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Impact of air pollution on forest stands in the vicinity of Wodzisław Śląski and Rybnik, Poland

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Barniak J. , Jureczko A.

Geology, Geophysics and Environment

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2019

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tom Vol. 45, no. 4

283--290

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Tree-ring analysis was used to investigate the impact of air pollution on forest stands in southern part of the Upper Silesia region of southern Poland. Four about 120 years old Scots pine stands located near Wodzisław Śląski and Rybnik were selected for study and 20 increment core samples from each stand were taken. All study stands were selected based upon their considerable exposure to air and dust pollution. The results of dendrochronological analysis showed strong and significant reductions in tree ring growth especially during the period from 1960 to 1990. A significant number of trees with reductions (85%) was observed in two Scots pine stands both of which are directly exposed to air pollution from mine-owned coking plant and power and heating plants. Since 1990s the improved growth of these pines was clearly noted. A comparison for the period 1970 to 1990 for stands located west from the main emitters’ versus stands east and directly exposed found fewer trees with growth reductions (ca. 40%). At the beginning of the 21st century, a large number of trees in these western stands were observed with growth reductions between 50 and 60%. Probably, these trees were affected by air pollution from a nearby power plant located immediately across the border in the Czech Republic. Relationships between periods of severe reductions in ring width growth or missing rings were noted in a large percentage of pine trees in all four stands; these cross-stand relationships suggested common weather related impacts. Missing rings were noted in 1956, 1963, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1976 and 1979.

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Water quality in forests small retention reservoirs in southern Poland – case study

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Wiatkowski M. , Rosik-Dulewska C. , Nikiel D. , Karwaczynska U.

Annals of Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW. Land Reclamation

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2018

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tom 50

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nr 1

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Ecological aspects of the mass appearance of planktonic algae in dam reservoirs of southern Poland

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Bucka H.

Acta Hydrobiologica

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1987

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tom 29

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nr 2

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Basal till and subglacial conditions at the base of the Upper Odra Lobe (southern Poland) during the Odranian Glaciation

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Salamon T.

Geological Quarterly

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2014

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tom Vol. 58, No. 4

779–-794

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The objective of this contribution is detail characteristics of the basal till and the conditions in the base of Upper Odra Lobe. The lobe was formed in a foremountain area. Its central part was a Niemodlin Plain and the W part of the Racibórz Basin, surrounded by areas that have a much more varied relief.Particular attention is paid to the conditions at the ice sheet base, generatingthe dynamics ofglaciermovement. The study is based on analysis of the basal till. Three sites with basal till lying on different types of substratum (more typical for the study area) are presented. The basal till of the Upper Odra Lobe is characterized by spatial variations. Different intensities of its deformation indicate that large lateral differences in conditions occurred in the lobe substratum. The lithology controlled the rate of basal water pressure, and thus the strength of both the subglacial sediments and the ice-bed coupling. Various strain rates in the till profiles indicate that the conditions at the ice-sheet base also changed with time. The ice sheet was highly mobile, even on the coarse-grained substratum. The low permeability of the Quaternary substratum, and the relatively small thickness of the Quaternary sands and gravels resulted in a high water pressure at the ice-sheet base. The movement of the Upper Odra Lobe was concentrated in the basal zone of the ice sheet. The main mechanism of basal motion was sliding and deformation of the subglacial sediments. Deformation probably occurred in restricted areas and did not have a pervasive character.

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Record of environmental changes and fluvial phases in the Late Holocene within the area of Podhale (the Carpathians, southern Poland) : studies in the Falsztyński valley

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Alexandrowicz W. P.

Geological Quarterly

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2019

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tom Vol. 63, No. 4

629--642

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The Falsztyński valley, in the eastern part of Podhale, Poland includes a low terrace spanning the stream channel, the structure of which has been studied in nine profiles. Five gravel levels and five mud levels with plant and abundant mollusc remains are described, temporally constrained by ten radiocarbon dates. The terrace deposits represent the terminal part of the Atlantic Phase and all of the Late Holocene. The mollusc analysis helped identify phases of environmental change, notably one in the Middle Ages connected with intensive settlement activities in the area of Podhale. These include deforestation, affecting mollusc communities with replacement of forest assemblages by open-country species. The gravel levels records increased fluvial activity periods correlated with humid climate phases. It is possible to distinguish five such periods corresponding to the transition of the Atlantic and Subboreal phases, the middle part of the Subboreal Phase, the transition of the Subboreal and Subatlantic phases, the younger part of the Subatlantic Phase, and the last 200 years. These correspond to the periods of increased fluvial activity in the valleys of other Carpathian rivers.

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Antioxidant status and concentration of selected trace metals in placental tissues obtained from inhabitants of southern Poland

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Pietrzycka A. , Stepniewski M. , Kitlinski M. , Zamorska L. , Zadrozna M. , Solarska K.

Acta Biologica Cracoviensia. Series Zoologia

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2007

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tom 49

49-57

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Zooplankton of the Wisła-Czarne Dam Reservoir (Southern Poland) in the years 1975-1984

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Krzanowski W.

Acta Hydrobiologica

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1987

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tom 29

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nr 4

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Comparative analysis of the calorific value of giant fir timber (Abies grandis Lindl.) from various stands in southern Poland

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Wasik R. , Michalec K.

Acta Scientiarum Polonorum. Silvarum Colendarum Ratio et Industria Lignaria

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2012

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tom 11

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nr 3

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The paper presents a comparative analysis of wood calorific value of grand fir (Abies grandis Lindl.), originating from four stands of the southern Poland. The research material were the samples, collected from the trunks of 30 trees in each stand. The samples were divided into sections, each containing five annual increments. Then each section was measured: annual ring width and the relative wood density, which was converted to dry wood density, taking the total volumetric shrinkage of 11%. It was assumed that the calorific value of 1 kg dry wood of grand fir is 20.15 MJ. On the basis on the analysis it was found that the average calorific value of 1 m3 of grand fir wood was 8021 MJ. It was shown, that a significantly higher calorific value was obtained by the combustion of 1 m3 wood of giant fir trees, growing on the poorer soil in comparison to the more fertile soils. Statistical analysis also showed that with increasing age of the trees the calorific value of 1 m3 grand fir wood increases significantly.

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W pracy przedstawiono analizę porównawczą wartości ciepła spalania drewna jodły olbrzymiej (Abies grandis Lindl.) pochodzącej z czterech drzewostanów Polski południowej. Materiałem badawczym były próbki pobierane w każdym drzewostanie z pni 30 drzew. Próbki dzielono na sekcje zawierające po pięć przyrostów rocznych. Następnie każdej sekcji zmierzono szerokości przyrostów rocznych oraz względną gęstość drewna, którą następnie przeliczono na gęstość bezwzględną, przyjmując całkowity skurcz objętościowy 11%. Założono następnie, że ciepło spalania 1 kg absolutnie suchego drewna jodły olbrzymiej wynosi 20,15 MJ. Na podstawie przeprowadzonych analiz stwierdzono, że średnia wartość ciepła spalania 1 m3 drewna jodły olbrzymiej wynosi 8021 MJ. Wykazano, że istotnie większą wartość ciepła spalania uzyskano by z 1 m3 drewna jodły olbrzymiej wzrastającej na glebie uboższej w porównaniu z glebami żyźniejszymi. Analizy statystyczne wykazały również, że wartość ciepła spalania 1 m3 drewna jodły olbrzymiej istotnie zwiększa się wraz z wiekiem drzew.

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Malacological indicators of anthropogenic and natural environmental changes of the Podhale Basin during the last 2000 years. Studies in the Rogoźnik Stream valley (the Carpathian Mountains, Southern Poland)

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Alexandrowicz W. P. , Skoczylas-Śniaz S. , Laskowska P.

Geology, Geophysics and Environment

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2023

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tom Vol. 49, no. 3

261--280

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The lithological and malacological studies covered sediments forming the low terrace of the Rogoźnik Stream in the northwest part of the Podhale Basin. This terrace is characterised by a uniform structure within a significant part of the valley. Three layers of gravel and four layers of sandy and silty muds were found there. A rich and diversified malacofauna was discovered in fine-grained sediments. Its analysis allowed us to characterise environmental conditions during sediment deposition. The age of the individual components of the sedimentary sequence was determined by radiocarbon dating. A distinct change was found in the upper intervals of the sequence, corresponding to the warm phase of the Medieval Climate Optimum. This period is associated with the robust development of agriculture, and processes related to human activities became the main factor shaping the environment, influencing the course of geological processes, and changing the taxonomical and ecological structure of the fauna and flora assemblages found in this area.

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Molluscan assemblages in sediments of a landslide on Majerz Hill near Niedzica (Inner Carpathians, Southern Poland) – phases of development and environmental changes

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Alexandrowicz W. P.

Geology, Geophysics and Environment

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2022

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tom Vol. 48, no. 1

51--68

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A detailed malacological analysis was made of sediments associated with a small landslide which had developed on the north-eastern slope of Majerz Hill near Niedzica (Inner Carpathians, Southern Poland). The age of the development and environmental changes associated with particular phases of the landslide was determined by means of radiocarbon dating. The analyses made it possible to distinguish two periods of landslide activation falling on the turn of the Early/Middle Holocene and on the Late Holocene (probably on the Iron Age Cold Period). These phases are closely related to periods of increased mass movements, both of landslides and debris flows in other European mountains, stages of glacial advance in the Alps, periods of increased fluvial activity in rivers and elevated water levels in European lakes. The molluscan assemblages also enabled the reconstruction of environmental conditions before the landslide formation, during periods of dormancy, and after the end of its activity.

