IMBIV 05474
INSTITUTO MULTIDISCIPLINARIO DE BIOLOGIA VEGETAL
Unidad Ejecutora - UE
artículos
Título:
Use of biomonitors for the identification of heavy metals emission sources.
Autor/es:
WANNAZ, E.D.; CARRERAS, H.A.; RODRIGUEZ, J.H.; PIGNATA, M.L.
Revista:
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
Editorial:
ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
Referencias:
Lugar: Amsterdam; Año: 2012 p. 163 - 169
ISSN:
1470-160X
Resumen:
Heavy metals accumulation by Tillandsia capillaris was measured to identify their main emission sources
in the province of Córdoba, Argentina. Samples of T. capillaris collected over three years at different sites
were analysed by flame atomic absorption spectrometry to determine the amounts of Cu, Fe, Ni, Mn, Pb
and Zn. The sampling sites were categorized according to land use, anthropic activities and/or distance
from the potential heavy metal emission sources. We found that the concentration of heavy metals in
the study area is mainly driven by industrial activity while traffic contributed only to the levels of Zn.
In addition, we observed a strong relationship between a diffuse emission source and the content of Pb
accumulated on the biomonitors which could be attributed to dove hunting activities. Future studies are
needed to confirm this hypothesis.
