Ecophysiological response of Tilia sp and Pinus nigra to Pb in urban environment
2021
Authors:
Matić, MarijaPavlović, Dragana
Perović, Veljko
Čakmak, Dragan
Mitrović, Miroslava
Pavlović, Pavle
Contributors
Pavlović, MiomirPavlović, Miroslav
Pantović Pavlović, Marijana
Document Type:
Conference object (Published version)
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© 2021 by Serbian Society of Corrosion and Materials Protection (UISKOZAM)
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This research represents a comparative analysis of the effect of Pb on the concentration of photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll a and total carotenoids) in deciduous Tilia sp and in the coniferous Pinus nigra species in two cities in Serbia that are exposed to different types of pollution. The aims were to determine which species is more efficient in Pb accumulation and to analyze the difference in chlorophyll a and total carotenoids content. Also, the potential of selected species to be grown in polluted environments was assessed. Results obtained showed that both species accumulated Pb in small amounts, and that samples from Belgrade contained higher amounts of Pb in relation to Smederevo. When comparing species, it was revealed that Tilia sp leaves had higher content of photosynthetic pigments in relation to P. nigra needles, probably due to epicuticular waxes that are present on needles and that selectively reflect blue light. Both species from Smederevo had higher content of photosynthetic pigments, however obtained difference between cities was not significant. This indicates that tested species are tolerant to Pb pollution and that can be recommended for planting in urban areas.
Keywords:
laed; Photosynthetic pigments; Tilia sp.; Pinus nigra; Urban environmentFunding / projects:
- Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia, institutional funding - 200007 (University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research 'Siniša Stanković') (RS-MESTD-inst-2020-200007)
In:
- Pavlović M, Pavlović M, Pantović Pavlović M, editors. Proceedings: 22nd YUCORR - International Conference: Meeting Point of the Science and Practice in the Fields of Corrosion, Materials and Environmental Protection; 2021 Sep 13-16; Tara, Serbia. Belgrade: Serbian Society of Corrosion and Materials Protection (UISKOZAM); 2021. p. Oral42-8.