@article{2-s2.0-85118248353,

title = {Evaluating the Accumulation of Antioxidant and Macro- and Trace Elements in Vaccinium myrtillus L.},

author = { M. Kandziora-Ciupa and M. Dabioch and A. Nadgórska-Socha},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85118248353&doi=10.1007%2fs12011-021-02989-4&partnerID=40&md5=de01039476ad444cbe53c36303b39f14},

doi = {10.1007/s12011-021-02989-4},

issn = {01634984},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Biological Trace Element Research},

volume = {200},

number = {9},

pages = {4175-4185},

publisher = {Springer},

abstract = {This study was conducted in order to characterise the accumulation ability of Vaccinium myrtillus L for trace elements such as Al, Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb and Zn and selected macroelements Ca, K, Mg, Na and P. The accumulation of nutrient elements and trace elements (ANE and ATE) and changes in the ecophysiological responses in bilberry in differently polluted areas were compared. The accumulation of the elements in the roots, stems and leaves of bilberry from four sites (in the nearest vicinity of a zinc smelter; a Mining and Metallurgical Plant; a main road with a high traffic volume and an unprotected natural forest community) were measured using optical emission spectrometry with excitation using inductively coupled argon plasma after wet acid digestion. The highest Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn concentrations were found in the V. myrtillus samples that were growing under the influence of the emissions from the zinc smelter. Moreover, the level of the total accumulated trace metals (ATE—17.09 mmolc kg−1) was also highest for the bilberry at this site. However, in the same area, the sum of the accumulated macronutrients (ANE—296.92 mmolc kg−1) was lower than at the other sampling sites. An EF > 2 was found for Cd, Pb, Zn and Mn, which suggests that bilberries may be enriched in these metals. According to the translocation factor, V. myrtillus was an accumulator of Cd, Zn and Mn. An analysis of the ecophysiological responses showed that the greatest concentration of ascorbic acid was found in the leaves of V. myrtillus at the most contaminated site (3.32 mg g−1 fresh weight). There were no significant differences in the total phenols between the contaminated and non-contaminated sites. However, the lowest value of the total phenolic content (490.77 mg g−1 dry weight) was recorded at the site where the highest Fe concentration was detected in the leaves. A significantly positive correlation between the Cd, Pb and Zn concentrations and a strong negative correlation between the Mn concentration and ascorbic acid content in the leaves of bilberry was also observed. The results provide evidence that the ANE method, which is used to interpret the chemical composition of bilberry has made determining the impact of toxic trace metals on the mineral composition of V. myrtillus significantly easier and also that a non-enzymatic antioxidant such as ascorbic acid can be a good biomarker for determining the oxidative stress that is caused by toxic trace metals. © 2021, The Author(s).},

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@article{2-s2.0-85127640859,

title = {Pollution and ecological risk assessment of heavy metals in forest soils with changes in the leaf traits and membrane integrity of Vaccinium myrtillus L.},

author = { M. Kandziora-Ciupa and J. Gospodarek and A. Nadgórska-Socha},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85127640859&doi=10.1007%2fs10342-022-01446-8&partnerID=40&md5=848ced61e39a31080bda310ec9ae981a},

doi = {10.1007/s10342-022-01446-8},

issn = {16124669},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {European Journal of Forest Research},

volume = {141},

number = {3},

pages = {409-419},

publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH},

abstract = {Vaccinium myrtillus L. is a plant that is tolerant to heavy metals that can grow in polluted and disturbed forest habitats and is a reliable pollution indicator. We aimed to assess the heavy metal bioaccumulation capacity of bilberry leaves, to assess the leaf traits and the ecophysiological responses to heavy metal stress in this species. We determined the accumulation of Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn in the leaves of Vaccinium myrtillus from four differently heavy metal-polluted forest sites. The highest Cd, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn concentrations were found in bilberry leaves that had been exposed to emissions from a zinc smelter. Moreover, we found the highest levels of Cd, Pb and Zn in the soil at the same study site. The ecological risk was quantified using the potential ecological risk index (RI), taking into account the concentrations of heavy metals, the ecological risk factors and the toxic response factors. Generally, an extremely high ecological risk was estimated for two sampling sites (Miasteczko Śląskie and Bukowno) and a considerable ecological risk was estimated for one sampling site (Łosień). Additionally, we demonstrated that Cd is the metal that poses the highest ecological threat in the studied areas. The investigated heavy metals have significantly affected the area, width, perimeter, aspect ratio and roundness index of the studied bilberry leaves. Specifically, an increase of Mn in the blueberry leaves significantly reduced these parameters (apart from the aspect ratio). We observed that an increased bioaccumulation of the selected heavy metals in the leaves caused cell membrane damage and a higher malondialdehyde (MDA) content. The results and methods that were used in this study could be suitable for improving biomonitoring and can be widely applied in forest ecosystems, including heavy metal-polluted areas. © 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85120699286,

