Publications by authors named "Antonio Aristides Pereira Gomes Filho"
Bioaccumulation and physiological traits qualify Pistia stratiotes as a suitable species for phytoremediation and bioindication of iron-contaminated water.
Daniel Gomes Coelho Vinicius Melo da Silva Antonio Aristides Pereira Gomes Filho Leonardo Araujo Oliveira Hugo Humberto de Araújo
J Hazard Mater
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- Recent research highlights concerns about excess iron (Fe) being linked to neurodegenerative diseases in mammals and disorders in plants.
- The study examined the effects of varying Fe concentrations on the aquatic plant Pistia stratiotes, observing visual signs of toxicity after five days, but no significant impact on photosynthesis at that stage.
- Over a longer exposure of ten days at high Fe levels, the plants showed reduced chlorophyll and CO2 assimilation, yet they effectively accumulated high Fe levels, particularly in their roots, and activated their antioxidant systems, indicating potential for environmental cleanup and monitoring applications.