Polyphenolic and mineral profiles of berries leaves V. myrtillus (bilberry) uliginosum (bog bilberry) collected from northwestern Macedonia were examined in this study. Overall, 70 polyphenolic compounds identified various classes. Laricitrin-3-O-pentoside, trans- cis-piceid, hexahydroxydiphenoyl-galoyl-glucose, feruloyl-acetyl glucoside coumaroyl kaempferol for Vaccinium genus. Bilberries had higher total phenolic content than bog bilberry. Major differences the pattern found flavonols...

Distributions of a total 21 elements were monitored in significantly lead-zinc polluted area using moss species (Hypnum cupressiforme and Camptothecium lutescens) used interchangeably, covering denser sampling network. Interspecies comparison was conducted Box-Cox transformed values, due to their skewed distribution. The median concentrations trace the both mosses examined decreased following order: Fe>Mn>Zn>Pb>Cu>Ni∼Cr∼As>Co>Cd>Hg. For almost all analyzed elements, H. revealed higher...

Moss biomonitoring technique was used for a heavy-metal pollution study in Macedonia the framework of International Cooperative Program on Effects Air Pollution Natural Vegetation and Crops (UNECE IPC Vegetation). samples (n = 72) were collected during summers 2002, 2005, 2010. The contents 41 elements determined by neutron activation analysis, atomic absorption spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometry. Using factor cluster analyses, three geogenic factors (Factor 1,...

Abstract This is the first study to use moss transplants as a biomonitoring technique and inductively plasma mass spectrometry investigate airborne potentially toxic element pollution air quality in urban areas on regional scale across nine Southeastern European countries. The mosses bags were exposed for 2 months during winter season (2019/2020) at five sites each of selected next (AQ) monitoring stations. concerning different land classes (typical urban, residential, background, rural...

This study explores the relationship between bryophyte (mosses) diversity and environmental factors in Veles region, North Macedonia, focusing on spatial distribution of chemical elements moss surface soil samples collected from same locations. Eighteen were analyzed alongside soils. Advanced spectrometric techniques used to identify potentially toxic (PTEs) their links anthropogenic natural sources. While metal measurements are widely reported literature, novelty this lies its integrative...

This study aims to investigate the changes in atmospheric deposition trends Macedonia, using a moss biomonitoring technique. technique has been used assess content of potentially toxic elements Macedonia 2002, 2005, 2010, and 2015, within framework International Cooperative Program on Effects Air Pollution Natural Vegetation Crops. The 42 was analyzed instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA), inductively coupled plasma–atomic emission spectrometry (ICP–AES), atomic absorption (AAS),...

In the summer of 2005 and 2010, moss samples were collected from 72 sampling sites evenly distributed all over territory Republic North Macedonia. Kjeldahl method was used to determine nitrogen content in samples. Descriptive statistics distribution maps prepared. Data obtained these two surveys compared, additional comparison done with data similar studies South-Eastern European countries Finland as a clean area. The median value N is 1.21%, varies 0.70% 1.54%, while 2010 ranges between...

The aim of the study was to investigate exploration and distribution various chemical elements in soils vegetables from gardens region Probištip, North Macedonia. This exposed heavy metals pollution Pb-Zn mining flotation tailings landfill near town Probištip for 70 years. A total 38 samples crops vegetable products 19 were analyzed. analyzes carried out by ICP-AES (Al, Ba, Ca, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, P, Pb, Sr, V, Zn) ICP-MS (As, Cd, Co, Pb). It found that content some...

The moss biomonitoring technique was used in 2002, 2005, 2010 and 2015 a potentially toxic elements study (PTEs) Macedonia. For that purpose, more than 70 samples from two dominant species (Hypnum cupressiforme Homalothecium lutescens) were collected during the summers of mentioned years. Total digestion done using microwave system, whilst mercury analyzed by cold vapour atomic absorption spectrometry (CV–AAS). content ranged 0.018 mg/kg to 0.26 0.010 0.42 0.60 0.020 0.25 2015. Analysis...

