Les sols contaminés par les éléments traces potentiellement toxiques (PTTE) ont souvent des conséquences graves pour les écosystèmes terrestres. Plusieurs options de phytoremediaction ont été développées pour remédier les sols contaminés ; cependantl'efficacité et la capacité de ces techniques à réduire les concentrations excessives des éléments traces ou leur (phyto) disponibilité dans les sols contaminés doivent être évaluées Le présent travail s'est intéressé à étudier l'efficacité de deux options de de phytorémédiation, la phytostabilisation et la phytoextraction assistées par des amendements organiques et minéraux, à remédier les fortes concentrations de PTTE dans un sol naturel et dans un technosol contaminés. Les concentrations totales des éléments traces dissous ont été déterminées dans l'eau interstitielle du sol. L'intensité de l'exposition du sol a été évaluée par des capteurs DGT (gradient de diffusion dans les couches minces). Le phytodisponibilité des PTTE a été caractérisée par des tests de germination avec des haricots nains cultivés sur les sols contaminés pour lesquels les concentrations foliaires en éléments traces ont été déterminées. Ensuite un modèle de réseau de neurones artificiels a été appliqué pour comprendre les facteurs les plus pertinents sur la variabilité de la phytodisponibilité des PTTE. Les deux options ont étécapables de réduire les concentrations ou la phytodisponibilité des PTTE en présence des amendements. Les réseaux de neurones artificiels ont été très efficaces pour prédire les résultats manquants et pour déterminer les paramètres de contrôle de la variabilité de la phytodisponibilité des PTTE à partir des paramètres du sol.

Thesis (M.S.)--Mississippi State University. Department of Forest Products. / Title from title screen. Includes bibliographical references.

En période hivernale, des fondants routiers sont épandus sur les chaussées afin de préserver la sécurité des usagers. Sous l'influence de divers paramètres, ces produits se retrouvent en partie dans l'environnement, le reste étant collecté par des systèmes de rétention des eaux de ruissellement routières. Or, les bassins de rétention ne sont pas conçus pour traiter ces fondants, et jouent uniquement un rôle de régulation des flux rejetés dans l’environnement. L’effet du NaCl sur l’environnement est néfaste, en raison de sa toxicité directe envers certains organismes et, indirectement parce qu’il contribue à augmenter la mobilité des ETM (Éléments Traces Métalliques), eux-mêmes toxiques. Ceci démontre un besoin d'assainissement particulier pour ces produits. L'objectif de cette thèse est d'étudier les transferts de NaCl par un bassin de rétention, mais également d'investiguer la possibilité d'utiliser la phytoremédiation comme base d'une solution d'assainissement des eaux de ruissellement routières. Le bassin de rétention choisi comme modèle est un bassin récent situé à Chenevières (Lorraine, France), en bordure d’une route nationale. La première partie du travail a porté sur la mesure et la caractérisation des transferts de NaCl dans ce bassin. L’eau a été collectée en entrée/sortie chaque semaine pendant 3 ans, et les concentrations en NaCl et ETM mesurées. Les conditions météorologiques et les données d’épandage de sel ont été suivies pour évaluer la proportion de sel effectivement transférée vers le réseau de collecte des eaux de ruissellement routières. Les résultats montrent que 25 à 50 % du sel épandu est effectivement collecté. De plus, les résultats sur la dynamique du NaCl prouvent que le bassin joue uniquement un rôle de rétention temporaire et de dilution avant rejet vers l’environnement. Ensuite, des mesures et analyses des sédiments du bassin et des sols de bord de route ont été conduites pour caractériser la spéciation et la mobilité des ETM dans ce contexte routier particulier. Dans ce cas précis, le NaCl n’a pas eu d’effet significatif sur la mobilisation des ETM, hormis le zinc (Zn). En revanche, il a provoqué