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Electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) and sedimentological analysis applied to investigation of Upper Jurassic limestones from the Krzeszowice Graben (Kraków Upland, southern Poland)

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Woźniak T. , Bania G. , Mościcki W. J. , Ćwiklik M.

Geological Quarterly

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2018

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tom Vol. 62, No. 2

287--302

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This paper highlights the application of shallow non-invasive geophysics (electrical resistivity tomography) supported by sedimentological analysis applied to the investigation, description and interpretation of Upper Jurassic limestones exposed in the abandoned quarry near the village of Tomaszowice (Kraków Upland, southern Poland). Within this site, on the northern margin of the Krzeszowice Graben, a facies diversity of Upper Jurassic limestones can be observed. Field exposures were analysed to broadly characterize these Upper Jurassic limestones in terms of facies and microfacies development. Three facies types, including pelitic limestones, bedded limestones and carbonate gravity-flow deposits, composed of numerous microfacies, have been distinguished. ERT study using a dipole-dipole array has been carried out, along 5 parallel 110 m long profiles and along a perpendicular 110 m long profile, north of the Tomaszowice Quarry wall. The use of ERT in combination with the geological data allowed characterization and description of the geology at the research site as well as the determination of the lithological composition and internal architecture of the subsurface. Furthermore, the ERT interpretation results indicated the presence of a series of a secondary faults closely linked with the Krzeszowice Graben. The distribution of the gravity-flow deposits reflects the fault zone pattern of the graben and Late Jurassic fault activity.

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Diatoma polonica sp. nov. – a new diatom (Bacillariophyceae) species from rivers and streams of Southern Poland

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Bak M. , Lange-Bertalot H. , Nosek J. , Jakubowska Z. , Kielbasa M.

Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies

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2014

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tom 43

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nr 2

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Food and seasonal changes in the feeding of the minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus L.) from the upper Vistula (Southern Poland)

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Wasikiewicz D.

Acta Hydrobiologica

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1987

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tom 29

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nr 4

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The risk of exposure to Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato, Babesia sp. and co-infections in Ixodes ricinus ticks on the territory of Niepolomice Forest (southern Poland)

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Asman M. , Nowak M. , Cuber P. , Strzelczyk J. , Szilman E. , Szilman P. , Trapp G. , Siuda K. , Solarz K. , Wiczkowski A.

Annals of Parasitology

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2013

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tom 59

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nr 1

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Niepołomice Forest is located about 20 kilometers east of Cracow (Małopolska province, southern Poland). Its natural and touristic values, as well as wide range of hosts occurring within indicate this to be an area of high risk of exposure to Ixodes ricinus and tick-borne diseases it transfers. I. ricinus is a common species in Poland and Europe. Its seasonal activity begins in Poland in the early spring, and ends with late autumn. A total number of 129 specimens of I. ricinus was collected by flagging in Niepołomice Forest. DNA was isolated by ammonia method from 30 randomly-selected individuals. PCR was used to detect tick-borne pathogens with primers specific for Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato and Babesia sp. Molecular studies confirmed the presence of all three pathogens in I. ricinus. A. phagocytophilum was found in 76.7%, Babesia sp., 60%, B. burgdorferi s. l., in 3.3% of studied ticks. A. phagocytophilum co-infection with Babesia sp., was found in 46.7% of the specimens. A co-infection of all three tested pathogens was recorded in one case (3.3%). In Poland the problem of tick-borne diseases is a growing issue, therefore people residing in southern Polish touristic areas should be informed about the prevention and protection against ticks.

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Energy security of electric power recipients in rural areas in Southern Poland

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Trojanowska M.

Electronic Journal of Polish Agricultural Universities. Series Agricultural Engineering

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2014

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tom 17

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nr 4

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SEM-EDS and X-ray micro computed tomography studies of skeletal surface pattern and body structure in the freshwater sponge Spongilla lacustris collected from Goczalkowice reservoir habit (Southern Poland)

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Karcz J. , Woznica A. , Binkowski M. , Klonowska-Olejnik M. , Bernas T. , Karczewski J. , Migula P.

Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica

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2015

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tom 53

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nr 1

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Zagrożenia osuwiskowe na trasie budowy drogi ekspresowej S-7 na odcinku Lubień–Naprawa (Karpaty fliszowe)

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Wójcik A. , Jurczak S. , Wnuk M. , Janik K.

