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Maatoug, M./ M. A. Hammou/ M. Sarmoum 2011: Interest of vegetal biomonitoring for air quality in emerging countries: Algeria example [Intérêt de la biosurveillance végétale de la pollution atmosphérique pour les pays en émergence. Exemple de l'Algérie]. - Pollution Atmospherique (Special Issue): 71-76. [RLL List # 226 / Rec.# 33758]
Keywords: Air pollution/ Algeria/ Biomonitoring/ Heavy metals/ Ozon
Abstract: Conventional monitoring of air pollution is subject to specific constraints that require the deployment of sophisticated and expensive techniques. These constraints have led Algeria to promote the use of living organisms in which the contaminants monitored are determined: biomonitoring. This paper presents the economic, political, educational and scientific use of biomonitoring based on practical applications such as: the use of lichen bioindication in monitoring forest decline, or the study of air pollution by heavy metals in urban areas. The development of biomonitoring programs is still needed to complete public health monitoring tools. These tools are biomonitoring, in fact, become essential to guide public policy on risk management on the environment.
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