la mobilisation d’autres ions majeurs. Concernant le traitement, les procédés conventionnels de dessalement d’eau sont trop coûteux et inadaptés. C’est pourquoi les potentialités d’une solution d’assainissement par phytoremédiation ont été explorées. Trois plantes halophytes ont été sélectionnées selon des critères permettant leur utilisation en contexte routier, Armeria maritima, Atriplex halimus et Atriplex hortensis L. Des expériences de germination/croissance ont été effectuées dans différentes conditions de salinité et de concentration en Zn pour évaluer leur tolérance à la salinité, à la présence de Zn et leurs capacités d’accumulation. Ces plantes ont montré une tolérance au NaCl dans des conditions de salinité représentatives de celles mesurées dans les réseaux d’assainissement routiers à Chenevières. De plus, les trois espèces accumulent dans leurs parties aériennes des quantités significatives de NaCl, ainsi que du zinc. L'utilisation des halophytes pour la phytodésalinisation en domaine routier s'avère être une technologie prometteuse pour répondre à la problématique de l'impact environnemental des fondants routiers. / During winter, deicing salts are spread on roads in order to preserve road safety for users. Under the influence of different parameters, these compounds are partly transferred to the environment, the rest of it being collected by the road runoff retention systems. However, road runoff retention ponds have not been designed for deicing salt treatment; they only play a role in the regulation of fluxes before their rejection into the environment. Furthermore, NaCl has a harmful impact on the environment, because of its toxicity to certain aquatic organisms and because it contributes to the increase of trace metal (TM) mobility, which are toxic as well. This shows the need for a specific treatment for these compounds. The objective of this research is to bring better understanding of deicing salt dynamics in a retention pond, but also to investigate the potential use of phytoremediation as a treatment solution for road runoff. A model retention pond was selected; it is located along a highway in Chenevières (Lorraine region, France). The first part of the work focused on the monitoring and the characterization of NaCl transfers in this pond. Water was weekly sampled for 3 years at the pond input and output and NaCl and TM concentrations were measured. Meteorological conditions and salt spreading data were monitored to appraise the salt fraction actually collected by the pond. Results showed that only 25 to 50 % of the spread salt is effectively collected. Moreover, results on NaCl dynamics proved that the pond only plays a role on transient storage and salt dilution before rejection into the environment. Moreover, measurements and analyses of sampled basin sediments and roadside soils were performed to assess speciation and TM mobility in this particular context. In this case, no significant effect of NaCl was recorded except for zinc (Zn); but major ions were mobilized. When it comes to treatments, conventional desalination technologies are too expensive and inappropriate in this context. Then, potentialities of phytodesalination were explored. Three halophyte plants were selected on the basis of specific criteria, allowing their use in road runoff context: Armeria maritima, Atriplex halimus and Atriplex hortensis L. Germination and growth experiments were run in various salinity conditions and in the presence/absence of Zn, in order to assess their tolerance to salt and Zn, as well as their accumulation abilities. These plants showed a high tolerance for NaCl in salinities in the range of those encountered in road runoff existing treatment systems at Chenevières. The three species accumulated significant amounts of NaCl and zinc in their aerial parts. The use of halophytes for phytodesalination of road runoff is a promising technique to address the issue of environmental impact of deicing salts.

