Source identification of heavy metals in atmospheric dust using Platanus orientalis L. leaves as bioindicator

Studies on atmospheric dust have been limited by the high cost of instrumental monitoring methods and also sampling difficulties. The use of organisms acting as bioaccumulators has recently been proposed. In this study, the leaves of Platanus orientalis L., as a possible biomonitor of heavy metals i...

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Main Authors: Samira Norouzi, Hossein Khademi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Federation of Eurasian Soil Science Societies 2015-07-01
Series:Eurasian Journal of Soil Science
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Online Access:http://dergipark.ulakbim.gov.tr/ejss/article/view/5000130407/5000119456