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Zn Ecotoxicological Endpoints in Metal Contaminated Soils
Zn Ecotoxicological Endpoints in Metal Contaminated Soils
Gary Pierzynski, Arline Novak, and Walter Fick
Kansas State University
ObjectivesObjectives
• Assess the potential for Zn phytotoxicity in the Tri-State Mining region through field and greenhouse studies
• Evaluate the use of diffusive gradients in thin film (DGT) for the assessment of Zn bioavailability to plants
Methods – Field StudyMethods – Field Study
• Eight 100 m transects laid out in areas impacted by mine wastes
• Plant community structure was assessed every 5 m in 0.5 m2 frames in June 2002– Species identification– Relative abundance of each species– Soil samples collected from 0-5 and 5-10 cm around
perimeter of each frame
• Biomass production determined every 10 m in October 2002
y = -0.7125Ln(x) + 10.417R2 = 0.2794
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Total Zn at 0-5 cm (mg/kg)
Num
ber
of S
peci
es
y = -0.4836Ln(x) + 7.4786
R2 = 0.1605
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pec
ies
Total Zn No. Species Biomass
Dominant Species
- mg/kg - -- kg/ha --
>2000 3.3a 973a C. Ragweed
<2000 6.2b 1328b B. Bluestem
>1000 3.9a 978a C. Ragweed
<1000 7.2b 1436b B. Bluestem
>500 4.0a 1000a C. Ragweed
<500 7.6b 1532b B. Bluestem
Sample n No. Species Dominant Species
Chat,>2000 65 3.5a C. ragweed, moss
Chat,<2000 5 4.8a S. sumac,
G. goldenrod
Soil, >2000 43 4.7a C. ragweed, moss
Soil, <2000 47 6.3b B. bluestem,
L. bluestem
Total Zn (mg kg-1)
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Sho
ot Z
n C
onc
en
trat
ion
(mg
kg-1
)
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Common Ragweed
r2 = 0.03
Total Zn (mg kg-1)
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ot Z
n C
onc
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trat
ion
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kg-1
)
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Common Ragweed
r2 = 0.21
CE (mol L-1)
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Sh
oot
Zn
Con
cent
ratio
n (m
g kg
-1)
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Common Ragweed
r2 = 0.47
Methods – GreenhouseMethods – Greenhouse
• Sand/nutrient cultures– Zn sources: ZnSO4, chat, smelter slag
– Zn sources mixed with sand to provide a wide range of Zn concentrations
– Big bluestem, pigweed, switchgrass– Zn bioavailability assessed with DGT and 0.1 M Ca(NO3)2 extraction
Total Zn in Media (mg/kg)
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CE ( m
ol L
-1)
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ChatDearingZnSO4
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Rel
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ield
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Zn Level
00.10.20.30.40.50.60.70.80.9
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Rel
ativ
e Y
ield
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Zn Level (mg/kg)
ZnSO4 -Pigweed
Chat - Pigweed
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Pla
nt
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g/k
g)
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Zn Level
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Pla
nt
Zn
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g/k
g)
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Zn Level (mg/kg)
ZnSO4 – Big bluestem
Chat – Big bluestem
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nt
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g/k
g)
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Zn Level
0100200300400500600700800900
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Pla
nt
Zn
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g/k
g)
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Zn Level (mg/kg)
Chat - Switchgrass
Chat – Big bluestem
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Pla
nt
P (
mg
/kg
)
0 1 2 3 4 5
Zn Level
05
1015202530354045
Pla
nt
Fe
(mg
/kg
)
0 1 2 3 4 5
Zn Level (mg/kg)
ZnSO4 – Big bluestem - Fe
ZnSO4 – Big bluestem - P
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nt
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/kg
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Zn Level
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1015202530354045
Pla
nt
Fe
(mg
/kg
)
0 1 2 3 4 5
Zn Level (mg/kg)
Chat – Big bluestem - Fe
Chat – Big bluestem - P
Ca(NO3)2 - extractable Zn (mg/kg)
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Pla
nt T
issu
e Z
n C
once
ntra
tion
(mg/
kg)
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1800Big bluestemPigweedSwitchgrass
r2=0.49
r2=0.25
r2=0.13
CE (mol/L)
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Pla
nt T
issu
e Z
n C
once
ntra
tion
(mg/
kg)
-200
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2000Big bluestemPigweedSwitchgrass
r2=0.59
r2=0.67
r2=0.71
Critical values for 75% of control yield – Big bluestem
Critical values for 75% of control yield – Big bluestem
--------------- critical value -------------
Zn Source Total Zn DGT Zn Ca(NO3)2 Shoot Zn
- mg/kg - -umol/L- ------ mg/kg ------
Chat 5547a 1592a 195a 352ab
Dearing 6901a 600b 163a 185b
ZnSO4 61b 1292a 81b 600a
Critical values for 75% of control yield – Pigweed
Critical values for 75% of control yield – Pigweed
--------------- critical value -------------
Zn Source Total Zn DGT Zn Ca(NO3)2 Shoot Zn
- mg/kg - -umol/L- ------ mg/kg ------
Chat 4127b 1438a 174b 1210a
Dearing 10062a 583b 213a 1237a
ZnSO4 44b 1204a 55c 1607a
Critical values for 75% of control yield – SwitchgrassCritical values for 75% of
control yield – Switchgrass--------------- critical value -------------
Zn Source Total Zn DGT Zn Ca(NO3)2 Shoot Zn
- mg/kg - -umol/L- ------ mg/kg ------
Chat 2216a 700a 121a 220a
Dearing 3360a 379a 103a 208a
ZnSO4 23b 558a 24a 244a
ConclusionsConclusions
• Field data suggest that Zn may play a role in species richness, species present, and biomass production.
• Greenhouse data indicate Zn phytotoxicity can be induced with mine wastes.
• DGT was superior to batch extractions
• Further evaluation of DGT for assessment of ecotoxicologial endpoints is warranted