• Prof. dr hab. Adam Rostański
Stanowisko: Profesor
Jednostka: Wydział Nauk Przyrodniczych
Adres: 40-032 Katowice, ul. Jagiellońska 28
Piętro: I
Numer pokoju: A-132
Telefon: (32) 2009 465
E-mail: adam.rostanski@us.edu.pl
Spis publikacji: Spis wg CINiBA
Spis publikacji: Spis wg OPUS
Scopus Author ID: 6507972612
Publikacje z bazy Scopus
2024
Rostański, A.; Gerold-Śmietańska, I.; Tokarska-Guzik, B.
Historical and Contemporary Herbaria as a Source of Data in Plant Taxonomy and Phytogeography Research: An Example from Poland Journal Article
In: Diversity, vol. 16, no. 8, 2024, (0).
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abstract = {The art of drying plants has a long tradition. It was already known in the Middle Ages as a form of documenting flora. It began to develop more intensively in Europe in the 16th century. This method of documenting plant collections quickly gained recognition among scientists. Its role and importance has changed throughout historical periods. The current study presents a short history and resources of Polish and European herbaria against the background of world data. It primarily focuses on indicating their contemporary importance in research in plant taxonomy and geography, as well as on the current situation of herbaria and problems identified using the example of Polish herbaria. © 2024 by the authors.},
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The art of drying plants has a long tradition. It was already known in the Middle Ages as a form of documenting flora. It began to develop more intensively in Europe in the 16th century. This method of documenting plant collections quickly gained recognition among scientists. Its role and importance has changed throughout historical periods. The current study presents a short history and resources of Polish and European herbaria against the background of world data. It primarily focuses on indicating their contemporary importance in research in plant taxonomy and geography, as well as on the current situation of herbaria and problems identified using the example of Polish herbaria. © 2024 by the authors.
2023
Kurdziel, A.; Sychta, K.; Sliwinska, E.; Miszczak, S.; Szarek-Łukaszewska, G.; Rostański, A.; Słomka, A.
Stable Artificial Autopolyploids of the Zn/Cd Accumulator Arabidopsis arenosa—A Promising Genetic Resource for Phytoremediation Journal Article
In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland), vol. 13, no. 3, 2023, ISSN: 20763417, (1).
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author = { A. Kurdziel and K. Sychta and E. Sliwinska and S. Miszczak and G. Szarek-Łukaszewska and A. Rostański and A. Słomka},
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abstract = {Arabidopsis arenosa is a good candidate for phytoremediation due to its high tolerance to Zn and Cd as well as its accumulation ability. However, its small size and low biomass are the largest obstacles to applying it on a broad scale. The aim was to obtain polyploid specimens, which tend to have higher biomass to increase the accumulation and translocation capacity of heavy metals in this metal-tolerant plant. Doubled polyploids (octaploids) were obtained via indirect organogenesis on a ½ MS medium supplemented with 1 mg L−1 TDZ, followed by rooting on the same medium without growth regulators. Callus tissue of a high endopolyploidy level (the (Ʃ>2C)/2C ratio over 2.5) obtained on seedling fragments on ½ MS supplemented with 2 mg L−1 2,4-D + 2 mg L−1 BAP served as a source material. Among the regenerants successfully obtained (without using antimitotic agents), over half, regardless of the stage of regenerant development, were octaploid (54–78%; 2C DNA = 1.642 pg). Octaploids were not affected by ploidy or in vitro culture conditions; they were fully fertile, produced normal pollen (~97% of viability), and set seeds capable of germinating (78%). Their cell and organ size was affected by genome doubling resulting in longer stomata, bigger pollen grains, and flowers with a larger area and width in comparison with tetraploid regenerants and initial plants. The promising results of measurements of morpho-anatomical, physiological, and reproductive parameters indicate that, in the future, after passing tolerance tests, the obtained polyploids could be used in phytoremediation of metal-contaminated areas. © 2023 by the authors.},
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Arabidopsis arenosa is a good candidate for phytoremediation due to its high tolerance to Zn and Cd as well as its accumulation ability. However, its small size and low biomass are the largest obstacles to applying it on a broad scale. The aim was to obtain polyploid specimens, which tend to have higher biomass to increase the accumulation and translocation capacity of heavy metals in this metal-tolerant plant. Doubled polyploids (octaploids) were obtained via indirect organogenesis on a ½ MS medium supplemented with 1 mg L−1 TDZ, followed by rooting on the same medium without growth regulators. Callus tissue of a high endopolyploidy level (the (Ʃ>2C)/2C ratio over 2.5) obtained on seedling fragments on ½ MS supplemented with 2 mg L−1 2,4-D + 2 mg L−1 BAP served as a source material. Among the regenerants successfully obtained (without using antimitotic agents), over half, regardless of the stage of regenerant development, were octaploid (54–78%; 2C DNA = 1.642 pg). Octaploids were not affected by ploidy or in vitro culture conditions; they were fully fertile, produced normal pollen (~97% of viability), and set seeds capable of germinating (78%). Their cell and organ size was affected by genome doubling resulting in longer stomata, bigger pollen grains, and flowers with a larger area and width in comparison with tetraploid regenerants and initial plants. The promising results of measurements of morpho-anatomical, physiological, and reproductive parameters indicate that, in the future, after passing tolerance tests, the obtained polyploids could be used in phytoremediation of metal-contaminated areas. © 2023 by the authors.
2021
Gieroń, Ż.; Sitko, K.; Zieleźnik-Rusinowska, P.; Szopiński, M.; Rojek-Jelonek, M.; Rostański, A.; Rudnicka, M.; Małkowski, E.
Ecophysiology of Arabidopsis arenosa, a new hyperaccumulator of Cd and Zn Journal Article
In: Journal of Hazardous Materials, vol. 412, 2021, ISSN: 03043894, (6).
