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Abstract
In this work, we provided a first indication of Kuršumlija (town of Southern Serbia) air quality using epiphytic lichens known as bioindicators. The investigations were carried out from April to October 2014. The analysis of thalli samples (from 15 investigated points in Kuršumlija), indicates the presence of 42 lichens taxa from 23 genera. An assessment of air quality was made by using the Index of Atmospheric Purity (IAP) and Index of Human Impact (IHI). IHI values ranged between 15 and 36. IAP values ranged between 10 and 28. According to the IAP values, it has been found that there are three different air pollution zones: “normal”, “struggle” and “lichen desert”. The latest characterize the majority of the urban area. The aim of this study is to formulate an indication of air quality using lichens as bioindicators on the basis of lichens diversity and frequency. This is of great importance because there are no continuous physical and chemical measurements of air quality in this area.
Highlights
Deterioration of air quality is noticeable worldwide
We provided a first indication of Kuršumlija air quality using epiphytic lichens known as bioindicators
Many authors in world have assessed air pollution effects indicated by epiphytic lichens in urban areas (PINHO et al, 2008; 2009; PERLMUTTER, 2010; MUNZI et al, 2014; PAOLI et al, 2015)
Summary
Deterioration of air quality is noticeable worldwide. Air pollution is an essential problem in many urban areas in the world (EEA, 2014). European citizens often breathe air that does not meet European standards (EEA, 2014). Effects of air pollution are especially expressed in urban areas where there are the main sources of pollution (traffic, industry, anthropogenic activity etc.). Air pollution is the top environmental risk factor of premature death in Europe. It increases the incidence of a wide range of diseases and has many environmental impacts, damaging the population and the vegetation and the ecosystem (EEA, 2014)
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