title = {Influence of lead on the activity of soil microorganisms in two Beskidy landscape parks},

author = { J. Borgulat and W. Łukasik and A. Borgulat and A. Nadgórska-Socha and M. Kandziora-Ciupa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85120699286&doi=10.1007%2fs10661-021-09503-2&partnerID=40&md5=e8cbaa7927751b5ae7fadf4e9eeca399},

doi = {10.1007/s10661-021-09503-2},

issn = {01676369},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Environmental Monitoring and Assessment},

volume = {193},

number = {12},

publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH},

abstract = {The aim of the study was to assess the potential impact of lead on soil metabolism in two landscape parks localized in the Beskid Śląski and Beskid Żywiecki mountains which were affected, among others, by air pollution from the Upper Silesian Industrial Region, the largest industrial zone in Poland. The study was carried out in six locations with different lead levels in the soil environment. Each plot was equipped with four pairs of vacuum ceramic lysimeters to assess the mobility of Pb in the soil. The metabolic activity was assessed by measuring: soil enzyme activity, soil respiration and by studying community-level physiological profiling (CLPP) using Biolog EcoPlates technique. The soil to the examination was collected near the stands with the lysimeters from two soil horizons (A and B layer). The analyses carried out showed that the factors that had the greatest influence on lead mobility were the organic carbon content and the soil pH. The elevated lead level in the topsoil (layer A) could affect the functional biodiversity of soil microorganisms, but low soil pH was a more likely limiting factor. In the subsoil (layer B), lower lead content was found and its probable effect on soil microbial activity was small. In summary, it can be concluded that the assessment of the influence of heavy metals on soil metabolism is not easy, and the Biolog system has proven to be a sensitive tool for assessing the potential impact of heavy metals on the soil environment. © 2021, The Author(s).},

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@article{2-s2.0-85119718841,

title = {The subsequent effects of soil pollution by petroleum products and its bioremediation on the antioxidant response and content of elements in vicia faba plants},

author = { J. Gospodarek and M. Rusin and M. Kandziora-Ciupa and A. Nadgórska-Socha},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85119718841&doi=10.3390%2fen14227748&partnerID=40&md5=f1c8bbed0e8da83ad023dfa520ed81b4},

doi = {10.3390/en14227748},

issn = {19961073},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Energies},

volume = {14},

number = {22},

publisher = {MDPI},

abstract = {Petroleum-derived substances (PDSs), which are one of the most significant sources of energy, have become key factors that affect soils and, consequently, plants. The aim of this study was to determine the subsequent effects of soil contamination by PDSs such as petrol (P), diesel fuel (DF) and used engine oil (EO), in addition to its bioremediation using a ZB-01 biopreparation, on the activities of antioxidising enzymes as well as on the content of antioxidants in the leaves of Vicia faba L. The effects on the growth of the plants and their chemical composition were also determined. The results showed that as many as five years after contamination, engine oil and diesel fuel adversely affected the growth of plants. PDSs caused a significant increase in the activity of peroxidase and an increase in the content of proline. The contamination of the soil with oils (EO and DF) resulted in a decrease in the content of nutrients (Ca; Mg and P) in the plants. DF also decreased the content of K and N while EO decreased the content of Fe. PDSs also increased the content of lead and cadmium, and some resulted in a decrease in the content of zinc, manganese and copper. The ZB-01 biopreparation generally had a beneficial effect on the growth of plants, and contributed to a lowering of the activities of the analysed antioxidative enzymes as well as the content of antioxidants in plants in the soil that had been contaminated with diesel fuel. Furthermore, it most often caused an increase in the nutrient levels in the leaves of plants. The effect of the ZB-01 biopreparation on the content of heavy metals varied and was dependent on the specific contaminant and metal that were analysed. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85099910608,

title = {The influence of heavy metals on biological soil quality assessments in the Vaccinium myrtillus L. rhizosphere under different field conditions},

