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Accumulation of organic air constituents by plant surfaces. Spruce needles for monitoring airborne chlorinated hydrocarbons

Journal Article · · Biomedical and Environmental Sciences; (USA)
OSTI ID:7106914
The needles of the spruce (Picea abies) were used to monitor ambient air for organic trace substances. Analyses of spruce needles in an industrialized area demonstrated that the concentrations of these substances were much higher than those in a nonindustrialized area.
OSTI ID:
7106914
Journal Information:
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences; (USA), Journal Name: Biomedical and Environmental Sciences; (USA) Vol. 1:3; ISSN 0895-3988; ISSN BESCE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English