Nina A Il'yushenko, Viktoriya G Avdoshchenko, Anna V Klimova
{"title":"Differentiating Natural Volcanic Baselines and Urban Signals in Artemisia and Calamagrostis of the Avacha Agglomeration (Kamchatka).","authors":"Nina A Il'yushenko, Viktoriya G Avdoshchenko, Anna V Klimova","doi":"10.1007/s00128-026-04342-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-026-04342-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Establishing environmental reference ranges in volcanically active regions is challenging because lithogenic inputs can overlap with local anthropogenic signals. We evaluated the biomonitoring potential of unwashed above-ground tissues of Artemisia vulgaris and Calamagrostis purpurea in the Avacha agglomeration, Kamchatka, Russia. A total of 88 A. vulgaris and 62 C. purpurea composite samples collected from urban and natural sites in 2017-2023 were analyzed for Zn, Cu, Pb, and Cd by microwave plasma atomic emission spectrometry. Robust statistical approaches were compared to establish species-specific local screening baselines. The median ± 2 median absolute deviation method was selected for A. vulgaris, whereas the iterative 2σ method was selected for C. purpurea. A. vulgaris showed greater concentration variability and a broader range of pollution load index values in urban sites, consistent with greater responsiveness to local environmental heterogeneity. Principal component analysis indicated contrasting associations among Pb, Zn, Cd, and Cu that are consistent with different source-related contributions to the elemental burden. In contrast, C. purpurea showed limited separation between urban and natural sites and its pollution load index values did not provide a consistent urban-natural contrast. The findings support species-specific, locally derived screening baselines for vegetation monitoring in volcanic settings and identify A. vulgaris as the more informative of the two species for detecting localized deviations from regional background conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"117 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149102442","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":"Integrated Evaluation of Physicochemical Properties and Heavy Metal Contamination in Water Bodies and Their Impact on Plant Photosynthesis.","authors":"Siddharth Rajput, Satish Satyam Barik, Shruti Jain, Kuldeep Gauliya, Aditi Mehrotra, Vivek Kumar Pandey, Sandeep Kumar, Chandrama Prakash Upadhyay, Raj Kumar Koiri","doi":"10.1007/s00128-026-04336-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-026-04336-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study evaluated the physicochemical properties and heavy metal contamination in water samples from six water bodies in the central India region, and their impact on plant photosynthesis. Firstly, water samples were analysed for key physicochemical parameters and metals using ICP-MS. Subsequently, the growth of Money Plant (Epipremnum aureum) was monitored under hydroponic conditions for 21 days as a bioindicator. Thereafter, photosynthetic responses were assessed using a FluorPen photosynthetic analyser. Findings of the study showed a marked spatial variation in metal concentrations, with the highest manganese levels in the Gadheri River (38.66 ppb) and elevated chromium and cadmium levels in Pachmarhi Lake. Chlorophyll fluorescence parameters showed treatment and time dependent variations; however, effective quantum yield remained relatively stable across treatments. Changes in Ft, Fv/Fm, ΨI, and NPQ indicated physiological adjustment and photoprotective energy regulation rather than severe photosynthetic impairment. Overall, the findings suggest that photosynthetic responses were influenced by the integrated chemical characteristics of the water rather than by the total concentration of an individual metal in natural water.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"117 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149056708","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":"Sustainable Synthesis of N, S-Enriched Carbon Sensor from Euphorbia royleana Latex for Low-Cost Fluorescence Based Detection of Arsenic Ions.","authors":"Deeksha Gautam, Neeraj Gupta","doi":"10.1007/s00128-026-04338-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-026-04338-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The present work describes development of heteroatom doped carbon sensor from latex of Euphorbia royleana to produce nitrogen and sulphur rich carbon material. Alkaloids present in latex provide a natural resource for inserting these two atoms in carbon matrix. The surface morphology revealed by HR-TEM, SEM and XRD analysis demonstrated amorphous nature of material with some crystallinity. The produced material, labelled as LAC, demonstrated exceptional performance for highly sensitive UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy detection of arsenic ions. It displays a significant absorption peak at 291 nm in UV-Visible spectrum and emission peak at 396 nm in fluorescent spectrum. The adsorption of arsenic ions greatly diminished these peaks. The peak intensity was used to analyse ion's concentrations from 0 to 66 nM with limit of detection (LOD) of 3.87nM. The work demonstrated that alkaloid precursors can be used as natural compounds to generate fluorescent sensors for arsenic detection without addition of external chemicals.