An assessment of urban habitat contamination with selected heavy metals within the city of Katowice using the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale Web.) as a bioindicator
The common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale Web.) is considered to be a good indicator species due to its wide spread and high tolerance to harsh environmental conditions. It was used in this study to assess contamination with selected heavy metals (Zn, Pb, Cd) within urban habitats of the city of Ka...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2013-12-01
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Series: | Environmental & Socio-economic Studies |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/environ-2015-0021 |