Definitions and principles for bioindication and biomonitoring of trace metals in the environment

Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology

Volumn 21, Issue SUPPL. 1, 2007, Pages 77-82

  Markert, Bernd ^a  

^a International Graduate School Zittau   (Germany)

Author keywords

Bioindication; Biomonitoring; Environment; Human health; Trace metals

Indexed keywords

TRACE METAL;

ARTICLE; BIOACCUMULATION; BIOLOGICAL MONITORING; ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING; HEALTH; NOMENCLATURE; PRIORITY JOURNAL;

EID: 36248965234     PISSN: 0946672X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2007.09.015     Document Type: Article

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