The epiphytic lichen Parmelia caperata was used systematically to biomonitor trace elements in the Travale-Radicondoli geothermal field (central Italy). The results showed a very low occurrence of potentially toxic heavy metals such as Cd, Hg and Ph, and relatively high values for As, B, Mo and elements associated with soil dust (Al, Co, Cr, Fe, Mn and Ni). Boron was the principal element of geothermal origin. Arsenic seems to originate both from power plants and adjacent thermal springs. It is concluded that trace element pollution in the area is low.

Loppi, S., Bargagli, R. (1996). Lichen biomonitoring of trace elements in a geothermal area (central Italy). WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION, 88(1-2), 177-187.

Lichen biomonitoring of trace elements in a geothermal area (central Italy)

Loppi, S.;Bargagli, R.
1996-01-01

Abstract

The epiphytic lichen Parmelia caperata was used systematically to biomonitor trace elements in the Travale-Radicondoli geothermal field (central Italy). The results showed a very low occurrence of potentially toxic heavy metals such as Cd, Hg and Ph, and relatively high values for As, B, Mo and elements associated with soil dust (Al, Co, Cr, Fe, Mn and Ni). Boron was the principal element of geothermal origin. Arsenic seems to originate both from power plants and adjacent thermal springs. It is concluded that trace element pollution in the area is low.
1996
Loppi, S., Bargagli, R. (1996). Lichen biomonitoring of trace elements in a geothermal area (central Italy). WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION, 88(1-2), 177-187.
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