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title = {Ecophysiology of Arabidopsis arenosa, a new hyperaccumulator of Cd and Zn},
author = { Ż. Gieroń and K. Sitko and P. Zieleźnik-Rusinowska and M. Szopiński and M. Rojek-Jelonek and A. Rostański and M. Rudnicka and E. Małkowski},
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abstract = {Arabidopsis arenosa is a pseudo-metallophyte, closely related to the model hyperaccumulator of Cd and Zn Arabidopsis halleri. A. arenosa occurs naturally in both diploid (2C) and tetraploid (4C) form, in contrast to A. halleri in which only diploid forms were found. Moreover, A. arenosa similarly to A. halleri often occupies heavy metal (HM) contaminated sites. Nevertheless, knowledge about the ecophysiology of this species is very limited. Therefore, we examined fourteen populations of A. arenosa of different ploidy from Central Europe in situ, focusing on photosynthetic efficiency, pigment content and ability to accumulate selected elements. The presented results indicate that several tetraploid populations exhibit the features of Cd and Zn hyperaccumulation. On the one hand, we noted differences in physiological parameters between the studied populations, on the other, harshness of the environment caused similar physiological response such as high HM pollution. All these features suggest that A. arenosa, especially as a new hyperaccumulator of Cd and Zn and autopolyploidyzation model, may be considered a very interesting research object, particularly when investigating the mechanisms of HMs accumulation and tolerance in plants. © 2021 Elsevier B.V.},
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Arabidopsis arenosa is a pseudo-metallophyte, closely related to the model hyperaccumulator of Cd and Zn Arabidopsis halleri. A. arenosa occurs naturally in both diploid (2C) and tetraploid (4C) form, in contrast to A. halleri in which only diploid forms were found. Moreover, A. arenosa similarly to A. halleri often occupies heavy metal (HM) contaminated sites. Nevertheless, knowledge about the ecophysiology of this species is very limited. Therefore, we examined fourteen populations of A. arenosa of different ploidy from Central Europe in situ, focusing on photosynthetic efficiency, pigment content and ability to accumulate selected elements. The presented results indicate that several tetraploid populations exhibit the features of Cd and Zn hyperaccumulation. On the one hand, we noted differences in physiological parameters between the studied populations, on the other, harshness of the environment caused similar physiological response such as high HM pollution. All these features suggest that A. arenosa, especially as a new hyperaccumulator of Cd and Zn and autopolyploidyzation model, may be considered a very interesting research object, particularly when investigating the mechanisms of HMs accumulation and tolerance in plants. © 2021 Elsevier B.V.
2020
Szopiński, M.; Sitko, K.; Rusinowski, S.; Zieleźnik-Rusinowska, P.; Corso, M.; Rostański, A.; Rojek-Jelonek, M.; Verbruggen, N.; Małkowski, E.
Different strategies of Cd tolerance and accumulation in Arabidopsis halleri and Arabidopsis arenosa Journal Article
In: Plant Cell and Environment, vol. 43, no. 12, pp. 3002-3019, 2020, ISSN: 01407791, (12).
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author = { M. Szopiński and K. Sitko and S. Rusinowski and P. Zieleźnik-Rusinowska and M. Corso and A. Rostański and M. Rojek-Jelonek and N. Verbruggen and E. Małkowski},
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abstract = {Pseudometallophytes are commonly used to study the evolution of metal tolerance and accumulation traits in plants. Within the Arabidopsis genus, the adaptation of Arabidopsis halleri to metalliferous soils has been widely studied, which is not the case for the closely related species Arabidopsis arenosa. We performed an in-depth physiological comparison between the A. halleri and A. arenosa populations from the same polluted site, together with the geographically close non-metallicolous (NM) populations of both species. The ionomes, growth, photosynthetic parameters and pigment content were characterized in the plants that were growing on their native site and in a hydroponic culture under Cd treatments. In situ, the metallicolous (M) populations of both species hyperaccumulated Cd and Zn. The NM population of A. halleri hyperaccumulated Cd and Zn while the NM A. arenosa did not. In the hydroponic experiments, the NM populations of both species accumulated more Cd in their shoots than the M populations. Our research suggests that the two Arabidopsis species evolved different strategies of adaptation to extreme metallic environments that involve fine regulation of metal homeostasis, adjustment of the photosynthetic apparatus and accumulation of flavonols and anthocyanins. © 2020 John Wiley & Sons Ltd},
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Pseudometallophytes are commonly used to study the evolution of metal tolerance and accumulation traits in plants. Within the Arabidopsis genus, the adaptation of Arabidopsis halleri to metalliferous soils has been widely studied, which is not the case for the closely related species Arabidopsis arenosa. We performed an in-depth physiological comparison between the A. halleri and A. arenosa populations from the same polluted site, together with the geographically close non-metallicolous (NM) populations of both species. The ionomes, growth, photosynthetic parameters and pigment content were characterized in the plants that were growing on their native site and in a hydroponic culture under Cd treatments. In situ, the metallicolous (M) populations of both species hyperaccumulated Cd and Zn. The NM population of A. halleri hyperaccumulated Cd and Zn while the NM A. arenosa did not. In the hydroponic experiments, the NM populations of both species accumulated more Cd in their shoots than the M populations. Our research suggests that the two Arabidopsis species evolved different strategies of adaptation to extreme metallic environments that involve fine regulation of metal homeostasis, adjustment of the photosynthetic apparatus and accumulation of flavonols and anthocyanins. © 2020 John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Wierzbicka, M.; Pielichowska, M.; Bemowska-Kałabun, O.; Rostański, A.; Wasowicz, P.
A new taxon within Biscutella laevigata L. (Brassicaceae) endemic to calamine areas in southern Poland Journal Article
In: PhytoKeys, vol. 160, pp. 123-129, 2020, ISSN: 13142011, (3).
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title = {A new taxon within Biscutella laevigata L. (Brassicaceae) endemic to calamine areas in southern Poland},
author = { M. Wierzbicka and M. Pielichowska and O. Bemowska-Kałabun and A. Rostański and P. Wasowicz},
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abstract = {A new taxon Biscutella laevigata subsp. woycickii (Brassicaceae) is described from southern Poland. The taxon is similar to B. laevigata subsp. gracilis, but differs in having thin, light-green rosette leaves very densely covered by simple non-glandular trichomes, smaller seeds and the ability to tolerate and accumulate high amounts of heavy metals. This new taxon is supported by results of cultivation experiments, as well as genetic and paleobotanical evidence. © Malgorzata Wierzbicka et al.},
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A new taxon Biscutella laevigata subsp. woycickii (Brassicaceae) is described from southern Poland. The taxon is similar to B. laevigata subsp. gracilis, but differs in having thin, light-green rosette leaves very densely covered by simple non-glandular trichomes, smaller seeds and the ability to tolerate and accumulate high amounts of heavy metals. This new taxon is supported by results of cultivation experiments, as well as genetic and paleobotanical evidence. © Malgorzata Wierzbicka et al.
2017
Strzeleczek, Ł.; Jędrzejczyk-Korycińska, M.; Piecuch, I.; Rostański, A.
The remnants of mid-forest iron ore excavations as a refuge for local diversity in the vascluar plant flora Journal Article
In: Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 1541-1563, 2017, ISSN: 15891623.