author = { M. Kandziora-Ciupa and A. Nadgórska-Socha and G. Barczyk},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85099910608&doi=10.1007%2fs10646-021-02345-1&partnerID=40&md5=0db83f629ed9108c477c38f680210eac},

doi = {10.1007/s10646-021-02345-1},

issn = {09639292},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Ecotoxicology},

volume = {30},

number = {2},

pages = {292-310},

publisher = {Springer},

abstract = {The aim of this study was to determine the influence of heavy metals on biological soil quality assessments in Vaccinium myrtillus L. rhizosphere soil as well as in non-rhizosphere soil from different polluted sites. The presented study was also conducted in order to determine any differences in the soil physicochemical and biological properties between the Vaccinium rhizosphere soil and the non-rhizosphere soil. The content of heavy metals and their potential bioavailability, content of macronutrients, physicochemical soil properties, activity of six soil enzymes and microarthropod communities were determined. Soil organic matter, the levels of C, N and all the studied macronutrients and almost all enzyme activity were significantly higher in the rhizosphere soil than in the non-rhizosphere soil. At the most contaminated site, the content of heavy metals was also higher in the rhizosphere soil, but their bioavailability was lower than in the non-rhizosphere soil. The β-glucosidase and urease activity in the soil correlated most negatively with the examined metals. The levels of two enzymes were also strongly impacted by the organic matter—the C and N levels and pH. The number of microarthropods as well as the QBS (soil biological quality index) and FEMI (abundance-based fauna index) were higher in the rhizosphere soil. The bilberry rhizosphere soil had stronger correlation coefficient values between the measured parameters than the non-rhizosphere soil, which suggests that rhizosphere soil is more sensitive and could be used in the monitoring and assessment of forest ecosystems. β-glucosidase and urease were the most sensitive indicators of the adverse impact of Cd, Zn and Pb. The FEMI index seems to be a better indicator than the QBS for identifying differences in soil quality. © 2021, The Author(s).},

note = {6},

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@article{2-s2.0-85068024771,

title = {Using Plantago major and Plantago lanceolata in environmental pollution research in an urban area of Southern Poland},

author = { I. Skrynetska and J. Karcz and G. Barczyk and M. Kandziora-Ciupa and R. Ciepał and A. Nadgórska-Socha},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85068024771&doi=10.1007%2fs11356-019-05535-x&partnerID=40&md5=9eb1239418337f92161e3c88b502ffbd},

doi = {10.1007/s11356-019-05535-x},

issn = {09441344},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Environmental Science and Pollution Research},

volume = {26},

number = {23},

pages = {23359-23371},

publisher = {Springer Verlag},

abstract = {The aim of this study was to perform a complex assessment of changes in the elements of an ecosystem that are caused by environmental pollution in industrial and urban biotopes. The study focused on three sites: a park, a road and the site of the metallurgical plant “Pokój” in the city of Ruda Śląska (Southern Poland), which are each under a different level of anthropogenic load. Soil and plant material samples (Plantago major and Plantago lanceolata leaves) were investigated by performing biochemical, ecophysiological and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses. A significant difference was observed in all of the study samples. The content of Pb, Zn and Cd in the soil samples that had been collected at the site of the metallurgical plant exceeded the permitted limits (Cd > 4 mg kg−1; Pb > 100 mg kg−1; Zn > 300 mg kg−1). The content of Fe, Mn, Pb, Cd and Zn in the plant material was much higher in unwashed samples than in washed samples. The concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) were below the permitted level in the leaves of Plantago lanceolata for Cd (> 5 mg kg−1) and in the leaves of Plantago major for Zn (> 100 mg kg−1). The SEM observations revealed a significant decrease in the stomata pore length (SPL) in the Plantago lanceolata leaves that had been collected at the road site compared with the plants from the park site. The elemental content on the leaf surface was also determined using X-ray microanalysis. The total chlorophyll (Chl) content, ascorbic acid (AA), proline, guaiacol peroxidase (GPX) activity, pH, relative water content (RWC) and air pollution tolerance index (APTI) were evaluated. The APTI for the investigated species ranged from 5.6 to 7.4, which demonstrated that the studied plant species are sensitive to air pollutants. © 2019, The Author(s).},

note = {15},

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@article{2-s2.0-85045523674,

title = {Ecophysiological Responses to Environmental Pollution of Selected Plant Species in an Industrial Urban Area},

author = { I. Skrynetska and R. Ciepał and M. Kandziora-Ciupa and G. Barczyk and A. Nadgórska-Socha},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85045523674&doi=10.1007%2fs41742-018-0088-9&partnerID=40&md5=4545d7596111f07f0147dc0c345b032e},

