The atmospheric pollution level in Rome was monitored in the year 2006. Five sites in the
historical centre were considered. The concentration of Al, Fe, Cu, Zn, and Pb was analysed …

The air pollution of the city of Thessaloniki was studied, using park trees as biomonitors. The
species analyzed were Ligustrum japonicum, Nerium oleander, Olea europea, Pinus brutia …

Concentrations of five metals (cadmium, chromium, copper, nickel and lead) were
determined in tree leaves collected from 13 areas of the Attica basin and Athens city …

Samples of Quercus ilex leaves and of the inhalable fraction of atmospheric particulate
(PM10) were collected along a busy road and in a park in Florence (Italy). Quantitative …

This paper presents a comparative analysis of the concentrations of C, N and S and several
trace elements (Fe, Mn, Na, Zn, Cu, V, Pb, Ni, Cr, Cd) in leaves of Quercus ilex, an …

Nerium oleander L.(Oleander) leaves grown in Palermo city (Sicily, Italy) were collected from
six sampling sites representing either areas of high traff {i} c and urbanisation density or …

The heavy metal content was investigated in meadow plants located in a cultivated area and
situated along the M3 motorway (Hungary). In addition to the meadow plants used as …

Air pollution is among the major problems stemming from modern urban life. Millions of
people worldwide die from air pollution every year. Especially heavy metals have great …

Concentrations of four heavy metals were determined in tree leaves and bark collected from
polluted and non-polluted areas of three European cities (Salzburg, Belgrade and …

Foliage dust contains heavy metal that may have harmful effects on human health. The
elemental contents of tree leaves and foliage dust are especially useful to assess air …