Lichen biomonitoring of trace metals in the Pistoia area (central northern Italy)
- 1 January 1994
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
- Vol. 29 (1) , 17-27
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00546775
Abstract
The epiphytic lichen Parmelia caperata (L.) Ach. was used as bioaccumulator of the heavy metals Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb and Zn in the environs of the town of Pistoia (central northern Italy). The concentrations of Cd, Cr, Ni, Hg and Pb were comparable with those found in areas not subject to atmospheric pollution. Copper and especially Zn were found in rather high concentrations. Fertilizers and pesticides were the main source of atmospheric contamination.Keywords
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