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"117 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149056822","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":"The Degradation of Ivermectin in the Barn Ground Following Subcutaneous Administration in Beef Cattle.","authors":"Busra Aslan Akyol, Huseyin Sen, Cengiz Gokbulut","doi":"10.1007/s00128-026-04337-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-026-04337-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ivermectin is the most used antiparasitic drug in veterinary medicine. It is excreted in faeces and may persist in the environment, potentially causing adverse toxic effects on non-target organisms. The purpose of this study is to investigate the degradation of ivermectin in barn ground after subcutaneous administration in beef cattle. To conduct this study, faecal samples were collected from various areas of the cattle barn ground where the animals had received a subcutaneous ivermectin at a dosage of 0.2 mg/kg. The samples were taken over a period of two months. The study demonstrated that the highest ivermectin concentration in faecal samples was detected on day 5, at 153.62 ± 9.76 ng/g. In contrast, the final faecal samples collected on day 60 revealed an ivermectin concentration of 1.92 ± 0.93 ng/g. The calculated half-life of ivermectin in the barn ground was 9.21 days. Following a single dose, ivermectin remains detectable for extended periods, even at low concentrations. This persistence poses a potential risk of significant ecotoxicological harm to non-target organisms and animals in terrestrial and aquatic environments. To minimise this environmental impact, it is crucial to adopt effective manure management strategies and raise awareness among livestock producers and veterinarians regarding the responsible use of ivermectin. Promoting sustainable veterinary practices is essential for protecting the environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"117 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149029462","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}
Babita Thakur, Jaswinder Singh, Joginder Singh, Adarsh Pal Vig
{"title":"Eco-toxicological Impact of Polypropylene Microplastics on the Earthworm Lampito mauritii: Effects on Growth and Vital Biomarkers.","authors":"Babita Thakur, Jaswinder Singh, Joginder Singh, Adarsh Pal Vig","doi":"10.1007/s00128-026-04335-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-026-04335-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The contribution of microplastics to the global market continues to grow and diversify. Consequently, it is important to evaluate the harmful effect of microplastics on ecosystems. Various types of earthworm species act as specific bioindicators of environmental disturbances. Primary goal of this experimental study was to investigate the persistent effects of small sized new and novel thermoplastic i.e. polypropylene on Lampito mauritii. This particular research examined the mortality rates, mass of body, fecundity ability as well as the tolerance ability of earthworm caused by polypropylene. The oxidative stress response of L. mauritii enzymes was assessed by the measuring the activities of guaiacol peroxidase, catalase, superoxide dismutase and glutathione-S-transferase. Throughout the 28-day treatment period, polypropylene caused no mortality in all treatment groups, but it affected the body mass of earthworms at higher concentration (8000 and 16000 mgkg<sup>- 1</sup>). As compared to control the highest decrease in body mass of L. mauritii was observed in 1600 mgkg<sup>- 1</sup> (23%) followed by 8000 mgkg<sup>- 1</sup> (11.21%) loss of body weight%. Likewise, the fecundity of L. mauritii decreased with increasing concentrations of polypropylene. Beyond the toxicity study, polypropylene induce oxidative stress and shows slightly declined in GST, SOD and CAT with increase in exposure concentration whereas the POD activity increases with increased in polypropylene dose.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"117 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149029533","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":"Carotenoid-Rich Fungal Pigment from Fusarium tricinctum Mitigates Heavy Metal-Induced Toxicity in Daphnia magna.","authors":"Ozlem Gulmez Aksak, Hatice Dane","doi":"10.1007/s00128-026-04325-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-026-04325-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Heavy metals induce toxicity in aquatic organisms through bioaccumulation and oxidative stress. This study investigated the protective potential of a carotenoid-rich fungal pigment from Fusarium tricinctum against cadmium, zinc, chromium, mercury, and copper toxicity in Daphnia magna. HPLC and UV-Vis analyses identified β-carotene as the predominant carotenoid, while the pigment exhibited strong DPPH radical-scavenging activity. Acute toxicity assays determined 48-h LC₅₀ values, and a concentration of 10 µg/L was selected for subsequent co-exposure experiments. ICP-MS analysis revealed that the fungal pigment significantly reduced tissue accumulation of all tested heavy metals compared with metal-only treatments. Moreover, pigment co-exposure attenuated oxidative stress by reducing malondialdehyde levels and modulating antioxidant responses, including SOD, CAT, and GSH. Overall, the F. tricinctum carotenoid pigment enhanced D. magna survival and alleviated heavy metal-induced oxidative damage, demonstrating its potential as a natural protective agent against metal stress in aquatic ecosystems.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"117 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148981757","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}
Bixin Cheng, Gong Rong, Siya Ying, Shengquan Liu, Yin Chu
{"title":"Phytoremediation Potential of Populus deltoides W. Bartram ex Marshall in Post-mining Watershed.","authors":"Bixin Cheng, Gong Rong, Siya Ying, Shengquan Liu, Yin Chu","doi":"10.1007/s00128-026-04292-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00128-026-04292-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Heavy metal (HM) contamination in mining-impacted watersheds poses a serious environmental challenge and necessitates effective and sustainable remediation strategies. This study evaluated the phytoremediation potential of Populus deltoides W. Bartram ex Marshall (P. deltoides) in a post-mining watershed in Tongling, Anhui Province, China, with a focus on the accumulation characteristics of Cd, Zn, Cu, Pb, and As. The results showed that the soils were heavily contaminated by HMs, particularly Cd, Pb, and As, while Cd exhibited pronounced spatial heterogeneity among sampling sites. HM concentrations in P. deltoides tissues decreased in the order of leaves > bark > roots > stems > branches, and Zn