An Assessment of the Sampling Procedure for Estimating air Pollution Using Epiphytic Lichens as Indicators

1993 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Pirintsos ◽  
D. Vokou ◽  
J. Diamantopoulos ◽  
D. J. Galloway
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Detrended Correspondence Analysis ◽  
Pollution Source ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Epiphytic Lichens ◽  
Indicator Species Analysis ◽  
Experimental Site ◽  
Breast Height ◽  
Species Analysis ◽  
The City

AbstractUsing the response of epiphytic lichens in and around the city of Thessaloniki (Greece) to an air pollution source, the value of sampling lichens at breast height and the base of trees was compared. The data obtained were processed with detrended correspondence analysis and polythetic divisive two-way indicator species analysis, and IAP (index of atmospheric purity) values were estimated for each experimental site. The tree base IAP values were higher than those at breast height, reflecting the higher number of species present, the generally increased cover and frequency of occurrence. IAP values at the two sampling heights suggest a linear relationship and the same holds for the tree base IAP values and the first axis ordination scores. Sampling at the base resulted in better discrimination of sites, and may, therefore, offer more accurate monitoring of changes induced by air pollution.

scholarly journals A vegetation survey of the Tsitsikamma Coastal National Park

Koedoe ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Hanekom ◽  
A. Southwood ◽  
M. Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Correspondence Analysis ◽  
Indicator Species ◽  
National Park ◽  
Detrended Correspondence Analysis ◽  
Indicator Species Analysis ◽  
Vegetation Survey ◽  
Afromontane Forest ◽  
Species Analysis ◽  
North And South

Sampling plots (5 m x 10 m in fynbos, 10 m x 10 m in forest) were analysed in the littoral, coastal escarpment, and north and south facing inland escarp- ment zones of 17 transect sites along the length of the Tsitsikamma Coastal National Park. Cover- abundance values were estimated for each species in the sampling plots. A detrended correspondence analysis (using CANOCO) and a two way indicator species analysis (TWINSPAN) were carried out on these data to determine the communities sampled. The vegetation of the park was classified into an Afromontane Forest, a Littoral Herbland and two Mesic Mountain Fynbos Communities. The distribution and extent of these communities were determined and their conservation discussed.

An Assessment of the Sampling Procedure for Estimating air Pollution Using Epiphytic Lichens as Indicators

1993 ◽  
Vol 25 (02) ◽  
pp. 165 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Pirintsos ◽  
D. Vokou ◽  
J. Diamantopoulos ◽  
D. J. Galloway
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Epiphytic Lichens

scholarly journals Air quality indication in Blace (Southeastern Serbia) using lichens as bioindicators

2013 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 893-897 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.M. Stamenkovic ◽  
Svetlana Ristic ◽  
Tatjana Djekic ◽  
Tatjana Mitrovic ◽  
Rada Baosic
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Epiphytic Lichens ◽  
Rural Settlements ◽  
Normal Zone ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The City ◽  
Southeastern Serbia

Air quality investigations have not been undertaken in Blace until now. Identifying the presence of different types of epiphytic lichens was performed in the summer 2012 in Blace (southeastern Serbia), and selected rural settlements around Blace, in order to establish the air quality of the area. The analysis of samples from described localities indicated the presence of 25 lichen taxa from 19 genera. Using the Index of Atmospheric Purity (IAP), it was found that there are 2 different air pollution zones in Blace: ?lichen desert? and ?transitional? or ?struggle zone?, which includes the periphery of the city. In these zones the air is moderately polluted. In the urban area of Blace there is no ?normal? zone, but one was detected in the surrounding rural areas.

Microfaunal communities associated with epiphytic lichens in Belfast

1990 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Roberts ◽  
D. Zimmer
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Species Richness ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
City Centre ◽  
Epiphytic Lichens ◽  
Total Species Richness ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
The City ◽  
Total Species

AbstractThe composition and richness of the microfauna on lime trees was surveyed in relation to the distribution and cover of lichens in Belfast. Parameters used to help interpret the results included distance from the city centre and available data on air quality. The percentage epiphyte cover on the trunks of lime trees was significantly correlated with distance from the city centre whereas that on tree bases as not. In contrast, the number of microfaunal species revealed strong positive correlations with distance for both the bases and the trunks of trees. Most of this increase in microfaunal species richness towards rural areas was due to protistans which are thus proposed as useful bioindicators of air pollution. The total species richness of fauna showed slight negative correlation with smoke but not SO2 levels.

scholarly journals Bioindication of air pollution in Nis by using epiphytic lichens

2003 ◽  
Vol 55 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 133-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Stamenkovic ◽  
Mirko Cvijan
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Transitional Zone ◽  
Modern Method ◽  
The Other ◽  
Pollution Level ◽  
Epiphytic Lichens ◽  
Normal Zone ◽  
Flavoparmelia Caperata ◽  
First Time ◽  
The City

Bioindication of air pollution in the city of Nis, by using epiphytic lichens, was performed for the first time in 1992. In this paper the authors present the results of repeated investigations in 2002, by using new, modern method, and their comparison with the former investigations. In repeated investigations, on 59 investigated spots, the authors established the presence of 42 lichen taxa, 3 zones with different air pollution level ("lichens desert", "transitional zone" and "normal zone") and two subzones ("narrow transitional zone" and "wider transitional zone"), as well. As the most sensitive, some Melanelia-species (M. elegantula, M. exasperata, M. glabra), Evernia prunastr and Flavoparmelia caperata, were established while on the other hand, Phaeophyscia orbicularis, Physcia adscendens, Ph. stellaris and Lecanora argentata were the most tolerant.

scholarly journals Using of epiphytic lichens for bioindication of air pollution in Vranje

2004 ◽  
Vol 56 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 139-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Stamenkovic ◽  
Mirko Cvijan
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Transitional Zone ◽  
Epiphytic Lichens ◽  
Parmelia Sulcata ◽  
Pollution Levels ◽  
Normal Zone ◽  
Xanthoria Parietina ◽  
First Time ◽  
The City ◽  
Desert Zone

Epiphytic lichens were used dor bioindication of air pollution in the city of Vranje for the first time. In 43 investigated places, the authors established the presence of 38 lichen taxa from 20 genera. By calculating the index of atmospheric purity (IAP), they established three zones with different air pollution levels (a "lichen desert zone", a "transitional zone", and a "normal zone") and two subzones (a "narrow transitional zone", and a "wider transitional zone"). The species Melanelia exasperatula, M. glabra, Lecanora allophana, Lecidella elaechroma, Ochrolechia sp, Ramalina sp., and Parmelina quercina were established as the most sensitive. On the other hand, Phaeophyscia orbicularis, Xanthoria parietina, and Parmelia sulcata were the most tolerant.

The effect of air pollution in the city of Krasnodar on health

2017 ◽  
pp. 22-25
Author(s):  
S.P. Kukkoev ◽  
T.F. Nikishina ◽  
P.N. Nikolaevich
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
The City ◽  
Main Factor

The results of in-depth studies of the effect of air pollution in the city of Krasnodar on the health of the population, which showed that the main factor affecting the health of the population of Krasnodar, is air pollution.

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