Research Article
Investigated The Presence of Oil in the Xylem Vessels of Mangrove Stems from Oil-contaminated Beaches
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.24-11-2023.2346544, author={Muhammad Rifki Rizaldi and Triadiati Triadiati and Yohana Caecilia Sulistyaningsih}, title={Investigated The Presence of Oil in the Xylem Vessels of Mangrove Stems from Oil-contaminated Beaches}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Nature-Based Solution in Climate Change, RESILIENCE 2023, 24 November 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={RESILIENCE}, year={2024}, month={7}, keywords={anatomy mangrove oil spill stem xylem vessel}, doi={10.4108/eai.24-11-2023.2346544} }- Muhammad Rifki Rizaldi
Triadiati Triadiati
Yohana Caecilia Sulistyaningsih
Year: 2024
Investigated The Presence of Oil in the Xylem Vessels of Mangrove Stems from Oil-contaminated Beaches
RESILIENCE
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.24-11-2023.2346544
Abstract
Mangroves are highly susceptible to pollution caused by oil spills in marine waters, leading to potential mortality. Research on the anatomical impact of oil contamination on mangrove trunks, particularly in the coastal areas around Jakarta, remains limited. This study aimed to assess the presence of oil in the xylem vessels of mangrove stems in oil-contaminated locations and quantify the number of oil-filled xylem vessels to estimate their physiological functionality. Tissue analysis was conducted using Adobe Photoshop and ImageJ software to calculate the number, area, and percentage of oil-filled xylem vessels. The results revealed a significant difference in xylem vessel density between the oil-exposed treatment and the control group. Among the three observed mangrove species, Rhizophora mucronata exhibited the lowest percentage of xylem vessels presumed to be filled with oil, in contrast to Avicennia marina and Avicennia alba.
