Lantana fucata Lindl. is tolerant and grows in copper-enriched soils

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https://doi.org/10.5902/2179460X87925

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Phytoremediation, Translocation, Bioconcentration, Native plant

Abstract

Phytoremediation is a technology that uses the capacity of plants to absorb, accumulate, metabolize, volatilize, or stabilize contaminants present in the environment, including metals. Thus, the goal of this research was to evaluate the tolerance, absorption, and accumulation of copper (Cu) by the native species from the Brazilian flora, Lantana fucata, in soil. The experimental outline was completely randomized and conducted in the greenhouse with a 100-day cultivation cycle. Cu was added to the soil at concentrations of 70, 140, 210, 280, 420, 630, 840 mg kg-1 and control (without addition). The parameters evaluated were: translocation factor (TF), bioconcentration factor (BCF), metal extraction rate (MER), tolerance index (TI) and dry mass. L. fucata showed good tolerance (TI>100%) in all treatments when compared to the control. It was also observed that efficiency in retention of this metal, mainly in the roots, obtained TF<1 for all treatments and a BFC range from 0.18 to 7.41. MER showed an average variation of 2.5%, being less effective in the treatment with the highest dose of Cu. Thus, in this work we show for the first time the potential phytoremediation capacity of L. fucata, through a phytostabilization mechanism, when the soil presents contamination of up to 140 mg kg-1.

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Author Biographies

Laura Spohr Batista, Federal University of Fronteira Sul

Graduated in Chemistry (UFFS, Cerro Largo campus) (2017). She participated as a volunteer in the project Determination of iron and copper in wine by flame atomic absorption spectrometry. In addition, she carried out monitoring activities in the subjects of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry. She participated in the Institutional Teaching Initiation Scholarship Program of the Chemistry subproject (PIBID). She has a specialization in Educational Guidance (UFFS, Cerro Largo campus) (2019). She has a second degree in Visual Arts (UNIASSELVI) (2019). She has a master's degree in Environment and Sustainable Technologies (UFFS, Cerro Largo campus) (2021).

Carla Maria Garlet de Pelegrin, Federal University of Fronteira Sul

Has a degree in Biological Sciences Full Degree from the Federal University of Santa Maria (2005). Master's degree (2008) and PhD (2012) from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Has experience in the area of ​​Botany, with an emphasis on plant morphoanatomy, working mainly on the following topics: morphoanatomy of reproductive structures and morphoanatomy of plants with potential for Phytoremediation. He taught Botany classes for the Biology, Pharmacy and Technology in Agribusiness courses at the Integrated Regional University of Alto Uruguai and Missões. He is currently an adjunct professor at the Federal University of Fronteira Sul / Cerro Largo campus teaching Botany subjects in the Biological Sciences and Agronomy courses. He also works as a collaborating professor at PPGATS at UFFS / Cerro Largo.

Fabiano Cassol, Federal University of Fronteira Sul

He has a degree in mechanical engineering from the Regional University of the Northwest of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (Unijuí), a master's and doctorate in transport phenomena from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and a post-doctorate from the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB ). He has experience in the area of ​​mechanical engineering, with an emphasis on transport phenomena, in the following areas: thermal radiation in a participating environment, inverse analysis and indoor air quality. He is currently a professor at the Federal University of Fronteira Sul (UFFS), Cerro Largo campus, working in the area of ​​environmental monitoring and machine learning.

Nessana Dartora, Federal University of Fronteira Sul

She holds a degree in Biological Sciences from the Integrated Regional University of Alto Uruguai and Missões (2008), a master's and doctorate in Sciences (Biochemistry) from the Federal University of Paraná (2014). She is currently an Adjunct Professor at the Federal University of Fronteira Sul, Cerro Largo Campus. She has experience in the area of ​​Biochemistry, with an emphasis on Glycoconjugate Chemistry and their biological activities, working mainly on the following topics: Structural Analysis of Secondary Metabolites, Analysis by GC-MS, ESI-MS, HPLC-MS, NMR and Anti- inflammatory (sepsis).

Marlei Veiga dos Santos, Federal University of Fronteira Sul

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (2006) and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Chemistry (2018) from the Federal University of Santa Maria, a Master's degree in Chemistry, with a concentration in Analytical Chemistry, from the Federal University of Santa Maria (2009), and a PhD in Sciences, with a concentration in Analytical Chemistry, from the Federal University of Santa Maria (2013). He has experience in the following topics: Optical Methods of Analysis, Trace Analysis, and Environmental Chemistry, participating in the development of methods using analytical techniques and in the application of analytical methods in environmental samples, food, beverages, and samples for medical treatments. He is currently an adjunct professor at the Federal University of the Southern Border (UFFS), Cerro Largo campus. He is a faculty member of the Stricto Sensu Graduate Program in Environment and Sustainable Technologies, in the research line of Process and Technology Development.

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