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title = {The remnants of mid-forest iron ore excavations as a refuge for local diversity in the vascluar plant flora},
author = { Ł. Strzeleczek and M. Jędrzejczyk-Korycińska and I. Piecuch and A. Rostański},
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abstract = {Former excavation remnants can play a significant role in increasing the species richness and local biodiversity on heavily altered, post-industrial sites. In this article we examined 30 plots – mounds and areas surrounding mounds to evaluate the influence of different key factors on floristic composition, including selected edaphic parameters (pH; EC; organic matter; CaCO3and content of metals: Pb; Cd; Zn; Fe). We also tested the species-area correlations. Additionally, we assessed basic characteristics of plant species, which inhabit those plots, measuring species richness and biodiversity with Shannon-Weiner index (H’) and also estimating the similarities in species composition between mounds and the surrounding areas, using Sörensen’s index (So). In result, we noted 92 vascular plant species, with mostly native origin (98%). Based on the performed analysis, mounds which were studied had slightly higher values of mean species richness and species diversity compared to the surrounding area. Contribution of socio-ecological groups showed, that, mounds were inhabited predominantly by forest species from Querco-Fagetea and Vaccinio-Piceetea classes. Analyses of collected soil samples indicated strong influence of pH and content of metals (mostly zinc; lead and iron) in relation to the floristic composition on the examined plots. Unique characteristics of soil samples taken from the studied plots can explain the distinct preferences of some plant species which grow on them. This allowed to classify those structures as a refuge area, considering their positive contribution to the increase of species richness and biodiversity. Nowadays the old remnants can be also treated as a crucial part of historical and cultural heritage. © 2017, ALÖKI Kft., Budapest, Hungary.},
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Former excavation remnants can play a significant role in increasing the species richness and local biodiversity on heavily altered, post-industrial sites. In this article we examined 30 plots – mounds and areas surrounding mounds to evaluate the influence of different key factors on floristic composition, including selected edaphic parameters (pH; EC; organic matter; CaCO3and content of metals: Pb; Cd; Zn; Fe). We also tested the species-area correlations. Additionally, we assessed basic characteristics of plant species, which inhabit those plots, measuring species richness and biodiversity with Shannon-Weiner index (H’) and also estimating the similarities in species composition between mounds and the surrounding areas, using Sörensen’s index (So). In result, we noted 92 vascular plant species, with mostly native origin (98%). Based on the performed analysis, mounds which were studied had slightly higher values of mean species richness and species diversity compared to the surrounding area. Contribution of socio-ecological groups showed, that, mounds were inhabited predominantly by forest species from Querco-Fagetea and Vaccinio-Piceetea classes. Analyses of collected soil samples indicated strong influence of pH and content of metals (mostly zinc; lead and iron) in relation to the floristic composition on the examined plots. Unique characteristics of soil samples taken from the studied plots can explain the distinct preferences of some plant species which grow on them. This allowed to classify those structures as a refuge area, considering their positive contribution to the increase of species richness and biodiversity. Nowadays the old remnants can be also treated as a crucial part of historical and cultural heritage. © 2017, ALÖKI Kft., Budapest, Hungary.
Wasowicz, P.; Folcik, Ł.; Rostański, A.
Typification of Blechnum spicant var. fallax Lange (Blechnaceae) Journal Article
In: Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae, vol. 86, no. 1, 2017, ISSN: 00016977, (3).
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title = {Typification of Blechnum spicant var. fallax Lange (Blechnaceae)},
author = { P. Wasowicz and Ł. Folcik and A. Rostański},
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abstract = {Blechnum spicant var. fallax Lange is a fern taxon endemic to Iceland where it occurs in the vicinity of hot springs on geothermally heated soils. Te taxon was first described by a Danish botanist Johan Martin Christian Lange in 1880 on the basis of plant material collected by Christian Grønlund in Iceland. Because its holotype was not designated in the protologue, we examined the extant original material including illustrations from Flora Danica and a single plant on sheet C10021769 (deposited in C) that was the basis for the respective plate. We select this specimen as the lectotype of Blechnum spicant var. fallax.},
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Blechnum spicant var. fallax Lange is a fern taxon endemic to Iceland where it occurs in the vicinity of hot springs on geothermally heated soils. Te taxon was first described by a Danish botanist Johan Martin Christian Lange in 1880 on the basis of plant material collected by Christian Grønlund in Iceland. Because its holotype was not designated in the protologue, we examined the extant original material including illustrations from Flora Danica and a single plant on sheet C10021769 (deposited in C) that was the basis for the respective plate. We select this specimen as the lectotype of Blechnum spicant var. fallax.
Wójcik, M.; Gonnelli, C.; Selvi, F.; Dresler, S.; Rostański, A.; Vangronsveld, J.
Metallophytes of Serpentine and Calamine Soils – Their Unique Ecophysiology and Potential for Phytoremediation Journal Article
In: Advances in Botanical Research, vol. 83, pp. 1-42, 2017, ISSN: 00652296, (40).
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author = { M. Wójcik and C. Gonnelli and F. Selvi and S. Dresler and A. Rostański and J. Vangronsveld},
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abstract = {For years, metallophytes of both natural and human-influenced metalliferous soils have focussed considerable attention due to their unique appearance and ability to colonize often extremely harsh habitats. A majority of metal-contaminated areas comprise serpentine (ultramafic; rich in Ni; Cr and Co) and calamine (rich in Zn; Pb and Cd) soils hosting characteristic serpentine and calamine flora, which is the focus of this review. Through microevolution, the plants inhabiting metalliferous habitats have developed a range of intriguing adaptive traits, demonstrated as characteristic morphological, behavioural and physiological alterations that enable them to avoid and/or tolerate metal toxicity. The mechanisms responsible for protection of the plant cell from metals entering the protoplast as well as for detoxification of toxic metal ions inside the cell by chelation, vacuolar sequestration and exclusion from the protoplast are reviewed. These mechanisms have resulted in highly specialized plants able to hyperaccumulate or avoid metals in the shoots. Potential applications of both kinds of metallophytes in rehabilitation and phytoremediation of metal-polluted sites are briefly discussed. Moreover, other beneficial applications of metal-rich plant biomass are mentioned, e.g., as a bio-ore for precious metal recovery (phytomining; agromining), a by-product for eco-catalyst production or a natural source of micronutrients that are essential for human diet and health (biofortification). The need of active protection of metalliferous sites and conservation of metallophyte biodiversity is pointed out. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd},
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For years, metallophytes of both natural and human-influenced metalliferous soils have focussed considerable attention due to their unique appearance and ability to colonize often extremely harsh habitats. A majority of metal-contaminated areas comprise serpentine (ultramafic; rich in Ni; Cr and Co) and calamine (rich in Zn; Pb and Cd) soils hosting characteristic serpentine and calamine flora, which is the focus of this review. Through microevolution, the plants inhabiting metalliferous habitats have developed a range of intriguing adaptive traits, demonstrated as characteristic morphological, behavioural and physiological alterations that enable them to avoid and/or tolerate metal toxicity. The mechanisms responsible for protection of the plant cell from metals entering the protoplast as well as for detoxification of toxic metal ions inside the cell by chelation, vacuolar sequestration and exclusion from the protoplast are reviewed. These mechanisms have resulted in highly specialized plants able to hyperaccumulate or avoid metals in the shoots. Potential applications of both kinds of metallophytes in rehabilitation and phytoremediation of metal-polluted sites are briefly discussed. Moreover, other beneficial applications of metal-rich plant biomass are mentioned, e.g., as a bio-ore for precious metal recovery (phytomining; agromining), a by-product for eco-catalyst production or a natural source of micronutrients that are essential for human diet and health (biofortification). The need of active protection of metalliferous sites and conservation of metallophyte biodiversity is pointed out. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd
2016
Wasowicz, P.; Pauwels, M.; Pasierbiński, A.; Przedpelska-Wasowicz, E. M.; Babst-Kostecka, A. A.; Saumitou-Laprade, P.; Rostański, A.
