repost, condensed:
Bibliography. [List of publications, with some comments (280 pages)]: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/200662887; environmental science, biology, biochemistry; 2010.; http://5bio5.blogspot.com/2017/06/280-p.html;
Author, co-author of these publications: Sergei A. Ostroumov, award winner,
Many of these publications are available online free on ResearchGate, see the list of the links here:
titles with links to ResearchGate; 31.10.2016; in English, in Russian.
** This list was published as a book. List of publications, with some comments (280 pages): the list is given here as a mega-long abstract, and
the 280-page list is given here as a mega-long abstract, and also as a file, see this link: Online free: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265166235 ;
Publications authored and co-authored by S.A.Ostroumov, a detailed 280-page list: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265166235; A detailed, multi-page list: Bibliography of a series of publications on ecology, environment, biology. Selected. PDF. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265166235;
See also below: a part of the file Biblio32: Abbreviation: S.A.O = S.A.Ostroumov Bibliography in English. Part 1. The books and papers by S.A. Ostroumov (selected, some with short comments) [book] Ecology, Biocoenology and Nature Conservation. Moscow University Press. Moscow, 1984. [In collaboration: Fedorov V.D., S.A.O.]. [book] Introduction to Biochemical Ecology. 1986. Moscow. Moscow University Press. 176 p. Figures, tables. Bibliogr.: pp. 168-174. [From the content: Ecological roles of natural and man-made chemicals. Inter alia, some problems of chemical communication and regulation in natural populations and ecosystems, environmental toxicology and chemistry and QSAR. Ecological functions of secondary metabolites of bacteria, fungi, algae, plants, invertebrates and vertebrates. There are no other books on bio-chemical ecology in the international literature that analyzes so broad diversity of data on metabolites of various taxons. Published reviews indicated that the book broke a fresh ground and extended the frontiers of ecology. New concepts suggested: ecological chemomediators and ecological chemoregulators in ecosystems]. Published reviews of the book: Priroda (Nature). 1987. No. 1. p.125. Professor Telitchenko M.M. Review of the book 'Introduction to Biochemical Ecology'. –Bulletin of Moscow University. Ser. 16. Biology. 1986. No. 4. P. 58. Prof. Stavskaya S.S. // Physiology and biochemistry of cultivated plants. 1988. v. 20, No. 1. p. 99 - 100. - Review of the book: 'Introduction to Bio-Chemical Ecology'; Prof. Pokarzhevsky А.D., Semenova N.L. // Ecology. 1988, No. 2, p. 89 - 90. - Review; Prof. Sokolov М.S. // Аgrochemistry. 1987, No. 7, p. 135-136. - Review; Prof. Gusev М.V. (Dean, School of Biology, Moscow Univ) // Plant Physiology. V. 35. No. 2, p.412 - 413. - Review of the book: 'Introduction to Bio-Chemical Ecology'; Prof. Dubinin N.P. (Full Member, Acad.Sci.) // Izvestia Acad. Sci. Ser. Biol. (Bulletin of Acad. Sci. Biological series). 1988, No. 1. p. 799 - 800. - Review; Prof. B. Stugren. Introduction to Biochemical Ecology by S.A. Ostroumov (a review) // Studia Univ. Babes-Bolyai. Biologia. 1987. N 2. P. 96 – 97 (in English). Dr. E. Symonides // Wiadomosci Ecologiczne, V. 33. No. 2. P. 199-201. - Review (in Polish); Review // J. General Biology. 1989. V. 50. No. 3, p. 429. [book] Introduction to Problems of Bio-chemical Ecology: Biotechnology, Agriculture, Environment. 1990. Nauka Press, Moscow. 288 p., fig., tab. Bibliogr.: pp. 256-282. [In collaboration: Telitchenko M.M., S.A.O.] ISBN 5-02-004062-2. Published reviews of the book: Prof. Laskorin B.N. (Full Member, Academy of Sciences) // Izvestia Acad. Sci. Ser. Biol. (Bulletin of Acad. Sci. Biological series) 1991. No. 5. p. 799 - 800. Prof. Sirenko L.A. // Hydrobiological Journal. 1992. - V. 28. No. 5. p. 108 - 109. Prof. Romanenko V.D. (Full Member, Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Director, Institute of Hydrobiology; President, the National Society of Hydroecology), Romanenko A.V. // Hydrobiological Journal. 1992. -V. 28. No. 2. - p. 82 - 83. [translation of the book] Conservation Biology: An Evolutionary-Ecological Perspective (Ed. M. Soule, B. Wilcox) 1980, 395 p., fig., tab.; ISBN 0-87893-800-1. (Translated from English into Russian by S.A.Ostroumov). Russian edition: Moscow, Mir Press, 1983, 430 p., fig., tab. [book] Nature Conservation: Problems and Prospects. Moscow, Lesprom Press, 1983. 272 p., fig., tab. Bibliogr.: pp. 263-267. [In collaboration: Yablokov A.V., S.A.O.]. Published reviews of the book: Prof. Lavrenko Е.М. (Full Member, Academy of Sciences; President-in-Honor, Russian Botanical Society) // Botanical Journal. - 1984. - No. 12, - P. 1706 – 1710; Books and Art in the USSR. 1983. No. 2/37, P.23 (in English); Buch und Kunst in der UdSSR. 1983. No.2. P.21 (in German); El libro y el arte en la URSS. 1983. No.2, p. 21 (in Spanish); Amstislavsky A. To think globally, to act locally. Review of the book 'Conservation of Living Nature: Problems and Prospects' // Man and Nature. 1984, No. 9, p. 81-85. [The detailed annotation of the book] 'Conservation of Living Nature: Problems and Prospects' // Nature (Priroda). 1984. No.7. p. 123; A. Pleshakov. Review of the book. “Moskovskaya Pravda”. 1984, 15.06.84, p. 3; [book] Levels of Living Nature Conservation. 1985. Nauka Press. Moscow. 176 p., fig, tab. [In collaboration: Yablokov A.V., S.A.O.]. Published review of the book: Chesnokov N.I. Review of the book ‘Levels of Conservation of Living Nature’. 1985 // Priroda (Nature, Moscow, in Russian) 1986. № 7. с. 124-125. [book] Conservation of Living Nature and Resources: Problems, Trends, Prospects. Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, London, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Barcelona, Budapest. Springer. 1991. XII. 272 p., tab. Bibliogr.: p. 227-248. Index of Authors: p. 249-251. Subject Index: p. 253-271. ISBN 3-540-52096-1; 0-387-52096-1. [In collaboration: Yablokov A.V., S.A.O.]. This work examines the problems arising from the deterioration of the environment and covers the issues of conservation and biodiversity protection at the molecular-genetic, the ontogenetic, the species-population and the ecosystem levels. The book offers suggestions concerning changes in practice in agriculture, industry, recreation etc. – in all sectors of society life and functioning. Published positive reviews of the book: Goldsmith F. B. Review: Conservation of Living Nature and Resources, by A. V. Yablokov; S. A. Ostroumov. - The Journal of Ecology, 1992. Vol. 80, No. 1, p. 186-187; Hartshorn G. S. A Russian "Silent Spring".- BioScience, 1992, Vol. 42, No. 7, p. 559-560. [‘BioScience’ is published by: American Institute of Biological Sciences] [on the book: ‘Conservation of Living Nature and Resources: Problems, Trends, and Prospects’ by A. V. Yablokov; S. A. Ostroumov]. [Gary S. Hartshorn, World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC 20037]; Book review: Conservation of Living Nature and Resources: Problems Trends and Prospects, by A. V. Yablokov, S.A.Ostroumov. - Biological Conservation. 1993, Vol. 63, Issue 3, P. 271 [doi:10.1016/0006-3207(93)90728-J]; Dokumentation Natur und Landschaft (DNL) (Germany), 32 (1992) 1 (in German); Revista Espanola de Fisiologia (Spain). 48 (1992), 1 (in Spanish); Alauda (France). 61 (1993) 1 (in French); Mammalia (France). 57 (1993) 2, p. 304 (in French); [book] Conservacion de la Naturaleza Viva. 1989. Vneshtorgizdat Press. Editorial Científico-Técnica. 238 p., fig., tab. Bibliogr.: p. 234-235. [ill.; 22 cm]. (in Spanish). [In collaboration: Yablokov A.V., S.A.O.]. [book] Opazvane na Zhivata Priroda (= Conservation of Living Nature). Zemizdat Press. Sofia. 1989. 192 p., fig., tab. [ill.; 21 cm]. (in Bulgarian). [In collaboration: Yablokov A., S.O.]. [book] Ostroumov, Sergei. Uvod v Biokhimichnata Ekologia (=Introduction to Biochemical Ecology). Nauka i Izkusstvo (Science and Art) Press. Sofia. 1990. 155 p., fig., tab. Bibliogr.: pp.146-152 (in Bulgarian). [book] Ochrana živé přírody: problémy a perspektivy (Conservation of Living Nature: Problems and Prospects). Praha. Academia. 1991. 345 p. 35 figures, 35 tables, 29 photographs. Bibliography on pages 229-307. Preface by Dr. Jaromir Pospisil (p. 5-8); ISBN 80-200-0021-6. Translated by Rudolf Orct. In Czech; the book was recommended as a textbook for universities. [In collaboration: Jablokov A.V., S.A.O.]. [book] Conservation of the Animal World: Problems and Prospects. Moscow: Znanie Press, 1979, 64 p., fig., tab. Bibliogr. 19 refs. [Okhrana zhivotnogo mira--problemy i perspektivy. Moskva : Znanie, 1979. 64 p.: ill.; 21 cm.] [In collaboration: Yablokov A.V., S.A.O.]. [book] Ostroumow S. A. Wprowadzenie do ekologii biochemicznej. [=Introduction to Biochemical Ecology] Warszawa: Wydaw. Naukowe PWN [= PWN Press], 1992. 205 pages [translated from Russian by J. Kurylowicz = tł. z jęz. ros. Jerzy Kuryłowicz] ISBN-13: 9788301104542. ISBN-10: 8301104546. Format: 20,5/14,5 cm. Gewicht: 250 g. [in Polish language; the book is recommended and used at several Polish universities, including: The Technical University of Lodz (Politechnika Łódzka); The Jan Kochanowski University of Humanities and Sciences in Kielce; University of Wrocław; University in Bialymstok (Uniwersytet w Bialymstoku); University in Opole (Wydział Przyrodniczo – Techniczny Uniwersytetu Opolskiego); Akademia im. Jana Długosza, Instytut Chemii i Ochrony Środowiska, Częstochowa; Uniwersytet Kardynala Stefana Wyszynskiego, Warsaw; and other universities]. [book] Biological Effects of Surfactants in Connection with the Anthropogenic Impact on the Biosphere. MAX Press, Moscow. 2000. 116 p. Bibliogr.: p.75-83 and 103-113. ISBN 5-317-00040-8. Overview in Eng. 84-113 p., tab. (Diploma of the Academy of Aquatic Sciences, awarded in 2006). [book] Alexeev A.P., Ananiev V.I., Artyukhin E.N., ...Dubinina V.G., ...Nemova N.N., ... Ostroumov S.A. et al. Conservation, Reproduction and Sustainable Use of Biological Resources of the Hydrosphere. Moscow. 2001. 128 p. [book] Biological Effects of Surfactants on Organisms. MAX Press, Moscow. 2001. 