Multivariate analysis of metal concentration profiles in mushrooms

Authors
Siobud-Dorocant, E Dore, JC Michelot, D Poirier, F Viel, C
Citation
E. Siobud-dorocant et al., Multivariate analysis of metal concentration profiles in mushrooms, SAR QSAR EN, 10(4), 1999, pp. 315-370
Citations number
155
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry
Journal title
SAR AND QSAR IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
ISSN journal
1062936X → ACNP
Volume
10
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
315 - 370
Database
ISI
SICI code
1062-936X(1999)10:4<315:MAOMCP>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
The present work is an overview of the levels of contamination of 92 macrom ycetes by 15 metals. Data were collected around Paris (France) in 1989 and 1990. A progressive approach involving the use of univariate followed by mu ltivariate statistical analyses allowed to fully exploit the resulting data matrix. Thus, conclusions regarding the origin of the metals, the toxicolo gical implications and the possible use of mushrooms as environmental marke rs of pollutions are drawn.