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L'activité humaine est responsable de pollutions diffuses des sols entrainant des dommages sur l'écosystème. Afin d'éviter des déséquilibres importants comme la diminution de la biodiversité ou bien la contamination des chaînes trophiques par des polluants, il est nécessaire de restaurer les écosystèmes. Les différentes techniques utilisées à l'heure actuelle sont couteuses, diminuent la fertilité du sol et ont un effet négatif sur la fonctionnalité des écosystèmes. A contrario, la phytoremédiation ou dépollution grâce aux plantes, apparaît comme une solution digne d'intérêt. Néanmoins, elle nécessite d'être améliorée puisque de nombreux mécanismes restent inexpliqués. L'originalité de notre travail est d'étudier la fonctionnalité de la rhizosphère du maïs (Zea mays) exposée à des pesticides organochlorés (OCPs), le lindane et la chlordécone, interdits respectivement en 1998 et 1993 et persistants dans l'environnement. Cette étude a été réalisée en présence ou absence de microorganismes afin de préciser les mécanismes mis en jeux par les microorganismes et les matrices végétales. Ce travail a mis en évidence les mécanismes impliqués dans la phytotoxicité des deux organochlorés sur les cellules racinaires. Les réponses cellulaires sont dose-dépendantes et montrent un effet des OCPs sur le cycle cellulaire (induction de l'endoréplication et de la ploïdie) et la mort cellulaire (induction de ROS, du calcium cytosolique, des caspase-3-like, de l'apoptose) lors d'expositions extrêmes (correspondant à des cas particuliers comme les friches industrielles). A de plus faibles expositions ayant une réalité environnementale, les racines exposées montrent une perturbation importante de leur métabolome primaire. Ces modifications mesurées sur la production des sucres, des acides organiques, des acides aminées et des lipides peuvent être induites par le stress oxydant produit par les OCPs. Par ailleurs, de tels changements dans le métabolome peuvent provoquer une modification de la composition des exsudats racinaires, jouant sur la relation plante/microorganismes de la rhizosphère. Nos résultats montrent que la fonctionnalité globale de la rhizosphère (allocation des ressources en carbone et azote, catabolisme des microorganismes) n'est pas modifiée sur le long terme en présence des OCPs. Enfin, nous avons démontré l'implication de la rhizosphère (rétention/métabolisation des OCPs) sur l'absorption des OCPs par Zea mays. Le lindane semble être en partie minéralisé par la microflore rhizosphèrique puis les métabolites libérés sont absorbés par les racines, où ils sont majoritairement bioconcentrés. Ces connaissances fondamentales mettent en évidence l'adaptation de la rhizosphère à la pression chimique des OCPs et montrent que la rhizosphère reste fonctionnelle en présence de matrices contaminées par les OCPs. / Human activities lead to diffuse pollution causing damages to the ecosystem. To avoid major disturbances such as biodiversity loss or contamination of trophic chains by pollutants it is necessary to restore these ecosystems. The classical techniques used in depollution are expensive, reduce soil fertility and have a negative effect on ecosystem functionality. In contrast, the use of plants to clean up soils called phytoremediation seems to be a more effective solution. However, it needs to be improved because many biological mechanisms remain unexplained. The originality of our work is to study the functionality of the rhizosphere of maize (Zea mays) exposed to organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), lindane and chlordecone, banned in 1998 and 1993 respectively and persistent in the environment. This study will be conducted in the presence or absence of microorganisms to clarify the relationships between microorganisms and plant matrices. In this study, the mechanisms involved in the phytotoxicity of OCPs in root cells were analyzed. The cytotoxicity was dose-dependent and showed effects on the cell cycle (induction of endoreduplication and level of ploidy) and on cell death (induction of ROS, cytosolic Ca2+, caspase-3-like, apoptosis) under higher doses of exposure (particular case of former industrial sites). Lower exposures usually detected in the environment showed great disturbances in the root metabolome. These changes in sugars, organic acids, amino acids and lipids syntheses could be induced by oxidative stress provided by OCPs. Moreover, metabolome changes might cause modifications in root exudate composition which is involved in plant-microbe relationships. Ours results demonstrate that the overall rhizosphere functionality (resource allocation, carbon and nitrogen contents and microorganism's catabolism) was not disturbed by OCPs long-term exposure. Finally, we demonstrated rhizosphere positive impact on uptake of OCPs by Zea mays. Lindane seems to be partially mineralized by rhizospheric microorganisms. Then, these produced metabolites were uptaken by roots where they were bioconcentrated. These findings highlighted the rhizosphere adaptation to chemical pressure by OCPs and showed the good rhizosphere functionality despite of the OCPs contamination.