In: PeerJ, vol. 2016, no. 1, 2016, ISSN: 21678359, (14).
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title = {Phylogeography of arabidopsis halleri (Brassicaceae) in mountain regions of Central Europe inferred from cpDNA variation and ecological niche modelling},
author = { P. Wasowicz and M. Pauwels and A. Pasierbiński and E.M. Przedpelska-Wasowicz and A.A. Babst-Kostecka and P. Saumitou-Laprade and A. Rostański},
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abstract = {The present study aimed to investigate phylogeographical patterns present within A. halleri in Central Europe. 1,281 accessions sampled from 52 populations within the investigated area were used in the study of genetic variation based on chloroplast DNA. Over 500 high-quality species occurrence records were used in ecological niche modelling experiments. We evidenced the presence of a clear phylogeographic structure within A. halleri in Central Europe. Our results showed that two genetically different groups of populations are present in western and eastern part of the Carpathians. The hypothesis of the existence of a glacial refugium in the Western Carpathians adn the Bohemian Forest cannot be rejected from our data. It seems, however, that the evidence collected during the present study is not conclusive. The area of Sudetes was colonised after LGM probably by migrants from the Bohemian Forest. © Copyright 2016 Wasowicz et al.},
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The present study aimed to investigate phylogeographical patterns present within A. halleri in Central Europe. 1,281 accessions sampled from 52 populations within the investigated area were used in the study of genetic variation based on chloroplast DNA. Over 500 high-quality species occurrence records were used in ecological niche modelling experiments. We evidenced the presence of a clear phylogeographic structure within A. halleri in Central Europe. Our results showed that two genetically different groups of populations are present in western and eastern part of the Carpathians. The hypothesis of the existence of a glacial refugium in the Western Carpathians adn the Bohemian Forest cannot be rejected from our data. It seems, however, that the evidence collected during the present study is not conclusive. The area of Sudetes was colonised after LGM probably by migrants from the Bohemian Forest. © Copyright 2016 Wasowicz et al.
2014
Kuta, E.; Jędrzejczyk-Korycińska, M.; Cieślak, E.; Rostański, A.; Szczepaniak, M.; Migdałek, G.; Wasowicz, P.; Suda, J.; Combik, M.; Słomka, A.
In: Plant Biology, vol. 16, no. 5, pp. 924-934, 2014, ISSN: 14358603, (20).
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title = {Morphological versus genetic diversity of Viola reichenbachiana and V. riviniana (sect. Viola, Violaceae) from soils differing in heavy metal content},
author = { E. Kuta and M. Jędrzejczyk-Korycińska and E. Cieślak and A. Rostański and M. Szczepaniak and G. Migdałek and P. Wasowicz and J. Suda and M. Combik and A. Słomka},
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abstract = {Morphological characters, AFLP markers and flow cytometry were used to investigate the morphological and genetic variability and differentiation of Viola reichenbachiana and V. riviniana in non-metallicolous (NM) and metallicolous (M) populations. The aims were to clarify the taxonomic status of plants occurring in ore-bearing areas, to determine any relationship in V. reichenbachiana and V. riviniana from sites not polluted with heavy metals, and to examine the genetic variability and differentiation of M and NM populations of both species. Multivariate analyses based on morphological characters showed significant differences between V. reichenbachiana and V. riviniana from non-polluted sites, high levels of intra- and inter-population variability, and the occurrence of inter-specific hybrids. Plants from M populations showed hybrid characters but also fell within the range of V. riviniana or V. reichenbachiana. There were no significant differences in relative genome size between plants from polluted areas and V. riviniana from NM populations. Bayesian analysis of population genetic structure based on AFLP markers distinguished two main groups: V. reichenbachiana and V. riviniana together with the M populations. That analysis also revealed the occurrence of populations of inter-specific hybrids from non-polluted areas. Further Bayesian analysis of V. riviniana including NM and M populations separated all the studied M populations from NM populations. We conclude that plants forming the M populations are well adapted to a metal-polluted environment, and could be considered as stabilised introgressive forms resulting from unidirectional (asymmetric) introgression toward V. riviniana. © 2014 German Botanical Society and The Royal Botanical Society of the Netherlands.},
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Morphological characters, AFLP markers and flow cytometry were used to investigate the morphological and genetic variability and differentiation of Viola reichenbachiana and V. riviniana in non-metallicolous (NM) and metallicolous (M) populations. The aims were to clarify the taxonomic status of plants occurring in ore-bearing areas, to determine any relationship in V. reichenbachiana and V. riviniana from sites not polluted with heavy metals, and to examine the genetic variability and differentiation of M and NM populations of both species. Multivariate analyses based on morphological characters showed significant differences between V. reichenbachiana and V. riviniana from non-polluted sites, high levels of intra- and inter-population variability, and the occurrence of inter-specific hybrids. Plants from M populations showed hybrid characters but also fell within the range of V. riviniana or V. reichenbachiana. There were no significant differences in relative genome size between plants from polluted areas and V. riviniana from NM populations. Bayesian analysis of population genetic structure based on AFLP markers distinguished two main groups: V. reichenbachiana and V. riviniana together with the M populations. That analysis also revealed the occurrence of populations of inter-specific hybrids from non-polluted areas. Further Bayesian analysis of V. riviniana including NM and M populations separated all the studied M populations from NM populations. We conclude that plants forming the M populations are well adapted to a metal-polluted environment, and could be considered as stabilised introgressive forms resulting from unidirectional (asymmetric) introgression toward V. riviniana. © 2014 German Botanical Society and The Royal Botanical Society of the Netherlands.
2013
Migdałek, G.; Woźniak, M.; Słomka, A.; Godzik, B.; Jędrzejczyk-Korycińska, M.; Rostański, A.; Bothe, H.; Kuta, E.
Morphological differences between violets growing at heavy metal polluted and non-polluted sites Journal Article
In: Flora: Morphology, Distribution, Functional Ecology of Plants, vol. 208, no. 2, pp. 87-96, 2013, ISSN: 03672530, (13).
