Abstract
Mosses play a vital role in environmental research as reliable biomonitoring tools. This study aims to understand the accumulation and distribution patterns of Cu and Cd in the acrocarpous moss [Campylopus schmidii (Müll. Hal.) A. Jaeger] (C.schmidii). In controlled in vitro experiments, C.schmidii cultures were exposed to varying concentrations of copper (Cu) and cadmium (Cd) stress (0, 10, 25, 50 μmol/L) in aquatic media. The study systematically evaluated the moss's response, including observing appearance features, oxidative traits, and accumulation characteristics. Scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analyses were employed. They aimed to characterize and determine the distribution of metal particles in different parts of the mosses under high concentration treatments (50 μmol/L Cd, 50 μmol/L Cu, 50 μmol/L Cu and Cd). Results indicated that C.schmidii exhibited greater tolerance to Cu compared to Cd, as evidenced by significantly higher soluble protein content and lipid peroxidation with increasing concentrations. However, Cd stress induced severe damage, including widespread chlorosis, reduced chlorophyll content, and surface fragmentation. Both Cu and Cd were found to stimulate antioxidant levels by increasing the activity of hydrogen peroxide and peroxidase, thus reducing the accumulation of free radicals in C.schmidii. Additionally, the results revealed differential metal distribution. Higher Cu (2.23%) and lower Cd (0.54%) accumulation were observed at the bottom of gametophores, with Cd content 180.46% higher than Cu at the top. This study provides valuable insights into the potential application of acrocarpous mosses for biomonitoring and phytoremediation. It suggests specific strategies for metal deposition and absorption, such as utilizing upper, younger parts for Cd absorption and lower parts for Cu remediation in soil.
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