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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Physiological Responses of Populus cathayana and Salix babylonica to Combined Stress of Diesel Fuel and Sr2+ Stress in Soil
ClearLitsea Males Are Better Adapted to Pb Stress Than Females by Modulating Photosynthesis and Pb Subcellular Distribution
Male Litsea cubeba trees showed greater tolerance to lead stress than females through larger leaf area, enhanced heat dissipation of excess light energy, and transcriptome analysis revealed more upregulated photosynthesis-related genes in males, suggesting sex-specific strategies for heavy metal contamination remediation.
Ecotoxicological effects of polyethylene micro/nano-plastics and Cd on the physiological response, Cd migration, and their rhizosphere microbial community of Salix matsudana.
This study examined the combined ecotoxicological effects of polyethylene micro/nano-plastics and cadmium (Cd) on Salix matsudana, a willow with phytoremediation potential. Co-exposure altered the tree's physiological responses and Cd accumulation patterns, complicating its use for cleaning metal-contaminated soils.
Responses of Physiological, Morphological and Anatomical Traits to Abiotic Stress in Woody Plants
This review examines how trees and woody plants respond to environmental stresses including drought, flooding, extreme temperatures, heavy metals, and microplastics. Microplastics in soil can disrupt water transport and nutrient uptake in trees, potentially affecting forest health and the broader ecosystem. The effects of combined stresses, such as microplastics plus drought, are not simply additive and need further study.
Effects of Microplastics on Growth Pattern of Pinus massoniana and Schima uperba
Researchers exposed two economically important tree species (Pinus massoniana and Schima superba) to microplastics and found species-specific differences in how woody plants respond to plastic contamination, with effects on growth, photosynthesis, and oxidative stress.
Recent Advances in Phytoremediation of Hazardous Substances using Plants: A Tool for Soil Reclamation and Sustainability
This review provides a comprehensive analysis of phytoremediation techniques for soil reclamation and removal of hazardous contaminants from polluted sites, examining the current state of knowledge across different plant-based remediation approaches. The study evaluates the effectiveness of various phytoremediation strategies and identifies future research directions for improving soil sustainability.
Heavy metal accumulation by Acer platanoides and Robinia pseudoacacia in an industrial city (Northern Steppe of Ukraine)
This paper is not about microplastics; it measures heavy metal accumulation in tree leaves (black locust and Norway maple) in an industrial Ukrainian city and evaluates their potential as biomonitors of urban soil pollution.
Impact of PVC microplastics on phytoremediation of As and Hg polluted soils using Betula pubescens
Researchers investigated the impact of PVC microplastics on the phytoremediation of arsenic- and mercury-contaminated soils using birch (Betula pubescens), finding that PVC MP presence interferes with the plant's capacity to extract these toxic heavy metals in soils affected by historical mining and metallurgical activity in Asturias, Spain.
Effects of three coniferous plantation species on plant‐soil feedbacks and soil physical and chemical properties in semi‐arid mountain ecosystems
Researchers compared how three coniferous tree species (larch, spruce, and pine) affect soil nutrients and water retention in semi-arid mountain forests, finding that larch and spruce significantly outperform pine by improving soil carbon cycling, nutrient availability, and water storage capacity. The study recommends larch and spruce as preferred species for afforestation projects in water-stressed mountain regions.
Metabolic and transcriptomic responses of Taxus mairei to nano-pollutants: insights into AgNPs and PsNPs impact
Taxus mairei plants exposed to polystyrene nanoplastics (PsNPs) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) showed distinct metabolic and transcriptomic responses, with both nano-pollutants disrupting primary and secondary metabolism—including taxol biosynthesis pathways—at different doses, with implications for medicinal plant cultivation in polluted environments.
Effects of grafting on chemical constituents, toxicological properties, antithrombotic activity, and myocardial infarction protection of styrax secreted from the trunk of Liquidambar orientalis Mill
Researchers grafted Liquidambar orientalis, the source of the medicinal balsam styrax, onto the widely distributed L. formosana rootstock to address resource shortages. Chemical analysis and biological testing compared the composition and therapeutic properties of styrax from grafted plants with that from the original endangered species.
Effects of Three Plantation Coniferous Species on Plant-Soil Feedbacks and Soil Physical and Chemical Properties in Semi-Arid Mountain Ecosystems
This study examined how three different conifer plantation species affect soil physicochemical properties and plant-soil feedback mechanisms in semi-arid mountain ecosystems. It is an ecology and forestry study unrelated to microplastics.
Phytoremediation potential of native plants: Biomonitoring approach in contaminated soils
Researchers investigated the phytoremediation potential of native plants Bassia indica and Chenopodium album in soils near an industrial complex in southern Tunisia, measuring cadmium, lead, copper, zinc, and fluorine concentrations in soil and plant tissues to evaluate bioaccumulation and tolerance without visible toxic symptoms.