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author = { G. Migdałek and M. Woźniak and A. Słomka and B. Godzik and M. Jędrzejczyk-Korycińska and A. Rostański and H. Bothe and E. Kuta},
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abstract = {Environmental conditions, especially pollution of soils by heavy metals, can severely affect plant morphology, anatomy and reproduction. In present investigation, the morphological variability of forest violets (Viola reichenbachiana and V. riviniana), their degree of colonization by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and their reproduction properties were studied using samples from ore-bearing areas with soils rich in heavy metals. In these habitats, individuals with typical morphological characters of V. reichenbachiana and V. riviniana were not identified but populations were intermediate between these two species. Three ore-bearing areas with soils of a high content but low extractable amounts of heavy metals (Pb; Zn; Cd) were covered by anthropogenic pine or beech forests, contrary to typical calamine heaps with metallophyte floras. Violets growing on ore-bearing areas were fully fertile, deposited Pb and Zn mainly in roots and had low Cd levels both in shoots and roots. Plants differed in AMF colonization with the degrees varying from nil to moderate. The violets growing in these areas were not affected in their reproduction and can be considered as stabilized introgressive forms or ecotypes of parental species on these soil conditions. © 2013 Elsevier GmbH.},
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Environmental conditions, especially pollution of soils by heavy metals, can severely affect plant morphology, anatomy and reproduction. In present investigation, the morphological variability of forest violets (Viola reichenbachiana and V. riviniana), their degree of colonization by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and their reproduction properties were studied using samples from ore-bearing areas with soils rich in heavy metals. In these habitats, individuals with typical morphological characters of V. reichenbachiana and V. riviniana were not identified but populations were intermediate between these two species. Three ore-bearing areas with soils of a high content but low extractable amounts of heavy metals (Pb; Zn; Cd) were covered by anthropogenic pine or beech forests, contrary to typical calamine heaps with metallophyte floras. Violets growing on ore-bearing areas were fully fertile, deposited Pb and Zn mainly in roots and had low Cd levels both in shoots and roots. Plants differed in AMF colonization with the degrees varying from nil to moderate. The violets growing in these areas were not affected in their reproduction and can be considered as stabilized introgressive forms or ecotypes of parental species on these soil conditions. © 2013 Elsevier GmbH.
2012
Słomka, A.; Jędrzejczyk-Korycińska, M.; Rostański, A.; Karcz, J.; Kawalec, P.; Kuta, E.
Heavy metals in soil affect reproductive processes more than morphological characters in Viola tricolor Journal Article
In: Environmental and Experimental Botany, vol. 75, pp. 204-211, 2012, ISSN: 00988472, (24).
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title = {Heavy metals in soil affect reproductive processes more than morphological characters in Viola tricolor},
author = { A. Słomka and M. Jędrzejczyk-Korycińska and A. Rostański and J. Karcz and P. Kawalec and E. Kuta},
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abstract = {Viola tricolor (Violaceae), a species very differentiated morphologically and showing intra- and interpopulation variability, occupies metalliferous (Zn, Pb, Cd, Cu) and nonmetalliferous sites through its geographic range. Here we analyzed morphological and anatomical features and also sexual reproduction in metallicolous and nonmetallicolous populations to determine whether and how they differ.Two-dimensional correspondence analysis based on selected morphological characters of vegetative and generative organs showed that plants from metalliferous soils did not form a compact group separated from those growing on nonmetalliferous soils. SEM of leaf and stipule anatomy showed differences in leaf hair ornamentation. There were significant differences in embryological processes in ovules and anthers: disturbed microsporogenesis (metallicolous 33% vs. nonmetallicolous 18%), lower pollen stainability (75% and 78% vs. 84% and 93%, depending on test), and higher frequency of degeneration in ovules (23% vs. 4%). These ultimately did not impede sexual reproduction of metallicolous populations but they do provide evidence that reproductive processes are sensitive to elevated heavy metals in soil and therefore can be viewed as a cost of metal tolerance. © 2011 Elsevier B.V.},
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Viola tricolor (Violaceae), a species very differentiated morphologically and showing intra- and interpopulation variability, occupies metalliferous (Zn, Pb, Cd, Cu) and nonmetalliferous sites through its geographic range. Here we analyzed morphological and anatomical features and also sexual reproduction in metallicolous and nonmetallicolous populations to determine whether and how they differ.Two-dimensional correspondence analysis based on selected morphological characters of vegetative and generative organs showed that plants from metalliferous soils did not form a compact group separated from those growing on nonmetalliferous soils. SEM of leaf and stipule anatomy showed differences in leaf hair ornamentation. There were significant differences in embryological processes in ovules and anthers: disturbed microsporogenesis (metallicolous 33% vs. nonmetallicolous 18%), lower pollen stainability (75% and 78% vs. 84% and 93%, depending on test), and higher frequency of degeneration in ovules (23% vs. 4%). These ultimately did not impede sexual reproduction of metallicolous populations but they do provide evidence that reproductive processes are sensitive to elevated heavy metals in soil and therefore can be viewed as a cost of metal tolerance. © 2011 Elsevier B.V.
2010
Słomka, A.; Kawalec, P.; Kellner, K.; Jędrzejczyk-Korycińska, M.; Rostański, A.; Kuta, E.
Was reduced pollen viability in viola tricolor L. the result of heavy metal pollution or rather the tests applied? Journal Article
In: Acta Biologica Cracoviensia Series Botanica, vol. 52, no. 1, pp. 123-127, 2010, ISSN: 00015296, (24).
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title = {Was reduced pollen viability in viola tricolor L. the result of heavy metal pollution or rather the tests applied?},
author = { A. Słomka and P. Kawalec and K. Kellner and M. Jędrzejczyk-Korycińska and A. Rostański and E. Kuta},
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abstract = {We used different tests to assess the effect of high soil concentrations of heavy metals on pollen viability in plants from metallicolous (MET) and nonmetallicolous (NONMET) populations. The frequency of viable pollen depended on the test applied: MET plants showed no significant reduction of pollen viability by acetocarmine, Alexander, MTT and X-Gal dye testing, but a drastic reduction of pollen viability in MET flowers (MET 56% vs 72% NONMET) by the FDA test. There was no correlation between pollen viability estimated in histochemical tests and pollen germination in vitro or in vivo. We discuss the terminology used to describe pollen viability as determined by histochemical tests. © Polish Academy of Sciences and Jagiellonian University, Cracow 2010.},
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We used different tests to assess the effect of high soil concentrations of heavy metals on pollen viability in plants from metallicolous (MET) and nonmetallicolous (NONMET) populations. The frequency of viable pollen depended on the test applied: MET plants showed no significant reduction of pollen viability by acetocarmine, Alexander, MTT and X-Gal dye testing, but a drastic reduction of pollen viability in MET flowers (MET 56% vs 72% NONMET) by the FDA test. There was no correlation between pollen viability estimated in histochemical tests and pollen germination in vitro or in vivo. We discuss the terminology used to describe pollen viability as determined by histochemical tests. © Polish Academy of Sciences and Jagiellonian University, Cracow 2010.
