Peculiarities of lead, cadmium, zinc and copper accumulation in Miscanthus × giganteus grown on different soil types in Ukraine
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The cultivation of energy crops such as Miscanthus × giganteus offers dual benefits for Ukraine's bioeconomy -sustainable biomass production and environmental restoration.This study evaluates the phytoremediation potential of the Miscanthus × giganteus cultivar Athena by analyzing the accumulation intensity of selected heavy metals (lead, cadmium) and trace elements (zinc, copper) in its aboveground biomass grown on grey forest, chernozem, and sod-podzolic soils.Field and laboratory assessments revealed that the accumulation efficiency varied considerably with soil type.The highest uptake of copper was observed on sod-podzolic soils, while zinc peaked on grey forest soils.In contrast, lead showed maximum accumulation on chernozem soils.Despite these differences, the hazard ratio (H R ) for all studied elements remained below the critical threshold (≤ 1.0), confirming the environmental safety of the harvested biomass.These findings emphasize the potential of Miscanthus × giganteus not only as a renewable resource but also as an effective phytoremediation agent for heavy-metal-contaminated agroecosystems.
Language: English
Topic: Heavy metals in environment
Subfield: Pollution
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $330
OpenAlex ID: W4411103306