Evaluation of air in the Lazovsky reserve (Primor'e region) by lichen indication methods.

摘要

The following methods of air quality evaluation using lichens were applied in the title area of the Russian Far East: qualitative methods (species list, morphological and functional stage of lichens), calculation of the Politolerance Index and estimation of heavy metal concentrations in two lichen species. These methods used in combination can give integrated information on the air quality in the Lasovsky reserve.