Przegląd Geologiczny

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2019

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tom Vol. 67, nr 5

388--396

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Landslide recognition is an important task for designers and contractors during the road construction process. The problems that contractors often face is insufficient recognition of the geological structure (at the design stage), too small area of purchased land under the "ZRiD’'decision, or the inability of fast responding to emerging threats. The studies described in this article shed more light on the complexity of slope deformation as a result of landslide processes. During the constructing of the expressway S-7, the problems related to deep landslide processes occurred, which most probably were associated with poorly recognized old “rocky-weathering material” type of landslide. The geological survey performed during the construction of this road, confirmed the occurrence of deep (>20 m) displacements, recorded by the inclinometer measurements. These deep displacements are linked to a large landslide with a main scarp located in the region of Mt. Cymbalowa Góra.

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THE USE OF NEUTRON ACTIVATION ANALYSIS IN THE BIOMONITORING OF TRACE ELEMENT DEPOSITION IN THE OPOLE PROVINCE

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Kłos A. , Aleksiayenak Y. A. , Ziembik Z. , Rajfur M. , Jerz D. , Wacławek M. , Frontasyeva M. V.

Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S

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2013

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tom 20

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nr 4

677-687

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The neutron activation analysis procedure was used to determine the concentration of 42 elements: Na, Mg, Al, Cl, K, Ca, Sc, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Co, Zn, As, Se, Br, Rb, Sr, Zr, Nb, Mo, I, Ag, Cd, Sb, Ba, Cs, La, Ce, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Yb, Hf, Ta, W, Au, Hg, Th, and U accumulated in mosses sampled for testing in September and October 2011 in the Opole Province (Southern Poland). Samples of different moss species were collected near the intersections of the grid lines marked on the map of the province. The distance between the points was approximately 20 km. The analysis of the results made it possible to identify the places of increased deposition of element-pollutants and to indicate the potential sources of emission. Factor analysis revealed four components, two of which are of definite anthropogenic origin. The possible sources of elements are local industry and farming, and distant heavy industry complexes. The results have demonstrated the increased content of Cr, Cd, Hg, and U in moss samples collected in agricultural areas located in the southern part of the province. It has been concluded that the industrial areas of Rybnik and Ostrava and Karvina Coal Basin may be the potential source of emission of these elements.

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Metodą neutronowej analizy aktywacyjnej oznaczono stężenia 42 pierwiastków: Na, Mg, Al, Cl, K, Ca, Sc, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Co, Zn, As, Se, Br, Rb, Sr, Zr, Nb, Mo, I, Ag, Cd, Sb, Ba, Cs, La, Ce, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Yb, Hf, Ta, W, Au, Hg, Th i U, zakumulowanych w mchach pobranych do badań we wrześniu i w październiku 2011 roku na terenie województwa opolskiego (południowa Polska). Próbki różnych gatunków mchów pobierano w bliskiej odległości od miejsc przecięcia linii siatki kartograficznej naniesionych na mapę województwa. Odległości pomiędzy punktami wynosiły ok. 20 km. Analiza wyników badań umożliwiła wskazanie miejsc zwiększonej depozycji zanieczyszczeń wraz ze wskazaniem potencjalnych źródeł ich emisji. Wykazano m.in. zwiększoną zawartość Cr, Cd, Hg i U zakumulowanych w próbkach mchów pobranych do badań na obszarach rolniczych położonych na południu województwa. Stwierdzono, że potencjalnym źródłem emisji mogą być uprzemysłowione tereny Rybnickiego i Ostrawsko-Karwińskiego Zagłębia Węglowego. Badania prowadzono w ramach projektu Environmental studies in the South of Poland using nuclear and related analytical techniques.

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Mycorrhizal and saprobic macrofungi of two zinc wastes in southern Poland

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Mleczko P.

Acta Biologica Cracoviensia. Series Botanica

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2004

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tom 46

25-38

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Ectomycorrhizal and saprobic fungi of two industrial wastes in southern Poland (calamine spoil in Bolesław and zinc waste in Chrzanów) were studied. Pine (Pinus sylvestris) accompanied by birch (Betula pendula) were present in the investigated area. Fruitbodies of 68 species were recorded, but only 10 were common to both sites. Mycorrhizal species were the most common group on the zinc waste, whereas saprobic fungi prevailed on the calamine spoil. The differences in species composition between sites might be due to differences in plant cover, but also to the toxicity of the material at the sites. Among mycorrhizal species, members of Cortinariaceae and Tricholomataceae were most frequently recorded. Most ectomycorrhizal species had a broad host range, and only a few species known to be associated exclusively with pine or birch were found. Analysis of ectomycorrhizas by classical and molecular (PCR-RFLP) methods revealed that the fungi forming the most abundant fruitbodies were also present in the form of ectomycorrhizas. A few ascomycete and basidiomycete fungi not recorded as fruitbodies were present as pine symbionts.

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The effect of intensive fertilization of a bankside meadow on the activity of plankton bacteria in the River Nida(Southern Poland)

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Starzecka A. , Mazurkiewicz G.

Acta Hydrobiologica

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1987

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tom 29

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nr 1