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Effects of Atmospheric Fallout on Lead Contamination of Wheat Tissues Based on Stable Isotope Ratios

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In order to trace the source of Pb pollution in wheat, the contribution ratio of soil and atmospheric fallout source was quantified based on stable isotope ratios. Results showed that the average Pb content of soil was significantly lower than that of fallout, and Pb in the fallout had a higher weak acid fraction than soil. Pb in wheat had a distinct distribution in its tissues and the content of Pb in wheat roots was significantly higher than it in shoots. The 206Pb/207Pb ratio of soil was significantly higher than that in atmospheric fallout (p < 0.05). According to a binary mixing model, the 206Pb/207Pb ratio in wheat roots, leaves, and grains reflect 67%, 65%, and 90% of Pb content contributions from fallout, respectively. This results suggest that fallout Pb was absorbed by wheat leaves and transferred to other organs, and it is important to develop effective strategies to control fallout Pb risks.

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This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 41501527, 41801086) and the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Zhengzhou University of Light Industry (Grant No. 2013BSJJ022).

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    Chuang Ma, Fuyong Liu, Bin Hu & Ke Zhang

  2. Henan Collaborative Innovation Center of Environmental Pollution Control and Ecological Restoration, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China

    Chuang Ma, Mingbao Wei, Jihong Zhao & Hongzhong Zhang

  3. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Institute, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, China

    Kai Jin

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Ma, C., Liu, F., Jin, K. et al. Effects of Atmospheric Fallout on Lead Contamination of Wheat Tissues Based on Stable Isotope Ratios. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 103, 676–682 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-019-02702-1

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