Made available in DSpace on 2015-03-26T13:36:43Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 texto completo.pdf: 335227 bytes, checksum: 49fb8cf28a531ed5bddcc886302a08d2 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-02-18 / Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais / Nitric oxide effect on attenuating the stress triggered by arsenic (As) was evaluated in Pistia stratiotes, being the nitric oxide supplied in the form of sodium nitroprusiate (SNP). The plants were cultivated in nutrient solution, pH 6.5, ½ ion force and exposed to four treatments: control (nutrient solution) SNP (0.1 mg L-1); As (1.5 mg L-1); As + SNP (1.5 and 0.1 mg L-1, respectively). The plants remained in this condition for seven days to the analysis of growth and, As and mineral nutrients uptake and for 24 hours, to the analysis of metabolic changes. The As uptake kinetic was analyzed using six concentrations of this pollutant, in which the plants remained for two hours: 0.0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0 and 1.5 mg L-1. The parameters of As uptake kinetic in P. stratiotes indicate that this metalloid uptake occurs by the high affinity transporters. The absorbed As was accumulated in the vegetal tissues, mainly in the roots, which gave to P. stratiotes a low translocation factor and a status of probably hyperaccumulator, a characteristic that was not affected by SNP presence. The As accumulation triggered many damages, as the increment of reactive oxygen species (superoxide anion and hydrogen peroxide) and lipid peroxidation. These damages were reversed by SNP, which apparently acted directly as antioxidant and as a signalizing molecule, stimulating enzymatic (catalase, peroxidase and ascorbate peroxidase) and non-enzymatic (stimulating the ascorbato-glutathione cycle) antioxidant responses, which reflected in an increase in total antioxidant capacity. As a consequence, As tolerance index increased in the presence of SNP. The photosynthetic parameters were also affected, with the reduction in the chloroplastic pigments concentration in presence of As, except carotenoids that showed an increase in their concentration. The SNP presence restored pigments concentrantion to the normal levels. The maximum photochemical efficiency of PSII and the quantum yield of electron transport were also negatively affected by As, while the non-photechemical quenching (NPQ) presented significant increment. Carbon assimilation (A) decreased significantly in As presence whereas gs did not alter and the Ci/Ca rate increased, indicating biochemical limitations. The ΦFSII/ ΦCO2 rate was higher in plants exposed to As. For the mineral nutrients concentration, As exposition decreased iron, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus concentration, but did not alter calcium concentration. Of these nutrients, only phosphorus concentration did not show similar values than control when As was supplied in combination to SNP. Therefore, nitric oxide, supplied in the form of SNP, was efficient on attenuating damages triggered by As, acting as a direct antioxidant and as a signalizing molecule. / O efeito do óxido nítrico na atenuação do estresse desencadeado pelo arsênio (As) foi avaliado em Pistia stratiotes, sendo o óxido nítrico suprido na forma de nitroprussiato sódico (SNP). As plantas, cultivadas em solução nutritiva, pH 6,5, ½ da força iônica, foram expostas a quatro tratamentos: controle (apenas solução nutritiva); SNP (0,1 mg L-1); As (1,5 mg L-1); As + SNP (1,5 e 0,1 mg L-1, respectivamente). As plantas permaneceram nessas condições por sete dias, para análises de crescimento e absorção de As e nutrientes minerais, e por 24 horas, para análises de alterações metabólicas. A cinética de absorção de As foi analisada, utilizando-se para isso seis concentrações do poluente, nas quais as plantas permaneceram por duas horas: 0,0; 0,25; 0,5; 0,75; 1,0 e 1,5 mg L-1. Os parâmetros de cinética de absorção de As por P. stratiotes indicam