A study of air pollution with heavy metals in Thessaloniki city (Greece) using trees as biological indicators

1995 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 118-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Sawidis ◽  
A. Marnasidis ◽  
G. Zachariadis ◽  
J. Stratis
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Biological Indicators

A Study of Air Pollution with Heavy Metals in Athens City and Attica Basin Using Evergreen Trees as Biological Indicators

2012 ◽  
Vol 148 (3) ◽  
pp. 396-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Sawidis ◽  
Panagiotis Krystallidis ◽  
Dimitrios Veros ◽  
Mukesh Chettri
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Biological Indicators

INFLUENCE OF AIR POLLUTION ON FOREST ECOSYSTEMS: ECOLOGICAL IMPACT OF HEAVY METALS

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1401-1405
Author(s):  
Mihaela Budianu ◽  
Brindusa Mihaela Robu ◽  
Matei Macoveanu
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Forest Ecosystems ◽  
Ecological Impact

Effects of ectoparasites on breeding success of great tits (Parus major) and pied flycatchers (Ficedula hypoleuca) in an air pollution gradient

1994 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 624-635 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tapio Eeva ◽  
Esa Lehikoinen ◽  
Jorma Nurmi
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Breeding Success ◽  
Detrimental Effect ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Parus Major ◽  
Ficedula Hypoleuca ◽  
Nest Size ◽  
Minor Importance ◽  
Ceratophyllus Gallinae

Numbers of ectoparasitic blow fly (Protocalliphora azurea) larvae (Diptera: Calliphoridae), adult and larval hen fleas, Ceratophyllus gallinae (Siphonaptera: Ceratophyllidae), and other nest-dwelling insects were counted from the nests of the great tit, Parus major, and the pied flycatcher, Ficedula hypoleuca, in southwestern Finland around a factory complex emitting large quantities of sulphuric oxides and heavy metals. Protocalliphora azurea larvae were more frequently found in the nests of P. major than in those of F. hypoleuca. The prevalence of P. azurea larvae tended to be lower in polluted areas. The number of P. azurea larvae correlated positively with nest size and brood size of P. major. This may be caused by difficulties in sanitation of large and crowded nests. The numbers of fleas and their larvae were negatively affected by moisture in the nests. Nests of F. hypoleuca contained more adult fleas in polluted areas. This may indicate reduced resistance of birds exposed to heavy metals, but other possibilities are also discussed. We found a detrimental effect of P. azurea larvae on the growth of P. major nestlings, and an effect of fleas on mortality of F. hypoleuca nestlings, but these effects were not enhanced by air pollution. We conclude that the ectoparasites studied, at densities observed in our study area, are of minor importance in determining the breeding success of these two bird species.

Effect of Urban Pollutants on Physiological and Biochemical Parameters of Leaves of Hardwood Trees and Shrubs in Urban Green Spaces

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-98
Author(s):  
Sara Ghafari ◽  
Behzad Kaviani ◽  
Shahram Sedaghathoor ◽  
Mohammad Sadegh Allahyari
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Electrolyte Leakage ◽  
Urban Air Pollution ◽  
Biological Indicators ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Urban Green Spaces ◽  
Hardwood Trees ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Trees And Shrubs

Trees and shrubs of green spaces can tolerate some physiological parameters. They can adapt to climatic conditions, hence, reduce air pollution and can be used as biological indicators in various researches. The present study aimed to explore the impact of urban air pollution on some parameters such as fresh, dry and turgor weight, amounts of chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments, and electrolyte leakage of 18 ornamental tree and shrub species in marginal and downtown parks of Rasht, Iran. The results revealed significant differences in turgor weight, photosynthetic pigments, and chlorophyll a/b ratio, but insignificant differences in electrolyte leakage between the marginal and downtown sites. The results indicated that all quantitative variables of the leaves differed significantly (p ≤ 0.01) among the species, except for fresh weight.

AIR POLLUTION BY HEAVY METALS FROM PETROCHEMICAL INCINERATORS: MEASUREMENT AND DISPERSION MODELLING

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 379-390
Author(s):  
Seyed Mohsen Peyghambarzadeh ◽  
Akbar Pirbadali-Somarin
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Dispersion Modelling

The Research Progress of Heavy Metals in PM2.5

2014 ◽  
Vol 955-959 ◽  
pp. 1397-1404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Na Shi ◽  
Xun Xu ◽  
Xiao Yan Dou ◽  
Xu Dong Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Chemical Form ◽  
The Body ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Depth Study

PM2.5 is one of the most important components in air pollution. It is also the focus of the most closely watched at home and abroad. Based on its small size, complex components, and strongenvironmental activity, it can be used as a carrier for chemicals, heavy metals, bacteria, toxins and carcinogens into the body. Then, as a result, it will affect Human Body Health. Heavy metals are important components of PM2.5, and the long-term accumulation of heavy metals in PM2.5 poses a great threat on human health and the environment. This paper reviewed the sources, distribution methods,chemical form, detection methods, disposal way, research progress of heavy metals in PM2.5. As a result, it provided a reference for in-depth study on the future.

Multielemental analysis in Nerium Oleander L. leaves as a way of assessing the levels of urban air pollution by heavy metals

2019 ◽  
Vol 152 ◽  
pp. 18-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramon S. Santos ◽  
Francis A.C.R.A. Sanches ◽  
Roberta G. Leitão ◽  
Catarine C.G. Leitão ◽  
Davi F. Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Urban Air Pollution ◽  
Nerium Oleander ◽  
Urban Air ◽  
Multielemental Analysis

Moss biomonitoring of air pollution with heavy metals in the vicinity of a ferronickel smelter plant

2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 645-656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katerina Bačeva ◽  
Trajče Stafilov ◽  
Robert Šajn ◽  
Claudiu Tănăselia
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Moss Biomonitoring
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