ISSN:
1432-0703
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
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Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Since mosses derive their nutrients largely from air, they may serve as possible indicators of the magnitude of air pollution. Samples ofSphagnum mosses were collected in the Adirondack region of northeastern New York and analyzed for 46 elements. High concentrations of barium, chromium, iron, lead, molybdenum, titanium and vanadium were found. Concentrations of aluminum and fluorine were correlated and may be related to aluminum and glass smelting activities in the area. The concentrations of a number of other element pairs in the mosses also indicated some correlation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01056249
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