334 p., fig, tab. Bibliogr.: pp. 264-304 (716 refs.) ISBN 5-317-00323-7. From the Foreword written by Dr. S. McCutcheon (U.S. E.P.A.): "Sergei Ostroumov is pioneering the application of ecological and biological principles to redefine assimilative capacity, especially beyond the effects of bacteria… I look forward to developing … the emerging field of phytoremediation … based on general concepts that I see Dr. Ostroumov developing …". The book begins with a chapter entitled, "Anthropogenic Impacts and Synthetic Surfactants as Pollutants of Aquatic Ecosystems," a clear signal as to author S. Ostroumov's concerns and focus. The hardbound work provides a foundation for exploration of the effects that hazardous wastes (containing surfactants) produce in both freshwater and marine ecosystems. The text presents information on actions required for remediation and restoring water quality. Approaches to counteract "toxic effects of man made surfactants using biological methods, including phytoremediation," are also discussed in the 296-page work, as well as protection measures to improve water quality. The book contains the results of the author’s studies of the biological effects of synthetic surfactants and detergents on autotrophic and heterotrophic, prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. The chemicals included anionic, non-ionic and cationic surfactants, as well as several types of detergents. The organisms studied included bacteria and cyanobacteria, algae, flagellates, higher plants, and invertebrates (molluscs, annelids). The results are discussed and analyzed in connection with assessing the ecological hazards of anthropogenic impact on the biosphere and hydrosphere, studying water purification in aquatic ecosystems, and setting new priorities in the area of environmental protection. The book is of interest to scientists who conduct research in relevant areas of ecology, limnology, oceanography, hydrobiology, environmental science, geosciences, the science of the biosphere and global change, ecotoxicology, as well as to university professors, graduate students and educators. (Diploma of the Academy of Aquatic Sciences, awarded in 2006). Published positive reviews of the book: Prof. Yakovlev S.V. (Full Member, Russian Academy of Sciences) // Vestnik of Russian Academy of Sciences, 2002. v.72, No.11, p. 1038-1047. Prof. Vasiliev О.F. (Full Member, Russian Academy of Sciences) // Vestnik of Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, 2002, v.2, No.3, p. 65. Prof. Braginsky L.P., Sirenko L.A. // Hydrobiological Journal. 2003, v. 39, No. 3, p. 115-118. Prof. Rozenberg G.S. (Corresponding Member, Russian Academy of Sciences, Director of the Institute of Ecology of the Volga Basin, Russian Academy of Sciences) // Uspekhi Sovremennoi Biologii (Advances of Modern Biology). 2003. No. 6. p. 618-619. [book] Biotic Mechanism of Self-purification of Freshwater and Marine Water. (Ecological Studies, Hazards, Solutions, vol. 9) Мoscow: МAX Press. 2004. IV. 96 p., tab. Bibliogr. 59-85. Abstract in English. Section in English: p.53-58; about the author in English (p.90). ISBN 5-317-01120-5. [Diploma of the Academy of Aquatic Sciences, awarded in 2006; another Diploma to the book was awarded at the 7th International Conference ‘Aquatic Ecosystems, Organisms, Innovations’ (2005)]. Published positive reviews of the book: Prof. Malakhov V.V. (Corresponding Member, Russian Academy of Sciences) Review of the book (Ostroumov, S.A., 2004. Biotic mechanism of self-purification of freshwater and marine water. MAX Press, Moscow) // ESHS. 2004. Vol.10. P. 138. Prof. Rozenberg G.S. (Corresponding Member, Russian Academy of Sciences) Review of the book (Biotic mechanism of self-purification of freshwater and marine water, 2004) // Advances of Modern Biology. 2005. No.3. P. 317-318. [book] Pollution, Self-purification and Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems. Мoscow: МAX Press. 2005. 100 p., tab. Bibliogr.: 63-89. Glossary. Extended English abstract (p. 57-62), a note about the author in English (p.97). ISBN 5-317-01213-9. (Diploma of the Academy of Aquatic Sciences, awarded in 2006). [teaching aid] Ecology and Hydrobiology. Curricula of Lecture Courses. Moscow. MAX Press. 2005. VI + 36 p. The collection of curricula of 8 lecture courses including: (1) Ecology; (2) Mechanisms of Interorganismal Interactions in Ecosystems; (3) General Biochemical Ecology; (4) Introduction to Biochemical Ecology of Drinking Water and Human Nutrition; (5) Quantitative and Theoretical Hydrobiology; (6) Water Self-Purification and Water Quality; (7) Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development; (8) Environmental Problems and Sustainability: New Course Curriculum (in English). The course on ecology is a classical cource, the other courses are completely innovative. Of interest to professors and students in various fields of ecology, life science, environmental science, limnology, medicine, sciences on the biosphere, protection, and sustainable use of biological, aquatic biological and water resources. (Diploma of the Academy of Aquatic Sciences, awarded in 2006). [book] Biological Effects of Surfactants. CRC Press. Taylor & Francis. Boca Raton, London, New York. 2006. 279 p., tab. Bibliogr. on pages 203-243 and 250-253. Subject Index: p.255-279. ISBN 0-8493-2526-9. (Diploma of the Academy of Aquatic Sciences, awarded in 2006). The book summarizes the 20-year research done by the author and over 90 author's research publications in many Russian and international editions as well as hundreds of publications of other scientists. The book contains new detailed information on the results of the author’s studies of the biological effects of synthetic surfactants and detergents on autotrophic and heterotrophic, prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. The chemicals included anionic, non-ionic and cationic surfactants, as well as several types of detergents. The freshwater and marine organisms studied included bacteria and cyanobacteria, algae, flagellates, seedlings of higher plants, and invertebrates (mollusks, annelids). The results are discussed and analyzed in connection with new priorities in assessing the ecological hazards of chemical pollution and xenobiotics on the biosphere and hydrosphere, studying water purification in aquatic ecosystems, and setting new priorities in the area of environmental protection. The book is of interest to scientists who conduct research in relevant areas of ecology, limnology, oceanography, hydrobiology, environmental sciences, water sciences, geosciences, the science of the biosphere and global change, ecotoxicology, as well as to university professors, graduate students and educators. The book is also of interest to those who are involved in environmental management and assessment, environmental law and regulation. The book is also of interest to companies that make dispersants to clean oil spills, shampoos, laundry detergents, detergents for cars, and other detergents. Opinion of Dr. Steven C. McCutcheon about the book, from his Preface: "I am pleased to have this opportunity to comment on the scientific leadership of Sergei A. Ostroumov. The book is highly recommended to those who are involved in studying ecology and solving environmental problems". - Steven C. McCutcheon, Ph.D., University of Georgia and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; President of the American Society of Ecological Engineering. Published reviews of the book: Toderas I.K. (Academician-Secretary of the Department of the Biological, Chemical, and Ecological Sciences of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova), Ermakov V.V. (Professor, head of the laboratory, Institute of Geochemistry, RAS). Novelty about ecological hazards of the chemicals that pollute aquatic environment. A review of the book: Ostroumov S.A. Biological Effects of Surfactants. (CRC Press, Taylor & Francis. Boca Raton, London, New York. 2006. 279 p.). – Bulletin of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova. Life Sciences (Buletinul Academiei de Stiinte a Moldovei. Stiintele Vietii). 2007, № 2, с.169-172. Bibliogr. 10 refs. ["The book is a new significant step toward better knowledge and understanding the effects of chemical pollution on the biosphere" (p. 172)]. Petrosyan V.S. Review of the book: Biological Effects of Surfactants. CRC Press. Taylor & Francis. - Ecological Studies, Hazards, Solutions, 2007. vol. 12, p.117-119 (in English). Review of the book: Ostroumov S.A. Biological Effects of Surfactants. CRC Press. Taylor & Francis. Boca Raton, London, New York. 2006. 279 p. – Bulletin Samarskaya Luka. - 2007. - V. 16, № 4(22). - P. 864-867. Bibliogr. 10 refs. http://www.ssc.smr.ru/media/journals/samluka/2007/16_4_22.pdf Review of the book: Biological Effects of Surfactants. CRC Press. Taylor & Francis. Boca Raton, London, New York. 2006. 279 p. // Problems of Biogeochemistry and Geochemical Ecology. 2007. № 2 (4). p.108. Review of the book: S.A.Ostroumov. Biological Effects of Surfactants (2006). - Ecologica, 2008. т.15, No. 51, p. 71-72. (YU ISSN 0354-3285; Belgrade; in English). Ermakov V.V. Review of the book: : Ostroumov S.A. Biological Effects of Surfactants. CRC Press. Taylor & Francis. Boca Raton, London, New York. 2006. 279 p. – Toxicological Review [Toksikologicheskij Vestnik], 2009, No. 2, p. 40 ( = Ермаков В.В. Рец. на книгу: Biological Effects of Surfactants. CRC Press. Taylor & Francis. Boca Raton, London, New York. 2006. 279 p. // Токсикологический вестник, 2009, № 2, с.40). [teaching aid]: From Ecology to Health: in Search of Recommendations on the Basis of Biochemical Human Ecology. Мoscow: MAX Press, 2006. 32 p. 11 Tables. Bibliogr. 34 refs. On The Ecological-Biochemical Mechanism For Maintaining Water Quality And Water Self-Purification: From Theory To Applications. Мoscow: MAX Press. 2006. - 24 p. Bibliogr. 54 refs. (Series "Science. Education. Innovations"; Issue 5). A short summary is presented of the author's publications and results in studying the biotic mechanism for maintaining water quality and for self-purification of freshwater and marine waters. The publication is based on the author's experimental studies of both freshwater and marine organisms, which were carried out in Russia, Ukraine, Great Britain and other countries. Short summary of the theory is given as well as some practical recommendation leading to sustainable use of water and aquatic biological resources. [book] Hydrobiological Self-purification of Water: from Studies of Biological Mechanisms to Search of Ecotechnologies. Мoscow: Publishers «Oil and Gas» of the I.M.Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, 2007. – 53 p. [Book]: The biological control of the environment: bioindication and biotesting / Ed. O.P. Melekhova, E.I. Egorova. Moscow: Publishing Center «Academy» 2007, 288 pp. ISBN 978-5-7695-3560-4. [Co-authors: O.P. Melekhova, E.I. Egorova, T.I. Evseev, V.M. Glaser, S.A.Geras'kin, Yu.K. Doronin, A.A. Kitashova, A.V. Kitashov, Y.P. Kozlov, I.A. Kondratyeva, G.V. Kossova, S.V. Kotelevtsev, D.N. Matorin, S.A.Ostroumov, S.I. Pogosyan, A.V. Smurov, G. N. Solovykh, A.L. Stepanov, N.A. Tushmalova, L.V. Tsatsenko]. Allowed by the Ministry of Education and Science of Russian Federation as a teaching aid for students enrolled in the educational direction "Biology" and biological disciplines. [Book]: The biological control of the environment: bioindication and biotesting, 2nd edition. / Ed. O.P. Melekhova, E.I. Sarapultzeva. Moscow: Publishing Center «Academy» 2007, 288 pp. ISBN 978-5-7695-5594-7. 60 × 90/16. [Co-authors: O.P. Melekhova, E.I. Sarapultzeva, T.I. Evseev, V.M. Glaser, S.A.Geras'kin, Yu.K. Doronin, A.A. Kitashova, A.V. Kitashov, Y.P. Kozlov, I.A. Kondratyeva, G.V. Kossova, S.V. Kotelevtsev, D.N. Matorin, S.A.Ostroumov, S.I. Pogosyan, A.V. Smurov, G. N. Solovykh, A.L. Stepanov, N.A. Tushmalova, L.V. Tsatsenko]. Allowed by the Ministry of Education and Science of Russian Federation as a teaching aid for students enrolled in the educational direction "Biology" and biological disciplines. [Collective monograph] Issues of Ecology and Hydrobiology / Editors I.K.Toderas, S.A.Ostroumov, E.I.Zubcova. Moscow, MAX Press. 