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Three Species of Genus Pinus Suitable as Bioindicators of Polluted Environment

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The long-term study objective was to determine the suitability of selected species of genus Pinus (Pinus sylvestris, Pinus nigra and Pinus mugo) for use as bioindicators of environmental pollution. In these experiments a new methodology of evaluation of mitotic abnormalities was established and its potential for common use tested. The study confirmed three species of genus Pinus as suitable bioindicators. The results also indicate that trees may show adaptive changes in response to severe pollution stress.

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    Karol Mičieta & Gustáv Murín

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Mičieta, K., Murín, G. Three Species of Genus Pinus Suitable as Bioindicators of Polluted Environment. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 104, 413–422 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1004984121831

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