Characterization of mercury concentration from soils to needle and tree rings of Schrenk spruce (Picea schrenkiana) of the middle Tianshan Mountains, northwestern China
Mercury (Hg) is a potent neurotoxin in low concentrations and can be transported over a long distance in the atmosphere. Due to Hg accumulation, plant tissues could be used as a low-cost and efficient biological indicator. A significant linear relationship was found between Hg value and organic carb...
Published in: | Ecological Indicators |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
Format: | Report |
Language: | English |
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ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
2019
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Online Access: | http://ir.ieecas.cn/handle/361006/13845 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2019.04.066 |