[Polychlorinated biphenyls and organochlorine pesticides with emphasis on their presence in the needles of coniferous trees].

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  • Author(s): Snjezana HR;Snjezana HR
  • Source:
    Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju [Arh Hig Rada Toksikol] 2002 Mar; Vol. 53 (1), pp. 21-30.
  • Publication Type:
    English Abstract; Journal Article
  • Language:
    Croatian
  • Additional Information
    • Transliterated Title:
      Poliklorirani bifenili i organoklorovi pesticidi s posebnim osvrtom na njihovu prisutnost u iglicama crnogoricnog drveća.
    • Source:
      Publisher: Institut za medicinska istraz̆ivanja i medicinu rada Country of Publication: Croatia NLM ID: 0373100 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0004-1254 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00041254 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Arh Hig Rada Toksikol Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: <2016>- : Zagreb, Croatia : Institut za medicinska istraz̆ivanja i medicinu rada
      Original Publication: Zagreb, Croatia : Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
    • Subject Terms:
      Environmental Pollutants/*analysis ; Insecticides/*analysis ; Polychlorinated Biphenyls/*analysis ; Trees/*chemistry; Croatia ; Plant Structures/chemistry
    • Abstract:
      Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) are stable lipophilic compounds which persist in soil, water, sediments or biota for a very long time. As they can be transported by air over long distances, they were found in environmental samples in locations where they were not used. This environmental ubiquity and toxic effects, puts PCB and OCPs in the focus of scientific investigation. This review summarises physical and chemical properties of OCPs and PCBs, their use and distribution in the biosphere, and their effects on human health. Vegetation, particularly coniferous trees, are often used in biomonitoring of these compounds. Because of the widespread distribution of the pine trees, pollution monitoring is possible on local, regional and global scale, and this article compares monitoring results from Croatia and other countries. Despite the ban or restricted use of PCBs and OCPs, they are still present in the environment. Their levels in pine needles are relatively low (ng/g dry weight), except when there is a recent input of these pollutants occurs which increases their levels. This review suggests that pine needles are suitable for PCB and OCP monitoring and briefly describes analytical procedures involved, pointing out some methodological problems encountered in the process.
    • Accession Number:
      0 (Environmental Pollutants)
      0 (Insecticides)
      DFC2HB4I0K (Polychlorinated Biphenyls)
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20020802 Date Completed: 20020816 Latest Revision: 20161205
    • Publication Date:
      20231215
    • Accession Number:
      12150074