Monitoring of heavy metal deposition in Northern Italy by moss analysis

Gerdol, Renato; Bragazza, Luca; Marchesini, Roberta; Alber, Renate; Bonetti, L.F.; Lorenzoni, Giuseppa; Achilli, M.; Buffoni, A.; Marco, N. De; Franchi, Marielle; Pison, S.; Giaquinta, S.; Palmieri, F; Spezzano, Pasquale

doi:10.1016/s0269-7491(99)00189-x

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“…Mosses possess a high capacity to retain metals from solutions owing to the absence of a cuticle in their tissues and to the abundance of cation exchange sites on their cell walls (Gerdol et al, 2000). The abundance of thin sheets of tissue in intimate contact with the aquatic environment and the high accumulation capacity for metals result in tissue metal concentrations which are far above those in the surrounding water.…”

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Heavy Metals in Aquatic Bryophytes from the Ore Mountains (Germany)

Samecka-Cymerman¹,

Kolon²,

Kempers

2002

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety

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Heavy Metals in Aquatic Bryophytes from the Ore Mountains (Germany)

Samecka-Cymerman¹,

Kolon²,

Kempers

2002

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety

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“…Fernandez). zinska et al, 1990;Sawidis and Heinrich, 1992;Himberg and Pakarinen, 1994;Thoni et al, 1996;Ruhling and Steinnes, 1998;Gerdol et al, 2000). This has been possible because mosses take up nutrients, and also contaminants, directly from the atmosphere.…”

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Biomonitoring of metal deposition in northern Spain by moss analysis

Fernández

Ederra

Nuñez

et al. 2002

Science of The Total Environment

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: S 0 0 4 8 -9 6 9 7 Ž 0 2 . 0 0 2 3 0 -9Biomonitoring of metal deposition in northern Spain by moss analysis AbstractThe results of the first survey carried out in northern Spain to determine atmospheric deposition of metals by analysis of terrestrial mosses, are described. Samples of different mosses, mainly Hypnum cupressiforme and Scleropodium purum, were collected from 134 sampling sites, between 1995 and 1996. Levels of Al, As, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Ni, Pb and Zn, were determined by flame atomic absorption or atomic fluorescence spectrophotometry. Regression analysis was used to compare the capacity of the selected moss species to accumulate the elements, and intercalibration of accumulation in these species was carried out where necessary. Distribution maps were prepared to allow the zones most affected by metal deposition to be identified and to relate this to known sources of contamination: electricity power stations and other industries (e.g. Hg and Ni), edaphic contamination (e.g. Al and Cr) and road traffic (Pb). Background levels of metals in each species were also determined for the study area. ᮊ

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“…Metal load increased significantly from 2008 to 2012 in all undertaken sites of Kumaon and Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Nevertheless, the reason for highly significant seasonal trend could be due to the peak consumption of gasoline during summer due to many fold increase in tourist activity (Gerdol et al, 2000;Saxena et al, 2013;Srivastava et al, 2014). During monsoon, tourist activity decreases as well as pollutants are leached out by rains.…”

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“…Zn was also concentrated in areas of high traffic density and is a major constituent of roads themselves as asphalt pavement contains cobalt, nickel and zinc (Sardans and Penuelas, 2005;Saxena et al, 2013). Movement of light and heavy trucks used for transportation may explain for the high zinc accumulation by the moss samples, In addition, it can be substantial from diesel exhaust (Gerdol et al, 2000;Saxena et al, 2008cSaxena et al, , 2010.…”

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“…High percentage of copper along the road could be derived from wear and tear in engines (Pearson et al, 2000;Poikolainen et al, 2004), and at residential areas through scrap from domestic, laundry waste and from kerosene oil (Loppi and Bonini, 2000). Copper is also an integral part of fungicides, agriculture practices, open burning of solid wastes (Gerdol et al, 2000;Otvos et al, 2003) and, therefore, its high value in agricultural areas cannot be ruled out. Use of CuSO 4 mixed kerosene could also be another source of Cu in rural areas as it is available on subsidized rate by government of India to the citizen comes under below poverty line (BPL).…”

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Bryomonitoring of Atmospheric Elements in Rhodobryum giganteum (Schwaegr.) Par., Growing in Uttarakhand Region of Indian Himalayas

Singh

Srivastava²,

Gahtori

et al. 2017

Aerosol Air Qual. Res.

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Mosses are useful biological indicators of environmental contamination for a variety of metals originated from natural and artificial sources. The research aims on recent changes in air quality and estimate the atmospheric metal deposition and its seasonal/annual trend by using passive biomonitoring technique. The level of Cu, Cd, Zn and Pb was estimated in samples of the Rhodobryum giganteum (Schwaegr.) Par., from Mukteshwar, Nainital, Almora and Pithoragarh of Kumaon and Chamba, Mussoorie, Dhanaulti and Kampty Fall of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India.The study considers the level and possible sources of atmospheric pollutants in catchment sites and their effect on naturally growing moss. The moss samples were collected from each season consist of fourth month i.e., winter, summer and monsoon from equi-distances during years 2008 to 2012. The high metal content was found at Nainital (Kumaon) and Mussoorie (Garhwal) due to heavy traffic activity.The results showed that the collected moss species was capable of successfully delineating the expected differences in atmospheric metal deposition within the study area. The metal deposition loads were recorded in the order of Zn > Pb > Cu > Cd during the five years study period. A general increasing metal deposition trend was also observed, i.e., annual average (over seasons) metal loads in 2012 increased when compared with their loads in 2008. Development is almost always accompanied with negative changes in air quality and adverse impacts of air pollution on human health, agricultural production and natural ecosystems that need to monitor and do mitigate, therefore, such investigations is highly demanded. Present information will be very helpful for environmentalist/policy makers in making effective strategies to mitigate the environment related problems.

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Monitoring of heavy metal deposition in Northern Italy by moss analysis

Cited by 100 publications

References 5 publications

Heavy Metals in Aquatic Bryophytes from the Ore Mountains (Germany)

Heavy Metals in Aquatic Bryophytes from the Ore Mountains (Germany)

Biomonitoring of metal deposition in northern Spain by moss analysis

Bryomonitoring of Atmospheric Elements in Rhodobryum giganteum (Schwaegr.) Par., Growing in Uttarakhand Region of Indian Himalayas

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