2009
PaweŁ, W.; Rostański, A.
The use of quantitative characters in determination of frequently misdiagnosed species within lepidium l. sect. dileptium (brassicaceae) Journal Article
In: Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae, vol. 78, no. 3, pp. 221-227, 2009, ISSN: 00016977, (1).
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A morphometric study of the three species of Lepidium L. sect. Dileptium DC is presented. Multivariate methods (cluster analysis and canonical discriminant analysis) were employed to investigate phenetic relations between examined individuals. As a result a set of quantitative characters useful in species determination was proposed and discussed.
2007
Bzdęga, K.; Rostański, A.; Pasierbiński, A.
In: Fragmenta Floristica et Geobotanica Polonica, vol. SUPPL. 9, pp. 197-208, 2007, ISSN: 1640629X.
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title = {Data base of the collection of the Scientifical Herbarium of the University of Silesia (KTU) in the Polish Biodiversity Information Network (PolBin) [Baza danych kolekcji traw Zielnika Naukowego Uniwersytetu Ślaskiego - KTU w ramach Krajowej Sieci Informacji o Bioróżnorodności (KSIB)]},
author = { K. Bzdęga and A. Rostański and A. Pasierbiński},
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abstract = {Scientific Herbarium of the University of Silesia is now more than 30 years old. Important part of the herbarium specimens is collection of grasses (ca. 7500 specimens), representing 87 genera and more than 250 species. Since 2005 Data Base of the collection of the Scientifical Herbarium of the University of Silesia (KTU) has been a part of the Polish Biodiversity Information Network (Po1BIN - KSIB) which collaborates with the Global Network: Global Biodiversity Information Facility - GBIF.},
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Scientific Herbarium of the University of Silesia is now more than 30 years old. Important part of the herbarium specimens is collection of grasses (ca. 7500 specimens), representing 87 genera and more than 250 species. Since 2005 Data Base of the collection of the Scientifical Herbarium of the University of Silesia (KTU) has been a part of the Polish Biodiversity Information Network (Po1BIN - KSIB) which collaborates with the Global Network: Global Biodiversity Information Facility - GBIF.
Rostański, A.; Woźniak, G.
In: Fragmenta Floristica et Geobotanica Polonica, vol. SUPPL. 9, pp. 31-42, 2007, ISSN: 1640629X, (12).
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title = {Grasses (Poaceae) on post-industrial waste sites in course of spontaneous succesion [Trawy (Poaceae) wystepujace spontanicznie na terenie nieużytków poprzemysłowych]},
author = { A. Rostański and G. Woźniak},
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This paper presents data about spontaneous grass species and grass-dominated plant communities recorded on post industrial waste sites in Southern Poland. The list of all recorded grass species as well as the table presenting the grass species growing in the most common plant communities, are included.
2005
Siuta, A.; Bozek, M.; Jędrzejczyk, M.; Rostański, A.; Kuta, E.
Is the blue zinc violet (Viola guestphalica Nauenb.) a taxon of hybrid origin? Evidence from embryology Journal Article
In: Acta Biologica Cracoviensia Series Botanica, vol. 47, no. 1, pp. 237-245, 2005, ISSN: 00015296, (20).
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title = {Is the blue zinc violet (Viola guestphalica Nauenb.) a taxon of hybrid origin? Evidence from embryology},
author = { A. Siuta and M. Bozek and M. Jędrzejczyk and A. Rostański and E. Kuta},
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abstract = {Investigations of reproductive processes of the blue zinc violet (Viola guestphalica Nauenb.) from its natural location in Germany (Blankenrode) and from two sites of introduction in Poland (Wełnowiec zinc spoil and a private garden in Sosnowiec-Ostrowy Górnicze) showed significant disturbances resulting in reduced plant fertility. Pollen viability estimated by acetocarmine staining was relatively low, with 54% viable pollen grains in plants from Wełnowiec and 62% from the garden. Specimens from Blankenrode had 80% viable pollen but the pollen grains differed in size conspicuously. Giant abnormal pollen grains accompanied very small ones. Necrosis affected anthers and pistils, including degeneration of whole anthers and ovules, whole embryo sacs or embryo sac elements, and abortion of embryos. The pathway of female gametophyte and embryo development was normal in 61% of the ovules. Necrosis of somatic tissues and generative cells at different developmental stages was found in 28% of the ovules, and irregular development in 11% of them. As a consequence, embryo viability was reduced to 33%. Embryological data indicated that V. guestphalica is not a well-stabilized genotype. The possible origin of the blue zinc violet is discussed. © Polish Academy of Sciences, 2005.},
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Investigations of reproductive processes of the blue zinc violet (Viola guestphalica Nauenb.) from its natural location in Germany (Blankenrode) and from two sites of introduction in Poland (Wełnowiec zinc spoil and a private garden in Sosnowiec-Ostrowy Górnicze) showed significant disturbances resulting in reduced plant fertility. Pollen viability estimated by acetocarmine staining was relatively low, with 54% viable pollen grains in plants from Wełnowiec and 62% from the garden. Specimens from Blankenrode had 80% viable pollen but the pollen grains differed in size conspicuously. Giant abnormal pollen grains accompanied very small ones. Necrosis affected anthers and pistils, including degeneration of whole anthers and ovules, whole embryo sacs or embryo sac elements, and abortion of embryos. The pathway of female gametophyte and embryo development was normal in 61% of the ovules. Necrosis of somatic tissues and generative cells at different developmental stages was found in 28% of the ovules, and irregular development in 11% of them. As a consequence, embryo viability was reduced to 33%. Embryological data indicated that V. guestphalica is not a well-stabilized genotype. The possible origin of the blue zinc violet is discussed. © Polish Academy of Sciences, 2005.
Rostański, A.
Specific features of the flora of colliery spoil heaps in selected European regions Journal Article
In: Polish Botanical Studies, vol. 19, pp. 97-103, 2005, ISSN: 08670730, (4).
