Bisphenol compounds(BPs)have various industrial uses and can enter the environment through various sources.To evaluate the ecotoxicity of BPs and identify potential gene candidates involved in the plant toxicity,Arabi...Bisphenol compounds(BPs)have various industrial uses and can enter the environment through various sources.To evaluate the ecotoxicity of BPs and identify potential gene candidates involved in the plant toxicity,Arabidopsis thaliana was exposed to bisphenol A(BPA),BPB,BPE,BPF,and BPS at 1,3,10 mg/L for a duration of 14 days,and their growth status were monitored.At day 14,roots and leaves were collected for internal BPs exposure concentration detection,RNA-seq(only roots),and morphological observations.As shown in the results,exposure to BPs significantly disturbed root elongation,exhibiting a trend of stimulation at low concentration and inhibition at high concentration.Additionally,BPs exhibited pronounced generation of reactive oxygen species,while none of the pollutants caused significant changes in root morphology.Internal exposure concentration analysis indicated that BPs tended to accumulate in the roots,with BPS exhibiting the highest level of accumulation.The results of RNA-seq indicated that the shared 211 differently expressed genes(DEGs)of these 5 exposure groups were enriched in defense response,generation of precursormetabolites,response to organic substance,response to oxygen-containing,response to hormone,oxidation-reduction process and so on.Regarding unique DEGs in each group,BPS wasmainly associated with the redox pathway,BPB primarily influenced seed germination,and BPA,BPE and BPF were primarily involved in metabolic signaling pathways.Our results provide newinsights for BPs induced adverse effects on Arabidopsis thaliana and suggest that the ecological risks associated with BPA alternatives cannot be ignored.展开更多
Bisphenol compounds(BPs)are commonly used in industry and agriculture.However,BPs pollution has already raised global concerns due to their ecological risks.This study investigated nine types of BPs in agricultural so...Bisphenol compounds(BPs)are commonly used in industry and agriculture.However,BPs pollution has already raised global concerns due to their ecological risks.This study investigated nine types of BPs in agricultural soil and irrigation rivers,and evaluated the occurrence,source apportionment,and ecological risks for BPs in soils of agricultural environment by using principal component analysis-multivariate linear regression(PCA-MLR)and risk quotients(RQ).The average concentration of BPs in soil,irrigation water and sediments were 29.19 ng/g,30.21 ng/L and 610.09 ng/g dw,respectively.BPA was the most highly detected contaminant in all media.In soil,the primary BPA substitutes were bisphenol S(BPS)and bisphenol F(BPF),contributing about 50%to the pollution in total.PCA-MLR analysis indicated that the release of solid waste was the primary cause of BPs pollution in the agricultural soils,following by waste water discharge.The evaluation of RQ revealed that BPs presented a low to medium risk to algae,daphnia,and fish in irrigation rivers,while more than 90% of soil sampling sites faced medium or high risk,with BPA and BPS as the main contributors to the risk.The research findings offer evidence to support the assessment of contaminants concentration,source pathways,and risk management strategies pertaining to BPs in the agricultural system.With ongoing BPA substitute occurrence,addressing risks to agricultural soil ecosystems remains crucial.展开更多
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of China (No.22106098)the Youth Science and Technology Research Foundation of Shanxi Province (No.20210302124298)+2 种基金the Scientific and Technological Innovation Programs of Higher Education Institutions in Shanxi (Nos.2020L0174,and 2020L0025)the Startup Foundation for Doctors of Shanxi Province (No.SD1917)the Startup Foundation for Doctors of Shanxi Medical University (No.XD1917).
文摘Bisphenol compounds(BPs)have various industrial uses and can enter the environment through various sources.To evaluate the ecotoxicity of BPs and identify potential gene candidates involved in the plant toxicity,Arabidopsis thaliana was exposed to bisphenol A(BPA),BPB,BPE,BPF,and BPS at 1,3,10 mg/L for a duration of 14 days,and their growth status were monitored.At day 14,roots and leaves were collected for internal BPs exposure concentration detection,RNA-seq(only roots),and morphological observations.As shown in the results,exposure to BPs significantly disturbed root elongation,exhibiting a trend of stimulation at low concentration and inhibition at high concentration.Additionally,BPs exhibited pronounced generation of reactive oxygen species,while none of the pollutants caused significant changes in root morphology.Internal exposure concentration analysis indicated that BPs tended to accumulate in the roots,with BPS exhibiting the highest level of accumulation.The results of RNA-seq indicated that the shared 211 differently expressed genes(DEGs)of these 5 exposure groups were enriched in defense response,generation of precursormetabolites,response to organic substance,response to oxygen-containing,response to hormone,oxidation-reduction process and so on.Regarding unique DEGs in each group,BPS wasmainly associated with the redox pathway,BPB primarily influenced seed germination,and BPA,BPE and BPF were primarily involved in metabolic signaling pathways.Our results provide newinsights for BPs induced adverse effects on Arabidopsis thaliana and suggest that the ecological risks associated with BPA alternatives cannot be ignored.
基金This study was supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for The Central Universities(No.B230201058)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant 52179063 and 42177353)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20221505)the key program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant 52039003).
文摘Bisphenol compounds(BPs)are commonly used in industry and agriculture.However,BPs pollution has already raised global concerns due to their ecological risks.This study investigated nine types of BPs in agricultural soil and irrigation rivers,and evaluated the occurrence,source apportionment,and ecological risks for BPs in soils of agricultural environment by using principal component analysis-multivariate linear regression(PCA-MLR)and risk quotients(RQ).The average concentration of BPs in soil,irrigation water and sediments were 29.19 ng/g,30.21 ng/L and 610.09 ng/g dw,respectively.BPA was the most highly detected contaminant in all media.In soil,the primary BPA substitutes were bisphenol S(BPS)and bisphenol F(BPF),contributing about 50%to the pollution in total.PCA-MLR analysis indicated that the release of solid waste was the primary cause of BPs pollution in the agricultural soils,following by waste water discharge.The evaluation of RQ revealed that BPs presented a low to medium risk to algae,daphnia,and fish in irrigation rivers,while more than 90% of soil sampling sites faced medium or high risk,with BPA and BPS as the main contributors to the risk.The research findings offer evidence to support the assessment of contaminants concentration,source pathways,and risk management strategies pertaining to BPs in the agricultural system.With ongoing BPA substitute occurrence,addressing risks to agricultural soil ecosystems remains crucial.
