Biomonitoring of airborne fluoride and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in industrial areas of Cordoba, Argentina, using standardized grass cultures of Lolium multiflorum

Hebelen Rodriguez, J; Daniel Wannaz, E; Franzaring, J; Klumpp, A; Fangmeier, A; Luisa Pignata, M

HERO ID

3022449

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2015

Language

English

HERO ID 3022449
In Press No
Year 2015
Title Biomonitoring of airborne fluoride and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in industrial areas of Cordoba, Argentina, using standardized grass cultures of Lolium multiflorum
Authors Hebelen Rodriguez, J; Daniel Wannaz, E; Franzaring, J; Klumpp, A; Fangmeier, A; Luisa Pignata, M
Journal Atmospheric Pollution Research
Volume 6
Issue 3
Page Numbers 444-453
Abstract A biomonitoring study was performed employing standardized grass cultures. Plants of Lolium multiflorum were exposed at 4 industrial sites over three-month periods in two seasons (dry and rainy) and the biomass produced was used for subsequent measurements of fluoride, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (phenanthrene, anthracene, pyrene, benzo[a]anthracene, chrysene, benzo[b]fluoranthene, benzo[k]fluoranthene, benzo[a]pyrene, dibenzo[a,h]anthracene and benzo[g,h,i]perylene), total chlorophyll, malondialdehyde, water, and sulfur content. The total content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) revealed seasonal variations, with the highest values corresponding to the dry season, although this species showed a high retention capacity of PAHs during rainy season. In addition, sampling sites with high vehicular traffic and metal-mechanical industries were associated with the highest content of PAHs. Furthermore, physiological degradation associated with anthropogenic activities in the sampling sites was observed. Fluoride content in the biomonitor was associated with the production and use of cement, which was higher in the dry season.
Doi 10.5094/APR.2015.049
Wosid WOS:000353213200009
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Keyword Lolium multiflorum; PAHs; fluoride; biomonitoring; physiological response