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title = {Specific features of the flora of colliery spoil heaps in selected European regions},
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abstract = {This study characterizes the diversity of spontaneous vascular flora composition on colliery spoil heaps in several European coal field regions, also considering their geography and climatic conditions (as a transect ca 3000 km in length). Four European industrial regions with highly developed pit coal mining industries were studied: the Black Country (United Kingdom), the Ruhr Basin (Germany), Upper Silesia (southern Poland) and Donbass (eastern Ukraine). The composition of each local flora was analyzed in terms of its geography and history, and the ecology of the species. The floras were also compared with regard to selected ecological indicator values. Native hemicryptophytes with similar trophic requirements dominated in all regional floras. Marked similarities were noted in the share of anthropophytes, the proportions of life form groups, and the trophic indicator values for the recorded plant species. Significant differences were noted along the east-west European transect for the following indicators: continentality of the flora, substrate humidity preferences of species, light indicator values, and the spectra of ecological groups in the flora. The composition of spontaneous flora of mining spoil heaps was correlated with the phytogeography of the areas. Plant species from native flora constituted the principal source of diaspores during succession of vegetation in areas degraded by mining waste, independent of the climatic zone in which the sites were located. These species initiate the succession processes that result in the formation of permanent plant cover.},
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This study characterizes the diversity of spontaneous vascular flora composition on colliery spoil heaps in several European coal field regions, also considering their geography and climatic conditions (as a transect ca 3000 km in length). Four European industrial regions with highly developed pit coal mining industries were studied: the Black Country (United Kingdom), the Ruhr Basin (Germany), Upper Silesia (southern Poland) and Donbass (eastern Ukraine). The composition of each local flora was analyzed in terms of its geography and history, and the ecology of the species. The floras were also compared with regard to selected ecological indicator values. Native hemicryptophytes with similar trophic requirements dominated in all regional floras. Marked similarities were noted in the share of anthropophytes, the proportions of life form groups, and the trophic indicator values for the recorded plant species. Significant differences were noted along the east-west European transect for the following indicators: continentality of the flora, substrate humidity preferences of species, light indicator values, and the spectra of ecological groups in the flora. The composition of spontaneous flora of mining spoil heaps was correlated with the phytogeography of the areas. Plant species from native flora constituted the principal source of diaspores during succession of vegetation in areas degraded by mining waste, independent of the climatic zone in which the sites were located. These species initiate the succession processes that result in the formation of permanent plant cover.
2004
Cabała, J.; Teper, E.; Teper, L.; Małkowski, E.; Rostański, A.
Mineral composition in rhizosphere of plants grown in the vicinity of a Zn-Pb ore flotation tailings pond. Preliminary study Journal Article
In: Acta Biologica Cracoviensia Series Botanica, vol. 46, pp. 65-73, 2004, ISSN: 00015296, (17).
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title = {Mineral composition in rhizosphere of plants grown in the vicinity of a Zn-Pb ore flotation tailings pond. Preliminary study},
author = { J. Cabała and E. Teper and L. Teper and E. Małkowski and A. Rostański},
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abstract = {Mineral forms in rhizosphere and bulk substrate were examined for selected plant species (Cardaminopsis arenosa; Calamagrostis epigeios; Deschampsia caespitosa; Festuca ovina; Silene vulgaris; Viola tricolor) growing spontaneously in the close vicinity of a tailings pond and in a zone of eolian transmission of waste particles. Samples of substrates and plant roots were taken from sites in the Bolesław orefield near Olkusz. The substrates together with plant roots were studied by scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive spectroscopy. Apart from quartz and carbonates, the most frequent mineral phases found were crystalline and amorphous Fe oxides, as well as primary Fe, Zn and Pb sulphides (marcasite; pyrite; sphalerite; galena). Hydrated Ca, Mg and Fe sulphates (gypsum; epsomite and melanterite) and other secondary minerals (smithsonite; cerussite; otavite; and Fe; K and Mg aluminosilicates) were found at larger concentrations in the rhizosphere than in bulk soil, suggesting that plant roots can change the mineral composition of the soil. © Polish Academy of Sciences, Cracow 2004.},
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Mineral forms in rhizosphere and bulk substrate were examined for selected plant species (Cardaminopsis arenosa; Calamagrostis epigeios; Deschampsia caespitosa; Festuca ovina; Silene vulgaris; Viola tricolor) growing spontaneously in the close vicinity of a tailings pond and in a zone of eolian transmission of waste particles. Samples of substrates and plant roots were taken from sites in the Bolesław orefield near Olkusz. The substrates together with plant roots were studied by scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive spectroscopy. Apart from quartz and carbonates, the most frequent mineral phases found were crystalline and amorphous Fe oxides, as well as primary Fe, Zn and Pb sulphides (marcasite; pyrite; sphalerite; galena). Hydrated Ca, Mg and Fe sulphates (gypsum; epsomite and melanterite) and other secondary minerals (smithsonite; cerussite; otavite; and Fe; K and Mg aluminosilicates) were found at larger concentrations in the rhizosphere than in bulk soil, suggesting that plant roots can change the mineral composition of the soil. © Polish Academy of Sciences, Cracow 2004.
2002
Wierzbicka, M.; Rostański, A.
Microevolutionary changes in ecotypes of calamine waste heap vegetation near Olkusz, Poland: A review Journal Article
In: Acta Biologica Cracoviensia Series Botanica, vol. 44, pp. 7-19, 2002, ISSN: 00015296, (56).
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This paper reviews several studies dealing with the specific traits of plants growing on calamine waste heaps in the vicinity of Olkusz. The waste heaps here contain very high amounts of zinc, lead and cadmium. Particular traits distinguishing the calamine forms of the species Silene vulgaris, Dianthus carthusianorum and Biscutella laevigata make calamine plants potentially very useful for recultivating land polluted by heavy metals in Poland. Utilization of natural biological processes would seem to be the best approach to the problem of recultivation. Despite this, methods using local plant resources to reclaim areas polluted by high concentrations of heavy metals are still rarely used. The natural vegetation of areas characterized by high concentrations of heavy metals may be a valuable source of genetic material (ecotypes) ideally adapted for growth under the harsh and pioneering conditions of calamine waste heaps.
Jędrzejczyk, M.; Rostański, A.; Małkowski, E.
Accumulation of zinc and lead in selected taxa of the genus Viola L. Journal Article
In: Acta Biologica Cracoviensia Series Botanica, vol. 44, pp. 49-55, 2002, ISSN: 00015296, (17).