doi = {10.1007/s41742-018-0088-9},

issn = {17356865},

year  = {2018},

date = {2018-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Environmental Research},

volume = {12},

number = {2},

pages = {255-267},

publisher = {Springer International Publishing},

abstract = {The aim of the study was to determine the state of the environment in Sosnowiec (southern Poland) based on the ratio of air pollution tolerance index (APTI) and the determination of concentrations of selected metals in soil and plant material. The study was conducted in ten stands: five of them were identified as ‘polluted’ and five as ‘clean’ stands. The metal content was evaluated by the atomic absorption method. For APTI calculation, analysis of total chlorophyll concentration and relative water content, the pH of the extract from the leaves was used. Analysis of the bioaccumulation of metals in the leaves revealed excessive concentrations of Pb (32.4 mg kg−1) and Zn (129.78 mg kg−1) at the KWK (coal mine) and Las (forest) stands. Higher capacity accumulation of Pb and Fe was characteristic for Plantago lanceolata. The permitted content of Pb (762.6 mg kg−1) in the soil samples collected at the Cedler stand was exceeded. Elevated levels, higher than the permissible concentration of Cd, were documented in soil samples from most stands within the city. In soil samples collected at the Cedler stand, Cd concentration was almost 15 times higher than acceptable for soil (4 mg kg−1). Based on the scope of the APTI 4.4–9.42 index obtained for the studied species, they should be considered sensitive plants. All selected species can be used as bioindicators for environmental pollution. © 2018, The Author(s).},

note = {10},

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@article{2-s2.0-85020551146,

title = {Bioaccumulation of heavy metals and ecophysiological responses to heavy metal stress in selected populations of Vaccinium myrtillus L. and Vaccinium vitis-idaea L},

author = { M. Kandziora-Ciupa and A. Nadgórska-Socha and G. Barczyk and R. Ciepał},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85020551146&doi=10.1007%2fs10646-017-1825-0&partnerID=40&md5=10231af4d736209fc6b9aeee77c9e2c7},

doi = {10.1007/s10646-017-1825-0},

issn = {09639292},

year  = {2017},

date = {2017-01-01},

journal = {Ecotoxicology},

volume = {26},

number = {7},

pages = {966-980},

publisher = {Springer New York LLC},

abstract = {The aim of this study was to determine the concentrations of heavy metals (Cd; Pb; Zn; Fe; and Mn) in soil, and their bioavailability and bioaccumulation in Vaccinium myrtillus L. and Vaccinium vitis-idaea L. organs. Analysis also concerned the physiological responses of these plants from three polluted sites (immediate vicinity of a zinc smelter in Miasteczko Śląskie; ArcelorMittal Poland S.A. iron smelter in Dąbrowa Górnicza-Łosień; and Jaworzno III power plant in Jaworzno) and one pseudo-control site (Pazurek nature reserve in Jaroszowiec Olkuski). All of the sites are situated in the southern parts of Poland in the Śląskie or Małopolskie provinces. The contents of proline, non-protein thiols, glutathione, ascorbic acid, and the activity of superoxide dismutase and guaiacol peroxidase in the leaves of Vaccinium myrtillus L. and Vaccinium vitis-idaea L. were measured. In soil, the highest levels of Cd, Pb, and Zn (HNO3 extracted and CaCl2 extracted) were detected at the Miasteczko Śląskie site. At all sites a several times lower concentration of the examined metals was determined in the fraction of soil extracted with CaCl2. Much higher Cd, Pb, Zn and Fe concentrations were found in V. myrtillus and V. vitis-idaea grown at the most polluted site (located near the zinc smelter) in comparison with cleaner areas; definitely higher bioaccumulation of these metals was found in lingonberry organs. Additionally, we observed a large capability of bilberry to accumulate Mn. Antioxidant response to heavy metal stress also differed between V. myrtillus and V. vitis-idaea. In V. myrtillus we found a positive correlation between the level of non-protein thiols and Cd and Zn concentrations, and also between proline and these metals. In V. vitis-idaea leaves an upward trend in ascorbic acid content and superoxide dismutase activity accompanied an increase in Cd, Pb, and Zn concentrations. At the same time, the increased levels of all tested metals in the leaves of V. vitis-idaea were accompanied by a decreased activity of guaiacol peroxidase. In both species increased Mn accumulation caused a decrease in antioxidant response. © 2017, The Author(s).},

