ISSN:
1573-5052
Keywords:
Bioindication
;
Heavy metals
;
Plant analysis
;
Chemical elements
;
Peat profiles
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract To get a first impression of the degree of pollution in the Forest Biosphere Reserve 350 km northwest of Moscow, samples of Polytrichum commune and peat profiles were measured by ICP/MS after decomposition by high-pressure ashing. Comparing the results with data found in similar systems in Central Europe the Forest Biosphere Reserve can be described than ‘medium-polluted’ by heavy metals. Pb shows lower values as in comparable systems in Germany, due to the fact of lower traffic density in Sowjetunion. The status of the nutritional elements Ca, Mg and K is in the same order of magnitude as found in German forest ecosystems.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00045211