Effects of Different Trace Elements on Ecophysiological Characteristics of Ligustrum obtusifolium Saplings
Not relevant to microplastics — this pot experiment study examines how cadmium, chromium, lead, and zinc affect the growth and physiology of Ligustrum obtusifolium shrubs as candidates for phytoremediation.
Abiotic Stress Responses in Woody Plants: Morphological, Physiological, and Anatomical Features
This review summarizes how various environmental stresses including flood, drought, temperature extremes, salt, heavy metals, and microplastics affect the growth and internal structure of trees and woody plants. The section on microplastics is one of several stress factors covered, noting that microplastics can disrupt plant water transport and root development. While primarily a plant biology review, the inclusion of microplastics as a recognized abiotic stressor for trees reflects growing awareness that plastic pollution affects terrestrial ecosystems and the plants within them.
Functional Genomics of Root Development in Populus and Its Ecological Implications
This review summarises research on functional genes governing poplar root system development, covering transcriptome analysis, gene editing, and epigenetic approaches to understand how roots respond to drought, nutrient deficiency, and microbial interactions, with implications for afforestation and ecological restoration.
Polystyrene microplastic pollution induces species-specific shifts in root traits and rhizosphere conditions in a temperate forest
Researchers added polystyrene microplastics to soil around four temperate forest tree species and found species-specific root responses: thin-rooted trees decreased root biomass but increased surface area to compensate, while thick-rooted trees increased biomass proliferation but reduced root thickness to cut maintenance costs.
Tree Species as Biomonitors of Air Pollution around a Scrap Metal Recycling Factory in Southwest Nigeria: Implications for Greenbelt Development
Researchers evaluated six tree species near a scrap metal recycling factory in Nigeria for their ability to tolerate and absorb air pollution. They ranked the species by their air pollution tolerance index and anticipated performance, identifying which trees would be most effective for creating protective greenbelts. The study contributes to understanding how vegetation can help mitigate airborne pollution in industrialized areas where particulate contamination, including microplastics, is a concern.
Vicia faba seed: A bioindicator of phytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and cytotoxicity of light crude oils
Researchers assessed the phytotoxic, cytotoxic, and genotoxic effects of light crude oil-contaminated soil on Vicia faba seeds by planting seeds in soils at 0%, 1%, 2%, and 4% crude oil concentrations, finding toxic effects on germination and root length even at the lowest concentration. Cytological examination of root tip cells revealed increased mitotic index and chromosome aberrations, confirming genotoxic damage at all exposure levels.
The Ecological-Health Risks of Potentially Toxic Metals in the Surface Sediments and Leaves of Salt-Secreting Avicennia officinalis as Potential Phytoremediators: A Field-Based Biomonitoring Study from Klang Mangrove Area
Surface sediments in the Klang mangrove ecosystem were analyzed for potentially toxic metals, revealing elevated concentrations of lead, cadmium, and zinc that pose ecological and human health risks. Avicennia officinalis was assessed for phytoremediation potential, showing uptake of certain metals from contaminated sediments.
Microplastics in soil affect the growth and physiological characteristics of Chinese fir and Phoebe bournei seedlings
Pot experiments with tree seedlings showed that high concentrations of polyethylene and polypropylene microplastics in soil suppressed plant growth by reducing chlorophyll levels, weakening antioxidant defenses, and lowering key nutrients in leaves. Lower concentrations of polyethylene actually had some positive effects, suggesting the impacts depend on dose and plastic type. These findings are relevant to understanding how microplastic-contaminated soils could affect forestry and reforestation efforts.
Nanoplastic toxicity induces metabolic shifts in Populus × euramericana cv. '74/76' revealed by multi-omics analysis
Researchers used transcriptomic and metabolomic profiling to show that polystyrene nanoplastics accumulate in poplar tree roots, penetrate chloroplasts in leaves causing photosynthesis disruption, and trigger a metabolic shift from normal growth to defensive flavonoid production under severe exposure conditions.
Phytomanagement of Metal(loid)-Contaminated Soils: Options, Efficiency and Value
This review examines phytomanagement as a nature-based approach for recovering soils contaminated with metals and metalloids. Researchers found that using plants and associated microorganisms, combined with appropriate site management, can effectively restore soil ecological functions while providing economic value through biomass production. The study suggests that phytomanagement offers a sustainable alternative to conventional soil remediation techniques for large contaminated areas.
Wild and ruderal plants as bioindicators of global urban pollution by air, water and soil in Riyadh and Abha, Saudi Arabia
Researchers assessed wild and ruderal plants as bioindicators of urban pollution from air, water, and soil in two Saudi Arabian cities, demonstrating their utility for monitoring environmental contamination from anthropogenic activities.
Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals by Suaeda salsa in the Tidal Flat of the Liaohe Estuary
This study measured how a salt marsh plant species accumulates heavy metals in the Liaohe Estuary, finding it can extract metals from contaminated tidal flat soils, making it useful for ecological restoration of polluted coastal areas.