Heavy metal pollution and forest health in the Ukrainian Carpathians

Shparyk, Yuriy; Парпан, В. И.

doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2003.10.030

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“…Contents of Cr and Ni depended especially on the ecological condition of soils (pH value, humus content) corresponding to the changes of climate in altitudinal transect. Lower soil temperature at higher altitudes slows the rate of decomposition of surface humus and the release of N. The study of a migration of toxic elements in the Ukrainian Carpathian forests [40] also showed decreasing Cr and Ni concentrations in soils with altitude. It was highest in the oak forests, lower in beech forests, and the lowest in the zone of spruce forests.…”

Section: Ni Concentrations In Topsoil and Plantsmentioning

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Chromium and Nickel Accumulation by Plants Along an Altitudinal Gradient in Western Carpathian Secondary Spruce Stands

Kuklová¹,

Kukla²,

Gašová³

2016

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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Our research was realized in segments of 80-year-old secondary spruce ecosystems selected in the buffer zone of Slovenský raj NP (western Carpathians). The vertical transect (635-1,110 m a.s.l.) consisted of three localities with six geobiocoenological plots. The Cr contents (mg kg R. idaeus, D. dilatata, S. ovatus, S. virgaurea) rooted in surface horizons of Cambisols were higher than 1, thus pointing at the impact of soil contamination. Cr TC higher than 1 were found for D. dilatata (2.4) and V. myrtillus (1.1.-3.6) rooted in the surface horizons of Podzols, indicating the better bio-accumulation ability of these plants.

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Section: Ni Concentrations In Topsoil and Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Chromium and Nickel Accumulation by Plants Along an Altitudinal Gradient in Western Carpathian Secondary Spruce Stands

Kuklová¹,

Kukla²,

Gašová³

2016

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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“…Generally, the lowest (group A) and low (group B) concentrations of metals in leaves correspond to the typical range or average values encountered in linden and other deciduous tree species. In the case of sites with the highest and high metal concentrations in leaves (group C) the metals contents are nearing the upper values or even exceed the range (Bia³obok 1991;Markert 1992;Markert 1993;Kabata-Pendias and Pendias 1999;Kabata-Pendias 2001;Cicek and Kopral 2004;Niinemets and Kull 2003;Shparyk and Parpan 2004;Aboal et al 2004).…”

Section: Cluster Analysis Of Sites In Respect Of Metals Contents In Tmentioning

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“…The studied sites of group A showed low or average contents of metals value, which according to Lityñski and Jurkowska (1982), Markert (1992), Kabata-Pendias and Pendias (1999), Kabata-Pendias (2001), Hagen-Thorn et al (2004), Cicek and Kopral (2004), Shparyk and Parpan (2004) are characteristic for clean or relatively clean soils. On the contrary, the concentrations of these elements in soils from polluted sites, forming group B, C and D, are high and exceed the means and value ranges in relation to typical non-polluted soils.…”

Section: Cluster Analysis Of T Cordata Sites In Respect Of Dust Fallmentioning

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Variability of morphometric leaf traits in small-leaved linden (Tilia cordata Mili.) under the influence of air pollution

Kosiba¹

2011

Acta Soc Bot Pol

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The study concerns the ecological responses of Tilia cordata Mill. to pollution and describes the advantages of estimating of the degree of environmental pollution. The aim was, to find out whether the degree of pollution conforms to the contents of the investigated elements in leaves, the assessment of variability of morphometric leaf traits and the cationic equilibrium values. The study has shown a statistically significant differentiation between the analysed sites in respect of dust fall, concentrations of elements in soils and leaves, morphometric traits of leaves and the cationic equilibrium. The hierarchical tree plot of cluster analysis qualified the sites as polluted and non-polluted. In polluted sites the contents of metals in leaves were significantly higher and the cationic equilibrium in leaves was disturbed. The surface, width and asymmetry of leaves, and also the variability of these measures were higher in polluted sites. In sites, which are not directly affected by pollution the cationic equilibrium is close to the const. value, whereas leaf traits have shown the lowest values and a considerably lower variability. The investigations show that leaf traits and cationic equilibrium correspond to the level of pollution and can be used as a tool for evaluation of the environment status.