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@article{2-s2.0-85019740170,

title = {Air pollution tolerance index and heavy metal bioaccumulation in selected plant species from urban biotopes},

author = { A. Nadgórska-Socha and M. Kandziora-Ciupa and M. Trzęsicki and G. Barczyk},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85019740170&doi=10.1016%2fj.chemosphere.2017.05.128&partnerID=40&md5=abd25229b41acf4d1b9c41a5e8cb42b1},

doi = {10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.05.128},

issn = {00456535},

year  = {2017},

date = {2017-01-01},

journal = {Chemosphere},

volume = {183},

pages = {471-482},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {This research was carried out on plants Taraxacum officinale, Plantago lanceolata, Betula pendula and Robinia pseudoacacia growing in urban biotopes with different levels of heavy metal contamination in the city of Dąbrowa Górnicza (southern Poland). Based on the pollution index, the highest heavy metal contamination was determined in the site 4 (connected with industry emitters) and 6 (high traffic). The metal accumulation index (MAI) values ranged within the biotopes in Dąbrowa Górnicza between 7.3 and 20.6 for R. pseudoacacia, 4.71–23.1 for P. lanceolata, 4.68–28.1 for T. officinale and 10.5–27.2 for B. pendula. Increasing tendency in proline content in biotopes connected with high traffic was found in the leaves of investigated plants (except R. pseudoacacia). Similar tendency was observed for ascorbic acid content in the foliage of the plants as well as in T. officinalle in stands connected industrial emission. Non-protein thiols content increased especially in the leaves of R. pseudoacacia in biotopes with high traffic emissions as well as in T. officinale in stands connected with industry. The mean values of APTI (Air Pollution Tolerance Index) within the city of Dąbrowa Górnicza for investigated plants were found in the following ascending order P. lanceolata < R. pseudoacacia < B. pendula < T. officinale. Among the investigated plants B. pendula and T. officinale may be postulated as appropriate plants in urban areas with considerable soil and air contamination, especially with heavy metals. The results indicate that species deemed tolerant according to APTI are suitable plants in barriers areas to combat atmospheric pollution. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd},

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@article{2-s2.0-84975789752,

title = {Robinia pseudoacacia and Melandrium album in trace elements biomonitoring and air pollution tolerance index study},

author = { A. Nadgórska-Socha and M. Kandziora-Ciupa and R. Ciepał and G. Barczyk},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84975789752&doi=10.1007%2fs13762-016-1010-7&partnerID=40&md5=b584f6f400f48ca26657f0005f724b82},

doi = {10.1007/s13762-016-1010-7},

issn = {17351472},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology},

volume = {13},

number = {7},

pages = {1741-1752},

publisher = {Center for Environmental and Energy Research and Studies},

abstract = {The accumulation efficiency of selected trace elements in the leaves of Melandrium album and Robinia pseudoacacia grown on heavy metal contaminated sites in comparison with a non-contaminated one was evaluated. The study was undertaken to calculate air pollution tolerance index and to determine the contents of selected metabolites: glutathione, non-protein thiols, ascorbic acid, chlorophyll and the activity of antioxidant enzymes: guaiacol peroxidase and superoxide dismutase. Such estimations can be useful in better understanding of plants defense strategies and potential to grow in contaminated environments. The results in the most contaminated site revealed higher contents of metals in M. album leaves, especially Zn, Cd and Pb (3.4; 6 and 2.3 times higher; respectively) in comparison with the R. pseudoacacia. Better accumulation capacity found in M. album was shown by metal accumulation index values. The plants could be used as indicators of Zn, Cd (both species) and Pb (M. album) in the soil. Glutathione content (in both species) and peroxidase activity (in M. album), general markers of heavy metals contamination, were increased in contaminated sites. In most cases in contaminated areas R. pseudoacacia had decreased ascorbic acid and chlorophyll levels. Opposite tendency was recorded in M. album leaves, where similar or higher contents of the above-mentioned metabolites were found. In our study, M. album and R. pseudoacacia proved to be sensitive species with the air pollution tolerance index lower than 11 and can be recommended as bioindicators. © 2016, The Author(s).},

note = {21},

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@article{2-s2.0-84961992262,

title = {Accumulation of heavy metals and antioxidant responses in Pinus sylvestris L. needles in polluted and non-polluted sites},