2008. - 80 p. ISBN 978-5-317-02224-2. [=Проблемы экологии и гидробиологии / ред. И.К. Тодераш, С.А. Остроумов, Е.И. Зубкова. Москва, МАКС пресс. 2008. - 80 с.] The collective monograph contains publications of the international team of authors on issues of ecology, biogeochemistry, water quality, and environmental monitoring. The main part of the book is formed by the innovative materials on the role of aquatic organisms in water self-purification and biogenic migration of elements. The role of aquatic mollusks in the biogenic migration of metals is given special attention. The organisms that were studied included several species of organisms inhabiting freshwater and marine environments. Among those species were mollusks Unio pictorum, zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha, marine mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis and some other organisms. One of the papers contributes to developing new ecological technologies to treat polluted waters using aquatic vegetation (macrophytes, plants), for instance, elodea Elodea canadensis, Potamogeton crispus and other species. The collective monograph was initiated and organized by Dr. S.A. Ostroumov as a step toward contributing to the scientific basis of environmental safety and sustainability. The book was published under the aegis of Moscow State University and the Moscow Society of Researchers of Nature (MOIP), the oldest public society in Russia. [Book]: Aquatic organisms in water self-purification and biogenic migration of elements. Moscow. MAX Press. 2008. 200 p. ISBN 978-5-317-02625-7. Review: Ermakov V.V. (Prof., Head of Lab. of Biogeochem., Russ. Acad. Sci.) About the book S.A. Ostroumov «Aquatic organisms in self-purification of water and the biogenic migration of elements» // Water: Chemistry and Ecology. 2009. № 8. p.25-29. Bibliogr. 26 refs. A new theory for the biomechanisms for water self-purification is presented in the S.A.Ostroumov’s book ‘Aquatic Organisms in Water Self-Purification and Biogenic Migration of Elements’ (2008, 200 p.). Hydrobionts (aquatic organisms) are actively involved in various processes leading to water purification. Almost all main groups of organisms are involved, which is discussed and analyzed in the paper. In the theory, the results of the author's experiments on the effects of various pollutants on aquatic organisms were used. The theory is an innovative basis for new ecological technologies to clean water and to upgrade its quality by using aquatic organisms. [Book]: The biological control of the environment: bioindication and biotesting / Ed. O.P. Melekhova, E.I. Sarapultseva. Moscow: Publishing Center «Academy» 2008, 288 pp. 2nd edition. ISBN 978-5-7695-5594-7. [Co-authors: O.P. Melekhova, E.I. Sarapultseva, T.I. Evseev, V.M. Glaser, S.A.Geras'kin, Yu.K. Doronin, A.A. Kitashova, A.V. Kitashov, Y.P. Kozlov, I.A. Kondratyeva, G.V. Kossova, S.V. Kotelevtsev, D.N. Matorin, S.A.Ostroumov, S.I. Pogosyan, A.V. Smurov, G. N. Solovykh, A.L. Stepanov, N.A. Tushmalova, L.V. Tsatsenko]. Allowed by the Ministry of Education and Science of Russian Federation as a teaching aid for students enrolled in the educational direction "Biology" and biological disciplines. Ostroumov S.A. Chemico-Biotic Interactions and the New in the Teaching on the Biosphere by V.I.Vernadsky. Moscow, 2009, MAX-Press. – 52 p. Bibliogr. 77 refs. Editor: Academician G.V.Dobrovolsky (Series: Science. Education. Innovations. Issue 10). ISBN 978-5-317-03005-6. The brochure is a material for the lecture. The author was invited to lecture at the All-Russia Conference with the elements of a scientific school "Ecotoxicology-2009". Conference is organized by the Scientific-Educational Center "Ecobiotechnology" of Tula State University at the Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Microorganisms, RAN, 26 - 30 October 2009, Pushchino. The aim of this work - to summarize and systematize the publications of the author which are related to the topic of the lecture. It contains the results of the author's works in the period 1985-2009. The results and bibliography are summarized in the tables: 1. Accumulation of elements in organisms and their role in biogeochemical fluxes of elements; 2. Effects of xenobiotics and pollutants on higher plants; 3. The impact of chemicals on algae; 4. The impact of xenobiotics on molluscs and some plankton organisms which are filter feeders; 5.Investigations of the role of aquatic plants in relation to phytotechnologies and phytoremediation; 6. Conceptual developments of fundamentals of general ecology and the state of the biosphere. Among the new fundamental concepts introduced by the author: the biosphere as an ecological-biochemical continuum (p.43), theory of apparatus of the biosphere (p.43-44). Papers: Transhydrogenase-induced responses of carotenoids, bacteriochlorophyll and penetrating ions in Rhodospirillum rubrum chromatophores. — FEBS Letters. 1973, 31: 27-30 (in Eng.). Bibliogr. 10 refs. [Discovery of new electrochromic effects induced by the transhydrogenase reaction]. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Samuilov V.D., Skulachev V.P.]. doi:10.1016/0014-5793(73)80066-3. Drachev L. A., A. A. Jasaitis, A. D. Kaulen, A. A. Kondrashin, E. A. Liberman, I. B. Nemecek, S. A. Ostroumov, A. Yu. Semenov, V. P. Skulachev. Direct measurement of electric current generation by cytochrome oxidase, H+-ATPase and bacteriorhodopsin. –Nature. 1974, 249: 321 – 324 [doi:10.1038/249321a0]. A method for association of proteoliposomes with planar phospholipid membrane has been elaborated, by which operation of molecular electric generators, such as cytochrome oxidase, H+-ATPase and bacteriorhodopsin, can be followed using ordinary electrometer techniques. Electrogenesis by bacteriorhodopsin incorporated in a planar phospholipid membrane. —FEBS Letters. 1974, 39: 43-45 (in Eng.). [In collaboration: Drachev L.A., Kaulen A.D., S.A.O., Skulachev V.P.].The meaning of some similarities among mitochondria, chloroplasts and prokaryotes. — Nature (Priroda, in Russian). 1973. No. 3. pp. 21-29, portr. Membrane potential induced by the transhydrogenase reaction in the chromatophores. —Biological Sciences. [ = Membrane potential in the chromatophores of Rhodospirillum rubrum conditioned by a transhydrogenase reaction - Nauchnye Doklady Vysshei Shkoly Biologicheskie Nauki (Nauchnye Dokl Vyss Shkoly Biol Nauki)] 1974. No. 2. p. 92-95. Fig. Abstract in Russian. Bibliogr. 9 refs. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Samuilov V.D., Skulachev V.P.] ISSN: 0470-4606; (in Russ.) Generation of electric current by cytochromoxidase, H+-ATPase and bacteriorhodopsin. —DAN (Reports to the Academy of Sciences). 1974, 218: 481-484. [In collaboration: Drachev L.A., Kaulen A.D., Kondrashin A.A., Liberman E.A., Nemecek I.B., S.A.O., Semenov A.Yu., Skulachev V.P., Jasaitis A.A..] Bioenergetics of the cell. - Future of Science. Moscow, Znanie Press, 1974, pp. 152-161, portr. [In collaboration: Jasaitis A.A., S.A.O.] Bacteriorhodopsin, membranes and photosynthesis. — Nature (Priroda, in Russian). 1975. No. 3. p. 58-64, portr. Direct measurement of the electric current generation by lipoprotein complexes. —Bioorganic Chemistry. 1975, 1: 113-126 (in Russ., with the Eng. abstract; the experimental discovery of generation of electric current by lipoprotein complexes: bacteriorhodopsin from biomembranes of Halobacterium halobium, bacteriochlorophyll reaction centers from Rhodospirillum rubrum, cytochrome oxidase, and oligomycin-sensitive H+–ATPase from mitochondria). [In collaboration: Barsky E.L., Drachev L.A., Kaulen A.D., Kondrashin A.A., Liberman E.A., S.A.O., Samuilov V.D., Semenov A.Yu., Skulachev V.P., Jasaitis A.A.] Biological oxidation. — Large Russian Encyclopedia. 3rd edition. Moscow. 1975. Vol. 18, p. 343-345. Bibliogr. 7 refs. Nicotinamide dinucleotide. — Large Russian Encyclopedia. 3rd edition. Moscow. 1975. Vol. 18, p.17. Nicotinamide dinucleotidephosphate. — Large Russian Encyclopedia. 3rd edition. Moscow. 1975. Vol. 18, p.17. Oxidative phosphorylation. — Large Russian Encyclopedia. 3rd edition. Moscow. 1975. Vol. 18, p.346. A study on the membrane potential and pH gradient in chromatophores and intact cells of photosynthetic bacteria. — Biochim. Biophys. Acta, 1975, 387: 388-395 (in Eng.). [In collaboration: Barsky E.L., Bonch-Osmolovskaya E.A., S.A.O., Samuilov V.D., Skulachev V. P.]. Reconstitution of biological molecular generators of electric current. Bacteriorhodopsin. — J. Biol. Chem. 1976, 251: 7059-7065 (in Eng.). [In collaboration: Drachev L.A., Frolov V.N., Kaulen A.D., Liberman E.A., S.A.O., Plakunova V.G., Semenov A.Y., Skulachev V.P.] Abstract: 1. Photoinduced generation of electric current by bacteriorhodopsin, incorporated into the planar phospholipid membrane, has been directly measured with conventional electrometer techniques. 2. Two methods for bacteriorhodopsin incorporation have been developed: (a) formation of planar membrane from a mixture of decane solution of phospholipids and of the fraction of violet fragments of the Halobacterium halobium membrane (bacteriorhodopsin sheets), and (b) adhesion of bacteriorhodopsin-containing reconstituted spherical membranes (proteoliposomes) to the planar membrane in the presence of Ca2+ or some other cations. In both cases, illumination was found to induce electric current generation directed across the planar membrane, an effect which was measured by macroelectrodes immersed into electrolyte solutions on both sides of the membrane. 3. The maximal values of the transmembrane electric potential were of about 150 mV at a current of about 10(-11) A. The electromotive force measured by means of counterbalancing the photoeffect by an external battery, was found to reach the value of 300 mV. 4. The action spectrum of the photoeffect coincides with the bacteriorhodopsin absorption spectrum (maximum about 570 nm). 5. Both components of the electrochemical potential of H+ ions (electric potential and delta pH) across the planar membrane affect the bacteriorhodopsin photoelectric response in a fashion which could be expected if bacteriorhodopsin were a light-dependent electrogenic proton pump. 6. La3+ ions were shown to inhibit operation of those bacteriorhodopsin which pump out H+ ions from the La3+-containing compartment. 7. The photoeffect, mediated by proteoliposomes associated with thick planar membrane, is decreased by gramicidin A at concentrations which do not influence the planar membrane resistance in the light. On the contrary, a protonophorous uncoupler, trichlorocarbonylcyanidephenylhydrazone, decreases the photoeffect only if it is added at a concentration lowering the light resistance. The dark resistance is shown to be higher than the light one, and decreases to the light level by gramicidin. 8. A simple equivalent electric scheme consistent with the above results has been proposed. The meaning of some similarities among mitochondria, chloroplasts and prokaryotes. —Nature (Priroda, in Russian). 1973. No. 3. pp. 21-29, portr. Membrane potential induced by the transhydrogenase reaction in the chromatophores. —Biological Sciences. 1974. No. 2. p. 92-95. Fig. Abstract in Russian. Bibliogr. 9 refs. