LEAD CONTENT IN 15 SPECIES OF WILD FUNGI IN THE AREA OF THE THERMAL POWER PLANT OSLOMEJ (KICHEVO VALLEY, REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA)

Murati, Emri (2020) LEAD CONTENT IN 15 SPECIES OF WILD FUNGI IN THE AREA OF THE THERMAL POWER PLANT OSLOMEJ (KICHEVO VALLEY, REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA). Journal of Natural Sciences and Mathematics of UT, 5 (9-10). pp. 37-45. ISSN 2671-3039

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Abstract

The main aim of this research paper is to analyze the content of lead (Pb) in fruiting bodies of 15 species of wild fungi. Fungi and soil samples were collected on 12 localities at three distances from the Thermal Power Plant Oslomej located in the Kichevo valley situated in the west part of the Republic of Macedonia.The samples of Fungi were collected in spring and autumn during three years period (2012-2014). The average content values of Pb were higher that the European standard of 2.00 mg·kg-1 in all of the analyzed species. The maximal values in some samples of edible species were up to five times higher (Marasmius oreades - 11.93, Russula cyanoxantha - 9.78, Armillariella mellea - 9.52, Amanita rubescens - 9.35, Cantharellus cibarius - 9.28 mg·kg-1, Boletus reticulatus - 8.86, etc.). In general, statistical analyzes showed no direct correlation between Pb content in the fruiting bodies and total/extractable Pb in the soil samples. The discriminant analyzes proved that the Thermal Power Plant Oslomej has impact on the heavy metals content although direct and significant correlation between the distance from the power plant and Pb content in fruiting bodies was observed in only few species. Nevertheless, the Pb content in the wild fungi in Kichevo valley is very high and the use of the edible species should be controlled and monitored.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: mushrooms, fruiting body, lead, Thermal Power Plant-Oslomej, Kichevo
Subjects: Q Science > QD Chemistry
Divisions: Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Chemistry
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email zshi@unite.edu.mk
Date Deposited: 13 Nov 2020 15:53
Last Modified: 13 Nov 2020 15:53
URI: http://eprints.unite.edu.mk/id/eprint/602

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