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View article: Pollution Assessment Using Soil and Plant Leaves in Faisalabad, Pakistan
Pollution Assessment Using Soil and Plant Leaves in Faisalabad, Pakistan Open
Soil has the ability to serve as a universal sink, meaning it may absorb contaminants from the environment. Additionally, plant leaves can also be used as indicators of environmental contamination. In our study, the bioaccumulation factor …
View article: Elemental analysis in the scales of commercially important coastal fishes and their connections with fish feeding habits and habitats
Elemental analysis in the scales of commercially important coastal fishes and their connections with fish feeding habits and habitats Open
Fish scales absorb different elements into the calcified matrix from surrounding waters as well as from the foods consumed. Scales microchemistry is drawing rising attention for its applicability in a wide range of fields, including enviro…
View article: Decreased Mobility During the COVID-19 Pandemic Period Considerably Improved Air Quality in Debrecen City, Hungary
Decreased Mobility During the COVID-19 Pandemic Period Considerably Improved Air Quality in Debrecen City, Hungary Open
The effect of decreased mobility on air quality due to the COVID-19 period was analysed from 2018 to 2022 in Debrecen city, Hungary. The PM10 concentrations were analysed at three sampling sites. We compared PM10 concentrations from 2018 t…
View article: Accumulation of Microplastics and Potentially Toxic Elements in Plant Leaves Along an Urbanization Gradient in Bangladesh
Accumulation of Microplastics and Potentially Toxic Elements in Plant Leaves Along an Urbanization Gradient in Bangladesh Open
Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) and microplastics (MPs) in the atmosphere raise widespread apprehension due to their association with the ecosystem and public health. The accumulation of airborne MPs and PTEs was analyzed in Polyalthia l…
View article: Environmental impact assessment based on particulate matter, and chlorophyll content of urban trees
Environmental impact assessment based on particulate matter, and chlorophyll content of urban trees Open
The amount of dust deposited on tree leaves is a cost-effective indicator of air quality. Our aim was to explore the leaf surface deposition, and chlorophyll content of leaves along a road section that started at an intersection, and ended…
View article: Investigation of a Perspective Urban Tree Species, Ginkgo biloba L., by Scientific Analysis of Historical Old Specimens
Investigation of a Perspective Urban Tree Species, Ginkgo biloba L., by Scientific Analysis of Historical Old Specimens Open
In this study, we examined over 200-year-old Ginkgo biloba L. specimens under different environmental conditions. The overall aim was to explore which factors influence their vitality and general fitness in urban environments and thus thei…
View article: Assessment of trace and macroelement accumulation in cyprinid juveniles as bioindicators of aquatic pollution: effects of diets and habitat preferences
Assessment of trace and macroelement accumulation in cyprinid juveniles as bioindicators of aquatic pollution: effects of diets and habitat preferences Open
Juveniles of three cyprinids with various diets and habitat preferences were collected from the Szamos River (Hungary) during a period of pollution in November 2013: the herbivorous, benthic nase ( Chondrostoma nasus ), the benthivorous, b…
View article: Assessment of the level of pollution based on soil and<i>Tilia × europaea</i>leaves
Assessment of the level of pollution based on soil and<i>Tilia × europaea</i>leaves Open
Anthropic activities related to urbanization release pollutants, including potentially toxic elements, into the atmosphere and these are eventually deposited in soils, water, infrastructures, vegetation. Urban soil and plant leaves are wid…
View article: Effect of urbanisation on soil and plant pollution in province of Valencia, Spain
Effect of urbanisation on soil and plant pollution in province of Valencia, Spain Open
The accumulation of the toxic metals can result in the degradation of neighboring ecosystems and reducing their value to humans in terms of aesthetic properties and utility. Therefore, the aim of our research was to investigate the effect …
View article: Salinity tolerance and desalination properties of a Haematococcus lacustris strain from eastern Hungary
Salinity tolerance and desalination properties of a Haematococcus lacustris strain from eastern Hungary Open
Nowadays the increasing amount of saline wastewaters has given rise to various biological desalination processes, among which the application possibilities of microalgae represents a priority research area. Next to “real” aquatic species (…
View article: Role of Microplastics in Global Warming and Climate Change: A Review
Role of Microplastics in Global Warming and Climate Change: A Review Open
Microplastics (MPs) have become an important concern among scientists and policymakers all around the globe. Despite this, the contribution of MPs to global warming and climate change, a significant aspect of the issue, has been overlooked…
View article: Complex study of air pollution based on tree species in Vienna
Complex study of air pollution based on tree species in Vienna Open
Plants are especially useful as biological indicators to assess air pollution and the effects of urbanisation. The aim of this study was to investigate tree species’ sensitivity to air pollution using the Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APT…
View article: Histological and Physiological Effects of Treatment of Rudbeckia hirta with Gamma Radiation
Histological and Physiological Effects of Treatment of Rudbeckia hirta with Gamma Radiation Open
The breeding of resistant, high-yield, decorative ornamental plant varieties may be impacted by climate change in the future. The use of radiation induces mutations in plants, thereby increasing the genetic variability of plant species. Ru…