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Samuilov V.D., Skulachev V.P.] Generation of electric current by cytochromoxidase, H+-ATPase and bacteriorhodopsin. —DAN (Reports to the Academy of Sciences). 1974, 218: 481-484. [In collaboration: Drachev L.A., Kaulen A.D., Kondrashin A.A., Liberman E.A., Nemecek I.B., S.A.O., Semenov A.Yu., Skulachev V.P., Jasaitis A.A..] Bioenergetics of the cell. - Future of Science. Moscow, Znanie Press, 1974, pp. 152-161, portr. [In collaboration: Jasaitis A.A., S.A.O.] Bacteriorhodopsin, membranes and photosynthesis. — Nature (Priroda, in Russian). 1975. No. 3. p. 58-64, portr. Direct measurement of the electric current generation by lipoprotein complexes. —Bioorganic Chemistry. 1975, 1: 113-126 (in Russ., with the Eng. abstract; the experimental discovery of generation of electric current by lipoprotein complexes: bacteriorhodopsin from biomembranes of Halobacterium halobium, bacteriochlorophyll reaction centers from Rhodospirillum rubrum, cytochrome oxidase, and oligomycin-sensitive H+–ATPase from mitochondria). [In collaboration: Barsky E.L., Drachev L.A., Kaulen A.D., Kondrashin A.A., Liberman E.A., S.A.O., Samuilov V.D., Semenov A.Yu., Skulachev V.P., Jasaitis A.A.] Biological oxidation. — Large Russian Encyclopedia. 3rd edition. Moscow. 1975. Vol. 18, p. 343-345. Bibliogr. 7 refs. Nicotinamide dinucleotide. — Large Russian Encyclopedia. 3rd edition. Moscow. 1975. Vol. 18, p.17. Nicotinamide dinucleotidephosphate. — Large Russian Encyclopedia. 3rd edition. Moscow. 1975. Vol. 18, p.17. Oxidative phosphorylation. — Large Russian Encyclopedia. 3rd edition. Moscow. 1975. Vol. 18, p.346. Membrane potential as a potential polyfunctional regulator of activities of membrane proteins. — Biological Sciences. 1976. No. 7, p. 22-26. Bibliogr. 23 refs. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Vorobiev L.N.] Participation of chloroplasts and mitochondria in virus reproduction and the evolution of the eukaryotic cell. —J. theor. Biol. 1977, vol. 67, p. 287-297 (in Eng.). Fig. Abstract in English. Bibliogr. 56 refs. [A new evolutionary model is proposed: it is postulated that portions of DNA of an ancient prokaryote were transferred into the nucleus of the ancient eukaryote cell. The terms 'mitophages' and 'plastophages' ('chlorophages') are introduced]. Membrane potential and surface charge densities as possible generalized regulators of membrane protein activities.— J. theor. Biol. 1978, 75: 289-297 (in Eng.). [In collaboration: S.A.O., Vorobiev L.N.] [A new theory is proposed and developed on the polyfunctional regulatory role of the membrane potential; afterwards the theory was confirmed by many facts]. Ferredoxins. - Large Russian Encyclopedia. 3rd edition. Moscow. 1977. Vol. 27, p. 310-311. Bibliogr. 2 refs. Chemiosmotic hypothesis. — Large Russian Encyclopedia. 3rd edition. Moscow. 1978. Vol. 28, p. 234. Bibliogr. 2 refs. Thermoregulation und Energetik des Organismus.—Wissenschaft und Menschheit. Berlin. Urania-Verlag. 1978. S. 340-341. Electrochemical proton gradient across the membranes of photophosphorylating bacteria. —Biomembranes (Ed. L. Manson) 1979, 10: 209-233. Bibliogr.: p. 225-233 (in Eng.). [New evidence in support of the hypothesis proposed by S.A.O. on the polyfunctional regulatory role of membrane potential]. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Jasaitis A.A., Samuilov V.D.] Origin of the eukaryotic cell and energy-transforming organells. — Journal of General Biology. 1979. 40 (2): 202-208. Electrochemical gradient of H+-ions across the membranes of bacteria. — Uspekhi Sovremennoi Biologii (=Advances of Modern Biology), 1979, 87: 155-169. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Samuilov V.D., Jasaitis A.A.] World Conservation Strategy. —Nature. (= ‘Priroda’, in Russian). 1980, 12: 40-41. Air pollution changes the permeability of plant cells. — Nature (Priroda). 1980. No. 3, P. 115. Nature conservation. —Veterinary Encyclopaedic Dictionary. Moscow. 1981. p. 416. From the Editors [Foreword]. — In: Man and the Biosphere. Man-made Effects on the Animal World [Проблемы антропогенных воздействий в экологии наземных животных]. Moscow: The Central Natural Sciences Library of the Academy of Sciences. UNESCO-MAB (Man and the Biosphere) Program. Issues: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990. No.1. [co-authored with E.E.Anisimov]. P.5. Biochemistry and Environmental Conservation: in Search for Regulators. — Man and Nature (= Chelovek i Priroda), 1984, No. 4, p. 11-69. Bibliogr. 16 refs, portr. Problems of conservation of ecosystems: a conceptual analysis. — Man and Nature, 1984, 5: 3-15. Studies of responses of seedlings of Fagopyrum esculentum to pollution of aquatic medium by detergents. —In: Problems of Ecological Monitoring and Ecosystem Modeling. 1986, 9: 87-97. 7 tables. Abstract in English. Bibliogr. 26 refs. [In collaboration: Maximov V.N., Nagel H., S.A.O.] The inhibitory effects of SDS, sulfonol, Triton X100, and pesticide DNOC on the growth of the seedlings of F. esculentum were discovered. Pollution of the biosphere. — In: Biological Encyclopedic Dictionary, Moscow, Sov. Encyclopedia Press, 1986, p. 205-¬206. Conservation of nature [and biodiversity]. — In: Biological Encyclopedic Dictionary, Moscow, Sov. Encyclopedia Press. 1986, p. 437-438. Biological oxidation. — Encyclopedic Dictionary of Biology. Moscow. 1986. p. 419-420. Oxidative phosphorylation. — In: Biological Encyclopedic Dictionary. Moscow, Sov. Encyclopedia Press. 1986. P. 420-421. Chemiosmotic theory. — In: Biological Encyclopedic Dictionary. Moscow, Sov. Encyclopedia Press. 1986. P. 685. Effects of an anionic detergent on green algae and some angiosperms. — Biological Sciences. 1986, No.7: 84-86. 2 tables. Abstract in English. Bibliogr. 8 refs. [In collaboration: Goryunova S.V., S.A.O.] Conservation of [biodiversity, ecosystems and] nature. —In: Encyclopedia of Forest. Moscow. 1986. Vol. 2, p. 183-185. Nature conservation. — Forest Encyclopedia. Moscow. Vol. 2, 1986, p. 183-185. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Krassov O.I.] Inhibition of elongation of seedlings of buckwheat under the effect of sodium dodecylsulphate. — Biological Sciences. 1987, No.12: 81-84. 3 tables. Abstract in English and Russian. Bibliogr. 13 refs. [SDS at 0.1 mg/L inhibited the growth of seedlings of Fagopyrum esculentum by 24-37%]. [In collaboration: Nagel H., S.A.O., Maximov V.N.] Biotesting waters containing a surfactant (sulfonol) and DNOC. – Hydrobiological Journal, 1988. 24 (4): 54-55. Tab. Abstract in English. Bibliogr. 6 refs. [The pesticide dinitroorthocresol (DNOC) and surfactant sulfonol inhibited elongation of seedlings of Sinapis alba]. [In collaboration: Maximov V.N., Nagel H., S.A.O.] Omul si Natura. De la Probleme la Solutii (Man and Nature. From Problems Towards Solutions). — In: B. Stugren (Ed.). Ocrotirea Naturii: Traditii, Actualitate, Perspective. Dacia Press. Cluj-Napoca, [Romania], 1988. p. 65-80. Bibliogr. 5 refs. In Romanian language. [In collaboration: Yablokov A.V., S.A.O.] Biotesting of water polluted by sulfonol. — Water Resources. 1988. 1: 165-168. Tab. Bibliogr. 13 refs. [Sulfonol inhibited the growth of seedlings of Sinapis alba - ЕС50 was 0.19-0.35 microliters/ml. Sulfonol inhibited the growth of the culture of Scenedesmus quadricauda - ЕС50 was 0.05-0.1 microliters/ml]. [In collaboration: Maximov V.N., H.Nagel, T.N.Kovaleva, S.A.O.] Degradation of algae under water pollution by ethonium. — Ecology. 1988. No. 6: 57-58. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Maximov V.N.] Chemical pollution of the environment and carcinogenesis. — Problems of Environment and Natural Resources. 1989, 8: 12-20. Bibliogr. 10 refs. Effects of water pollution by detergent Bio-S on euglens. – Hydrobiological Journal. 1990. Vol. 26. No.6, p. 78-79. Table. Abstract in English. Bibliogr. 9 refs. [In collaboration: Wasternack C., S.A.O.] [Bio-S 0.5 g/L completely inhibited the growth of Euglena gracilis; at concentrations of 0.01 and 0.1 g/L, no substantial effect]. Usage of Cucumis sativus and other species to bio-assay chemicals. — In: Allelopathy and Plant Productivity. 1990. Naukova Dumka Press, Kiev. P. 124-129, tab. Bibliogr. 11 refs. [In collaboration: Kartsev V.G., S.A.O., Pavlova I.A.] Assessment of biotechnological destruction of anionic surface-active substances using biotests // Moscow University Biological Sciences Bulletin. Vol.45. No.3. P.72-76. Fig., tables. Abstract in English. Bibliogr. 8 refs (Publisher: Allerton Press, Inc.; ISSN 0096-3925). [In collaboration: S.A.O., Samoilenko L.S.] [Water purified in a laboratory bioreactor with bacteria Pseudomonas mendocina. Tests: Fagopyrum esculentum, Lepidium sativum, Sinapis alba]. Translated from the Russian edition: Assessment of the efficiency of biotechnological destruction of anionic surfactant using biotests. —Vestnik Moskovskogo Universiteta. Biologiya. 1990, No.3: 74-78. (in Russ., with Eng. abstract) [In collaboration: S.A.O., Samoilenko L.S.] [On some lists the reference is as following: Ostroumov, S. A. and L. S. Samoilenko (1990). Assessment of the efficiency of biotechnological destruction of anionic surfactant using biological tests. Vestnik Moskovskogo Universiteta Seriya XVI Biologiya(3): 74-78, in Russ.]. Assessment of biological activity of xenobiotics. – Vestnik Moskovskogo Universiteta Biologiya (Series 16). 1990, No. 2: 27-34, [=Vestnik Moskovskogo Universiteta, Biologiia, v. 45 (2), 1990, p. 27-34]. tab. (in Russ. with English abstract). Bibliogr. 17 refs. [page 31: a new algorithm for correspondence of the assessments of the biological activity of chemicals and pollutants made on different test-objects, or for different chemicals, of by different methods]. Translated into English: Problems of assessment of biological activity of xenobiotics. – Moscow University Biological Sciences Bulletin, v. 45 (2): p. 26-32; 1990. 4 tables. Bibliogr. 17 refs. New York, N.Y.: Allerton Press Inc. (ISSN 0096-3925, NAL Call. No.: QH301.M6). On the list of Bibliographies in the Quick Bibliography series of the National Agricultural Library (NAL, U.S.A.); http://www.nal.usda.gov/wqic/Bibliographies/qb9405.html [An analysis is presented of several problems in the bioassay of xenobiotics and pollutants. The author's and co-workers' data on bio-testing of surface-active substances and pesticides are reviewed, and new methods or modifications of methods that use plant seedlings are discussed. A new statistical approach to the comparison of data on the assessment of biological activities of xenobiotics and pollutants is proposed]. [Translated from: Vestnik Moskovskogo Universiteta. Biologiia, v. 45 (2), 1990, p. 27-34. (QH301.M58)]. Effects of sulfonol on Dunaliella asymmetrica and on Fagopyrum esculentum. - Hydrobiological Journal. 1990. 26: 96-98. Tab. Abstract in English. Bibliogr. 9 refs. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Borisova E.V., Lenova L.I., Maximov V.N.] [New bioeffects of a component of some industrial detergent mixtures. 0.001 % sulfonol completely inhibited the growth of the culture of the green algae Dunaliella asymmetrica. 0.005 % sulfonol caused death and lysis of the cells. 