The influence of tree species composition on the storage and
mobility of semivolatile organic compounds in forest soils

J 2016

The influence of tree species composition on the storage and mobility of semivolatile organic compounds in forest soils

KOMPRDOVÁ, Klára, Jiří KOMPRDA, Ladislav MENSIK, Lenka VAŇKOVÁ, Jiří KULHAVÝ et. al.

Basic information

Original name

The influence of tree species composition on the storage and mobility of semivolatile organic compounds in forest soils

Authors

KOMPRDOVÁ, Klára (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), Jiří KOMPRDA (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), Ladislav MENSIK (203 Czech Republic), Lenka VAŇKOVÁ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), Jiří KULHAVÝ (203 Czech Republic) and Luca NIZZETTO (380 Italy, guarantor, belonging to the institution)

Edition

Science of the Total Environment, AMSTERDAM, Elsevier, 2016, 0048-9697

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

30304 Public and environmental health

Country of publisher

Netherlands

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

References:

URL

Impact factor

Impact factor: 4.900

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14310/16:00090000

Organization unit

Faculty of Science

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.02.132

UT WoS

000373220700054

Keywords in English

Forest horizon; Mobilization; Soil profile; PAHs; PCBs; Humic substances; Enrichment factors; Tree composition; Global change

Abstract

V originále

Soil contamination with PCBs and PAHs in adjacent forest plots, characterized by a distinct composition in tree species (spruce only, mixed and beech only), was analyzed to investigate the influence of ecosystem type on contaminant mobility in soil under very similar climate and exposure conditions. Physical-chemical properties and contaminant concentrations in litter (L), organic (F, H) and mineral (A, B) soil horizons were analyzed. Contaminant distribution in the soil core varied both in relation to forest type and contaminant group/properties. Contaminant mobility in soil was assessed by examining the ratios of total organic carbon (TOC)-standardized concentrations across soil horizons (Enrichment factors, EFTOC) and the relationship between EFTOC and the octanol-water equilibrium partitioning coefficient (K-OW). Contaminant distribution appeared to be highly unsteady, with pedogenic/biogeochemical drivers controlling contaminant mobility in organic layers and leaching controlling accumulation in mineral layers. Lighter PCBs displayed higher mobility in all forest types primarily controlled by leaching and, to a minor extent, diffusion. Pedogenic processes controlling the formation of soil horizons were found to be crucial drivers of PAHs and heavier PCBs distribution. All contaminants appeared to be more mobile in the soil of the broadleaved plot, followed by mixed canopy and spruce forest. Increasing proportion of deciduous broadleaf species in the forest can thus lead to faster degradation or the faster leaching of PAHs and PCBs. The composition of humic substances was found to be a better descriptor of contaminant concentration than TOC.

Links

LM2011028, research and development project

Name: RECETOX ? Národní infrastruktura pro výzkum toxických látek v prostředí

Investor: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR

LO1214, research and development project

Name: Centrum pro výzkum toxických látek v prostředí (Acronym: RECETOX)

Investor: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR

Citovat

KOMPRDOVÁ, Klára, Jiří KOMPRDA, Ladislav MENSIK, Lenka VAŇKOVÁ, Jiří KULHAVÝ and Luca NIZZETTO. The influence of tree species composition on the storage and mobility of semivolatile organic compounds in forest soils. Science of the Total Environment. AMSTERDAM: Elsevier, 2016, vol. 553, MAY, p. 532-540. ISSN 0048-9697. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.02.132.

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ER  -

KOMPRDOVÁ, Klára, Jiří KOMPRDA, Ladislav MENSIK, Lenka VAŇKOVÁ, Jiří KULHAVÝ and Luca NIZZETTO. The influence of tree species composition on the storage and mobility of semivolatile organic compounds in forest soils. \textit{Science of the Total Environment}. AMSTERDAM: Elsevier, 2016, vol.~553, MAY, p.~532-540. ISSN~0048-9697. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.02.132.

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