author = { M. Kandziora-Ciupa and R. Ciepał and A. Nadgórska-Socha and G. Barczyk},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84961992262&doi=10.1007%2fs10646-016-1654-6&partnerID=40&md5=f963e026c4b1aac9378b084156486c54},

doi = {10.1007/s10646-016-1654-6},

issn = {09639292},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Ecotoxicology},

volume = {25},

number = {5},

pages = {970-981},

publisher = {Springer New York LLC},

abstract = {The purpose of this study was to determine the concentrations of heavy metals (cadmium; iron; manganese; lead and zinc) in current-year, 1-year old and 2-year old needles of Pinus sylvestris L. Trees were from three heavily polluted (immediate vicinity of zinc smelter; iron smelter and power plant) and three relatively clean sites (nature reserve; ecologically clean site and unprotected natural forest community) in southern Poland. Analysis also concerned the antioxidant response and contents of protein, proline, total glutathione, non-protein thiols and activity of guaiacol peroxidase (GPX) in the needles. Generally, in pine needles from the polluted sites, the concentrations of the metals were higher and increased with the age of needles, and in most cases, antioxidant responses also were elevated. The highest levels of Cd, Pb and Zn were found in 2-year old pine needles collected near the polluted zinc smelter (respectively: 6.15; 256.49; 393.5 mg kg−1), Fe in 2-year old pine needles in the vicinity of the iron smelter (206.82 mg kg−1) and Mn in 2-year old needles at the ecologically clean site (180.32 mg kg−1). Positive correlations were found between Fe, Mn and Pb and the content of proteins and NPTs, between Cd and non-protein –SH groups, and between Zn and proline levels. The activity of GPX increased under the influence of Mn, while glutathione levels tended to decrease as Mn levels rose. The data obtained show that the levels of protein and non-protein –SH groups may be useful in biological monitoring, and that these ecophysiological parameters seem to be good evidence of elevated oxidative stress caused by heavy metals. © 2016, The Author(s).},

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@article{2-s2.0-85037860665,

title = {Assessment of heavy metals contamination and enzymatic activity in pine forest soils under different levels of anthropogenic stress},

author = { M. Kandziora-Ciupa and R. Ciepał and A. Nadgórska-Socha},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85037860665&doi=10.15244%2fpjoes%2f61813&partnerID=40&md5=0592f8773359181ee95dcfee5d41df99},

doi = {10.15244/pjoes/61813},

issn = {12301485},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Polish Journal of Environmental Studies},

volume = {25},

number = {3},

pages = {1045-1051},

publisher = {HARD Publishing Company},

abstract = {The aim of this work was to assess heavy metal concentrations and the effects of these metals on soil enzymatic activity in polluted and potentially unpolluted forest areas. The study was performed in typical pine forests located in three heavily polluted (in the immediate vicinity of a zinc smelter; an iron smelter; and a power plant) and three relatively clean sites (a nature reserve; an ecological site; and an unprotected natural forest community) in southern Poland. The research concerned the activity of acid phosphatase, dehydrogenase, β-glucosidase, and urease. In the soils, taken from the top 0-10 cm layer, we also tested the concentrations of heavy metals (Cd; Fe; Pb; and Zn) extracted with 10% HNO3 and 0.01 M CaCl2, and their pH and organic matter contents. Single pollution index and Nemerow pollution index were also calculated. Nemerow pollution index indicated serious pollution with heavy metals at two sites. The lowest activity of soil enzymes (acid phosphatase; and in particular β-glucosidase) was found in the site with the highest levels of heavy metals. In this study we found no effect of organic matter on the activity of the selected enzymes. There was a significant effect of pH on the activity of acid phosphatase and β-glucosidase. © 2016, HARD Publishing Company. All rights reserved.},

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@article{2-s2.0-84934949840,

title = {Element accumulation, distribution, and phytoremediation potential in selected metallophytes growing in a contaminated area},

author = { A. Nadgórska-Socha and M. Kandziora-Ciupa and R. Ciepał},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84934949840&doi=10.1007%2fs10661-015-4680-6&partnerID=40&md5=8b31987e1a255c5a754ce8b05500d55f},

doi = {10.1007/s10661-015-4680-6},

issn = {01676369},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Environmental Monitoring and Assessment},