que a absorção do metalóide ocorre por transportadores de alta afinidade. O As absorvido foi acumulado nos tecidos vegetais, principalmente na raiz, conferindo a P. stratiotes baixo fator de translocação e o status de possível hiperacumuladora, características que não foram afetadas pela presença de SNP. O acúmulo de As desencadeou uma série de danos, como aumento na produção de espécies reativas de oxigênio (ânion superóxido e peróxido de hidrogênio) e na peroxidação lipídica. Estes danos foram revertidos pelo SNP, que aparentemente atuou diretamente como antioxidante e como molécula sinalizadora, estimulando respostas antioxidantes enzimáticas (catalase, peroxidase e peroxidase do ascorbato) e não enzimáticas (estímulo do ciclo ascorbato-glutationa), o que se refletiu em aumentos na capacidade antioxidante total. Como consequência, o índice de tolerância ao As aumentou na presença de SNP. Os parâmetros fotossintéticos também foram afetados pela presença de As, sendo que os teores de pigmentos cloroplastídicos diminuíram, com exceção dos carotenóides, que apresentaram aumentos em suas concentrações. A presença de SNP restaurou os teores dos pigmentos à níveis normais. A eficiência fotoquímica máxima do FSII e o rendimento quântico do transporte de elétrons também foram afetados negativamente pelo As, enquanto coeficiente de extinção não fotoquímica apresentou incrementos significativos. A assimilação líquida de carbono decresceu significativamente na presença de As, enquanto gs não se alterou e a razão Ci/Ca aumentou, indicando a ocorrência de limitações bioquímicas. A razão ΦFSII/ ΦCO2 foi maior nas plantas expostas ao As. O SNP teve efeito protetor tanto sobre a fluorescência quanto sobre as trocas gasosas, restaurando estes parâmetros à níveis normais. Em relação aos teores de nutrientes minerais, a exposição ao As diminuiu os teores de ferro, magnésio, manganês e fósforo, não tendo afetado os teores de cálcio. Destes nutrientes, apenas os teores de fósforo não retornaram a valores semelhantes ao controle quando o As foi suprido em combinação com SNP. Desta forma o óxido nítrico, suprido na forma de SNP, foi eficaz na atenuação dos danos desencadeados pelo As, agindo tanto como antioxidante direto quanto como molécula sinalizadora.

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Chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons (CAH´s) were used widely within dry cleaning facilities and for metal degreasing until their toxicity was discovered. PCE is still used as dry cleaning liquid. Today CAH´s are found in soil environment at places where they have been used in the past. The CAH-concentration in trees growing on contaminated land has quite recently received attention as a cheap and effective way of assessing the extent of a CAH-contamination. The method has however, not been put into use in Sweden. The aim of the study has been to investigate whether the CAH-concentration in tree cores could be used to delineate the spread of CAH in a soil environment under Swedish conditions in different seasons. The aim has also been to gain an understanding of the uptake process, as well as to identify the limitations of the method and important issues to consider when sampling. Trees were sampled in March and June on Helgö 1:25, 1:26 in Växjö, Småland. Metal degreasing earlier conducted at this site has lead to the CAH contamination of soil and groundwater (PCE, TEC c-DACE). Mostly PCE, TCE, and chloroform were detected in tree cores. The CAH concentration was higher in June. Using the sum of PCE+TCE+c-DCE in trees to delineate the spread gave a result that was quite consistent with a delination done based on groundwater sampling. The uptake of CAH by trees is governed by the uptake of water at the root. The water usage, together with the origin of the water used is important for the ability of the tree to take up CAH. The CAH concentration within trees is also dependent on the chemical properties of the compound (Log kow, solubility