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O.W. Purvis
Researcher at Natural History Museum
Publications - 3
Citations - 215
O.W. Purvis is an academic researcher from Natural History Museum. The author has contributed to research in topics: Lichen & Pollution. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 3 publications receiving 203 citations.
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Diversity and sensitivity of epiphytes to oxides of nitrogen in London.
TL;DR: There was a significant positive relationship between NO(x) and lichen abundance due to the ubiquitous distribution of pollution tolerant species, mainly associated with eutrophication.
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Biomonitoring using the lichen Hypogymnia physodes and bark samples near Zlatna, Romania immediately following closure of a copper ore-processing plant
TL;DR: The study provides a model baseline to monitor recovery following closure of major industrial sources and highlights the importance of considering biogeochemical processes when interpreting metal concentrations.