What is it about?
This study investigated the uptake and accumulation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in two mangrove species, Avicennia marina and Rhizophora mucronata.We tested the hypothesis that A. marina would absorb and accumulate more PAHs than R. mucronata.The concentration of PAHs was significantly higher in A. marina than in R. mucronata. The major portion of the PAH pool was in roots (96% in A. marina, 98% in R. mucronata) compared to leaves.
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Why is it important?
This study shows that A. marina is more susceptible to oil pollution than Rhizophora mucronate.
Perspectives
This study provides novel information on differences in the uptake and accumulation of PAHs in two contrasting mangrove species.
Professor Gonasageran Naidoo
University of KwaZulu-Natal
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This page is a summary of: Uptake and accumulation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the mangroves Avicennia marina and Rhizophora mucronata, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, August 2018, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-2934-x.
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