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Water pollution by excessive amounts of nitrate (NO3 −) has become a global issue. Technologies to clean up nitrate-contaminated water bodies include phytoremediation. In this context, this research aimed to evaluate four tree species (Salix alba L., Populus alba L., Corylus avellana L. and Sambucus nigra L.) to remediate nitrate-contaminated waters (100 and 300 mg L−1). Some physiological parameters showed that S. alba L. and P. alba L. increased particularly photosynthetic activity, chlorophyll content, dry weight, and transpired water, following the treatments with the above NO3 − concentrations. Furthermore, these species were more efficient than the others studied in the phytodepuration of water contaminated by the two NO3 − levels. In particular, within 15 days of treatment, S. alba L. and P. alba L. removed nitrate quantities ranging from 39 to 78%. Differently, C. avellana L. and S. nigra L. did not show particular responses regarding the physiological traits studied. Nonetheless, these species removed up to 30% of nitrate from water. In conclusion, these data provide exciting indications on the chance of using S. alba L. and P. alba L. to populate buffer strips to avoid NO3 − environmental dispersion in agricultural areas.
Luca Regni; Maria Bartucca; Euro Pannacci; Francesco Tei; Daniele Del Buono; Primo Proietti. Phytodepuration of Nitrate Contaminated Water Using Four Different Tree Species. Plants 2021, 10, 515 .
AMA StyleLuca Regni, Maria Bartucca, Euro Pannacci, Francesco Tei, Daniele Del Buono, Primo Proietti. Phytodepuration of Nitrate Contaminated Water Using Four Different Tree Species. Plants. 2021; 10 (3):515.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuca Regni; Maria Bartucca; Euro Pannacci; Francesco Tei; Daniele Del Buono; Primo Proietti. 2021. "Phytodepuration of Nitrate Contaminated Water Using Four Different Tree Species." Plants 10, no. 3: 515.
The problems arising from the limited availability of natural resources and the impact of certain anthropogenic activities on the environment must be addressed as soon as possible. To meet this challenge, it is necessary, among other things, to reconsider and redesign agricultural systems to find more sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions, paying specific attention to waste from agriculture. Indeed, the transition to a more sustainable and circular economy should also involve the effective valorization of agricultural waste, which should be seen as an excellent opportunity to obtain valuable materials. For the reasons mentioned above, this review reports and discusses updated studies dealing with the valorization of agricultural waste, through its conversion into materials to be applied to crops and soil. In particular, this review highlights the opportunity to obtain plant biostimulants, biofertilizers, and biopolymers from agricultural waste. This approach can decrease the impact of waste on the environment, allow the replacement and reduction in the use of synthetic compounds in agriculture, and facilitate the transition to a sustainable circular economy.
Debora Puglia; Daniela Pezzolla; Giovanni Gigliotti; Luigi Torre; Maria Bartucca; Daniele Del Buono. The Opportunity of Valorizing Agricultural Waste, Through Its Conversion into Biostimulants, Biofertilizers, and Biopolymers. Sustainability 2021, 13, 2710 .
AMA StyleDebora Puglia, Daniela Pezzolla, Giovanni Gigliotti, Luigi Torre, Maria Bartucca, Daniele Del Buono. The Opportunity of Valorizing Agricultural Waste, Through Its Conversion into Biostimulants, Biofertilizers, and Biopolymers. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (5):2710.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDebora Puglia; Daniela Pezzolla; Giovanni Gigliotti; Luigi Torre; Maria Bartucca; Daniele Del Buono. 2021. "The Opportunity of Valorizing Agricultural Waste, Through Its Conversion into Biostimulants, Biofertilizers, and Biopolymers." Sustainability 13, no. 5: 2710.
