Chemical elements in the dry mass of Pistia stratiotes L., Ciego de Avila, Cuba
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heavy metals, macronutrients, micronutrients, mixed substrate, organic fertilizerAbstract
Introduction: Pistia stratiotes L. is an invasive aquatic plant. In Cuba, it is used like ornamental plant. However, it is used in other regions for composting, as it improves crop growth and provides environmental benefits. Objective: to determine the concentration of chemical elements in the dry mass of the invasive aquatic plant P. stratiotes to support its possible use as organic fertilizer or mixed substrate in small-scale crops. Method: for the analysis of most of the chemical elements, both in the water of the Vista Alegre lagoon and in the dry mass of P. stratiotes, inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry was used. The bioconcentration and translocation factors were determined. Results: the elements with the highest concentration in the lagoon water were Na, Ca, K. The highest bioconcentration values in the dry mass of P. stratiotes were S, P and K. In the leaves of P. stratiotes, the elements with the highest concentration was: Ca>K>N and in the roots; N>Ca>Na. The concentration of heavy metals is below the maximum permissible limits established for organic fertilizers and crop substrates. The elements with the highest translocation factor were B, Ca, K, Pb, Sr and Zn. Conclusion: P. stratiotes has demonstrated phytoremediation potential. The dry mass of P. stratiotes, from the Vista Alegre lagoon, contains macronutrients and micronutrients, so it can be used as organic fertilizer or mixed substrate for small-scale crops.
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