[Screening and Stress Responsive Characteristics of Potential Hyperaccumulator of Pb, Zn, and Cd Compound Heavy Metals].

Huan Jing Ke Xue

Joint Technology Innovation Center for Land Engineering and Human Settlements of Shaanxi Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd., and Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.

Published: August 2024

To screen for Pb, Zn, and Cd composite heavy metal hyperaccumulator plants, a survey, sampling, and analysis of dominant plants in typical lead-zinc mines and smelter areas in Baoji City were conducted. Potential Pb, Zn, and Cd composite heavy metal hyperaccumulator plants were initially screened, and a pot experiment of soil cultivation was carried out to observe the response characteristics of chlorophyll (chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, carotenoids, and total chlorophyll), antioxidant enzymes (SOD, CAT, and POD), and other physiological indicators (MDA and proline) under the stress of Pb, Zn, and Cd composite heavy metals. A field experiment was also conducted to further verify and determine their enrichment ability for Pb, Zn, and Cd composite heavy metals, aiming to provide scientific basis and technical support for the remediation of Pb, Zn, and Cd composite heavy metal-polluted soil. The field survey revealed that L. met the international hyperaccumulator plant index requirements for the enrichment of Pb, Zn, and Cd, with enrichment quantity, bioconcentration factor (BCF), and transfer factor (TF) all meeting the requirements. It was a potential hyperaccumulator plant for Pb, Zn, and Cd composite heavy metals. The soil cultivation pot experiment showed that as the gradient of Pb, Zn, and Cd composite heavy metal stress increased, the content of chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and total chlorophyll in L. leaves gradually decreased, causing disruption to the plant's photosynthetic system when the gradient was greater than or equal to IV. The chlorophyll content in L. leaves exhibited a "low-stimulation-high-inhibition" phenomenon, while excessive stress stimulated the activation of its own protective systems, leading to reduced toxicity. In addition, there were significant differences (P < 0.05) in the content of chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, carotenoids, and total chlorophyll between L. and L. both compared to the control treatment and between stress gradients. The SOD activity in the leaves of L. and L. showed a trend of increasing first, then decreasing, and then increasing. The CAT activity in the leaves of L. exhibited a "low-stimulation-high-inhibition" effect, whereas the CAT activity in the leaves of L. showed a trend of continuous decrease. The POD activity in the leaves of L. generally increased, whereas in the leaves of L., it increased first, then decreased, and then increased. The MDA content in the leaves of L. generally decreased, whereas in the leaves of L., it exhibited an upward trend. In addition, whether compared to the control between stress gradients, there were significant differences ( < 0.05) in the SOD, CAT, POD, MDA, and proline content of L. and L. The field experiment results indicated that L. could meet the hyperaccumulator plant index requirements for the enrichment of Pb, Zn, and Cd, making it a potential germplasm resource for Pb, Zn, and Cd composite heavy metal hyperaccumulator plants. It can be an ideal choice for the remediation of Pb, Zn, and Cd composite heavy metal-polluted soil.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.13227/j.hjkx.202308262DOI Listing

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