Accumulation and Release of Mercury in the Lichen <i>Evernia prunastri</i> (L.) Ach

Accumulation and Release of Mercury in the Lichen <i>Evernia prunastri</i> (L.) Ach

This study investigated the dynamics of the accumulation and release of Hg<sup>2+</sup> in lichens, using <i>Evernia prunastri</i> (L.) Ach. as a model species. Thalli were incubated with solutions containing 1, 10, and 100 µM Hg<sup>2+</sup> and then exposed for...

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Main Authors: Andrea Vannini, Muhammad Bilal Jamal, Margherita Gramigni, Riccardo Fedeli, Stefania Ancora, Fabrizio Monaci, Stefano Loppi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
bioaccumulation
biomonitoring
Hg
photosynthesis
toxicity
uptake
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/10/11/1198

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