The use of tropical bromeliads (Tillandsia spp.) for monitoring atmospheric pollution in the town of Florence, Italy

The use of tropical bromeliads (Tillandsia spp.) for monitoring atmospheric pollution in the town of Florence, Italy

The results of an experiment with two species of epiphytic angiosperms (Tillandsia caput-medusae and T. bulbosa) for monitoring polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the air of Florence, Italy, are presented. PAHs are compounds known to be dangerous because of their carcinogenic potential, and...

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Bibliografische gegevens
Hoofdauteurs: Luigi Brighigna, Alessio Papini, Stefano Mosti, Andrea Cornia, Paola Bocchini, Guido Galletti
Formaat: Artikel
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: Universidad de Costa Rica 2002-06-01
Reeks:Revista de Biología Tropical
Onderwerpen:
Atmospheric pollution
biomonitoring
GC/MS analysis
PAH
Tillandsia
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