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abstract = {This study investigates the effect of high concentrations of Pb and Zn on biomass production and accumulation of both metals in zinc violets (Viola calaminaria and Viola guestphalica) and two species of violets indigenous to Poland (Viola lutea sudetica and Viola tricolor). The influence of the plants on soil pH also was assessed. The soil used in the experiments, containing 183 mg kg-1 Zn and 53.4 mg kg-1 Pb, was spiked with Zn and Pb at 1,000 mg/kg soil (Treatment 1) or Zn at 10,000 mg/kg and Pb at 1,000 mg/kg (Treatment 2). Zn concentrations were found to be higher in roots than in shoots in all investigated species. In zinc violets, Zn content in the soil correlated with Zn concentrations in plant tissue, both roots and above-ground parts. There was no such dependence among indigenous violets. Since all confirmed hyperaccumulators accumulate metals preferentially in shoots, with lower concentrations in roots, our results suggest that zinc violets should not be classified as Zn hyperaccumulators. V. l. sudetica occurs naturally on soils with low heavy metals content. Its roots accumulated the highest amount of Zn (6,498 mg/kg) observed in the current study with no toxic effects. Roots were able to change the soil pH, but the differences were not significant. V. l. sudetica and V. tricolor increased biomass significantly in Treatment 1 versus the control, but in Treatment 2 neither species differed in biomass from the control. In Viola guestphalica no influence of treatments on dry weight was observed. We suggest that zinc violets can be useful for phytorestoration of contaminated sites.},
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This study investigates the effect of high concentrations of Pb and Zn on biomass production and accumulation of both metals in zinc violets (Viola calaminaria and Viola guestphalica) and two species of violets indigenous to Poland (Viola lutea sudetica and Viola tricolor). The influence of the plants on soil pH also was assessed. The soil used in the experiments, containing 183 mg kg-1 Zn and 53.4 mg kg-1 Pb, was spiked with Zn and Pb at 1,000 mg/kg soil (Treatment 1) or Zn at 10,000 mg/kg and Pb at 1,000 mg/kg (Treatment 2). Zn concentrations were found to be higher in roots than in shoots in all investigated species. In zinc violets, Zn content in the soil correlated with Zn concentrations in plant tissue, both roots and above-ground parts. There was no such dependence among indigenous violets. Since all confirmed hyperaccumulators accumulate metals preferentially in shoots, with lower concentrations in roots, our results suggest that zinc violets should not be classified as Zn hyperaccumulators. V. l. sudetica occurs naturally on soils with low heavy metals content. Its roots accumulated the highest amount of Zn (6,498 mg/kg) observed in the current study with no toxic effects. Roots were able to change the soil pH, but the differences were not significant. V. l. sudetica and V. tricolor increased biomass significantly in Treatment 1 versus the control, but in Treatment 2 neither species differed in biomass from the control. In Viola guestphalica no influence of treatments on dry weight was observed. We suggest that zinc violets can be useful for phytorestoration of contaminated sites.
2001
Cohn, E. V. J.; Rostański, A.; Tokarska-Guzik, B.; Trueman, I. C.; Woźniak, G.
The flora and vegetation of an old solvay process tip in Jaworzno (Upper Silesia, Poland) Journal Article
In: Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae, vol. 70, no. 1, pp. 47-60, 2001, ISSN: 00016977, (19).
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abstract = {This paper demonstrates the flora, plant communities and substrates of an old solvay process spoil tip in Upper Silesia, Poland. In an area of 15 000 m2 there are growing 136 vascular plant species. The flora is characterised by the preponderance of Asteraceae - species and long-lived perennial herbs, many of them coming from meadows and grasslands. Ninety-five percent of species are apophytes despite the anthropogenic origin of the site. A majority of species are associated with moderately dry, base-rich soils with low or moderate levels of nitrogen. The site is shown to be an important refuge for some protected species, montane species and other elements uncommon in the local flora. An analysis of a series of samples used a methodology based on the assessment of percentage cover of particular species and multivariate analysis based on TWINSPAN. Both suggested a relatively high overall similarity between the samples with minor variations associated with moister substrates. Elemental analysis and pH determinations of soil samples associated with the relevés revealed a narrow range of pH and an absence of any strong concentrations of heavy metals. A redundancy analysis of the soil-plant relationships suggested that the strongest trend of differentiation was most closely associated with a phosphate gradient, and the next strongest was pH and possibly waterlogging. The most species-rich vegetation was associated with low phosphate and high pH levels. The results could be interpreted to suggest that processes of soil development and plant succession are slow but nevertheless perceptible, with implications for future loss of diversity. The vegetation constitutes an assemblage essentially of one type showing only weak relationships with described vegetation types such as Molinio-Arrhenatheretea meadow, FestucoBrometea grassland and Caricetalia davallianae mire. The results also suggest that the vegetation of the site is of considerable value for nature conservation. The site should be protected and be the subject of further research.},
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This paper demonstrates the flora, plant communities and substrates of an old solvay process spoil tip in Upper Silesia, Poland. In an area of 15 000 m2 there are growing 136 vascular plant species. The flora is characterised by the preponderance of Asteraceae - species and long-lived perennial herbs, many of them coming from meadows and grasslands. Ninety-five percent of species are apophytes despite the anthropogenic origin of the site. A majority of species are associated with moderately dry, base-rich soils with low or moderate levels of nitrogen. The site is shown to be an important refuge for some protected species, montane species and other elements uncommon in the local flora. An analysis of a series of samples used a methodology based on the assessment of percentage cover of particular species and multivariate analysis based on TWINSPAN. Both suggested a relatively high overall similarity between the samples with minor variations associated with moister substrates. Elemental analysis and pH determinations of soil samples associated with the relevés revealed a narrow range of pH and an absence of any strong concentrations of heavy metals. A redundancy analysis of the soil-plant relationships suggested that the strongest trend of differentiation was most closely associated with a phosphate gradient, and the next strongest was pH and possibly waterlogging. The most species-rich vegetation was associated with low phosphate and high pH levels. The results could be interpreted to suggest that processes of soil development and plant succession are slow but nevertheless perceptible, with implications for future loss of diversity. The vegetation constitutes an assemblage essentially of one type showing only weak relationships with described vegetation types such as Molinio-Arrhenatheretea meadow, FestucoBrometea grassland and Caricetalia davallianae mire. The results also suggest that the vegetation of the site is of considerable value for nature conservation. The site should be protected and be the subject of further research.
1997
Rostański, A.
Leersia oryzoides (Poaceae), a scarce species of the Polish flora from the Upper Silesian region (Southern Poland) Journal Article
In: Fragmenta Floristica et Geobotanica, vol. 42, no. 2, pp. 227-231, 1997, ISSN: 0015931X, (1).
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The author describes the morphology and distribution in the Upper Silesian Region (Southern Poland) of a scarce species of grass in the Polish flora - Leersia oryzoides (L.) Sw.
1996
Rostański, A.
Vernal-grasses (Anthoxanthum, Poaceae) in Poland Journal Article
In: Fragmenta Floristica et Geobotanica, vol. 41, no. 2, pp. 513-520, 1996, ISSN: 0015931X, (4).
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abstract = {The author describes morphological variability in the three species of Anthoxanthum L. occurring in Poland. The paper includes a key to the determination of these species and maps of their distribution.},
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The author describes morphological variability in the three species of Anthoxanthum L. occurring in Poland. The paper includes a key to the determination of these species and maps of their distribution.