0.001% sulfonol almost by 50% inhibited the arbitrary average length of the seedlings of Fagopyrum esculentum]. Effects of environmental pollution by a cationic surfactant on [soil] algae and plant seedlings Fagopyrum esculentum. - Ecology. 1990. No.2: 43-46. Tables. Abstract in English and Russian. Bibliogr. 10 refs. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Tretyakova A.] [On some lists the reference is as following: Ostroumov, S. A. and A. N. Tret'yakova (1990). Effect of environmental pollution with a cationic surfactant on some algae and Fagopyrum esculentum Moench. sprouts. Ekologiya (2): 43-46]. [Nostoc muscorum, green algae Bracteacoccus minor, Fagopyrum esculentum: effects of the cationic surfactant TDTMA]. Effect of environmental pollution with a cationic surface-active substance on algae and Fagopyrum esculentum sprouts. – Soviet Journal of Ecology. 1990. Vol. 21. No.2, p. 79-81. [in collaboration: S.AO., Tretyakova A.N.). Responses of photoorganotrophically grown flagellates to water pollution by detergent Kristall. —Bulletin of Moscow University. Ser. Biology. 1991, No. 2: 67 – 69 (in Rus., with Eng. abstract). Table. Bibliogr 10 refs. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Wasternack C.] [detergent Kristall 0.5 mg/ml stopped the growth of Euglena gracilis; the concentration 0.01 mg/ml did not produce any substantial effect, that of 0.1 mg/ml inhibited the growth]. Biotesting of solutions of surfactants. — Izvestiia Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriia Biologicheskaia ( = Biology Bulletin of the USSR Academy of Sciences). 1991. No. 4, p. 571 - 575, tab. Abstracts in Rus. and Eng. Bibliogr. 15 refs. In Russ. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Maximov V.N.] On some lists the reference is as following: Ostroumov, S. A. and V. N. Maksimov (1991). A bioassay of surfactant solutions based on the disturbance of seedling adhesion to the substrate and the development of root hairs by the rhizodermis. Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR Seriya Biologicheskaya (4): 571-575. Translated into English: Bioassay of surfactants based on the disruption of seedling attachment to the substrate and rhizoderm root hair formation.- Biology bulletin of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR (USA; ISSN 0098-2164) 1992, v. 18(4) p. 383-386; Bibl.15 refs. Co-Authors: Ostroumov, S.A.; Maksimov, V.N.; Translated from: Izvestiia Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriia Biologicheskaia, (4), 1991, p. 571-575. (QH301.A43) Availability NAL/USDA, United States of America; Availability number 9180902; Contact: http://www.nal.usda.gov/services/request.shtml; access@nal.usda.gov [Fagopyrum esculentum, Brassica alba, Triticum aestivum, indicator plants, root hairs, seedlings, surface active agents, bioassays, pollution, surfactant]. Responses of test-organisms to a quaternary ammonium compound. — Vodnye Resursy (=Water Resources). 1991. 2: 112-116, 6 tables. Bibliogr.17 refs. In Russ. [new effects of the cationic surfactant TDTMA on the leeches Hirudo medicinalis and plants Fagopyrum esculentum. The first evidence that low concentrations of that xenobiotic produce a characteristic change in the behavior pattern of the leeches Hirudo medicinalis, and inhibition of seedlings of F. esculentum]. Translated into English: Response of test-organisms to water pollution with quaternary ammonia compounds. - Water Resources (USA; ISSN 0097-8078) 1992, v. 18(2) p. 171-175. Bibliogr.17 refs. [without co-authors; Translated from: Reagirovanie test-organizmov na zagrjaznenie vodnoj sredy chetvertichnym ammonievym soedineniem. Vodnye Resursy, v. 18 (2), 1991, p.112-116; Availability NAL/USDA (United States of America; Availability number 9176736; Contact: http://www.nal.usda.gov/services/request.shtml; water pollution, quaternary ammonium compounds, testing, Fagopyrum esculentum, phytotoxicity, leeches Hirudo medicinalis]. Responses of macrophytes to water pollution by a high molecular weight surfactant. — Ecology. 1991. No. 4, p. 83-85. Table. Bibliogr. 8 refs. [The first study of the effects of a high-molecular-weight surfactant on the seedings of Oryza sativa]. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Semykina N.A.] Biological activity of waters polluted by surfactants. — Chemistry and Technology of Water. 1991. Vol. 13, No. 3: 270-283. 9 Tables. Abstracts in Rus. and Eng. Bibliogr. 83 refs. [Proposed: a new algorithm for data analysis and a formula for a new coeffidient, the coefficient of correspondence]. Biologically active chemicals of ecological significance, and methods of assessment of biological activity of pollutants // Uspekhi Khimii (Успехи химии), 1991, Vol. 60, № 3, p. 554-555. Biotesting toxicity of a surfactant (sulfonol) using seedlings of rice. — Hydrobiol. Journal. 1992, Vol. 28, No. 3: 72 - 74. (In Russ.). [In collaboration: S.A.O., Golovko A.E.] Translated into English: Use of Rice Sprouts for Bioassay of the Toxicity of the Surfactant Sulfonol // Hydrobiol. J. 1992. 28(6): 84-88. [In collaboration: S.A.O., A.E. Golovko] [New York, N.Y.: Allerton Press Inc., ISSN 0018-8166]. Biological activity of waters polluted with a liquid detergent. — Biology Bulletin of Russian Acad. of Sci. (Izvestia RAN, Ser. Biol.). 1992. No.3, p. 452-458. 8 tables. Abstracts in Rus. and English. Bibliogr. 33 refs. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Khoroshilov V.S.] [New effects of the detergent Vilva on the plant seedlings of Fagopyrum esculentum and Oryza sativa]. On some lists the reference is as following: Ostroumov, S. A. and V. S. Khoroshilov (1992). Biological activity of waters polluted with a liquid surfactant-containing detergent. Izvestiya Rossiiskoi Akademii Nauk Seriya Biologicheskaya(3): 452-458. Responses of Fagopyrum esculentum on water pollution by a high molecular weight surfactant. — Ecology. 1993. No.6: 50-55. Tables. Abstract in English. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Semykina N.A.] Effects of a non-ionic surfactant on marine cyanobacteria. — Microbiology, 1994, 63: 259-263. [In collaboration: Waterbury J., S.A.O.]; [new bioeffects of Triton X-100] Effects of aquatic pollution by a non-ionic surfactant on the marine diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana. — Biology Bulletin of Russian Acad. Sci. (Izvestiya Rossiiskoi Akademii Nauk, Seriya Biologicheskaya.). 1996. No. 1, p. 91-95, 3 tables. Bibliogr. 29 refs. [In collaboration: Fisher N., Maertz-Wente M., S.A.O.]. [Biotesting of Triton X-100]. Translation into English: Effects of aquatic pollution by a non-ionogenic surfactant on the marine diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana. – Biology Bulletin of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ISSN 1062-3590, Nauka/Interperiodica Publishing). 1996. Vol. 23, No. 1, p. 76-79, 3 tables. Bibliogr. 29 refs. [In collaboration: Fisher N., Maertz-Wente M., S.A.O.]. [A variant of the title of the journal: Biology Bulletin- Russian Academy Of Sciences C/C Of Izvestiia- Rossiiskoi Akademii Nauk Seriia Biologicheskaia]. The effects of the non-ionogenic surfactant, Triton X-100 (TX), on the growth of cultured centric diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana were studied. In the presence of 0.1 mg/l TX the cell density in the culture was markedly lower than in the control culture. In the presence of 1 mg/l TX the decrease in cell density exceeded 50%. The decrease in the specific growth rate was about 10% in the presence of 0.1 mg/l TX and about 40% in the presence of 1 mg/l TX (over a period of seven days). The diatom sensitivity to TX was higher than that of some red and green algae and chrysophytes, as well as that of starfish spermatozoa and plant seedlings to TX or similar surfactants. These data reveal some more aspects of the ecological danger of aquatic pollution by non-ionogenic surfactants. Ecological hazard from sodium dodecylsulphate. — Toxicological Bulletin (in Russ., Toxicologicheskiy Vestnik = Toxicological Review, Moscow, ISSN 0869-7922). 1997. 3: 37. [In collaboration: Donkin, Peter, and S.A.O.]; [the effects of SDS on bivalves]. Inhibition by the anionic surfactant, sodium dodecyl sulphate, of the ability of mussels Mytilus edulis to filter and purify sea water. - Vestnik Mosk. Universiteta (Biol.). [=Bulletin of Moscow University. Ser. Biology]. 1997. No. 3, pp. 30-36. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Donkin P., Staff F.] Effects of sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) on the filtering rate of the mussels were studied. Anionic surfactant SDS (1, 2 and 4 mg/L) inhibited water filtration by bivalves Mytilus edulis and removal from water of cells of algae Isochrysis galbana; the incubation time was 30-90 min (Tables 1 and 2). Aliquats of the algae Isochrysis galbana suspension were added to the beakers with mussels and sea water, and the filtering activity was measured by counting the algal cells at 30 min intervals during 1.5 h. After the first 30 min period, the cell density was 135% of that in the control at the initial SDS concentration 1 mg/L and 198% at 2 mg/L. A still greater difference in the algal cell concentration between the experiment and the control was observed when the SDS concentration was increased to 4 mg/L: it was 3 times higher after the first 30 min period, 6 times higher after 60 min and more than 14 times higher after 90 min. It is inferred that by inhibiting the filtering activity of the mussels SDS may reduce the natural self-purification capacity of aquatic ecosystems. The list of parameters of the ecosystem that may be changed under the effect of synthetic surfactants is given in Table 3. The experimental findings are discussed in the context of environmental protection with reference to literature data . Another abstract: Ostroumov, S.A. Donkin, P. Staff, F. Inhibition by the anionic surfactant, sodium dodecyl sulphate, of the ability of mussels Mytilus edulis to filter and purify sea water. -Vestn. Mosk. Univ. (Biol.). 1997. no. 3, pp. 30-36. [Effects of sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) on the filtering rate of the mussels were studied. Aliquats of the alga Isochrysis galbana suspension were added to the beakers with mussels and sea water, and the filtering activity was measured by counting the algal cells at 30 min intervals during 1.5 h. After the first 30 min period, the cell density was 135% of that in the control at the initial SDS concentration 1 mg/L and 198% at 2 mg/L. A still greater difference in the algal cell concentration between the experiment and the control was observed when the SDS concentration was increased to 4 mg/L: it was 3 times higher after the first 30 min period, 6 times higher after 60 min and more than 14 times higher after 90 min. It is inferred that by inhibiting the filtering activity of the mussels SDS may reduce the natural self-purification capacity of aquatic ecosystems. The experimental findings are discussed in the context of environmental protection with reference to literature data.] Biological filtering and ecological machinery for self-purification and bioremediation in aquatic ecosystems: towards a holistic view // Rivista di Biologia / Biology Forum. 1998. 