Trace element dynamics in soils and plant uptake
Project (past)
| Project dates | 01 Apr 2008 to end of 31 Mar 2012 |
|---|---|
| Researchers | |
| Principal Investigator | Fangjie Zhao |
| Funder | Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council |
| Project number | 4960 |
| S4960 | |
| Department | Sustainable Soils and Grassland Systems (SSGS) |
| Research fish code | BBS/E/C/00004960 |
| Grant ID | BBS/E/C/00004960 |
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Genetically engineering Bacillus subtilis with a heat-resistant arsenite methyltransferase for bioremediation of arsenic-contaminated organic waste
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Huang, K., Chen, C., Shen, Q., Rosen, B. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2015. Genetically engineering Bacillus subtilis with a heat-resistant arsenite methyltransferase for bioremediation of arsenic-contaminated organic waste. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 81, pp. 6718-6724. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01535-15
Variation in rice cadmium related to human exposure
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Meharg, A. A., Norton, G., Deacon, C., Williams, P., Adomako, E. E., Price, A., Zhu, Y., Li, G., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Villada, A., Sommella, A., De Silva, P. M. C. S., Brammer, H., Dasgupta, T. and Islam, M. R. 2013. Variation in rice cadmium related to human exposure. Environmental Science & Technology. 47, pp. 5613-5618. https://doi.org/10.1021/es400521h
Use of synchroton-based techniques to elucidate metal uptake and metabolism in plants
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Sarret, G., Pilon Smits, E. A. H., Castillo Michel, H., Isaure, M. P., Zhao, F-J. and Tappero, R. 2013. Use of synchroton-based techniques to elucidate metal uptake and metabolism in plants. Advances in Agronomy. 119, pp. 1-82. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-407247-3.00001-9
Elemental imaging at the nanoscale: NanoSIMS and complementary techniques for element localisation in plants
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Moore, K. L., Lombi, E., Zhao, F-J. and Grovenor, C. R. M. 2012. Elemental imaging at the nanoscale: NanoSIMS and complementary techniques for element localisation in plants. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 402, pp. 3263-3273. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-011-5484-3
Identifying the species of copper that are toxic to plant roots in alkaline nutrient solutions
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Wang, P., Menzies, N. W., Wang, Y-M., Zhou, D-M., Zhao, F-J. and Kopittke, P. M. 2012. Identifying the species of copper that are toxic to plant roots in alkaline nutrient solutions. Plant and Soil. 361, pp. 317-327. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-012-1260-1
Contrasting effects of dwarfing alleles and nitrogen availability on mineral concentrations in wheat grain
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Gooding, M. J., Fan, M., McGrath, S. P., Shewry, P. R. and Zhao, F-J. 2012. Contrasting effects of dwarfing alleles and nitrogen availability on mineral concentrations in wheat grain. Plant and Soil. 360, pp. 93-107. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-012-1203-x
Remediation of contaminated soils
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
McGrath, S. P. 2012. Remediation of contaminated soils. Abstracts SESEH 2012: 2012 Sino-European Symposium on Environment and Health, Galway, 20-25 August 2012 . pp. 62
Arsenic and rice
E - Books edited/written by staff member, alone/with others
Meharg, A. A. and Zhao, F-J. 2012. Arsenic and rice. Springer, Dordrecht.
Stable isotopes of Cu and Zn in higher plants: evidence for Cu reduction at the root surface and two conceptual models for isotopic fractionation processes
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Jouvin, D., Weiss, D. J., Mason, T. F. M., Bravin, M. N., Louvat, P., Zhao, F-J., Ferec, F., Hinsinger, P. and Benedetti, M. F. 2012. Stable isotopes of Cu and Zn in higher plants: evidence for Cu reduction at the root surface and two conceptual models for isotopic fractionation processes. Environmental Science & Technology. 46, pp. 2652-2660. https://doi.org/10.1021/es202587m
Pathways and relative contributions to arsenic volatilization from rice plants and paddy soil
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Jia, Y., Huang, H., Sun, G-X., Zhao, F-J. and Zhu, Y-G. 2012. Pathways and relative contributions to arsenic volatilization from rice plants and paddy soil. Environmental Science & Technology. 46, pp. 8090-8096. https://doi.org/10.1021/es300499a
A multi-technique investigation of copper and zinc distribution, speciation and potential bioavailability in biosolids
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Donner, E., Ryan, C. G., Howard, D. L., Zarcinas, B., Scheckel, K. G., McGrath, S. P., De Jonge, M. D., Paterson, D., Naidu, R. and Lombi, E. 2012. A multi-technique investigation of copper and zinc distribution, speciation and potential bioavailability in biosolids. Environmental Pollution. 166, pp. 57-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2012.02.012
Heterologous expression of the yeast arsenite efflux system ACR3 improves Arabidopsis thaliana tolerance to arsenic stress
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Ali, W., Isner, J-C., Isayenkov, S. V., Liu, W., Zhao, F-J. and Maathuis, F. J. M. 2012. Heterologous expression of the yeast arsenite efflux system ACR3 improves Arabidopsis thaliana tolerance to arsenic stress. New Phytologist. 194 (3), pp. 716-723. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2012.04092.x
Localisation of iron in wheat grain using high resolution secondary ion mass spectrometry
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Moore, K. L., Zhao, F-J., Gritsch, C. S., Tosi, P., Hawkesford, M. J., McGrath, S. P., Shewry, P. R. and Grovenor, C. R. M. 2012. Localisation of iron in wheat grain using high resolution secondary ion mass spectrometry. Journal of Cereal Science. 55 (2), pp. 183-187. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2011.11.005
Floral climatic and soil pH controls on leaf ash content in China's terrestrial plants
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Han, W., Chen, Y., Zhao, F-J., Tang, L., Jiang, R. and Zhang, F. 2012. Floral climatic and soil pH controls on leaf ash content in China's terrestrial plants. Global Ecology and Biogeography. 21 (3), pp. 376-382. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1466-8238.2011.00677.x
Selenium speciation in soil extracts using LC-ICP-MS
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Stroud, J. L., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2012. Selenium speciation in soil extracts using LC-ICP-MS. International Journal Of Environmental Analytical Chemistry. 92, pp. 222-236. https://doi.org/10.1080/03067310903111661
Effect of long-term equilibration on the toxicity of molybdenum to soil organisms
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Van Gestel, C. A. M., McGrath, S. P., Smolders, E., Diez Ortiz, M., Borgman, E., Verweij, R. A., Buekers, J. and Oorts, K. 2012. Effect of long-term equilibration on the toxicity of molybdenum to soil organisms. Environmental Pollution. 162, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2011.10.013
Variation in grain arsenic assessed in a diverse panel of rice (Oryza sativa) grown in multiple sites
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Norton, G. J., Pinson, S. R. M., Alexander, J., Mckay, S., Hansen, H., Duan, G-L., Islam, M. R., Islam, S., Stroud, J. L., Zhao, F-J., McGrath, S. P., Zhu, Y-G., Lahner, B., Yakubova, E., Guerinot, M. L., Tarpley, L., Eizenga, G. C., Salt, D. E., Meharg, A. A. and Price, A. H. 2012. Variation in grain arsenic assessed in a diverse panel of rice (Oryza sativa) grown in multiple sites. New Phytologist. 193 (3), pp. 650-664. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2011.03983.x
Methylated arsenic species in plants originate from soil microorganisms
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Lomax, C., Liu, W-J., Wu, Liyou, Xue, K., Xiong, J., Zhou, J., McGrath, S. P., Meharg, A. A., Miller, A. J. and Zhao, F-J. 2012. Methylated arsenic species in plants originate from soil microorganisms. New Phytologist. 193 (3), pp. 665-672. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2011.03956.x