The present work was carried out to obtain and highlight the fifth comprehensive baseline dataset on atmospheric deposition of trace elements assess air quality in Macedonia. In period from August September 2020, a total 72 moss samples were collected accessible areas country. content 28 (Ag, Al, B, Ba, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ga, Hg, K, La, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Sc, Sr, Ti, U, Zn) determined using inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry. Based data obtained elements, factor...

Abstract The abandoned Allchar Mine in the Republic of North Macedonia is a globally unique deposit with highest known grades thallium (Tl) and arsenic (As) mineralization. We aimed to determine distribution As Tl whole dehydrated shoots three Viola taxa using synchrotron micro-X-ray fluorescence analysis. Additionally, soil plant organ samples were collected from all at site analysed inductively coupled plasma–atomic emission spectrometry. Concentrations extremely high (up 58 900 mg kg−1),...

This study was designed to assess the effects of long term, high metal exposition (cadmium, lead, copper, nickel and zinc) on DNA damage in four plant model systems [Taraxacum officinale (Asteraceae), Matricaria recutita L. Robinia pseudoacacia (Fabaceae), Urtica dioica (Urticaceae)]. stability investigated by a Random Amplified Polymorphic (RAPD) technique. Agarose-gel electrophoresis revealed total 37 bands with different molecular weights ranging from 1250 5000 bp. It generated...

Samples of Thymus alsarensis Ronniger, an endemic species for the Allchar locality, were evaluated their polyphenolic composition and heavy metals. district is abandoned antimony-arsenic-thallium deposit in north-west Kožuf Mountain, R. Macedonia, with a unique mineral affecting flora. A systematic method phenolic compounds characterization was developed using mass spectrometry coupled to HPLC/DAD. Analyses focused on establish possible correlation region specific metals As TI different...

Despite the growing interest, information available on rare earth elements (REEs) in last two decades is relatively premature and sparse. The importance of these as indicators soil physiological processes responses have contributed to increased interest previously less considered environmental sciences. This study provides an overview content distribution vicinity hydrothermal volcanogenic As-Sb-Tl deposit Allchar, North Macedonia. Elemental contents were determined by inductively coupled...

An investigation of the distribution 23 chemical elements (Ag, Al, As, B, Ba, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, Sr, V and Zn) in surface water samples from entire basin Crna River, Republic Macedonia, was carried out. In total 31 were collected, which 8 River 4 four main tributaries Pelagonia Valley (Blato, Prilepska Reka, Dragor Jelaška Reka). Also, collected 3 locations Tikveš Lake, Majdanska river Blašnica before its inflow into Lake 7 lower course after dam until...

Abstract The objective of this study was to determine the mineral content in leaves and flowers wild-grown Sambucus nigra collected from eleven different locations Kosovo. samples were digested a microwave system using wet digestion method. minerals determined by application inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) plasma-mass (ICP-MS). A total 31 elements determined, 15 ICP-AES method (Al, B, Ba, Ca, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, Sr, V, Zn) 16 ICP-MS (Ag, As, Be,...

This study examined the nitrogen content in moss samples collected across Macedonia over a 15-year period (2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020) from 72 consistent sampling locations. The was determined using Kjeldahl method, providing insight into trends of atmospheric deposition different regions. Descriptive statistical analyses, including spatial distribution maps, were used to compare temporal variations regional levels. In addition, box-plots (P25–P75) whiskers (P5–P95) constructed provide...

The purpose of this study was to establish total and bioavailable contents chemical elements in attic dust their distribution the area town Kavadarci, Republic Macedonia, way evaluate exposure population toxic metals areas with high industrial influences from ferro-nickel smelter plant. is derived predominantly external sources such as aerosol deposits soil dusting, less household activities. From that reason could be accepted a tracer historical pollution. All samples were analyzed for...