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Phytoplankton as indicator of the Tisza river [Serbia, Yugoslavia] pollution
2001
Brankovic, D. | Budakov, Lj. (Zavod za zastitu prirode Srbije, Novi Sad (Yugoslavia). Odeljenje u Novom Sadu)
The paper deals with the results of the phytoplankton investigations carried out in the 7 localities along the Yugoslav section of the Tisza river in the period of 13 Februar - 3 March 2000, after accidental pollution with the cyanide and heavy metals. Although certain decrease in the density of the phytoplankton and variation in the qualitative and quantitative composition were recorded, there are no significant differences in comparison with the data before accident. The short-term and possible long-term consequences were recognized, having in mind ability of algae to accumulate pollutants into their cells, and that algae are the first link on food chains. Since the content of pollutants increases with every next member in the chain, it is easy to assume cumulative effect of the all previous members.
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