View article: Assessment of environmental impacts based on particulate matter, and chlorophyll content of urban trees
Assessment of environmental impacts based on particulate matter, and chlorophyll content of urban trees Open
Trees improve air quality, and they have irreplaceable aesthetic value in urban landscapes. The amount of dust deposited on tree leaves is a simple and cost-effective indicator of air quality. Our aim was to explore particle filtering capa…
View article: High phytoremediation and translocation potential of an invasive weed species (Amaranthus retroflexus) in Europe in metal-contaminated areas
High phytoremediation and translocation potential of an invasive weed species (Amaranthus retroflexus) in Europe in metal-contaminated areas Open
We demonstrated the metal accumulation potential of Amaranthus retorflexus , a European weed species, both in moderately and strongly metal-contaminated sites. Metal accumulation in roots, stems, and leaves were studied. We also calculated…
View article: Heavy metal uptake by plant parts of Populus species: a meta-analysis
Heavy metal uptake by plant parts of Populus species: a meta-analysis Open
Populus species are well documented for being potentially suitable for phytoremediation purposes regarding their accumulation characteristics. However, published results are contradictory. Based on the data gathered during an extensive lit…
View article: Heavy Metal Pollution of Soil in Vienna, Austria
Heavy Metal Pollution of Soil in Vienna, Austria Open
Along an urbanization gradient, we explored the soil metal pollution in Vienna, Austria. We analyzed the physical and chemical parameters of topsoil from urban, suburban, and rural areas. The following elements were quantified using ICP-OE…
View article: Usefulness of Tree Species as Urban Health Indicators
Usefulness of Tree Species as Urban Health Indicators Open
We used the Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI), the amount of PM5 and PM10, and the elemental analysis of leaves to explore the sensitivity of tree species to air pollution. We assessed the tolerance of Robinia pseudoacacia, Acer sacchar…
View article: Electric-field control of exchange interactions
Electric-field control of exchange interactions Open
The impact of an applied electric field on the exchange coupling parameters has been investigated based on first-principles electronic structure calculations by means of the KKR Green function method. The calculations have been performed f…
View article: Species-level classification of urban trees from worldview-2 imagery in Debrecen, Hungary: an effective tool for planning a comprehensive green network to reduce dust pollution
Species-level classification of urban trees from worldview-2 imagery in Debrecen, Hungary: an effective tool for planning a comprehensive green network to reduce dust pollution Open
Urban green spaces of cities are crucial elements of city structure that ensure habitat for species and ecological functionality of habitat patches, maintain biodiversity, and provide environmental services. However, detailed maps intended…
View article: Use of Leaves as Bioindicator to Assess Air Pollution Based on Composite Proxy Measure (APTI), Dust Amount and Elemental Concentration of Metals
Use of Leaves as Bioindicator to Assess Air Pollution Based on Composite Proxy Measure (APTI), Dust Amount and Elemental Concentration of Metals Open
Monitoring air pollution and environmental health are crucial to ensure viable cities. We assessed the usefulness of the Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) as a composite index of environmental health. Fine and coarse dust amount and ele…
View article: Pollution Assessment Based on Element Concentration of Tree Leaves and Topsoil in Ayutthaya Province, Thailand
Pollution Assessment Based on Element Concentration of Tree Leaves and Topsoil in Ayutthaya Province, Thailand Open
Atmospheric aerosol particles containing heavy metal contaminants deposit on the surface of plant leaves and the topsoil. Our aim was to reveal the pollution along an industrial–urban–rural gradient (IURG) in the central provinces of Thail…
View article: Ecological Assessment of Particulate Material (PM5 and PM10) in Urban Habitats
Ecological Assessment of Particulate Material (PM5 and PM10) in Urban Habitats Open
Trees are especially useful biological indicators. We tested the suitability of tree leaves (Common Lime) to assess PM5 and PM10 deposition in the three summer months of 2018 in Debrecen city, Hungary. We also tested the usefulness of the …
View article: Air pollution induced vegetation stress – The Air Pollution Tolerance Index as a quick tool for city health evaluation
Air pollution induced vegetation stress – The Air Pollution Tolerance Index as a quick tool for city health evaluation Open
Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) is used to assess how tolerant plant species are of air pollution; it also serves to identify tolerant plant species that can be useful for pollution removal. APTI is calculated from parameters that are…
View article: Changes in Morphometric Traits of Ground Beetles Along Urbanization Gradients
Changes in Morphometric Traits of Ground Beetles Along Urbanization Gradients Open
Urbanization has a significant impact on abiotic and biotic factors in nature. We examined the morphometric characters of four carabid species (Abax parallelepipedus, Carabus scheidleri, Carabus violaceus, and Pterostichus oblongopunctatus…
View article: Environmental-Friendly Contamination Assessment of Habitats Based on the Trace Element Content of Dragonfly Exuviae
Environmental-Friendly Contamination Assessment of Habitats Based on the Trace Element Content of Dragonfly Exuviae Open
We tested the usefulness of exuviae as an environmentally friendly method for exploring the variability of the trace element contents of protected insect populations without killing specimens. It is a notable characteristic of dragonflies …