Modern agriculture involves the use of synthetic compounds (agrochemicals) in order to maximize crop yields. However, inappropriate fertilization and/or the use of pesticides can have adverse effects on crop productivity and quality. In this context, a study has been carried out to ascertain the effect of increasing dosages of a chemical fertilizer (Greenhouse Special) and some widely used pesticides on tobacco plants. To this purpose biomass, chlorophyll contents and the concentration of NO3 − and NH4 + were determined. Results showed that NO3 − and NH4 + significantly accumulated in tobacco plants following the application of the two the highest fertilizer dosages. Furthermore, some pesticides altered NO3 − and NH4 + concentration in leaves. Finally, in order to estimate the effect of these compounds on nitrogen acquisition and metabolism, Nitrogen Use Efficiency was evaluated. Data of NUE evidenced that the optimal dosage of fertilizer was 0.250 g/plant. Moreover, it was found that the active ingredients of pesticides affected NUE in the species studied.
Maria Luce Bartucca; Daniele Del Buono. Effect of agrochemicals on biomass production and quality parameters of tobacco plants. Journal of Plant Nutrition 2020, 44, 1107 -1119.
AMA StyleMaria Luce Bartucca, Daniele Del Buono. Effect of agrochemicals on biomass production and quality parameters of tobacco plants. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 2020; 44 (8):1107-1119.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaria Luce Bartucca; Daniele Del Buono. 2020. "Effect of agrochemicals on biomass production and quality parameters of tobacco plants." Journal of Plant Nutrition 44, no. 8: 1107-1119.
The ability of tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea L.) and orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.), to remediate leachates polluted with S-metolachlor (SMR) has been assessed in static hydroponic cultures. Different SMR concentrations (0.25, 1.00, and 2.00 mg L−1) were applied in the growth media to test the capacity of the two grasses to tolerate and uptake this herbicide, and to regrowth after mowing. S-metolachlor did not severely affect the dry weight aerial biomass of D. glomerata and F. arundinacea, which were reduced by 5% and 10%, respectively, when compared to the untreated control, regardless of the SMR concentrations in the leachate. The regrowth ability of aerial biomass after mowing was reduced at the different SMR concentrations, according to a dose–response model. The SMR concentrations, which reduced the regrowth ability of F. arundinacea and D. glomerata of 10% and 30%, were found to be EC10 (Effective Concentration) of 0.21 and 0.38 mg L−1 and EC30 of 0.45 and 0.74 mg L−1, respectively. These values could be assumed as the SMR concentrations that were well tolerated by both the species, without compromising their aerial biomass regrowth. Finally, tall fescue was found to be more effective and faster than orchardgrass in decreasing the SMR in the leachate and, therefore, this species should be preferred to be used in the vegetative buffer strips (VBS).
Euro Pannacci; Daniele Del Buono; Maria Bartucca; Luigi Nasini; Primo Proietti; Francesco Tei. Herbicide Uptake and Regrowth Ability of Tall Fescue and Orchardgrass in S-Metolachlor-Contaminated Leachates from Sand Pot Experiment. Agriculture 2020, 10, 487 .
AMA StyleEuro Pannacci, Daniele Del Buono, Maria Bartucca, Luigi Nasini, Primo Proietti, Francesco Tei. Herbicide Uptake and Regrowth Ability of Tall Fescue and Orchardgrass in S-Metolachlor-Contaminated Leachates from Sand Pot Experiment. Agriculture. 2020; 10 (10):487.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEuro Pannacci; Daniele Del Buono; Maria Bartucca; Luigi Nasini; Primo Proietti; Francesco Tei. 2020. "Herbicide Uptake and Regrowth Ability of Tall Fescue and Orchardgrass in S-Metolachlor-Contaminated Leachates from Sand Pot Experiment." Agriculture 10, no. 10: 487.
The use of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights in microscale vegetable production is more and more widespread. In this context, the effect of light spectrum on photosynthesis, growth, shoot yield, pigment content, and nutritional status of einkorn seedlings (Triticum monococcum L. ssp. monococcum), germinated and grown in a nutrient solution, was investigated. Plants were subjected to six different LED light treatments, all having a photon flux density (PFD) of 200 μmol m−2 s−1. Two light treatments were monochromatic (red or blue), three dichromatic (blue and red in the proportion), and one of a wider spectrum (selected as a control). All the light treatments affected the morphological, biochemical, and nutritional status of einkorn seedlings. Overall, the dichromatic treatments were the most effective in stimulating biomass production, CO2 assimilation, and evapotranspiration, as well as contents in chlorophyll a and b and carotenoids, and additionally nitrogen, phosphorous, manganese, iron, and zinc. These results are of relevance for the beneficial effects of dichromatic LED treatments in maximizing einkorn shoot yield and nutritional values, and in limiting energy consumption in indoor cultivation.