91: 247-258. [An innovative analysis of the role of organisms in water filtration in ecosystems. Water filtration is a key component of ecological biomachinery for maintaining the natural purification potential of ecosystems. Among new facts: the synthetic surfactant SDS 1 mg/L inhibited filtration (35-95 min, 16°С) of bivalve Mytilus edulis and the removal of the cells of algae Isochrysis galbana from water. Amount of cells that stayed in water unfiltered after 95 min, was 3 times as much as the amount of cells in the control without SDS]. Abstracts in English and Italian. New data on biological effects of the surfactant Triton X-100: the inhibition of the growth of Hyphomonas MHS-3. — Toxicological Bulletin (in Russ., Toxicologicheskiy Vestnik = Toxicological Review, Moscow, ISSN 0869-7922). 1998. No. 4, p. 42-43. [In collaboration: Weiner, Ronald, and S.A.O.] Synthetic detergents Kristall and Lotos-Automat. — Toxicological Bulletin (in Russ., Toxicologicheskiy Vestnik = Toxicological Review, Moscow, ISSN 0869-7922). 1998. No. 5, p. 29-30. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Halama D., Blazej A., Legotsky I., Slugen D.] [New data on the biological effects of the detergents]. Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide. — Toxicological Bulletin (in Russ., Toxicologicheskiy Vestnik = Toxicological Review, Moscow, ISSN 0869-7922). 1998. No.5, p. 30. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Kolotilova N.N.] [New data on the biological effects of the surfactant]. Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide. — Toxicological Bulletin (in Russ., Toxicologicheskiy Vestnik = Toxicological Review, Moscow, ISSN 0869-7922). 1998. No.5. p. 30-32. [In collaboration: Kartasheva N.V., S.A.O.]; [new biological effects of the surfactant on rotifers]. Filtration inhibition induced by two classes of synthetic surfactants in the bivalve mollusk Mytilus edulis. — Doklady Akademii Nauk, (DAN). 1998. Vol. 362: 574-576. Tabl. Bibliogr. 15 refs. [In collaboration: S.A.O., P. Donkin, F. Staff]. [Bioeffects of SDS 0.5-4 mg/L during 30-60 min, and Triton X-100 4 mg/L during 60 and 120 min on M. edulis. SDS 1, 2, and 4 mg/L after 30-90 min inhibited the filtration rate and removal of the cells of Isochrysis galbana from water. Triton X-100 4 mg/L also inhibited the filtration rate and removal of the cells of Isochrysis galbana during 60-120-min incubation]. [=Impairment of filtration by bivalves Mytilus edulis induced by two classes of synthetic surfactants.- Doklady Akademii Nauk (1998), 362(4), 574-576. CODEN: DAKNEQ; ISSN: 0869-5652. Impairment of filtration by Mytilus edulis under the exposure of surfactants Na dodecyl sulfate and Triton X 100 was similar to that observed by other workers. This new ecol. harmful aspect needs to be considered in relation to disruption of biofiltration of water. Pollution of water media by sublethal concns. of synthetic surfactants of different classes may reduce the biofiltration of water in the ecosystem] [In collaboration: S.A.O., P. Donkin, F. Staff]. in Russian. Translated into English: Filtration inhibition induced by two classes of synthetic surfactants in the bivalve mollusk Mytilus edulis. — Doklady Biological Sciences. 1998. Vol. 362, pp. 454-456. Tabl. Bibliogr. 15 refs. Ostroumov, S. A.; Donkin, P.; Staff, F. Quarternary ammonium compound dodecyltrimethyl-ammonium bromide. 1999. —Toxicol. Bulletin (in Russ., Toxicologicheskiy Vestnik = Toxicological Review, Moscow, ISSN 0869-7922). No. 4, P. 40-41. [In collaboration: Weiner R., S.A.O.]; [the new biological effects on marine microorganisms, Hyphobacteria]. Triton X-100. — Toxicol. Bulletin (in Russ., Toxicologicheskiy Vestnik = Toxicological Review, Moscow, ISSN 0869-7922). 1999. No.4. P. 41. [The new biological effects]. Criteria of ecological hazards due to anthropogenic effects on the biota: searching for a system. — DAN (Doklady Akademii Nauk). 2000, v. 371. P. 844-846. In Russian; English translation: Criteria of ecological hazards due to anthropogenic effects on the biota: searching for a system. — Doklady Biological Sciences, 2000. 371: 204-206. 2 tables. Bibliogr. 14 refs. ISSN 0012-4966. Distributed by Springer, orderdept@springer-sbm.com [new system of principles for analysis of man-made impact: the level-block approach to analysis of ecological hazards (Tab.1); Triton X-100, 0.5 mg/L inhibits filtering by M. edulis (Tab.2)]. Concept of aquatic biota as a labile and vulnerable component of the system for water self-purification. — DAN (Doklady Akademii Nauk). 2000. Vol. 372. No.2, P. 279-282 in the Russian edition. Tables, Bibliogr. 15 refs [A new vision of the role of biota in ecosystems]. Translated into English: Ostroumov S. A. The concept of aquatic biota as a labile and vulnerable component of the water self-purification system - Doklady Biological Sciences, Vol. 372, 2000, pp. 286–289. [Translated from Doklady Akademii Nauk, Vol. 372, No. 2, 2000, pp. 279–282. Original Russian text Copyright © 2000 by Ostroumov]. A new fundamental concept of the role of biota in the functioning of aquatic ecosystems is proposed. According to that concept, the complex of aquatic organisms (aquatic biota) is a central, labile and potentially vulnerable component of the water self-purification system in aquatic ecosystems. This fundamental concept leads to substantial changes in the hierarchy of priorities for protection of biodiversity and environment. According to the concept suggested in this work, the maximum allowable concentrations (MACs) for specific substances should be established after taking into account the possible effects of pollutants on the water self-purification system. Possible effects on many organisms, including filter feeders, should be taken into consideration. Both inhibiting and stimulating effects of sublethal concentrations of pollutants are dangerous, because either of them may cause an imbalance in the complicated system of water self-purification. The fundamental concept suggested in this work heightens the level of priority of the sublethal effects of pollutants. The sublethal effects leading to changes in the functional activity of populations of aquatic organisms may cause an imbalance in the system of water self-purification. Table 1. Some factors and processes involved in water self-purification; Table 2. Examples of possible effects of contaminants on the factors and processes involved in water self-purification (including data obtained by S.A. Ostroumov); Table 3. Components of water self-purification system vulnerable to contaminants (certain examples) (new experimental findings obtained in collaboration with P. Donkin and R. Weiner are shown). http://scipeople.ru/users/2943391/ Biocatalysis of the matter transfer in a microcosm is inhibited by a contaminant: an effect on Lymnaea stagnalis. — DAN (Doklady Akademii Nauk). 2000. Vol. 373. No.2, P. 278-280. Bibliogr. 11 refs. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Kolesnikov M.P.] Translated into English: Biocatalysis of matter transfer in a microcosm is inhibited by a contaminant: effects of a surfactant on Lymnaea stagnalis. - Doklady Biological Sciences. 2000. 373: 397-399. Bibliogr. 11 refs. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Kolesnikov M.P.] Pellet excretion by the gastropods Lymnaea stagnalis feeding on the phytomass of macrophytes (such as Nuphar lutea) was 4–7 mg dry weight per 1 gram wet weight of the mollusks per 72 h. Pellet sedimentation contribute to vertical transfer of chemical elements in the ecosystem. The pellet composition depended on the species of the plants eaten by the mollusks. When the gastropods L. stagnalis feed on N. lutea, the pellets contain, in addition to organic and inorganic carbon, nitrogen (N, 2.3–2.9%), phosphorus (P, 0.4–0.5%), and silicium (Si, 1.1–1.9%). The relative content of Si was 30% higher than in the food phytomass. The surfactant tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide (TDTMA, 2 mg/L) inhibited the feeding rate of the mollusks and pellet production, their accumulation at the bottom of microcosms, and the matter transfer connected with this. The data obtained demonstrated a new aspect of the ecological hazard due to environmental pollution with TDTMA and other quaternary ammonium compounds at sublethal concentrations. According to the author opinion, other contaminants may also suppress pellet production, their accumulation at the bottom, and the matter transfer associated with that. http://scipeople.ru/users/2943391/ Aquatic ecosystem: a large-scale, diversified bioreactor with the function of water self-purification. — DAN (Doklady Akademii Nauk). 2000. Vol. 374. No.3, P. 427-429. In Russ. Translated into English: An aquatic ecosystem: a large-scale diversified bioreactor with a water self-purification function. — Doklady Biological Sciences, 2000. Vol. 374, P. 514-516. 3 tables. Bibliogr. 15. ISSN 0012-4966. Distributed by Springer, orderdept@springer-sbm.com [contribution of the main groups of aquatic organisms (heterotrophic bacteria, fungi, cyanobacteria and microalgae, protozoans, higher plants, invertebrates, fish and amphibians) to water self-purification: comparison and analysis (Tabl.1). Relatively small effects of Triton X-100 4-5 mg/L on Hyphomonas sp. MHS-3 (5 mg/L) and Hyphomonas sp. VP-6 (5-10 mg/L), a significant inhibition by Triton X-100 of the filtration by Mytilus edulis (4 mg/L), and by Unio tumidus (5 mg/L). The inhibitory effects of TDTMA 1 mg/L on M. galloprovincialis (Tabl.2); the inhibition of feeding: effects of TX100 1-5 mg/L on Unio tumidus, TDTMA 1-2 mg/L on U. pictorum; TDTMA 1 mg/L, SDS 1.7 mg/L, detergents 6.7 – 50 mg/L, AHC 5-60 mg/L (sublethal concentrations) on M. galloprovincialis; TX100, TDTMA (2 mg/L), Tide-Lemon 75 mg/L on Lymnaea stagnalis (Tabl.3). "Sublethal concentrations of contaminants may inhibit vital activities of other organisms involved in the function of an ecosystem as an analogue of a bioreactor. This finding provides a deeper insight into the mechanisms of anthropogenic impact on biosphere. The concept put forward in this work emphasizes that intactness of the whole range of biological diversity of hydrobionts is required to provide effective functioning of an ecosystem as an analog of a water self-purification bioreactor. Therefore, the monetary cost estimates of ecosystems and biota should be increased" (p.516)]. Overview of new data on the effects of surfactants and detergents on prokaryotes, algae, flagellates, vascular plants and animals - ecological and biospheric importance: new priorities and the new facet of bio-chemical ecology // Ecol. Studies, Hazards, Solutions. 2000. vol. 2, P. 84-113, tables. Synoptic review of selected literature, p.84; organisms used, p.86; bioeffects of anionic surfactants, p.87; bioeffects of non-ionic surfactants, p.88; bioeffects of cationic surfactants, p.90; bioeffects of detergents and other mixtures, p.93; concept of ecological hazards, and self-purification as a microbiospheric process, p.94. Bibliography: p.103-113. Inhibitory analysis of the regulatory interactions in food webs. —DAN. 2000, vol. 375. No. 6, pp. 847-849 (in Russ.). Inhibitory analysis of regulatory interactions in trophic webs. — Doklady Biological Sciences, Vol. 377, 2001, pp. 139–141 (in Eng.). [The author suggest to use the methodology of inhibitory analysis to study interactions in trophic chains. Among new facts: the cationic surfactant TDTMA 1 mg/L inhibited the filtration rate of juveniles of marine bivalves Mytilus galloprovincialis, and the removal of cells of the algae Monochrysis lutheri from water (50 min, 26˚C)]. DOI 10.1023/A:1019218026198. Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide (TDTMA). —Toxicological Bulletin (in Russ., Toxicologicheskiy Vestnik = Toxicological Review, Moscow, ISSN 0869-7922). 2000. No. 1. P.42-43. TDTMA 2 mg/L inhibited the feeding rate of Lymnaea stagnalis by 65.5 % (when feeding on the phytomass of leaves of macrophytes). Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide (TDTMA). —Toxicological Bulletin (in Russ., Toxicologicheskiy Vestnik = Toxicological Review, Moscow, ISSN 0869-7922). 2000. No. 3. P. 34-35. [TDTMA 1 mg/L inhibited the filtration rate of the juveniles of the mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis Lam., when grazing (feeding on) the algae Monochrysis lutheri; the removal of algae Monochrysis lutheri was decreased]. Detergents "Lotos-Extra" and "Tide-Lemon". — Toxicological Bulletin (in Russ., Toxicologicheskiy Vestnik = Toxicological Review, Moscow, ISSN 0869-7922). 2000. No. 4. P.35-37 [the new sublethal effects on the filtration by Mytilus galloprovincialis, Lotos-Extra 25 and 50 mg/L, Tide-Lemon 33 and 43 mg/L; decrease in the filtration rate, no increase in mortality of the bivalves]. Principles for analyzing environmental hazards of anthropogenous effects including effects of chemical pollution: a concept and new data. — Vestnik MGU. Series of Biology. 2000. No. 4, pp. 27-34. Tab. Abstract in English. Bibliogr. 37 refs. Medium-term and long-term priorities in ecological studies for the 21-st century.—In: Ostroumov, S.A. (ed.). Aquatic Ecosystems and Organisms. Ecological Studies, Hazards and Solutions. 2000. Vol. 3. MAX Press, Moscow: 25-27. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Dodson S., Hamilton D., Peterson S., Wetzel R.G.]; [the detailed list of priorities in ecology]. Amphiphilic chemical inhibits the ability of molluscs to filter water and to remove the cells of phytoplankton. —Izvestia RAN. Ser. Biology. 2001. No.1: 108-116. Translated into Eng.: An amphiphilic substance inhibits the mollusk capacity to filter out phytoplankton cells from water. - Biology Bulletin, 2001,Volume 28, Number 1, p. 95-102. The effect of synthetic anionic surfactant sodium dodecylsulfate (SDS, 4 mg/l) on the kinetics of water filtration by mussel Mytilus edulis was studied. A suspension of algae Isochrysis galbana was added to the vessel with the mussels, and their filtration activity was measured by counting the concentration of the algae cells in the experimental vessels. Algae concentration was measured every 30 min for an hour and a half. The inhibiting effect on the mollusk filtration rate (FR) was qualitatively described. After the first 30 min filtration at 4 mg/l initial SDS concentration, the cell density was 322% of the control. The inhibiting effect was observed later as well. Due to FR inhibition in the vessels with the above specified initial SDS concentration, the algae cell density was 6.4 and 14.7 times that of the control after 1 and 1.5 h, respectively. Thus, SDS can decrease the natural capacity of aquatic ecosystems for self-purification and disturb other aspects of ecosystem functioning through inhibiting the filtration activity of mussels. The obtained data are discussed in the context of environment and hydrosphere protection from pollution. [MAIK Nauka/Interperiodica distributed by Springer Science+Business Media LLC. ISSN 1062-3590 (Print) 1608-3059 (Online)]. DOI 10.1023/A:1026671024000. (Translated from Izv Akad Nauk Ser Biol. 2001 Jan-Feb; (1):108-16. PMID: 11236572 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]) Imbalance of the factors which control the abundance of unicellular plankton under the anthropogenic impact. — DAN (Doklady Akademii Nauk). 2001. Vol. 379. No.1. P. 136 - 138, 4 tables. Bibliogr. 12 refs. In Russ. Translated into English: Imbalance of factors providing control of unicellular plankton populations exposed to anthropogenic impact. — Doklady Biological Sciences, 2001. Vol. 379, P. 341-343, 4 tables. Bibliogr. 12 refs. (Translated from DAN 2001. Vol. 379. P. 136-138). ISSN 0012-4966. Distributed by Springer, orderdept@springer-sbm.com [A new parameter and formula is suggested: the efficiency of cell elimination from water, ECE; factors of regulation of unicellular plankton abundance (Tab.1); effects of surfactants and detergents on phytoplankton abundance (Tab.2); 7 detergents inhibit filtration of 3 species of marine and freshwater molluscs (Tab.3); Mytilus galloprovincialis eliminates from water the cells of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and algae Pavlova lutheri = M. lutheri as a result of filtration (comparing the 2 processes at the same time, Tab. 4)]. DOI 10.1023/A:1011600213221. Effects of amphiphilic chemicals on marine organisms filter-feeders. 2001. — DAN. Vol. 378. No. 2. P. 283 - 285 [new bioeffects of surfactants on bivalves]. Translated into English: Effect of amphiphilic chemicals on filter-feeding marine organisms. - Doklady Biological Sciences. 2001. Volume 378, Numbers 1-6. p. 248-250. DOI 10.1023/A:1019270825775. Pellets of mollusks in biogeochemical flows of C, N, P, Si, and Al. — DAN. 2001. Vol.379. No. 3. P. 426-429. Bibliogr. 12 refs. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Kolesnikov M.P.] In Russ.; Eng. translation: Pellets of some mollusks in the biogeochemical flows of C, N, P, Si, and Al. — Doklady Biological Sciences, 2001. Vol. 379, P. 378-381. Bibliogr. 12 refs. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Kolesnikov M.P.] (Translated from: DAN 2001. Vol. 379. No. 3. P. 426-429). ISSN 0012-4966. Distributed by Springer, orderdept@springer-sbm.com [The elemental composition (C, N, P, Si, Al) of the pellets formed by mollusks Lymnaea stagnalis feeding on the leaves of Nuphar lutea and Taraxacum officinale; the amount (wet weight, dry weight) of pellets formed by L. stagnalis feeding on the leaves of N. lutea and T. officinale; transfer of matter and chemical elements (C, N, P, Si, Al) with pellets of freshwater bivalves (unionids Unio sp., etc.) per unit biomass of mollusks and per unit area of the ecosystem of the river; transfer of matter and chemical elements (C, N, P, Si, Al) with the pellets of L. stagnalis per unit biomass of mollusks and per unit area of the ecosystem of the pond. Surfactants ТDТМА 2 mg/l, SDS 1-2 mg/l, the detergent Tide-Lemon 75 mg/l inhibited the trophic activity of Lymnaea stagnalis. Percents of food assimilability of various taxons of invertebrates, from Rotatoria (48-80) to Diptera (1-31)]. DOI 10.1023/A:1011620817764. Responses of Unio tumidus to a mixture of chemicals and the hazard of synecological summation of anthropogenic effects (Reagirovanie Unio tumidus pri vozdeistvii smesevogo himicheskogo preparata i opasnost sinekologicheskogo summirovaniya antropogennyh vozdeistviy). — DAN. 2001. Vol. 380. No. 5. P. 714-717. (in Rus.). Translated into English: Responses of Unio tumidus to mixed chemical preparations and the hazard of synecological summation of anthropogenic effects. - Doklady Biological Sciences, 2001, Volume 380, Numbers 1-6, p. 492-495. ISSN 0012-4966 (Print) 1608-3105 (Online). DOI 10.1023/A:1012344026176. Hazard of synergy at the synecological summation of man-made impacts. - DAN. 2001. Vol.380. No. 6. P. 847-849 [new type of man-made hazards]. In Rus. Translated into Eng.: The hazard of a two-level synergism of synecological summation of anthropogenic effects. -Doklady Biological Sciences, 2001, Volume 380, Numbers 1-6, p. 499-501. The concrete examples of synergism were found when anthropogenic impacts affected organisms of two adjacent trophic levels. Bioeffects were described of the action of synthetic detergent Vesna (1 mg/l) on oysters Crassostrea gigas, detergent IXI (10 mg/l) on mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis, detergent Tide-Lemon (50 mg/l) on M. galloprovincialis. The danger of simultaneous influence of contamination of environment (e.g., by detergents) on organisms of two trophic levels may occur when the polluting chemicals produce effects on algae and bivalves that are filter-feeders. [Publisher MAIK Nauka/Interperiodica, distributed by Springer Science+Business Media LLC.; ISSN 0012-4966 (Print) 1608-3105 (Online)] DOI 10.1023/A:1012348127085. Synecological basis for the solution of the problem of eutrophication. - DAN. 2001. Vol. 381. No. 5. P. 709-712. [A new approach to prevent eutrophication]. English translation: The synecological approach to the problem of eutrophication. - Doklady Biological Sciences, Vol. 381, 2001, p. 559–562. ISSN 0012-4966. Distributed by Springer, orderdept@springer-sbm.com. [A new approach to combat eutrophication. Among new facts: The liquid detergent Fairy 2 mg/L inhibited filtration by Mytilus galloprovincialis within 2-23 min (22.5 ºС) after addition]. DOI 10.1023/A:1013378505630. http://scipeople.ru/users/2943391/ Synopsis of new data and concepts in aquatic and general ecology // Ecological Studies, Hazards, Solutions, 2001, vol. 5, p. 130-136. Bibliogr. 5 refs. Hydrobiology, ecology and education // Ecological Studies, Hazards, Solutions, 2001. Vol. 5. P.119-122. [In collaboration: Fedorov V.D., S.A.O.] Synthetic detergent Losk-Universal // Toxicological Bulletin (in Russ., Toxicologicheskiy Vestnik = Toxicological Review, Moscow, ISSN 0869-7922). 2001. No. 3, p. 40-41. Detergent Losk-Universal inhibited filtration by Mytilus galloprovincialis (incubation: 27.8º С; 20 mg/L 19-54 min.; 7 mg/L 9-49 min). Avon Herbal Care // Toxicological Bulletin (in Russ., Toxicologicheskiy Vestnik = Toxicological Review, Moscow, ISSN 0869-7922). 2001. No. 5, p. 29-31. [The sublethal negative effects on filtration rate by bivalves M. galloprovincialis] Effects of sodium dodecylsulphate on molluscs that were cultivated under the conditions of aquaculture, in connection with the assessment of the potential hazard of surfactants // Toxicol. Bulletin. 2001. No. 6, p. 30-35. Liquid detergents Biospul and Kashtan // Toxicological Bulletin (in Russ., Toxicologicheskiy Vestnik = Toxicological Review, Moscow, ISSN 0869-7922). 2001. No. 6, p. 41-43 [In collaboration: S.A.O., V. S. Khoroshilov]; [new bioeffects on the seedlings]. The program of the lecture course. Introduction to Biochemical Ecology // Ecological Studies, Hazards, Solutions, 2001. 5: 122-124. Bibliogr. 11 refs. [Covered: the ecological roles of natural and man-made chemicals. Inter alia, some problems of chemical communication and regulation in natural populations and ecosystems, environmental toxicology and chemistry and QSAR. Ecological functions of secondary metabolites of bacteria, fungi, algae, plants, invertebrates and vertebrates. Until now, there were no other courses on bio-chemical ecology. Published reviews of the author's book – 'Introduction to Biochemical Ecology' - indicated that the book broke a fresh ground and extended the frontiers of ecology. New concepts suggested: ecological chemomediators and ecological chemoregulators in ecosystems]. The program of the lecture course. Ecology of Water Self-Purification // Ecological Studies, Hazards, Solutions, 2001. 