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The retention of copper and lead particulate matter in plant foliage and forest soil
Abstract Soil and foliage samples were collected from 15 groves of American elders in the Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati, and tested for lead and copper concentrations. Analysis of variance revealed significant reduction of foliar copper and soil lead contents with distance into the forest; a result supporting the hypothesis suggested by Lederer (1982) and others that trees and shrubs not only beautify our cities, but are effective particulate interceptors. This ability of soil and vegetation acting as sinks for particulate matter contamination is especially beneficial in populated urban areas where ambient pollution levels tend to be high.
The retention of copper and lead particulate matter in plant foliage and forest soil
Abstract Soil and foliage samples were collected from 15 groves of American elders in the Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati, and tested for lead and copper concentrations. Analysis of variance revealed significant reduction of foliar copper and soil lead contents with distance into the forest; a result supporting the hypothesis suggested by Lederer (1982) and others that trees and shrubs not only beautify our cities, but are effective particulate interceptors. This ability of soil and vegetation acting as sinks for particulate matter contamination is especially beneficial in populated urban areas where ambient pollution levels tend to be high.
The retention of copper and lead particulate matter in plant foliage and forest soil
Tong, Susanna T.Y. (author)
Environmental International ; 17 ; 31-37
1990-08-01
7 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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