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“…However, the plants themselves undergo constant anthropogenic pressure, which affects their growth and development, aesthetics appearance and fertility [3,6,7]. The geographical location of Dnipropetrovsk effect in the steppe zone of Ukraine exacerbates the ongoing situation, as there is an enormous discrepancy between conditions needed to forest ecosystems and the real geographical and environmental conditions.…”

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The Impact of SO2 and NO2 Industrial Emissions on Anatomical Stem of Salix alba

Iusypiva

Miasoid

2016

ILNS

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The paper examines the influence of industrial emissions SO 2 and NO 2 on the anatomical structure of the annual shoot stems of Salix alba L. in conditions of steppe zone of Ukraine. It reveals high stability of histological characteristics of the studied type to phytotoxic pollutants, which was proved by thickening of almost all anatomical stem parameters. It was ascertained the toxic gases chronic effect results in increasing the thickness of the stem cortex in the research object through the increase of the primary cortex where collenchyme and parenchyma grow thicker, and through thickening the secondary cortex as hard bast indices rise. The study proved that toxic gases do not affect the wood radius and pith diameter, though the biggest trachea diameter increases significantly. It has shown the thickening of both primary cortex and secondary bast which contribute to the change of that the diameter of annual shoot stems of S. alba in conditions of technogenesis. The high adaptive capacity of anatomical indicators of this his plant species stem to industrial pollution has been demonstrated, and therefore it was suggested that S. alba can be used for planting the areas subject to chronic actions SO 2 and NO 2 . INTRODUCTIONTechnogenic pollution is a powerful factor that leads to the degradation and de forestation worldwide [1,2]. Ukraine is one of the most ecologically disadvantaged countries in Europe [3]. The highest level of contamination is observed in the Prydniprov'ya region. The city of Dnipropetrovsk is its powerful industrial center. Plants and works of metallurgical, machinebuilding, chemical, power and other industries are concentrated in the city. Every year they emit millions of tons of toxic substances into the atmosphere, soil and water bodies [4] which have detrimental effect on the living organisms. Planting and establishing green spaces around the industrial areas and along the highways are the measures that are of primary importance in the system of environment protection [5].Woody vegetation effectively acts as the "lungs" of the city, purifying air from harmful substances. However, the plants themselves undergo constant anthropogenic pressure, which affects their growth and development, aesthetics appearance and fertility [3,6,7]. The geographical location of Dnipropetrovsk effect in the steppe zone of Ukraine exacerbates the ongoing situation, as there is an enormous discrepancy between conditions needed to forest ecosystems and the real geographical and environmental conditions. Besides the anthropogenic loading, woody vegetation has to adapt to the complex unfavorable environmental conditions such as drought, strong dry winds, freezing winters and hot summers. Therefore, the creation of urban forest ecosystems for environmental protection requires the selection of tree species selection taking into account both their resistance to toxic gases, heavy metals, dust and other anthropogenic ingredients and their ability to adapt to adverse abiotic factors of the environment.The use o...

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Heavy metal pollution and forest health in the Ukrainian Carpathians

Cited by 70 publications

References 3 publications

Chromium and Nickel Accumulation by Plants Along an Altitudinal Gradient in Western Carpathian Secondary Spruce Stands

Chromium and Nickel Accumulation by Plants Along an Altitudinal Gradient in Western Carpathian Secondary Spruce Stands

Variability of morphometric leaf traits in small-leaved linden (Tilia cordata Mili.) under the influence of air pollution

The Impact of SO<sub>2</sub> and NO<sub>2</sub> Industrial Emissions on Anatomical Stem of <i>Salix </i><i>alba</i>

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