Main Title |
Bioindicators in Air Pollution Research: Applications and Constraints. |
Author |
Tingey, D. T. ;
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CORP Author |
Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. |
Year Published |
1988 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/D-88/116; |
Stock Number |
PB88-214770 |
Additional Subjects |
Exposure ;
Contaminants ;
Air pollution detection ;
Bioindicators
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB88-214770 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
14p |
Abstract |
Physical and chemical measurements of air pollutants provide a precise measure of pollutant exposure which is frequently used to estimate probable biological impacts. Bioindicators may be classified as either accumulators of the pollutant or reactors to the pollutant. The ultimate selection of a bioindicator depends on the pollutant and the ultimate use of the data. A bioindicator should: (1) provide a readily detectable response to the pollutant; (2) be easy and efficient to use; (3) be readily related to the response of interest; and (4) have a distinctive syndrome not readily confused with other causes. Bioindicators clearly have value in assessing environmental problems, but, at most, they are only indicators of a problem. Corrective or mitigative actions require additional data. |
Supplementary Notes |
See also PB84-156280. |
PUB Date Free Form |
May 88 |
Category Codes |
68A |
NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
600/02 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
821128266 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |