Environmental Threats of Cigarette Waste: Phytotoxic Effects of Leachate from Cigarette Butts on Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek Seeds

Emine Sadıç; Tülay Aşkın Çelik

Makale detayları

Environmental Threats of Cigarette Waste: Phytotoxic Effects of Leachate from Cigarette Butts on Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek Seeds

Yazarlar:

Emine Sadıç | Tülay Aşkın Çelik

Yayıncı:

Gültekin ÖZDEMİR

Ana Başlıklar:

Ecology (Other) | Environmental Management (Other)

Dergi:

International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences Vol.9 Issue 3, pp.654-662

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354246

pISSN:

2618-5946

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Cigarette consumption and the associated environmental impact of cigarette waste are on the rise. Among these, cigarette butts particularly due to their cellulose acetate content can persist in the environment for prolonged periods and may exert toxic effects on soil dwelling organisms and plants. This study aimed to evaluate the phytotoxic effects of leachates derived from both regular and light cigarette butts and filters on Vigna radiata L. R. Wilczek mung bean. Experimental groups included a negative control distilled water, a positive control 0.02 M ethyl methanesulfonate, and treatments with leachates of light cigarette butts, light filters, regular cigarette butts, and regular filters. Leachates were applied at varying concentrations 6.25, 12.5, 25, 50, and 100, and their effects were assessed based on seed germination, root and shoot lengths, growth index GI, relative growth index RGI, and fresh and dry biomass. The results revealed significant inhibition of root and shoot growth at concentrations of 25, 50, and 100 across all treatment groups. Higher concentrations notably suppressed RGI and GI values p  0.05, while fresh and dry weights declined proportionally with increasing concentration. These findings clearly demonstrate that leachates from both regular and light cigarette butts and filters have phytotoxic effects on plant development. Given the growing concern over environmental pollution, the need for effective strategies to mitigate the ecological risks posed by cigarette waste is evident, underscoring the importance of further research in this area.

 Cigarette consumption and the associated environmental impact of cigarette waste are on the rise. Among these, cigarette butts particularly due to their cellulose acetate content can persist in the environment for prolonged periods and may exert toxic effects on soil dwelling organisms and plants. This study aimed to evaluate the phytotoxic effects of leachates derived from both regular and light cigarette butts and filters on Vigna radiata L. R. Wilczek mung bean. Experimental groups included a negative control distilled water, a positive control 0.02 M ethyl methanesulfonate, and treatments with leachates of light cigarette butts, light filters, regular cigarette butts, and regular filters. Leachates were applied at varying concentrations 6.25, 12.5, 25, 50, and 100, and their effects were assessed based on seed germination, root and shoot lengths, growth index GI, relative growth index RGI, and fresh and dry biomass. The results revealed significant inhibition of root and shoot growth at concentrations of 25, 50, and 100 across all treatment groups. Higher concentrations notably suppressed RGI and GI values p  0.05, while fresh and dry weights declined proportionally with increasing concentration. These findings clearly demonstrate that leachates from both regular and light cigarette butts and filters have phytotoxic effects on plant development. Given the growing concern over environmental pollution, the need for effective strategies to mitigate the ecological risks posed by cigarette waste is evident, underscoring the importance of further research in this area.

 Cigarette consumption and the associated environmental impact of cigarette waste are on the rise. Among these, cigarette butts particularly due to their cellulose acetate content can persist in the environment for prolonged periods and may exert toxic effects on soil dwelling organisms and plants. This study aimed to evaluate the phytotoxic effects of leachates derived from both regular and light cigarette butts and filters on Vigna radiata L. R. Wilczek mung bean. Experimental groups included a negative control distilled water, a positive control 0.02 M ethyl methanesulfonate, and treatments with leachates of light cigarette butts, light filters, regular cigarette butts, and regular filters. Leachates were applied at varying concentrations 6.25, 12.5, 25, 50, and 100, and their effects were assessed based on seed germination, root and shoot lengths, growth index GI, relative growth index RGI, and fresh and dry biomass. The results revealed significant inhibition of root and shoot growth at concentrations of 25, 50, and 100 across all treatment groups. Higher concentrations notably suppressed RGI and GI values p  0.05, while fresh and dry weights declined proportionally with increasing concentration. These findings clearly demonstrate that leachates from both regular and light cigarette butts and filters have phytotoxic effects on plant development. Given the growing concern over environmental pollution, the need for effective strategies to mitigate the ecological risks posed by cigarette waste is evident, underscoring the importance of further research in this area.

 Cigarette consumption and the associated environmental impact of cigarette waste are on the rise. Among these, cigarette butts particularly due to their cellulose acetate content can persist in the environment for prolonged periods and may exert toxic effects on soil dwelling organisms and plants. This study aimed to evaluate the phytotoxic effects of leachates derived from both regular and light cigarette butts and filters on Vigna radiata L. R. Wilczek mung bean. Experimental groups included a negative control distilled water, a positive control 0.02 M ethyl methanesulfonate, and treatments with leachates of light cigarette butts, light filters, regular cigarette butts, and regular filters. Leachates were applied at varying concentrations 6.25, 12.5, 25, 50, and 100, and their effects were assessed based on seed germination, root and shoot lengths, growth index GI, relative growth index RGI, and fresh and dry biomass. The results revealed significant inhibition of root and shoot growth at concentrations of 25, 50, and 100 across all treatment groups. Higher concentrations notably suppressed RGI and GI values p  0.05, while fresh and dry weights declined proportionally with increasing concentration. These findings clearly demonstrate that leachates from both regular and light cigarette butts and filters have phytotoxic effects on plant development. Given the growing concern over environmental pollution, the need for effective strategies to mitigate the ecological risks posed by cigarette waste is evident, underscoring the importance of further research in this area.

Makale detayları

Environmental Threats of Cigarette Waste: Phytotoxic Effects of Leachate from Cigarette Butts on Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek Seeds

Yazarlar:

Emine Sadıç | Tülay Aşkın Çelik

Yayıncı:

Gültekin ÖZDEMİR

Ana Başlıklar:

Ecology (Other) | Environmental Management (Other)

Dergi:

International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences Vol.9 Issue 3, pp.654-662

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354246

pISSN:

2618-5946

Biomass

Cigarette butt

Germination

Growth Index

Phytotoxicity

Vigna radiata

Sayı

Makale detayları

Environmental Threats of Cigarette Waste: Phytotoxic Effects of Leachate from Cigarette Butts on Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek Seeds

Yazarlar: Emine Sadıç | Tülay Aşkın Çelik

Yayıncı: Gültekin ÖZDEMİR

Ana Başlıklar: Ecology (Other) | Environmental Management (Other)

Dergi: International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences Vol.9 Issue 3, pp.654-662

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001354246

pISSN: 2618-5946

Biomass

Cigarette butt

Germination

Growth Index

Phytotoxicity

Vigna radiata

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Emine Sadıç | Tülay Aşkın Çelik

Yayıncı:

Gültekin ÖZDEMİR

Ana Başlıklar:

Ecology (Other) | Environmental Management (Other)

Dergi:

International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences Vol.9 Issue 3, pp.654-662

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354246

pISSN:

2618-5946