Sources of technogenic pollution influence on phytotoxicity of arctic soils (B. Solovetsky island)

Arctic soils near hydrocarbon storage on Bol'shoy Solovetskiy island exhibit significant phytotoxicity, as demonstrated by inhibited germination and growth of cress (Lepidium sativum L.), alongside a stimulating effect consistent with homeresis phenomena. Analysis of six soil samples—five contaminated and one control—revealed that respiratory activity in all samples did not exceed 52.5% of the control, underscoring the broader impact of technogenic pollution on soil health. The study recommends an integrated biotesting system as a preliminary screening tool for soils exposed to highly toxic contaminants, combining phytotoxicity assays with respiratory activity measurements.

Pribytkova, E. V., & Yu Terentyev, K. (2019). Sources of technogenic pollution influence on phytotoxicity of arctic soils (B. Solovetsky island). IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 263, 12020. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/263/1/012020