Evaluation of Olive Tree (Olea europaea L.) as A Biomonitor for Monitoring of Heavy Metal Pollution Caused by Traffic: Example of Artvin

In this study, the potential of using olive tree (Olea europaea L.) as a biomonitor was investigated in monitoring heavy metal concentrations caused by traffic density. For this reason, in soil, leaf, fruit and shell samples collected from regions where traffic density is different in the city cente...

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Main Author: Mustafa Umut Konanç
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Language:English
Published: Artvin Coruh University 2021-01-01
Series:Doğal Afetler ve Çevre Dergisi
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Online Access:http://dacd.artvin.edu.tr/tr/download/article-file/1194265
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description In this study, the potential of using olive tree (Olea europaea L.) as a biomonitor was investigated in monitoring heavy metal concentrations caused by traffic density. For this reason, in soil, leaf, fruit and shell samples collected from regions where traffic density is different in the city center of Artvin province, Sulfur content (%) was determined by elemental analyzer and heavy metals (Cr, Ti, Fe, Ni, Co, Cu, Zn, Pb and Al) was determined by ICP-OES. The accuracy of the assay measurements was tested using LGC 6187 for soil samples and ERM-CD 281 for plant samples. The differences in the measurement results obtained were determined using the ANOVA test According to the results obtained; the highest sulfur value in soil, leaves, fruit and bark was determined at the points with the highest traffic density. Heavy metal concentrations for Cr, Ti, Fe, Ni, Co, Cu, Zn, Pb and Al elements in plant and soil samples were compared with other studies and regulations, and all metals were found to be within the limit values. In statistical studies, it has been determined that there is a significant difference between points at 95% confidence level. In addition, it has been found that metal concentrations of soil, leaves, fruits and bark decrease as they move away from traffic areas. This is an indication that olives can be used as biomonitors in detecting traffic pollution.
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spelling doaj.art-2a0dff9ee52447d9bdd64b435c24343d2025-02-02T08:14:00ZengArtvin Coruh UniversityDoğal Afetler ve Çevre Dergisi2528-96402528-96402021-01-01711326https://doi.org/10.21324/dacd.766802Evaluation of Olive Tree (Olea europaea L.) as A Biomonitor for Monitoring of Heavy Metal Pollution Caused by Traffic: Example of ArtvinMustafa Umut Konanç0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4141-3923Artvin Çoruh Üniversitesi, Artvin Meslek Yüksekokulu, Kimya ve Kimyasal İşleme Teknolojileri BölümüIn this study, the potential of using olive tree (Olea europaea L.) as a biomonitor was investigated in monitoring heavy metal concentrations caused by traffic density. For this reason, in soil, leaf, fruit and shell samples collected from regions where traffic density is different in the city center of Artvin province, Sulfur content (%) was determined by elemental analyzer and heavy metals (Cr, Ti, Fe, Ni, Co, Cu, Zn, Pb and Al) was determined by ICP-OES. The accuracy of the assay measurements was tested using LGC 6187 for soil samples and ERM-CD 281 for plant samples. The differences in the measurement results obtained were determined using the ANOVA test According to the results obtained; the highest sulfur value in soil, leaves, fruit and bark was determined at the points with the highest traffic density. Heavy metal concentrations for Cr, Ti, Fe, Ni, Co, Cu, Zn, Pb and Al elements in plant and soil samples were compared with other studies and regulations, and all metals were found to be within the limit values. In statistical studies, it has been determined that there is a significant difference between points at 95% confidence level. In addition, it has been found that metal concentrations of soil, leaves, fruits and bark decrease as they move away from traffic areas. This is an indication that olives can be used as biomonitors in detecting traffic pollution.http://dacd.artvin.edu.tr/tr/download/article-file/1194265heavy metalsbiomonitoroliveenvironment pollution
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Evaluation of Olive Tree (Olea europaea L.) as A Biomonitor for Monitoring of Heavy Metal Pollution Caused by Traffic: Example of Artvin
Doğal Afetler ve Çevre Dergisi
heavy metals
biomonitor
olive
environment pollution
title Evaluation of Olive Tree (Olea europaea L.) as A Biomonitor for Monitoring of Heavy Metal Pollution Caused by Traffic: Example of Artvin
title_full Evaluation of Olive Tree (Olea europaea L.) as A Biomonitor for Monitoring of Heavy Metal Pollution Caused by Traffic: Example of Artvin
title_fullStr Evaluation of Olive Tree (Olea europaea L.) as A Biomonitor for Monitoring of Heavy Metal Pollution Caused by Traffic: Example of Artvin
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation of Olive Tree (Olea europaea L.) as A Biomonitor for Monitoring of Heavy Metal Pollution Caused by Traffic: Example of Artvin
title_short Evaluation of Olive Tree (Olea europaea L.) as A Biomonitor for Monitoring of Heavy Metal Pollution Caused by Traffic: Example of Artvin
title_sort evaluation of olive tree olea europaea l as a biomonitor for monitoring of heavy metal pollution caused by traffic example of artvin
topic heavy metals
biomonitor
olive
environment pollution
url http://dacd.artvin.edu.tr/tr/download/article-file/1194265
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