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Tree ring analysis of Pinus heldreichii used to detect amounts and changes of minerai pollution in the northern Pirin mountains, Bulgaria
Tree ring analysis of Pinus heldreichii used to detect amounts and changes of minerai pollution in the northern Pirin mountains, Bulgaria
Authors:
Yurukova L.
Publication:
Bocconea
Pages:
473-476
Article history:
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Abstract
Macro- and microelements (N, P, K, Ca, Mg; Fe, Na, S, AI, Mn, Zn, Cu, Pb, Cd, Co, Ni, Ba, Sr) in dated 20-year segments of wood and total bark of Pinus heldreichii have been quantitatively analysed in 5 trees c. 90 years old. The distribution pattem of elements in the tree ring segments and the reduction of growth rate with age are discussed.