Arsenic translocation in rice investigated using radioactive 73As tracer
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Zhao, F-J., Stroud, J. L., Khan, M. A. and McGrath, S. P. 2012. Arsenic translocation in rice investigated using radioactive 73As tracer. Plant and Soil. 350 (1-2), pp. 413-420. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-011-0926-4
Beneficial elements
B - Book chapters etc edited externally
Broadley, M., Brown, P., Cakmak, I., Ma, J. F., Rengel, Z. and Zhao, F-J. 2012. Beneficial elements. in: Marschner, P. (ed.) Marschner's mineral nutrition of higher plants, 3rd ed Academic Press, London. pp. 249-269
Function of nutrients: micronutrients
B - Book chapters etc edited externally
Broadley, M., Brown, P., Cakmak, I., Rengel, Z. and Zhao, F-J. 2012. Function of nutrients: micronutrients. in: Marschner, P. (ed.) Marschner's mineral nutrition of higher plants, 3rd ed Academic Press, London. pp. 191-248
Phytoremediation of arsenic contaminated paddy soils with Pteris vittata markedly reduces arsenic uptake by rice
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Ye, W-L., Khan, M. A., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2011. Phytoremediation of arsenic contaminated paddy soils with Pteris vittata markedly reduces arsenic uptake by rice. Environmental Pollution. 159, pp. 3739-3743. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2011.07.024
Improving the health benefits of wheat
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Shewry, P. R., Ward, J. L., Zhao, F-J., Ravel, C., Charmet, G., Lafiandra, D. and Bedo, Z. 2011. Improving the health benefits of wheat. Czech Academy Agricultural Sciences.
Increasing grain Zn in wheat by the application of sewage sludge
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
McGrath, S. P., Chambers, B. J., Taylor, M. J. and Carlton-Smith, C. H. 2011. Increasing grain Zn in wheat by the application of sewage sludge. Abstracts 3rd International Zinc Symposium, Hyderabad, 10-14 October 2011 .
Evaluation of an electrostatic toxicity model for predicting Ni2+ toxicity to barley root elongation in hydroponic cultures and in soils
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Wang, P., Kopittke, P. M., De Schamphelaere, K. A. C., Zhao, F-J., Zhou, D-M., Lock, K., Ma, Y-B., Peijnenburg, W. J. G. M. and McGrath, S. P. 2011. Evaluation of an electrostatic toxicity model for predicting Ni2+ toxicity to barley root elongation in hydroponic cultures and in soils. New Phytologist. 192 (2), pp. 414-427. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2011.03806.x
Investigating the contribution of the phosphate transport pathway to arsenic accumulation in rice
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Wu, Z., Ren, H., McGrath, S. P., Wu, P. and Zhao, F-J. 2011. Investigating the contribution of the phosphate transport pathway to arsenic accumulation in rice. Plant Physiology. 157, pp. 498-508. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.111.178921
The aromatic/arginine selectivity filter of NIP aquaporins plays a critical role in substrate selectivity for silicon, boron and arsenic
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Mitani-Ueno, N., Yamaji, N., Zhao, F-J. and Ma, J. F. 2011. The aromatic/arginine selectivity filter of NIP aquaporins plays a critical role in substrate selectivity for silicon, boron and arsenic. Journal of Experimental Botany. 62, pp. 4391-4398. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/err158
High-resolution secondary ion mass spectrometry reveals the contrasting subcellular distribution of arsenic and silicon in rice roots
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Moore, K. L., Schroder, M., Wu, Z., Martin, B. G. H., Hawes, C. R., McGrath, S. P., Hawkesford, M. J., Ma, J. F., Zhao, F-J. and Grovenor, C. R. M. 2011. High-resolution secondary ion mass spectrometry reveals the contrasting subcellular distribution of arsenic and silicon in rice roots. Plant Physiology. 156, pp. 913-924. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.111.173088
Assessing the labile arsenic pool in contaminated paddy soils by isotopic dilution techniques and simple extractions
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Stroud, J. L., Khan, M. A., Norton, G. J., Islam, M. R., Dasgupta, T., Zhu, Y-G., Price, A. H., Meharg, A. A., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2011. Assessing the labile arsenic pool in contaminated paddy soils by isotopic dilution techniques and simple extractions. Environmental Science & Technology. 45, pp. 4262-4269. https://doi.org/10.1021/es104080s
Evidence for a role of phytochelatins in regulating arsenic accumulation in rice grain