etc), the concentration of the compound in the soil as well as degradation processeses. The position and height of sampling in the trees, tree species as well as tree size are important factors to consider when sampling. Sampling during summer is preferred when the concentration of CAH in trees is likely to be higher. The analysis of CAH in tree cores has potential to be used as a screening tool in soil investigations under Swedish conditions. It is a cheap and easy to use method, which would be a good complement to other investigative measures. However, an increased understanding of the processes involved, together with more analysis are needed., as this is a new method. / Klorerade lösningsmedel (CAH) användes i stor omfattning som bl a kemtvättmedel och avfettningsmedel tills dess att deras toxiska egenskaper blev kända. Perkloretylen (PCE) används än idag som kemtvättmedel. CAH återfinns ofta i markmiljö på de platser där de tidigare använts. Analys av CAH-koncentration i trädkärnor har uppmärksammats som en billig och effektiv metod för att översiktligt bedöma utbredningen av dessa föroreningar. Metoden har inte tidigare använts i Sverige. Syftet med detta examensarbete är att undersöka om trädprovtagning kan användas för att bedöma utbredningen av föroreningar i markmiljö under svenska förhållanden vid olika årstider. Analyserade CAH-halter i träd har jämförts med tidigare registrerade halter av CAH i grundvatten. Syftet har också varit att beskriva CAH-upptaget i träd, undersöka metodens begränsningar samt att sammanfatta viktiga aspekter vid provtagning. Provtagningar av träd har genomförts under mars och juni på fastigheterna Helgö 1:25 och 1:26 i Växjö, där tidigare metallavfettning har medfört att mark och grundvattnet förorenats av CAH; perkloretylen (PCE), trikloretylen (TCE) och nedbrytningsprodukten dikloretylen (c1,2-DCE). Vid analys av trädkärnor detekterades främst PCE, TCE samt TCM (kloroform). Koncentrationen av CAH var högre i juni. Halten PCE+TCE+c-DCE i trädproverna gav en översiktlig bild av föroreningssituationen som överensstämde väl med de grundvattenprover som tidigare tagits på fastigheten. CAH tas upp i vattenlöst fas vid trädens rötter. Trädets vattenbehov och vilket vatten det utnyttjar är därför viktigt för dess möjlighet att ta upp CAH. Ämnets kemiska egenskaper (log kow, flyktighet, mm.), samt förekomst och nedbrytning påverkar den halt som registreras i trädet. Vid provtagning bör provtagningspunkternas höjd över marken och position, trädart samt trädstorlek beaktas. Provtagning under sommaren är att föredra eftersom halterna då är högre. Jämförelsen med grundvattenprovtagning visar att metoden har potential att användas i Sverige för att bedöma utbredningen av en CAH-förorening i markmiljö. Den är enkel att använda och kan vara ett alternativ på platser där konventionella metoder är svåra att genomföra. En ökad förståelse för involverade processer, samt utökade undersökningar av metoden är nödvändiga då metoden är ny.

Espécies vegetais cultivadas em ambientes com altas concentrações de cromo (Cr) apresentam danos estruturais e baixa produção de massa seca da parte aérea e das raízes. O enxofre (S) é capaz de aliviar a toxidez provocada por metais pesados por ativar enzimas antioxidantes e produzir compostos capazes de imobilizar os metais. Objetivou-se avaliar as modificações estruturais, nutricionais e bioquímicas ocorridas no capim tanzânia crescendo com três doses de S (0,1; 1,9 e 3,7 mmol L-1) combinadas com quatro doses de Cr (0,0; 0,5; 1,0 e 2,0 mmol L-1), em solução nutritiva. O experimento foi conduzido em casa de vegetação em período de verão, utilizando um fatorial no delineamento de blocos completos casualizados, com seis repetições. O primeiro corte do capim foi realizado 33 dias após o transplantio das mudas para os vasos e o segundo corte 25 dias após o primeiro. O S amenizou o efeito tóxico do Cr aumentando a emissão de folhas e perfilhos e promovendo maior produção de massa seca