Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals by Acanthus ilicifolius in Polluted Mangrove Ecosystems
Mangrove forests in Sicanang Belawan, North Sumatra, covering 1,510 hectares, are essential for coastal ecosystem services, such as silvofishery and polyculture ponds. Despite their potential, heavy metal pollution has emerged due to anthropogenic activities upstream. Therefore, this study aims to d...
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| author | Etti Sartina Siregar Erni Jumilawaty Masitta Tanjung Ade Syafitri Cecep Kusmana Mohammad Basyuni Adrian Hartanto Rinny Rahmania |
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| description | Mangrove forests in Sicanang Belawan, North Sumatra, covering 1,510 hectares, are essential for coastal ecosystem services, such as silvofishery and polyculture ponds. Despite their potential, heavy metal pollution has emerged due to anthropogenic activities upstream. Therefore, this study aims to determine the bioaccumulation and translocation capacities of Acanthus ilicifolius for copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn). Samples were collected from 4 sites, representing varying pollution levels, namely Station 1 (mangrove ecotourism area), Station 2 (control site), Station 3 (industrial area with power plant activities), and Station 4 (industrial site near manufacturing facilities). Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) was then used to measure metal concentrations in sediments and plant tissues (roots, stems, and leaves). The results showed that there were significant site-specific differences in Cu and Pb levels, while Zn concentrations had no significant variation. A. ilicifolius exhibited the highest bioconcentration factor for Cu at Station 1 (2.43±0.76 ppm), while extreme translocation of Pb to leaves was observed at the same location (9.21 ppm). Despite moderate Pb toxicity at Station 1, overall sediment contamination was considered low. This is the first study reporting heavy metal contamination in Sicanang mangrove, identifying A. ilicifoliusas an effective phytoremediator for Cu, Pb, and Zn, aiding pollution mitigation in mangrove ecosystems.
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| spelling | doaj-art-bb1bf677470d4a599a27d91f5b9f9b922025-08-20T03:53:22ZengItal PublicationEmerging Science Journal2610-91822025-04-019255756810.28991/ESJ-2025-09-02-03800Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals by Acanthus ilicifolius in Polluted Mangrove EcosystemsEtti Sartina Siregar0Erni Jumilawaty1Masitta Tanjung2Ade Syafitri3Cecep Kusmana4Mohammad Basyuni5Adrian Hartanto6Rinny Rahmania71) Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatra 20155, Indonesia. 2) Center of Excellence for Mangrove, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan 20155, Indonesia.1) Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatra 20155, Indonesia. 2) Center of Excellence for Mangrove, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan 20155, Indonesia.1) Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatra 20155, Indonesia. 2) Center of Excellence for Mangrove, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan 20155, Indonesia.Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatra 20155,Department of Silviculture, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, IPB University, Bogor 16680,2) Center of Excellence for Mangrove, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan 20155, Indonesia. 4) Department of Forestry, Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan 20155, Indonesia.Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, North Sumatra 20155,Research Center for Ecology and Ethnobiology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Cibinong 16911,Mangrove forests in Sicanang Belawan, North Sumatra, covering 1,510 hectares, are essential for coastal ecosystem services, such as silvofishery and polyculture ponds. Despite their potential, heavy metal pollution has emerged due to anthropogenic activities upstream. Therefore, this study aims to determine the bioaccumulation and translocation capacities of Acanthus ilicifolius for copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn). Samples were collected from 4 sites, representing varying pollution levels, namely Station 1 (mangrove ecotourism area), Station 2 (control site), Station 3 (industrial area with power plant activities), and Station 4 (industrial site near manufacturing facilities). Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) was then used to measure metal concentrations in sediments and plant tissues (roots, stems, and leaves). The results showed that there were significant site-specific differences in Cu and Pb levels, while Zn concentrations had no significant variation. A. ilicifolius exhibited the highest bioconcentration factor for Cu at Station 1 (2.43±0.76 ppm), while extreme translocation of Pb to leaves was observed at the same location (9.21 ppm). Despite moderate Pb toxicity at Station 1, overall sediment contamination was considered low. This is the first study reporting heavy metal contamination in Sicanang mangrove, identifying A. ilicifoliusas an effective phytoremediator for Cu, Pb, and Zn, aiding pollution mitigation in mangrove ecosystems. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2025-09-02-03 Full Text: PDFhttps://ijournalse.org/index.php/ESJ/article/view/2856acanthus ilicifolius l.anthropogenic activitieshyperaccumulatormangrovesicanang. north sumatra. |
| spellingShingle | Etti Sartina Siregar Erni Jumilawaty Masitta Tanjung Ade Syafitri Cecep Kusmana Mohammad Basyuni Adrian Hartanto Rinny Rahmania Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals by Acanthus ilicifolius in Polluted Mangrove Ecosystems Emerging Science Journal acanthus ilicifolius l. anthropogenic activities hyperaccumulator mangrove sicanang. north sumatra. |
| title | Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals by Acanthus ilicifolius in Polluted Mangrove Ecosystems |
| title_full | Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals by Acanthus ilicifolius in Polluted Mangrove Ecosystems |
| title_fullStr | Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals by Acanthus ilicifolius in Polluted Mangrove Ecosystems |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals by Acanthus ilicifolius in Polluted Mangrove Ecosystems |
| title_short | Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals by Acanthus ilicifolius in Polluted Mangrove Ecosystems |
| title_sort | bioaccumulation of heavy metals by acanthus ilicifolius in polluted mangrove ecosystems |
| topic | acanthus ilicifolius l. anthropogenic activities hyperaccumulator mangrove sicanang. north sumatra. |
| url | https://ijournalse.org/index.php/ESJ/article/view/2856 |
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