5: 124-125. Bibliogr. 13 refs. The program of the lecture course. Ecology // Ecological Studies, Hazards, Solutions, 2001. 5: 126-129. Bibliogr. 38 refs. Biodiversity and water quality: the role of feedbacks. — DAN. 2002. vol. 382. No. 1. P. 138-141. 1 fig, 2 tables. Bibliogr. 15 refs. Translated into English: Biodiversity protection and quality of water: the role of feedbacks in ecosystems.- Doklady Biological Sciences. 2002. Volume 382, Numbers 1-6, p.18-21. [A new vision of how biodiversity helps towards better stability and water quality. Among new facts: the detergent IXI 20 mg/L inhibited filtration by marine mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis (3-25 min, 18 pro mille, 22.8ºC); the detergent Deni-Automat 30 mg/L also inhibited filtration of oysters Crassostrea gigas Thunberg (2-40 min, 25.2ºC).]. DOI 10.1023/A:1014465220673. http://scipeople.ru/users/2943391/ New type of action of potentially hazardous chemicals: uncouplers of pelagial-benthal coupling (Novyi tip deistviya potentzialno opasnykh veshchestv: razobshchiteli pelagialno-bentalnogo sopryazheniya). — DAN. 2002. v. 383. No.1, p. 138-141. [The effects of the xenobiotic (potassium bichromate K2Cr2O7) on the removal of suspended matter from water by the mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis was studied. It was shown that the chemical inhibited the removal of suspended matter from water during water filtering by mussels. It was concluded that the chemical inhibited water filtration rate by the mussels. The results are in accord with previous findings on effects of other xenobiotics and pollutants on filtration rate by bivalves. The similar inhibition by xenobiotics and pollutants was shown by the author for both marine (Ostroumov, DAN, 2001, vol. 378, No. 2., p. 283-285) and freshwater (Ostroumov, DAN, 2001, vol. 380, No. 5., p. 714-717) molluscs. The results demonstrate a new type of ecological hazard from water pollution when the polluting chemicals may uncouple the link between from the pelagial part of the ecosystem and its benthal part, i.e. pelagial-benthal coupling]. In Russ., translated into English: A new type of effect of potentially hazardous substances: uncouplers of pelagial–benthal coupling. — Doklady Biological Sciences. 2002. Vol. 383: 127-130. Bibliogr. 15. ISSN 0012-4966. Distributed by Springer, orderdept@springer-sbm.com. [Organisms are mediators of “biogenic migration of atoms in the biosphere”. This migration is partly implemented in the framework of pelagial–benthal coupling. Average percentage of assimilated (16-90%) and non-assimilated (10-84%) food matter for 15 large taxa of invertebrates (Table 1); potassium bichromate inhibited water filtration by Mytilus galloprovincialis (Table 2); surfactants, detergents, pesticides inhibited filtration by filter-feeders, marine and freshwater bivalves and rotifers (Table 3). A prediction is made: "Further research and experimental studies are expected to provide new evidence that sublethal concentrations of chemical pollutants induce a significant decrease in the filtration capacity of freshwater and marine filter feeders" (p.129). "The uncoupling process considered above is an anthropogenic violation of two basic laws (empirical rules or biogeochemical principles) of the biosphere functioning: (1) biogenic migration of atoms of chemical elements in the biosphere always tends toward its maximum expression; (2) on the geological time scale, the evolution of species gives rise to the forms of life that are stable in the biosphere, and is so directed that the biogenic migration of atoms in the biosphere increases" (p.129).]; DOI 10.1023/A:1015385723150. System of principles for protecting the biogeocenotic function and biodiversity of filter-feeders. — DAN. 2002. V. 383. No. 5. P. 710-714. [As a result of our studies of filter-feeders (DAN, 1998, Vol. 362, P. 574-576; DAN, 2001, Vol. 378, P. 283-285), it is clear that the filtering activity of populations of filter-feeders in natural habitats might be significantly reduced if the concentrations of some pollutants reach certain levels. The role of filter-feeders as factors of water purification in ecosystems is so important that their inhibition is a danger for the entire ecosystem. The author emphasizes that not only the biodiversity of filter-feeders but also their level of functional (filtration) activity is to be protected. In order to do so, we suggest establishing a new type of protected areas whose main purpose is to protect functionally active populations of filter-feeders, including bivalves and other organisms. Those protected areas could be named hydrobiological (some variants: biofiltering, or malacological) reserves (some variants: refuges, sanctuaries, etc.)]. In Russ., translated into English: System of principles for conservation of the biogeocenotic function and the biodiversity of filter-feeders. — Doklady Biological Sciences. 2002. Vol. 383: 147-150. Bibliogr. 15. (ISSN 0012-4966. Distributed by Springer, orderdept@springer-sbm.com). [5 principles of nature conservation requirements in malacological and hydrobiological reserves (Tabl. 3), among them principle 2, "conservation of filtration activity of organisms and populations"; 5 detergents (1-50 mg/L) inhibited the filtration activity of freshwater mussels Unio tumidus, marine mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis, oysters Crassostrea gigas (Tabl. 2); effects on the efficiency of elimination (EEE) of suspended matter from water were measured (tabl. 2); the number of days (0.3 – 10) needed to filter the volume of aquatic (freshwater and marine) ecosystem by the local bivalves (a review of data from literature) (Tabl.1). "I suggest that the existing system of protected terrestrial and water areas should be supplemented with special sites intended to conserve populations of filter-feeding hydrobionts. In addition to biodiversity conservation, these populations should be conserved because they fulfill a very important biogeocenotic function of water filtration and purification" (p.149). "The system of five principles…is proposed to provide an ecological basis of the environment conservation conditions at these sites (malacological and hydrobiological reserves)" (p.149).]. DOI 10.1023/A:1015398125876. New variants of the definitions of the concepts and terms 'ecosystem' and 'biogeocoenosis'. — DAN. 2002. V. 383. No. 4. P. 571-573. In Russ., translated into English: New definitions of the concepts and terms ecosystem and biogeocenosis. — Doklady Biological Sciences. 2002. Vol. 383: 141-143. 2 tables. Bibliogr. 15. ISSN 0012-4966 (Print) 1608-3105 (Online). Distributed by Springer, orderdept@springer-sbm.com [In 1935, the term 'ecosystem' was coined by A. Tansley. In the 1940s, another important term 'biogeocoenosis' was introduced by V. N. Sukachev. Since that time, a significant amount of new facts was accumulated in ecology. It is necessary to revisit the formulation of the basic concepts and terms in ecology, including the two terms mentioned above. The author proposed some new variants of the definition of the two terms that (1) reflect the modern vision of the basics of ecology; and (2) avoid the vicious circle of using other terms that in turn request their definitions. Tables: 5 specific features of the proposed definition of ecosystem (Table 1); 8 specific features of the proposed definition of biogeocenosis, and 8 distinctions between the proposed definition and the classical definition by V.N. Sukachev (Table 2)]. DOI 10.1023/A:1015393924967. Syllabus of a new lecture course 'Introduction to biochemical ecology' // Syllabuses of lecture courses (Programmi spetzkursov). Moscow: Moscow State University. 2002. P.123-125 [the new innovative course developed]. Syllabus of a new lecture course 'Mechanisms of interactions of organisms in ecosystems' // Syllabuses of lecture courses (Programmi spetzkursov). M.: Moscow State University. 2002. P.120-122 [the new innovative course developed]. Syllabus of a new lecture course 'Ecology of water self-purification' // Syllabuses of lecture courses (Programmi spetzkursov). Moscow: Moscow State University. 2002. P.126-127 [the new innovative course developed]. Molluscs in biogeochemical flows (C, N, P, Si, Al) and water self-purification: effects of surfactants. — Vestnik MGU. Ser. 16. Biology. (ISSN 0201-7385; ISSN 0137-0952) 2003. No. 1. P. 15-24. [In collaboration: S.A.O., Kolesnikov M.P.] [The effects of a cationic surfactant on the feeding rate and the pellet excretion by the molluscs Lymnaea stagnalis and freshwater mussels (Unionidae) was studied. It is shown that the molluscs Lymnaea stagnalis excret pellets of faeces at the rate of 4-7 mg (dry weight) per 1 g of the wet weight of molluscs per 72 h. Under the conditions when the food is the leaves of Nuphar lutea, the content of C in the pellets was 69.74%; N, 2.3-2.9%; P, 0.4-0.5%; Si, 1.1-1.7%, Al, 0.054-0.059%. In the presence of the cationic surfactant, tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide (TDTMA) (2 mg/L), the feeding rate of molluscs was decreased by 27.9-70.9%. Under the effect of the cationic surfactant, TDTMA (2 mg/L), the production of pellets per g of the wet weight of molluscs was decreased by 41.7% (over the incubation period of 72 h). We also studied the content of the pellets of freshwater mussels after their feeding on the natural seston (the sample of mussels taken from the natural community). In the sample, the species and their percentages were: Unio tumidus 63.21%, U. pictorum 27.36 %, Crassiana crassa 7.55 %, Anodonta cygnea 1.89 %. This sample of bivalves produced the pellets that had the following chemical content: C, 64.3%; N, 2.73%; P, 0.39%; Si, 1.14%; Al, 0.071%. Water filtering by the unionids was also inhibited by TDTMA and some other surfactants. Therefore it was shown that the surfactant inhibited the matter and elements transfer through this level of the trophic chain]. Inhibitory analysis of top-down control: new keys to studying eutrophication, algal blooms, and water self-purification. — Hydrobiologia. 2002. Vol. 469, P. 117-129. [Top-down control is a vital type of interspecies interactions in food webs. Phytoplankton grazers contribute to the top-down control of phytoplankton populations. This article is focused on the role of benthic suspension-feeders (filter - feeders) in the control of plankton populations as a result of water filtering and the removal of suspended matter (including the cells of plankton) from the water column. New data on the inhibitory effects of synthetic surfactants and detergents on bivalves, which are benthic filter-feeders (freshwater mussels Unio tumidus, U. pictorum, marine mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis, M. edulis, and oysters Crassostrea gigas) are presented and discussed. Importance and efficiency of that approach to the problems of eutrophication and water self-purification is pointed out. The chemical pollution may pose a threat to the natural top-down control of phytoplankton and water self-purification processes. Water self-
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