volume = {187},

number = {7},

publisher = {Kluwer Academic Publishers},

abstract = {The distribution of elements in three pseudometallophytes species Cardaminopsis arenosa, Plantago lanceolata, and Plantago major, naturally occurring at metalliferous and non-metalliferous sites in southern Poland, was investigated. The accumulation of Al, Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, Zn, as well as Ca, P, Na, and K in shoots and roots was measured. The level of the accumulated trace elements (ATE) was visibly higher in C. arenosa and P. lanceolata from metalliferous sites than non-contaminated ones. However, the level of the accumulated nutrient elements (ANE) was visibly higher only in C. arenosa plants. Also, higher potassium share in ANE was found in the shoots of C. arenosa and Plantago species from metalliferous sites than non-contaminated ones. The highest content of Cd, Zn, Pb, Al, Fe, and Mn was found in C. arenosa, which better reflected metal concentrations in the metalliferous and non-metalliferous soil than other plants. In the studied Plantago species, in almost all cases in all sites TF (translocation coefficient) and MR (mobility ratio) were below 1, which indicates they use the excluder strategy. The best accumulation ability was found for C. arenosa. The higher translocation coefficients (TF > 1) for Zn and Cd in C. arenosa shoots make it suitable for phytoextraction from soil, while the lower translocation ratios (TF < 1) for Zn and Cd in Plantago species and also for Pb in C. arenosa make them suitable for phytostabilization. Almost in all cases the plants had enrichment coefficient >2, which suggested that they may act as indicators of the soil metal contamination. © 2015, Springer International Publishing Switzerland.},

note = {22},

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@article{2-s2.0-84873081848,

title = {Accumulation of heavy metals and antioxidant responses in Vicia faba plants grown on monometallic contaminated soil},

author = { A. Nadgórska-Socha and A. Kafel and M. Kandziora-Ciupa and J. Gospodarek and A. Zawisza-Raszka},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84873081848&doi=10.1007%2fs11356-012-1191-7&partnerID=40&md5=cefa722cf675bb1323263001c0003b2e},

doi = {10.1007/s11356-012-1191-7},

issn = {09441344},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Environmental Science and Pollution Research},

volume = {20},

number = {2},

pages = {1124-1134},

publisher = {Springer Verlag},

abstract = {The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of soil contamination by selected metals (cadmium; copper; nickel; lead or zinc) on the antioxidant response of Vicia faba plants. The levels of the antioxidants: glutathione, proline, non-protein thiols, as well as guaiacol peroxidase and catalase activities were measured in the upperparts of plants. Additionally, the potential bioavailability of metals in the soil and their concentrations in V. faba plants were compared. Treatment with metal caused the problem of an elevation in its bioavailability in soil and its concentration in leaves and stems. The most serious problems seemed to be metal elevations in soil, especially Zn and Ni as well as in the aerial parts of V. faba plants. The antioxidant responses appeared to be metal specific. The elevation of guaiacol peroxidase activity in leaves and stems as well as the proline in leaves was the only more general reaction to metal exposure. Upon analysis of the effects of soil metal contamination on V. faba plants, we recommend the use of some measurements such as guaiacol peroxidase activity and proline level as useful tools in biological monitoring. © 2012 The Author(s).},

note = {84},

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pubstate = {published},

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@article{2-s2.0-84879685581,

title = {A comparative study of heavy metal accumulation and antioxidant responses in Vaccinium myrtillus L. leaves in polluted and non-polluted areas},

author = { M. Kandziora-Ciupa and R. Ciepał and A. Nadgórska-Socha and G. Barczyk},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84879685581&doi=10.1007%2fs11356-012-1461-4&partnerID=40&md5=dba706313183a23c0d907c161c624133},

doi = {10.1007/s11356-012-1461-4},

issn = {09441344},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Environmental Science and Pollution Research},

volume = {20},

number = {7},

pages = {4920-4932},

publisher = {Springer Verlag},

abstract = {The purpose of this study was to explore a possible relationship between the availability of metals in soil (Cd; Fe; Mn; Pb and Zn) and their concentrations in leaves of Vaccinium myrtillus L. as a species which has been reported to be a successful colonist of acid-and-heavy metal-contaminated soil. Analysis also concerned the antioxidant response of plants from three heavily polluted (immediate vicinity of: zinc smelter; iron smelter and power plant) and three relatively clean sites (nature reserve; ecological site and unprotected natural forest community) in southern Poland. The contents of glutathione, non-protein thiols, protein, proline and activity of guaiacol peroxidase in leaves of bilberry were measured. Generally, the concentrations of metals in the HNO 3 and CaCl 2 extracants of the soil from the polluted sites were higher. Moreover, the antioxidant responses were also elevated in bilberries in the polluted sites. Significant positive relationships between Cd, Pb and Zn concentrations in soil and in the plants were found. In the leaves of V. myrtillus from the polluted sites, higher concentrations of Cd, Pb and Zn were noted (In Miasteczko Śląskie respectively 6.26; 157.09 and 207.17 mg kg -1 d.w.). We found a positive correlation between the increase in the NPTs and protein contents as well as the Cd, Pb and Zn concentrations in V. myrtillus. Cd, Pb and Zn also decreased guaiacol peroxidase activity. However, the activity of this enzyme increased under Fe. A decreasing trend in glutathione contents was observed with increasing iron and manganese concentrations in bilberry leaves. Parameters such as protein, non-protein -SH groups and changes in GPX activity seem to be universal, sensitive and correlated well with heavy metal stress. © 2013 The Author(s).},