Maria Luce Bartucca; Daniele Del Buono; Eleonora Ballerini; Paolo Benincasa; Beatrice Falcinelli; Marcello Guiducci. Effect of Light Spectrum on Gas Exchange, Growth and Biochemical Characteristics of Einkorn Seedlings. Agronomy 2020, 10, 1042 .
AMA StyleMaria Luce Bartucca, Daniele Del Buono, Eleonora Ballerini, Paolo Benincasa, Beatrice Falcinelli, Marcello Guiducci. Effect of Light Spectrum on Gas Exchange, Growth and Biochemical Characteristics of Einkorn Seedlings. Agronomy. 2020; 10 (7):1042.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaria Luce Bartucca; Daniele Del Buono; Eleonora Ballerini; Paolo Benincasa; Beatrice Falcinelli; Marcello Guiducci. 2020. "Effect of Light Spectrum on Gas Exchange, Growth and Biochemical Characteristics of Einkorn Seedlings." Agronomy 10, no. 7: 1042.
Phytoremediation is a widely studied and applied technology, based on the use of plants and their associated microorganisms to decontaminate polluted sites. In recent years, different strategies have been investigated to improve the phytoremediation efficiency of the selected plants. In this context, some studies have shown that herbicide-safeners, chemicals applied to crops to enhance their tolerance to herbicides, can increase the phytoremediation of soils and water polluted by organic and inorganic contaminants. Safeners, by inducing the xenobiotic detoxification and the antioxidant metabolism in plants, can enhance their removal potential in the cleaning process. In this review, after a short survey of phytoremediation technologies and the biochemical mechanisms activated by plants to tolerate and detoxify heavy metals and herbicides, the use of herbicide-safeners as a tool to increase the phytoremediation performance is reviewed and discussed.
Daniele Del Buono; Roberto Terzano; Ivan Panfili; Maria Luce Bartucca. Phytoremediation and detoxification of xenobiotics in plants: herbicide-safeners as a tool to improve plant efficiency in the remediation of polluted environments. A mini-review. International Journal of Phytoremediation 2020, 22, 789 -803.
AMA StyleDaniele Del Buono, Roberto Terzano, Ivan Panfili, Maria Luce Bartucca. Phytoremediation and detoxification of xenobiotics in plants: herbicide-safeners as a tool to improve plant efficiency in the remediation of polluted environments. A mini-review. International Journal of Phytoremediation. 2020; 22 (8):789-803.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDaniele Del Buono; Roberto Terzano; Ivan Panfili; Maria Luce Bartucca. 2020. "Phytoremediation and detoxification of xenobiotics in plants: herbicide-safeners as a tool to improve plant efficiency in the remediation of polluted environments. A mini-review." International Journal of Phytoremediation 22, no. 8: 789-803.
The use of herbicides to control weed species could lead to environmental threats due to their persistence and accumulation in the ecosystems and cultivated fields. Nonetheless, the effect of these compounds on plant mineral nutrition in crops has been barely investigated. This study aimed at ascertaining the effect of three herbicides (S-metolachlor, metribuzin and terbuthylazine) on the capacity of maize to acquire iron (Fe). Interferences on plant growth and reductions on the Fe contents were found in the plants treated. Furthermore, root cell viability and functionality losses were ascertained following the treatments, which, in turn, decreased the amount of phytosiderophores (PSs) released by the roots. An investigation carried out in greater depth on root apices of treated plants using an FE-SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) coupled with EDX (Energy Dispersive X-ray) indicated that the reductions on Fe content started in this part of the roots. Lastly, decreases were found also in copper (Cu+2), zinc (Zn+2) and manganese (Mn+2) content in root apices.
