Published May 1995 | Version v1
Journal article

Deposition of fission product radionuclides in lichens and coniferous plants in Turkey

Creators

  • 1. Dokuz Eyluel Univ. of Izmir, Buca-Izmir (Turkey). Dept. of Chemistry

Description

The effects of the Chernobyl disaster on lichens and pines, which are widely distributed in northern and western Turkey, have been examined within the four years between 1986-1990. Analyses of the plants studied by γ-spectrometry and spectrophotometric techniques have shown that the highest radioactive pollution was observed in the Pseudevernia furfuracea. The effects of Chernobyl on the ecosystem have been examined by comparing different plant species from the point of view of their reception and accumulation of fallout radionuclides. (author) 20 refs.; 3 figs.; 4 tabs

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
200
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 147-158.
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCDM