Plant traits regulated metal(loid)s in dominant herbs in an antimony mining area of the karst zone, China

Author:

Du Zhongyu1ORCID,Wang Shufeng1,Xing Wenli1,Xue Liang1,Xiao Jiang1,Chen Guangcai1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry Chinese Academy of Forestry Hangzhou China

Abstract

AbstractUnderstanding how plant functional traits respond to mining activities and impact metal(loid)s accumulation in dominant species is crucial for exploring the driving mechanisms behind plant community succession and predicting the ecological restoration potential of these plants. In this study, we investigated four dominant herbaceous species (Artemisia argyi, Miscanthus sinensis, Ficus tikoua, and Ageratina adenophora) growing on antimony (Sb) mining sites (MS) with high Sb and arsenic (As) levels, as well as non‐mining sites (NMS). The aim was to analyze the variations in functional traits and their contribution to Sb and As concentrations in plants. Our results indicate that mining activities enhanced soil nitrogen (N) limitation and phosphorus (P) enrichment, while significantly reducing the plant height of three species, except for F. tikoua. The four species absorbed more calcium (Ca) to ensure higher tolerance to Sb and As levels, which is related to the activation of Ca signaling pathways and defense mechanisms. Furthermore, plant Sb and As concentrations were dependent on soil metal(loid) levels and plant element stoichiometry. Overall, these findings highlight the regulatory role of plant element traits in metal(loid) concentrations, warranting widespread attention and further study in the future.

Funder

National Key Research and Development Program of China

Publisher

Wiley

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