de parte aérea. O índice relativo de clorofila (valor SPAD) nas lâminas recém-expandidas relacionou-se com os sintomas de clorose e necrose observados no primeiro crescimento. A dose residual de Cr estimulou a atividade fotossintética das folhas que apresentaram tonalidade verde escuro. Houve aumento na concentração e no acúmulo de S e de Cr na parte aérea do capim tanzânia com o fornecimento das doses combinadas do nutriente com o metal. A deficiência de S fez aumentar as concentrações de fósforo e de cobre na parte aérea. O capim absorveu maiores quantidades de micronutrientes para controlar o estresse provocado pela toxidez do Cr. A taxa fotossintética do capim tanzânia foi menor nas plantas contaminadas com Cr o que causou maior atividade das enzimas catalase, ascorbato peroxidase, guaiacol peroxidase e glutationa redutase na parte aérea. Aumento na concentração do peróxido de hidrogênio foi observado pela maior atividade da enzima superóxido dismutase quando foi utilizada dose de S de 0,1 mmol L-1 combinada com as doses de Cr, principalmente nas demais partes - folhas mais maduras, colmos e bainhas. O S amenizou o efeito tóxico do Cr no capim tanzânia aumentando as emissões de folhas e de perfilhos, a produção de biomassa, a absorção de micronutrientes e a atividade da enzima guaiacol peroxidase. O estresse por deficiência de S ou excesso de Cr resultou em aumento na síntese de prolina. O capim tanzânia possui habilidade em sobreviver sob contaminação com Cr quando adequadamente nutrido com S. / Plant species grown in environments with high concentrations of chromium (Cr) exhibit structural damage and lower dry mass production of shoot and root. Sulfur (S) is able to aleviatte the toxicity caused by heavy metals by activating antioxidant enzymes and producing compounds capable of immobilizing heavy metals. The aim was to evaluate structural, nutritional and biochemical changes occurring in tanzania guinea grass growing with three doses of S (0.1, 1.9 and 3.7 mmol L-1) combined with four doses of Cr (0.0, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 mmol L-1) in nutrient solution. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse during the Summer season, by using a factorial in a randomized complete block design with six replications. The first harvest of the grass was done at 33 days after the transplanting of seedlings to the pots and second harvest at 25 days after the first one. S decreased the toxic effect of Cr increasing the emission of leaves and tillers and promoting higher production of shoots dry mass. Relative chlorophyll index (SPAD value) in newly expanded lamina leaves was associated to symptoms of chlorosis and necrosis observed in the plants during the first growth. Residual Cr stimulated photosynthetic activity of leaves, which presented dark green color. There was an increase in the concentrations and accumulations of S and Cr in shoots of tanzania guinea grass with the supply of combined rates of nutrient and metal. S deficiency increased the concentrations of phosphorus and copper in shoots. The grass uptook larger amounts of micronutrients to control stress caused by toxicity of Cr. The photosynthetic rate in tanzania guinea grass was low in contaminated plants, which resulted in high activity of the enzymes catalase, ascorbate peroxidase, guaiacol peroxidase and glutathione reductase in the shoots. The increase in hydrogen peroxide concentration was observed due to the high activity of the superoxide dismutase enzyme when the S rate was 0.1 mmol L-1 in combination with Cr rates, mainly in the more mature leaves, culms and sheaths. S alleviated the toxic effect of Cr in tanzania guinea grass by increasing leaf emission, tillering, biomass production, micronutrient uptake and guaiacol peroxidase enzyme activity. Stress caused for sulfur deficiency or Cr excess result in high synthesis of proline. Tanzania guinea grass has ability to survive under Cr contamination when adequately supplied with S.

