A New Method of Environmental Assessment and Monitoring of Cu, Zn, As, and Pb Pollution in Surface Soil Using Terricolous Fruticose Lichens

Levels of trace element pollution in surface soil can be estimated using soil analyses and leaching tests. These methods may reveal different results due to the effect of soil properties, such as grain size and mineral composition, on elemental availability. Therefore, this study advocates an altern...

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Main Authors: Yuri Sueoka, Masayuki Sakakibara, Sakae Sano, Yoshikazu Yamamoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:Environments
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3298/3/4/35