Accumulation of pollutants in terrestrial plants

Mosses and lichens have a high capacity for interception and retention of airborne and waterborne contaminants. Bioaccumulation may occur of toxic metals, organochlorine residues, and radionuclides as a result of fallout from nuclear weapons testing and from nuclear reactor accidents.

1. Bioaccumulation of toxic substances

1. Radioactive contamination of plants

1. Loss of terrestrial biodiversity

1. Reducing contaminant residues in terrestrial plants
2. Protecting terrestrial plants from pollution
3. Monitoring contaminant residues in terrestrial plants

1. Residues
2. Pollution