Transplantation of epiphytic bioaccumulators (Tillandsia capillaris) for high spatial resolution biomonitoring of trace elements and point sources deconvolution in a complex mining/smelting urban context

Goix, Sylvaine; Resongles, Eléonore; Point, David; Oliva, Priscia; Duprey, Jean Louis; Galvez, E. de la; Ugarte, Lincy; Huayta, Carlos; Prunier, Jonathan; Zouiten, Cyril; Gardon, Jacques

doi:10.1016/j.atmosenv.2013.08.011

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“…It has been reported in nature from Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Arizona, Mexico, most of Central and South America, and many of the islands in the West Indies (Weakley, 2010). These characteristics and the distribution of the species allow studying its ability as collector of different pollutants, such as toxic elements, particulate matter (e.g., Shacklette and Connor, 1973;Schrimpff, 1984;Brighigna et al, 1997;Graciano et al, 2003;Fonseca et al, 2007;Goix et al, 2013) and magnetic oxides. Monitoring studies using transplanted individuals of Tillandsia spp.…”

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confidence: 98%

Magnetic properties of Tillandsia recurvata L. and its use for biomonitoring a Mexican metropolitan area

Miranda¹,

Chaparro

Böhnel³

2016

Ecological Indicators

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Magnetic properties of Tillandsia recurvata L. and its use for biomonitoring a Mexican metropolitan area

Miranda¹,

Chaparro

Böhnel³

2016

Ecological Indicators

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“…That is why, instead of examining absolute concentration levels, some authors have proposed normalizing concentrations of potentially anthropogenic elements by a single chosen reference element, exclusively of crustal origin, such as titanium, aluminium or a lanthanide (i.e. all metal concentrations are divided, for instance, by those of Ti, the normalizing element used in the following, Goix et al 2013; Monna et al 2012). This can be viewed as the first step towards the so-called enrichment factor (EF) calculation, which aims at detecting, in combination with other tools, which elements are enriched in relation to local soils or earth crust (Agnan et al 2013; Aničić et al 2009; Aslan et al 2012; Cloquet et al 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

Impact of nickel mining in New Caledonia assessed by compositional data analysis of lichens

Pasquet¹,

Monier

Monna

et al. 2016

SpringerPlus

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The aim of this study is to explore the use of lichens as biomonitors of the impact of nickel mining and ore treatment on the atmosphere in the New Caledonian archipelago (South Pacific Ocean); both activities emitting also Co, Cr and possibly Fe. Metal contents were analysed in thirty-four epiphytic lichens, collected in the vicinity of the potential sources, and in places free from known historical mining. The highest Ni, Co, and Cr concentrations were, as expected, observed in lichens collected near ore deposits or treatment areas. The elemental composition in the lichens was explored by multivariate analysis, after appropriately transforming the variables (i.e. using compositional data analysis). The sample score of the first principal component (PC1) makes the largest (positive) multiplicative contribution to the log-ratios of metals originating from mining activities (Ni, Cr, Co) divided by Ti. The PC1 scores are used here as a surrogate of pollution levels related to mining and metallurgical activity. They can be viewed as synthetic indicators mapped to provide valuable information for the management and protection of ecosystems or, as a first step, to select locations where air filtration units could be installed, in the future, for air quality monitoring. However, as this approach drastically simplifies the problem, supplying a broadly efficient picture but little detail, recognizing the different sources of contamination may be difficult, more particularly when their chemical differences are subtle. It conveys only relative information: about ratios, not levels, and is therefore recommended as a preliminary step, in combination with close examination of raw concentration levels of lichens. Further validation using conventional air-monitoring by filter units should also prove beneficial.

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“…Some of the studies reported in the literature - [11], [12], [13], [14], [15], [16], [17], [18], [19], [20] and [21] -evaluated Tillandsia species as potential bioindicators of air pollution in several countries, such as Colombia, Argentina, Mexico and Bolivia. In Brazil, there are only a few studies that have reported the use of Tillandsia species as air pollution bioindicators in urban areas - [22], [23], [24], [25] and [6].…”

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Atmospheric Pollutants and the Occurrence of Bromeliads in Electric Power Distribution Network

Blanc¹,

Lipski²,

Santos³

et al. 2017

Proceedings of the 2nd World Congress on New Technologies

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-The occurrence of atmospheric bromeliads (Tillandsia spp. -Bromeliaceae) in the structures of electric power distribution networks is a problem for energy concessionaires. A research project is underway to investigate possible factors contributing to bromeliad occurrence in these structures. One stage of the project is to evaluate the correlation between atmospheric pollutants and the occurrence of bromeliads in urban electric network cables using atmospheric dispersion modelling. The results indicate a correlation between pollutants and infestation of bromeliads in regions with higher vehicular than industrial emissions in the study area (Ponta Grossa city, Paraná State, Brazil).

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Transplantation of epiphytic bioaccumulators (Tillandsia capillaris) for high spatial resolution biomonitoring of trace elements and point sources deconvolution in a complex mining/smelting urban context

Cited by 30 publications

References 47 publications

Magnetic properties of Tillandsia recurvata L. and its use for biomonitoring a Mexican metropolitan area

Magnetic properties of Tillandsia recurvata L. and its use for biomonitoring a Mexican metropolitan area

Impact of nickel mining in New Caledonia assessed by compositional data analysis of lichens

Atmospheric Pollutants and the Occurrence of Bromeliads in Electric Power Distribution Network

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