Combined toxicity of microcystin-LR and copper on lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)
Combined toxicity of microcystin-LR and copper on lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)
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DOI:
10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.05.051
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发表时间:
2018-09-01
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8.8
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Xie, Liqiang
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作者:
Cao, Qing;Steinman, Alan D.;Xie, Liqiang
Microcystins and copper commonly co-exist in the natural environment, but their combined toxicity remains unclear, especially in terrestrial plants. The present study investigated the toxicity effects of microcystin-LR (0, 5, 50, 500, 1000 mu g L-1) and copper (0, 50, 500, 1000, 2000 mu g L-1), both individually and in mixture, on the germination, growth and oxidative response of lettuce. The bioaccumulation of microcystin-LR and copper was also evaluated. Results showed that the decrease in lettuce germination induced by copper alone was not significantly different from that induced by the mixture, and the combined toxicity assessment showed a simple additive effect. Lettuce growth was not significantly reduced by microcystin-LR alone, whereas it was significantly reduced by copper alone and the mixture when copper concentration was higher than 500 mu g L-1. High concentrations of microcystin-LR (1000 mu g L-1) and copper (>= 50 mu g L-1),as well as their mixture (>= 50 + 500 mu g L-1), induced oxidative stress in lettuce. A synergistic effect on the growth and antioxidative system of lettuce was observed when exposed to low concentrations of the mixture (= 1000 + 2000 mu g L-1). Moreover, the interaction of microcystin-LR and copper can increase their accumulation in lettuce. Our results suggest that the toxicity effects of microcystin-LR and copper are exacerbated when they co-exist in the natural environment at low concentrations, which not only negatively affects plant growth but also poses a potential risk to human health via the food chain. (C) 2018 Published by Elsevier Ltd.