note = {53},

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pubstate = {published},

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@article{2-s2.0-80053987120,

title = {Effects of Zn, Cd, Pb on physiological response of silene vulgaris plants from selected populations},

author = { A. Nadgórska-Socha and M. Kandziora-Ciupa and R. Ciepał and K. Walasek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-80053987120&partnerID=40&md5=9e57b72d916fb99986a2c11e2b050b6c},

issn = {12301485},

year  = {2011},

date = {2011-01-01},

journal = {Polish Journal of Environmental Studies},

volume = {20},

number = {3},

pages = {599-604},

abstract = {In Silene vulgaris plants (Szopienice population; Heap population; Calamine population) grown on substrate with the addition of Cd, Zn, and Pb, accumulation of heavy metals and antioxidant stress parameters were compared. The highest accumulation of the studied elements was noticed in leaves of Heap population. There was also shown different sensitivity of antioxidant system in Silene vulgaris leaves in response to the studied heavy metals. The highest concentration of non protein thiols and proline was shown in the plant leaves of Calamine population grown on substrate with the addition of Cd and a mixture of metals. In the plant leaves of Szopienice population grown on substrate with the addition of Zn and the substrate with the mixture of metals in the case of Heap population plants, we noticed the growth of guaiacol peroxidase activity.},

note = {13},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

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@article{2-s2.0-73149106985,

title = {The effects of Aphis fabae infestation on the antioxidant response and heavy metal content in field grown Philadelphus coronarius plants},

author = { A. Kafel and A. Nadgórska-Socha and J. Gospodarek and A. Babczyńska and M. Skowronek and M. Kandziora-Ciupa and K. Rozpędek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-73149106985&doi=10.1016%2fj.scitotenv.2009.11.013&partnerID=40&md5=f6dbe3421fa1628ef0488ad2a02e3aa3},

doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2009.11.013},

issn = {00489697},

year  = {2010},

date = {2010-01-01},

journal = {Science of the Total Environment},

volume = {408},

number = {5},

pages = {1111-1119},

abstract = {The purpose of this study was to explore a possible relationship between the soil availability of metals and their concentrations in various parts of Philadelphus coronarius plants. Moreover, the possible impact of an aphid infestation on the contamination and antioxidant response of plants from the urban environment of Kraków and the reference rural area of Zagaje Stradowskie (southern Poland) was analyzed. The contents of the glutathione, proline, non-protein - SH groups, antioxidants, and phosphorous and the levels of guaiacol peroxidase and catalase activity in leaves and shoots either infested or not by the aphid Aphis fabae Scop., were measured. The potential bioavailability of metals (Cd; Cu; Ni; Pb; Zn) in the soil and their concentrations in P. coronarius plants originating from both sites were compared. The antioxidant responses were generally elevated in the plants in the polluted area. Such reactions were additionally changed by aphid infestation. Generally, the concentrations of metals in the HNO3 and CaCl2 extractants of the soils from two layers at the 0-20 and 20-40 cm depths from the polluted area were higher than in those from the reference area. Such differences were found for nickel and lead (in all examined extractants), zinc (in soil extractants from the layer at 20-40 cm) and cadmium (in HNO3 extractants). Significant positive relationships between the lead concentrations in the soil and in the plants were found. In the parts of plants from the polluted area, higher concentrations of Pb and Zn (leaves and shoots) and Cd (shoots) were recorded. The shoots and leaves of plants infested with aphids had higher concentrations of Zn but lower Pb. Moreover, their leaves had higher contaminations of Cu and Ni. In conclusion, aphids affected not only the antioxidant response of the plants but also their contamination with metals, especially contamination of the leaves. © 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.},

note = {41},

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