鬼针草对土壤中铀的胁迫响应机制及螯合剂的影响作用研究

Stress Response of Bidens pilosa L. to Uranium in Soil Influenced by Chelating Agents and Its Mechanism

  • 摘要: 环境中铀污染会对植物产生伤害,即产生胁迫作用。为探究鬼针草(Bidens pilosa L.)对土壤中铀的胁迫响应机制以及螯合剂对其富集铀的影响,本文通过开展铀污染土壤修复实验,研究了鬼针草在螯合剂与铀作用下的表型、生理及叶绿素荧光等参数以及对铀的富集能力。结果显示,随着铀浓度的升高,鬼针草的可溶性蛋白和丙二醛(MDA)含量及过氧化物酶(POD)和过氧化氢酶(CAT)活性呈先升后降的趋势。最大量子产额(Fv/Fm)与非光化学猝灭系数(NPQ)随铀浓度的升高显著降低,而实际量子产额(ΦPSⅡ)则随铀浓度的升高逐渐增加;施加螯合剂后,鬼针草对铀的富集能力显著提升。低浓度螯合剂可促进可溶性蛋白、POD和CAT的合成,降低MDA含量。同时,低浓度螯合剂可以提高鬼针草的Fv/Fm与ΦPSⅡ值,但会影响植物PSⅡ的开放中心结构,导致光保护系统受损;高浓度螯合剂会直接导致植物死亡。结合实验结果,若以鬼针草作为铀污染土壤植物修复材料,通过施加柠檬酸提高鬼针草对铀的富集能力,推荐施加浓度为10 mmol/kg。

     

    Abstract: Phytoremediation is an environmentally friendly and highly promising method for soil remediation, with the core issue being the selection of suitable plants and applicable conditions. During the remediation of uranium-contaminated environments, the enrichment of uranium adversely affects the normal growth of plants, causing stress effects. This study aimed to explore the stress response mechanism of Bidens pilosa L. to uranium in the soil and the influence of chelating agents on its uranium enrichment capacity through experiments on the remediation of uranium-contaminated soil. The phenotypic, physiological, and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters of Bidens pilosa L., as well as its uranium enrichment capacity, were studied under the influence of chelating agents and uranium. The results show that with the increase of uranium concentration, the levels of soluble protein, malondialdehyde (MDA), peroxidase (POD), and catalase (CAT) in Bidens pilosa L. first increase and then decrease. The maximum quantum yield (Fv/Fm) and non-photochemical quenching coefficient (NPQ) significantly decrease with the increase of uranium concentration, while the actual quantum yield (ΦPSⅡ) gradually increases. The application of chelating agents significantly enhances the uranium enrichment capacity of Bidens pilosa L. Low concentrations of chelating agents promote the synthesis of soluble protein, POD, and CAT, and reduce MDA content. Additionally, low concentrations of chelating agents increase the Fv/Fm and ΦPSⅡ values of Bidens pilosa L. However, they could also affect the open center structure of PSⅡ in plants, leading to the damage of the photoprotection system. High concentrations of chelating agents could directly cause plant death. In terms of enrichment capacity, when the soil uranium concentration is 50 mg/kg, under the action of 20 mmol/kg oxalic acid, Bidens pilosa L. achieves a maximum total enrichment coefficient of 6.29, with an above-ground part enrichment coefficient of 4.26 and a transfer coefficient of 2.09, exceeding the lower limits defined for hyperaccumulator plants. Thus, it can be defined as a hyperaccumulator plant, but under these conditions, Bidens pilosa L. does not survive for more than 24 h. Therefore, if Bidens pilosa L. is used as a phytoremediation material for uranium-contaminated soil, the application of 10 mmol/kg citric acid can enhance its uranium enrichment capacity while ensuring better survival rates. The above results indicate that by adjusting the concentration of chelating agents, it is possible to effectively increase the uranium enrichment efficiency of Bidens pilosa L. while minimizing damage to the plant itself, thereby playing a more significant role in the remediation of uranium-contaminated soils. Furthermore, understanding the precise biochemical and physiological responses of Bidens pilosa L. to uranium stress and chelating agents can help in developing more refined strategies for using this plant in various contaminated environments. This deeper insight into the plant’s response mechanisms also opens up avenues for interventions to enhance its resilience and accumulation capacity, making phytoremediation a more viable and efficient option for large-scale environmental cleanup efforts.

     

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