Istituto Superiore per la Protezione
e la Ricerca Ambientale

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Published the Guidelines for use of lichens as bioindicators

These guidelines are based on the review of best practices and results of recent methodological and applicative studies. The guidelines address the use of epiphytic lichens (bioaccumulation by native lichens and lichen transplants) to monitor spatial and temporal trends of element concentrations (macro-elements and trace elements) related to atmospheric pollutant depositions.