Maria Luce Bartucca; Alessandro Di Michele; Daniele Del Buono. Interference of three herbicides on iron acquisition in maize plants. Chemosphere 2018, 206, 424 -431.
AMA StyleMaria Luce Bartucca, Alessandro Di Michele, Daniele Del Buono. Interference of three herbicides on iron acquisition in maize plants. Chemosphere. 2018; 206 ():424-431.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaria Luce Bartucca; Alessandro Di Michele; Daniele Del Buono. 2018. "Interference of three herbicides on iron acquisition in maize plants." Chemosphere 206, no. : 424-431.
In the last decades, many anthropogenic activities have resulted in heavy metal contamination of freshwaters and surrounding environments. This poses serious threats to human health. Phytoremediation is a cost-effective technology which is useful for remediating polluted soils and water. Recently, the use of aquatic free-floating plants has been proposed to remediate polluted water. In this context, a study on the capacity of two aquatic plants, Lemna minor (duckweed) and Salvinia auriculata (salvinia), to remediate Cu (Cu) polluted water was carried out. Initially, the species were exposed to different copper concentrations (1, 5, 10, 20 and 50μmolL) in order to assess Cu toxicity to the plants. In addition, plants were treated with two safeners (benoxacor and dichlormid), with the aim of pointing out any safening effect of these compounds on the aquatic species. Toxicity tests showed that safened plants had a greater Cu resistance, especially at the higher Cu doses. Finally, unsafened and safened plants were tested in the decontamination of water polluted by copper (1.2mgL). In general, duckweed removed higher amounts of Cu from polluted water than salvinia, and, surprisingly, for both the species the safeners significantly increased the plants' capacity to remove the metal from the polluted waters. Lastly, an HPLC-based method was developed and standardized to monitor the residual amounts of the two safeners in the water. While dichlormid was completely absorbed by duckweed within few days after the treatments, some residual amounts of both safeners were found in salvinia vegetated water after two weeks. In conclusion, the results of this research show that the use of aquatic species in combination with safeners is an attractive and reliable tool to make plants more effective in phytoremediation of water polluted with metals (or other toxic compounds).
Ivan Panfili; Maria Luce Bartucca; Eleonora Ballerini; Daniele Del Buono. Combination of aquatic species and safeners improves the remediation of copper polluted water. Science of The Total Environment 2017, 601-602, 1263 -1270.
AMA StyleIvan Panfili, Maria Luce Bartucca, Eleonora Ballerini, Daniele Del Buono. Combination of aquatic species and safeners improves the remediation of copper polluted water. Science of The Total Environment. 2017; 601-602 ():1263-1270.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIvan Panfili; Maria Luce Bartucca; Eleonora Ballerini; Daniele Del Buono. 2017. "Combination of aquatic species and safeners improves the remediation of copper polluted water." Science of The Total Environment 601-602, no. : 1263-1270.
Many chemicals, including herbicides, are routinely applied to crops for weed management and food production improvement. However, the intensive use of herbicides could lead eventually to a great environmental threat due to their persistence and accumulation in the ecosystems and contamination of soils. Furthermore, the possible effect of these chemicals on nutrient uptake and assimilation in crops has only recently been discussed. The present study aimed at understanding the effect of the herbicide terbuthylazine (TBA), a herbicide commonly applied to control weeds in leguminous species and triazine tolerant crops, on the capability of maize plants to cope with iron (Fe) shortage. The application of 2 and 5 mg L−1 TBA caused a significant reduction of root Fe concentration. This reduction might be attributed to a decreased release of phytosiderophores, which in turn could be ascribed to a reduced sulfur assimilation. Results provide evidence that TBA impairs Fe uptake and accumulation in non-target plants most likely interacting with sulfur-assimilating enzymes [ATP sulfurylase and O-acetylserine(thiol)lyase].
