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1. Concepts and definitions
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On the basis of the type of reaction and mode of examination of living organisms subjected to pollution stress, two main categories of organisms involved in pollution biomonitoring are distinguished
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Bioindicator organisms
These are sensitive living organisms which, when exposed to pollution episodes, react in a specific way with measurable physiological disturbances of varying degrees. These alterations can range from the molecular to the population level. The information provided by these organisms and integrated over time will therefore depend on both the dose of pollutant received and the pollutant's "toxicity". However, it should be remembered that the physiological disturbances analyzed are never entirely specific,...
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Concepts and definitions
Plant biomonitoring
References
Regulations – Standardization
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In the air
Table 1 shows the main biomonitoring guidelines that have been revised in recent years, in particular by the VDI (Germany).
In France, based on the observation that nothing...
Biomonitoring program
ICP Vegetation – International Cooperative Programme on effects of air Pollution on natural vegetation and crops
Some examples of implementation
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Plant biomonitoring and bioremediation of indoor air pollutants in buildings
Over the past 20 years, buildings have become increasingly airtight, under pressure to minimize energy costs. Nevertheless, they are subject, whether voluntarily or not, to outside air generally referred to as "new air" or "fresh air".
Premises are therefore...
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