Abstract
In this work, we evaluated the rate of entry of heavy metals into the edible parts of wild mushrooms, from central Spiš area. The area is characterized by extremely high content of heavy metals particularly mercury in abiotic and biotic components of ecosystems. The toxicity of heavy metals is well known and described. Known is also the ability of fungi to accumulate contaminants from substrates in which mushrooms grow. We have collected commonly consumed species of mushrooms (Russula vesca., Macrolepiota procera, Lycoperdon pyriforme, Lecinum piceinum, Boletus reticulatus). Sampling was conducted for two years 2012 and 2013. The samples taken mushrooms and substrates on which to grow, we determined heavy metal content (Cd, Pb, Cu), including total mercury content modified by atomic absorption spectrometry (AMA - 254). In the substrate, we determined the humus content and pH value. The heavy metal content in soils were evaluated according to Law no. 220/2004 Z.z The exceedance limit values of Cd, Pb, Cu and Hg was recorded. Most significantly the respective limit was recorded in soil samples in the case of mercury. The determined concentration Hg was 39.01 mg.kg-1. From the results, we evaluated the degree of ability to bioaccumulate heavy metals different kinds of fungi. We also evaluated the health safety of the consumption of these fungi on the comparison with the limit values provided in the food code of SR. We recorded a high rate of accumulation of mercury in the species Boletus reticulatus and Macrolepiota procera. For these types we recorded the most significant than allowed concentrations of mercury in mushrooms. The highest recorded concentration reached 17.64 mg.kg-1 Hg in fresh matter. The limit value was exceeded also in the case of copper. We do not recommend to increased consumption of wild mushrooms in the reference area.
Highlights
The area of middle Spiš is significantly burden by heavy metal in content of soils Hronec et al, (2008)
The contents of heavy metals (Table 1) in substrates were evaluated according to the Annex. 2 of the Slovak decree no. 220/2004 col
The soils in middle Spiš area are extremely contaminated with mercury
Summary
The area of middle Spiš is significantly burden by heavy metal in content of soils Hronec et al, (2008). These data prepared by measuring groups of Research Institute of Mineral ( Research Institute of Geotechnics SAS) in Košice These amounts have been challenged by State Inspection of Slovak Republik Based on the balance of atmospheric emission of mercury they calculated, that in the environment received 40 tons Hg per year. The specific sources of pollution endogenous geochemical anomalies, especially in the area of Rudňany, Poráč, Gelnice, Slovinky and Krompachy (Čurlík and Šefčík, 1999) In these days, the highest producer of air pollution is town Krompachy, where Kovohuty Krompachy and iron foundry Slovak energy manufactory (SEZ) produce 90% of total emissions (Hronec et al 2008). Mercury has the ability to accumulate in the human body and leads to toxic manifestations of brain damage and peripheral nerves Zahir et al, (2005).
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