Maria Luce Bartucca; Silvia Celletti; Tanja Mimmo; Stefano Cesco; Stefania Astolfi; Daniele Del Buono. Terbuthylazine interferes with iron nutrition in maize (Zea mays) plants. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 2017, 39, 235 .
AMA StyleMaria Luce Bartucca, Silvia Celletti, Tanja Mimmo, Stefano Cesco, Stefania Astolfi, Daniele Del Buono. Terbuthylazine interferes with iron nutrition in maize (Zea mays) plants. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum. 2017; 39 (10):235.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaria Luce Bartucca; Silvia Celletti; Tanja Mimmo; Stefano Cesco; Stefania Astolfi; Daniele Del Buono. 2017. "Terbuthylazine interferes with iron nutrition in maize (Zea mays) plants." Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 39, no. 10: 235.
Daniele Del Buono; Stefania Astolfi; Tanja Mimmo; Maria Luce Bartucca; Silvia Celletti; Mario Ciaffi; Stefano Cesco. Effects of terbuthylazine on phytosiderophores release in iron deficient barley. Environmental and Experimental Botany 2015, 116, 32 -38.
AMA StyleDaniele Del Buono, Stefania Astolfi, Tanja Mimmo, Maria Luce Bartucca, Silvia Celletti, Mario Ciaffi, Stefano Cesco. Effects of terbuthylazine on phytosiderophores release in iron deficient barley. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 2015; 116 ():32-38.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDaniele Del Buono; Stefania Astolfi; Tanja Mimmo; Maria Luce Bartucca; Silvia Celletti; Mario Ciaffi; Stefano Cesco. 2015. "Effects of terbuthylazine on phytosiderophores release in iron deficient barley." Environmental and Experimental Botany 116, no. : 32-38.
All living organisms require iron (Fe) to carry out many crucial metabolic pathways. Despite its high concentrations in the geosphere, Fe bio-availability to plant roots can be very scarce. To cope with Fe shortage, plants can activate different strategies. For these reasons, we investigated Fe deficient Hordeum vulgare L. plants by monitoring growth, phytosiderophores (PS) release, iron content and translocation, and DNA methylation, with respect to Fe sufficient ones. Reductions of plant growth, roots to shoots Fe translocation, and increases in PS release were found. Experiments on DNA methylation highlighted significant differences between fully and hemy-methylated sequences in Fe deficient plants, with respect to Fe sufficient plants. Eleven DNA bands differently methylated were found in starved plants. Of these, five sequences showed significant alignment to barley genes encoding for a glucosyltransferase, a putative acyl carrier protein, a peroxidase, a β-glucosidase and a transcription factor containing a Homeodomin. A resupply experiment was carried out on starved barley re-fed at 13 days after sowing (DAS), and it showed that plants did not recover after Fe addition. In fact, Fe absorption and root to shoot translocation capacities were impaired. In addition, resupplied barley showed DNA methylation/demethylation patterns very similar to that of barley grown in Fe deprivation. This last finding is very encouraging because it indicates as these variations/modifications could be transmitted to progenies.
Marika Bocchini; Maria Luce Bartucca; Simona Ciancaleoni; Tanja Mimmo; Stefano Cesco; Youry Pii; Emidio Albertini; Daniele Del Buono. Iron deficiency in barley plants: phytosiderophore release, iron translocation, and DNA methylation. Frontiers in Plant Science 2015, 6, 514 .
AMA StyleMarika Bocchini, Maria Luce Bartucca, Simona Ciancaleoni, Tanja Mimmo, Stefano Cesco, Youry Pii, Emidio Albertini, Daniele Del Buono. Iron deficiency in barley plants: phytosiderophore release, iron translocation, and DNA methylation. Frontiers in Plant Science. 2015; 6 ():514.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarika Bocchini; Maria Luce Bartucca; Simona Ciancaleoni; Tanja Mimmo; Stefano Cesco; Youry Pii; Emidio Albertini; Daniele Del Buono. 2015. "Iron deficiency in barley plants: phytosiderophore release, iron translocation, and DNA methylation." Frontiers in Plant Science 6, no. : 514.