Soil Ba, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Mn, Pb, and Zn contents in the Basaltic Hillsides of Santa Catarina, Brazil
ABSTRACT: The Basaltic Hillsides region spans a vast area in western Santa Catarina State, Brazil, consisting of magmatic flows from the Serra Geral Group. This study analyzed soil levels of Ba, Cd, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cr, Pb, Mn, and Co in these hillsides, comparing them to the reference values set by current legislation for Santa Catarina. Pearson correlation analysis and hierarchical dendrogram were conducted based on results frommultiple studies employing consistent methodologies. Nearly all trace elements showed levels above the Quality Reference Values (QRVs), except for Pb. The difference between current QRVs and natural backgroundlevelshighlights the need to update Ordinance IMA/SC n° 45/2021 to establish specific QRVs for the Basaltic Hillsides of Santa Catarina.
Authors
- Rogério Laus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8864-2213)
- Elias da Silva Scopel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3314-2323)
- Jaime Antônio de Almeida (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5808-9421)
- Guilherme de Lima Steffens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7079-047X)
- Mari Lúcia Campos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3250-2067)
- Daniely Neckel Rosini
- Ilana Marin Suppi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5224-2875)
- David José Miquelluti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7369-6163)
- Letícia Cristina de Souza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3164-6261)
Institutions
- Ministry of Education (BR)
- Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Ciência Rural
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-8478cr20240287
- Primary Topic
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e Inovação do Estado de Santa Catarina
- Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina