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Accumulation of Aluminium and Physiological Status of Tree Foliage in the Vicinity of a Large Aluminium Smelter
Joint Authors
Fangmeier, A.
Wolfsberger, T.
Rodriguez, J. H.
Wannaz, E. D.
Carreras, H. A.
Pignata, M. L.
Franzaring, J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
A pollution gradient was observed in tree foliage sampled in the vicinity of a large aluminium production facility in Patagonia (Argentina).
Leaves of Eucalyptus rostrata, and Populus hybridus and different needle ages of Pinus spec.
were collected and concentrations of aluminium (Al) and sulphur (S) as well as physiological parameters (chlorophyll and lipid oxidation products) were analyzed.
Al and S concentrations indicate a steep pollution gradient in the study showing a relationship with the physiological parameters in particular membrane lipid oxidation products.
The present study confirms that aluminium smelting results in high Al and sulphur deposition in the study area, and therefore further studies should be carried out taking into account potentially adverse effects of these compounds on human and ecosystem health.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wannaz, E. D.& Rodriguez, J. H.& Wolfsberger, T.& Carreras, H. A.& Pignata, M. L.& Fangmeier, A.…[et al.]. 2012. Accumulation of Aluminium and Physiological Status of Tree Foliage in the Vicinity of a Large Aluminium Smelter. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wannaz, E. D.…[et al.]. Accumulation of Aluminium and Physiological Status of Tree Foliage in the Vicinity of a Large Aluminium Smelter. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Wannaz, E. D.& Rodriguez, J. H.& Wolfsberger, T.& Carreras, H. A.& Pignata, M. L.& Fangmeier, A.…[et al.]. Accumulation of Aluminium and Physiological Status of Tree Foliage in the Vicinity of a Large Aluminium Smelter. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-504611
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-504611