concludes that these species are viable options for phytoremediation of heavy metals in contaminated soils.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142346580","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":"Growth potential, biochemical properties and nutrient removal efficiency of some freshwater microalgae and their consortia from wastewater.","authors":"Tanushree Paul, Pushpita Nath, Shahnaj Tapadar, Sakiba Sultana, Sanjana Deb Purkayastha, Himangshu Sharma, Jayashree Rout","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2405001","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2405001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Impact of varying nitrate (NO<sub>3</sub>-N) and phosphate (PO<sub>4</sub>-P) concentrations and sewage water (SW) on the growth, nutrient removal, lipid accumulation, enzymatic antioxidant activity and phytochemical contents of the microalgae <i>Scenedesmus dimorphus, Coelastrella tenuitheca, Chroococcus turgidus</i> and <i>Parachlorella kessleri</i> under monoculture and their consortia have been investigated. High growth rates were observed for all the four algae in both mono and mixed culture conditions at enhanced concentrations of N (1500 mg/L NO<sub>3</sub>-N) and P (40 mg/L PO<sub>4</sub>-P). The species <i>Scenedesmus dimorphus</i> outperformed other microalgae growing in SW in efficiently removing nitrogen. The algal consortia of mixed species was found to be more effective in phosphorus removal. The carbohydrate and protein contents were highest in <i>Parachlorella kessleri,</i> about 37% and 44%, respectively, in SW cultivation. The algal consortia demonstrated highest starch content (4%) in nitrogen deprived growth medium. Highest lipid production (43%) was observed in the SW culture. The species <i>Coelastrella tenuitheca, Chroococcus turgidus</i> and <i>Scenedesmus dimorphus</i> irrespective of the growth media indicated significant accumulation of phenol, flavonoid and tannin. The DPPH, catalase and ascorbic peroxidase assay showed pronounced antioxidant activity. Nutrient (N and P) enrichment exhibited enhanced antioxidant enzymatic activity and accumulation of cell storage products.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142287202","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}