Submitted by (lucia.rodrigues@ufrpe.br) on 2016-08-17T12:15:41Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Marcio Flequisson Alves Miranda.pdf: 1217281 bytes, checksum: bd45c2f7f20927f1da595dfd05965a6a (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-17T12:15:42Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Marcio Flequisson Alves Miranda.pdf: 1217281 bytes, checksum: bd45c2f7f20927f1da595dfd05965a6a (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-02-20 / Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico - CNPq / In Northeastern Brazil, in recent decades, with the increase of irrigation using in irrigated perimeters, often with inadequate management to local conditions, the soil salinization and sodification processes have intensified, promoting degradation and abandonment of large areas previously productive. Thus, we carried out a field survey to investigate the soil degradation in irrigated perimeter situated in the municipality of Custodia, semiarid region in Pernambuco, Brazil. Firstly were identified areas with degraded soils by salts excess, and also was done the experiment assembly with the intent to recover those areas through the application of organic and chemicals compounds, besides the technique of phytoremediation with Atriplex nummularia. For that, soil samples were taken in all 55 plots that make up the perimeter in the 0-10, 10-30 and 30-60 cm layers for the soils physical and chemical characterization, and chemical analyzes of the water used on the perimeter during periods of July/2009, January/2010, July/2010 and January/2011. After the selection of the degraded area into the irrigated perimeter, was mounted an experiment to recover the degraded soil by the evaluation of the treatments: 1) planting of Atriplex nummularia Lindl, 2) application of bovine manure, 3) sheep manure, 4) polymer, 5) gypsum and 6) control (witness). Four samples were taken, the first being at the same time of the experiment assembly (October 2009). After that, three more samples were taken, at six (April 2010), twelve (October 2010) and eighteen months (April 2011) after experiment assembly. Soil samples were collected at 0-10, 10-30 and 30-60 cm depth for the chemical analyzes. To evaluate the physical properties, soil samples were collected in the first (October 2009) and in the last (April 2011) collection at 0-10 and 10-30 cm layers. Were monitored the soil attributes in relation to treatment application with respect to time. The soils of the irrigated perimeter from Custódia are in the process of degradation and need to have their properties monitored over time to prevent its development. Among the cations evaluated, soluble and exchangeable Na+ was what was in higher concentrations, followed by the Cl- and by the RAS variable, besides increasing the PST in depth. The phytoremediation technique was effective in improving the soils quality and the application of sheep manure and polyacrylamide based polymer also acted positively in improving the quality of soil chemistry and physics. / Na Região Nordeste do Brasil, nas últimas décadas, com o incremento da irrigação em perímetros irrigados, muitas vezes com manejo inadequado às condições locais, os processos de salinização e sodificação de solos têm se intensificado, promovendo a degradação e abandono de extensas áreas anteriormente produtivas. Assim, realizou-se o levantamento da situação de degradação do Perímetro Irrigado de Custódia, no Sertão de Pernambuco, onde foram identificadas áreas com problemas de excesso de sais, seguindo-se de montagem de experimento para recuperação de uma dessas áreas, através da aplicação de compostos orgânicos e químicos, além da técnica da fitorremediação com Atriplex nummularia. Para isso, foram realizadas amostragens de solos em todos os 55 lotes que compõem o perímetro nas profundidades de 0-10, 10-30 e 30-60 cm para a caracterização física e química dos solos, além das análises químicas das águas utilizadas no perímetro nos períodos de Julho/2009, Janeiro/2010, Julho/2010 e Janeiro/2011. Após seleção de área degradada do perímetro, foi montado experimento de recuperação do solo testando-se os tratamentos: 1) plantio de Atriplex nummularia Lindl, 2) aplicação de esterco bovino, 3) esterco ovino, 4) polímero, 5) gesso e 6) controle (testemunha). Foram realizadas quatro amostragens, sendo a primeira no momento da montagem do experimento (Outubro de 2009), aos seis (Abril de 2010), aos doze (Outubro de 2010) e aos dezoito meses (Abril de 2011). As amostras de solo foram coletadas nas camadas de 0-10, 10-30 e 30-60 cm de profundidade para realização das análises químicas. Para a realização das análises físicas do solo coletaram-se amostras de solo na primeira coleta (Outubro de 2009) e na ultima (Abril de 2011) nas profundidades de 0-10 cm e 10-30 cm. Foram monitorados os atributos do solo com a aplicação dos tratamentos em função do tempo. Os solos do Perímetro Irrigado de Custódia encontram-se em processo de degradação e precisam ter suas propriedades monitoradas ao longo do tempo para evitar sua evolução. Entre os cátions avaliados, o Na+ solúvel e trocável foi o que esteve em concentrações mais elevadas, seguido pelo Cl- e pela variável RAS, além do aumento da PST em profundidade. A técnica da fitorremediação foi efetiva na melhoria da qualidade dos solos estudados e a aplicação do esterco ovino e do polímero a base de poliacrilamida também atuaram positivamente na melhoria da qualidade química e física do solo.