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Lichens <i>(Xanthoria parietina)</i> - Bio-Indicators for Sulphur and Metallic Elements for Pollution Investigation in Riga City
Māris BērtiņšArturs ViksnaZenta BalcerbuleViktorija KrjukovičaVitālijs Lazarenkosubject
PollutionbiologyMechanical Engineeringmedia_common.quotation_subjectAir pollutionchemistry.chemical_elementbiology.organism_classificationmedicine.disease_causeSulfurXanthoria parietinachemistryMechanics of MaterialsEnvironmental chemistrymedicineEnvironmental scienceGeneral Materials ScienceLichenBioindicatormedia_commondescription
The aim of the research was to investigate the pollution level of sulphur and metallic elements in Riga city (Freeport of Riga, Kundziņsala, Mežaparks) by using foliose lichens (Xanthoriaparietina) as a bio-indicators. Obtained results show that the Freeport of Riga is the most polluted area comparing with other neatest places in Riga city, Kundziņsala and Mežaparks. Evaluate a washing effect, obtained results shows that lichen thallus contains about 50 % of total amount of sulphur and investigated elements as dust particles on the surface of lichens.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-10 | Key Engineering Materials |