Unraveling the Interplay Between Biodiversity and Heavy Metal Content in Elookkaras Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems
- Title
- Unraveling the Interplay Between Biodiversity and Heavy Metal Content in Elookkaras Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems
- Creator
- Syamlal C.A.; Sayantan D.
- Description
- Background and Objective: There exists a notable correlation between biodiversity and the concentration of heavy metals, particularly concerning their role in bioremediation efforts. This study was about the heavy metal content in the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem of Eloorkkara, located in the Kadungalloor Grama Panchayat of Kerala, India. Materials and Methods: Sampling was systematically carried out across all four seasons in order to capture the fluctuations in seasonal disturbances. Eight samples each of groundwater, river water, aquatic soil and terrestrial soil were randomly collected from the study area. Additionally, three dominant plant species from both aquatic and terrestrial habitats were carefully selected for analysis. Utilizing Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), the samples underwent thorough analysis to measure the levels of Cr, Cu, As, Cd, Pb, Zn, Fe, Ni and Co concentrations. Results: Indicate significant differences in heavy metal concentrations across various plant species and throughout seasonal changes, emphasizing the complex processes involved in metal accumulation. Terrestrial ecosystems exhibited higher species richness compared to aquatic ecosystems. Areas with high biodiversity tended to have lower metal concentration suggesting a potential mitigating effect of diverse ecosystems and areas with poor diversity had higher heavy metal concentration suggesting the vulnerability of degraded ecosystems. Conclusion: The research highlights the crucial role of biodiversity in influencing the absorption and dispersion of heavy metals within ecosystems. These findings carry significant implications for environmental management and conservation efforts aimed at curbing heavy metal pollution and safeguarding biodiversity in Elookkara and analogous environments. 2024 Chandni Asha Syamlal and D. Sayantan.
- Source
- Asian Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol-23, No. 3, pp. 321-329.
- Date
- 2024-01-01
- Publisher
- Asian Network for Scientific Information
- Subject
- Biodiversity; bioremediation; heavy metals; Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
- Coverage
- Syamlal C.A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Sayantan D., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India
- Rights
- Restricted Access
- Relation
- ISSN: 16823974
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Article
Collection
Citation
Syamlal C.A.; Sayantan D., “Unraveling the Interplay Between Biodiversity and Heavy Metal Content in Elookkaras Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed February 25, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/13568.