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Duan, G-L., Hu, Y., Liu, W-J., Kneer, R., Zhao, F-J. and Zhu, Y-G. 2011. Evidence for a role of phytochelatins in regulating arsenic accumulation in rice grain. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 71, pp. 416-421. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2011.02.016
Responses of sugar beet to sulphur fertilizer in England
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Jaggard, K. W. and Zhao, F-J. 2011. Responses of sugar beet to sulphur fertilizer in England. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 149, pp. 305-311. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859610000985
Selenium concentration and speciation in biofortified flour and bread: retention of selenium during grain biofortification, processing and production of Se-enriched food
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Hart, D. J., Fairweather-Tait, S. J., Broadley, M. R., Dickinson, S. J., Foot, I., Knott, P., McGrath, S. P., Mowat, H., Norman, K., Scott, P. R., Stroud, J. L., Tucker, M., White, P. J., Zhao, F-J. and Hurst, R. 2011. Selenium concentration and speciation in biofortified flour and bread: retention of selenium during grain biofortification, processing and production of Se-enriched food. Food Chemistry. 126, pp. 1771-1778. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2010.12.079
The dynamics of arsenic in four paddy fields in the Bengal delta
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Stroud, J. L., Norton, G. J., Islam, M. R., Dasgupta, T., White, R. P., Price, A. H., Meharg, A. A., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2011. The dynamics of arsenic in four paddy fields in the Bengal delta. Environmental Pollution. 159, pp. 947-953. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2010.12.016
The role of root hairs in cadmium acquisition by barley
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Zheng, R., Li, H., Jiang, R., Romheld, V., Zhang, F. and Zhao, F-J. 2011. The role of root hairs in cadmium acquisition by barley. Environmental Pollution. 159, pp. 408-415. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2010.10.034
Recent developments in modifying crops and agronomic practice to improve human health
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Zhao, F-J. and Shewry, P. R. 2011. Recent developments in modifying crops and agronomic practice to improve human health. Food Policy. 36, pp. S94-S101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodpol.2010.11.011
Spatial distribution of arsenic and temporal variation of its concentration in rice
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Zheng, M-Z., Cai, C., Hu, Y., Sun, G-X., Williams, P. N., Cui, H-J., Li, G., Zhao, F-J. and Zhu, Y-G. 2011. Spatial distribution of arsenic and temporal variation of its concentration in rice. New Phytologist. 189 (1), pp. 200-209. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2010.03456.x
Measurement of zinc stable isotope ratios in biogeochemical matrices by double-spike MC-ICPMS and determination of the isotope ratio pool available for plants from soil
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Arnold, T., Schonbachler, M., Rehkamper, M., Dong, S., Zhao, F-J., Kirk, G. J. D., Coles, B. J. and Weiss, D. J. 2010. Measurement of zinc stable isotope ratios in biogeochemical matrices by double-spike MC-ICPMS and determination of the isotope ratio pool available for plants from soil. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 398, pp. 3115-3125. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-010-4231-5
Selenium speciation in soil and rice: influence of water management and Se fertilization
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Li, H-F., Lombi, E., Stroud, J. L., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2010. Selenium speciation in soil and rice: influence of water management and Se fertilization. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry - JAFC. 58 (22), pp. 11837-11843. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf1026185
Arsenic bioavailability to rice is elevated in Bangladeshi paddy soils
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Khan, M. A., Stroud, J. L., Zhu, Y-G., McGrath, S. P. and Zhao, F-J. 2010. Arsenic bioavailability to rice is elevated in Bangladeshi paddy soils. Environmental Science & Technology. 44, pp. 8515-8521. https://doi.org/10.1021/es101952f
Arsenic speciation in phloem and xylem exudates of castor bean
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Ye, W-L., Wood, B. A., Stroud, J. L., Andralojc, P. J., Raab, A., McGrath, S. P., Feldmann, J. and Zhao, F-J. 2010. Arsenic speciation in phloem and xylem exudates of castor bean. Plant Physiology. 154, pp. 1505-1513. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.110.163261