showed the highest overall concentration among the investigated metals. Bioconcentration factor (BCF) analysis indicated a strong enrichment capacity for Cd in leaves (BCF up to 10.01), limited uptake of Zn and Cu, and negligible accumulation of Pb and As. Over a 5-year rotation period, the mean HM accumulation per tree was highest for Zn (10.21 g tree⁻<sup>1</sup>), followed by Cd (0.30 g tree⁻<sup>1</sup>). According to the remediation cycle (RC) model, reducing soil Cd contamination by one pollution grade in lightly to moderately contaminated areas required up to 7.45 RCs, whereas achieving background levels required 10.41 RCs. Remediation of Zn-contaminated soils required even longer periods. Overall, these findings suggest that P. deltoides is a promising species for the long-term management of Cd- and Zn-contaminated soils through combined phytoextraction and phytostabilization, providing practical support for ecological restoration and environmental management in mining-affected watersheds.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"117 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148975147","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}
Mohammad Aneesul Mehmood, Shafiq-Ur-Rehman, Rouf Ahmad Bhat, Gowhar Hamid Dar
{"title":"Environmental Distribution and Human Health Risks of Heavy Metals in the River Jhelum, Kashmir Himalaya.","authors":"Mohammad Aneesul Mehmood, Shafiq-Ur-Rehman, Rouf Ahmad Bhat, Gowhar Hamid Dar","doi":"10.1007/s00128-026-04324-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00128-026-04324-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates the spatial and seasonal distribution of heavy metals in the River Jhelum, evaluates potential contamination sources inferred from spatial trends and metal associations, and assesses the associated human health risks arising from heavy metal contamination in the River Jhelum. Water, sediment, and fish (Schizothorax niger and Cyprinus carpio) samples were collected seasonally from six sites representing upstream, midstream, and downstream gradients. Metal concentrations exhibited a significant downstream increase, with peak levels at Qamarwari due to urban and sewage inputs. Seasonal variation showed higher concentrations during autumn and winter, attributed to reduced dilution. Sediments acted as major sinks, while Cyprinus carpio showed higher bioaccumulation, particularly in liver tissues. Although metal levels in edible muscle tissue remained within permissible limits, transfer factor and health risk indices indicate potential long-term risks. The study highlights pollution hotspots and emphasizes the need for continuous monitoring and improved wastewater management in this fragile Himalayan ecosystem.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"117 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148975477","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":"Biochar and Organic Matter as Tools for Mitigating Microplastic Effects in Agricultural Soils.","authors":"Aghil Obeid Hamood Alshavili, Elham Chavoshi, Fatemeh Khayamim","doi":"10.1007/s00128-026-04333-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00128-026-04333-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Microplastic (MP) contamination threatens soil health, yet effective remediation strategies remain underexplored. This study aimed to address this gap by evaluating the impact of biochar and organic matter on the properties of MP-contaminated soils. Sandy loam (SL) and clay loam (CL) soils were contaminated with 1% (w/w) low-density polyethylene MPs and amended with organic matter (rice husk, compost, cow manure) or their biochar at 2% and 5% (v/v) rates in a 100-day incubation experiment. Results showed that biochar reduced pH to 7.2 (vs. 7.8 in control) and EC by 55.8% in SL, while increasing it by 28.5% in CL with 5% biochar. Organic carbon rose to 17.18 g kg<sup>-1</sup> with organic matter and 14.43 g kg<sup>-1</sup> with biochar (vs. 2.53 g kg<sup>-1</sup> in control), phosphorus increased by up to 270.5%, and potassium by 89.1%. Bulk density decreased to 1.15 g cm⁻<sup>3</sup>, mean weight diameter improved to 0.77 mm, and microbial respiration reached 0.127 mg CO₂ g<sup>-1</sup> day<sup>-1</sup> with 5% biochar. Both amendments mitigated MP effects, with biochar excelling at higher rates. These findings suggest that integrating biochar and organic matter into soil management practices offers a promising approach by improving soil chemical, physical, and biological properties.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"117 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148975455","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":"Parental Effects of Insecticide Use Frequency on Fluctuating Asymmetry in the European Earwig Forficula auricularia s.l.","authors":"Joffrey Moiroux, Doufoungognon Carine Estelle Koné, Adrien Le Navenant, Séverine Suchail, Magali Rault","doi":"10.1007/s00128-026-04332-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00128-026-04332-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We measured fluctuating asymmetry (FA) on seven morphometric traits in unexposed progeny of Forficula auricularia mothers sampled in orchards ranging from no insecticide use to frequent applications. Among these traits, tibia, femur, and elytra lengths showed consistently higher fluctuating asymmetry in offspring from insecticide-treated orchards, with median asymmetry approximately 50% higher in IPM and twice as high in conventional orchards than in organic orchards. No difference was observed in forceps measurements, suggesting the development of this fitness-related structure in earwigs may be buffered against insecticide effects. Measuring FA in locomotor appendages of progeny from parents originating from agroecosystems may represent a reliable and easy-to-use tool to monitor the environmental effects of insecticides.</p>","PeriodicalId":501,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology","volume":"117 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148975218","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}