Accumulation of pollutants in terrestrial plants

Name(s): 
Accumulation of contaminant residues in terrestrial plants
Incidence 
Mosses and lichens have a high capacity for interception and retention of airborne and waterborne contaminants. Bioaccumulation may occur of toxic metals, organochlorine residues, and radionuclides as a result of fallout from nuclear weapons testing and from nuclear reactor accidents.
Type 
(D) Detailed problems