ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION Environmental Pollution 120 (2002) I-VIII www.elsevier.com/locate/envpol Contents of Volumes 119 and 120 Volume 119 Number 1 2002 New initiatives 1 Inhibition of retinoid activity by components of a paper mill effluent P.K. SCHOFF, G.T. ANKLEY (USA) Retinoic acid receptors may be selectively inhibited by a component of a paper mill effluent. Special section: Fluxes and Impacts of Atmospheric Ammonia 5 Publisher’s note Other Papers for the special section Fluxes and Impacts of Atmospheric Ammonia Editorial 7 ~~ Introduction: fluxes and impacts of atmospheric ammonia on national, landscape and farm scales M.A. SUTTON, D. FOWLER (Uk) 9 Defining the spatial impacts of poultry farm ammonia emissions on species composition of adjacent woodland groundflora using Ellenberg Nitrogen Index, nitrous oxide and nitric oxide emissions and foliar nitrogen as marker variables C.E.R. PITCAIRN, U.M. SKIBA, M.A. SUTTON, D. FOWLER, R. MUNRO, V. KENNEDY (UK) Application of a critical foliar nitrogen content for ectohydric mosses is the most useful method of several tested, for determining Spatial impacts of farm ammonia emissions. Research papers 23 Bioremediation of diesel-contaminated soil with composting W. NAMKOONG, E.-Y. HWANG, J.-S. PARK, J.-Y. CHOI (South Korea) Compost and sewage Sludge were quite useful in remediating diesel-contaminated soil. 33 Heavy metals in agricultural soils of the Pearl River Delta, South China S.C. WONG, X.D. LI (Hong Kong), G. ZHANG, S.H. QI, Y.S. MIN (China) Heavy metal concentrations in agricultural soil were elevated due to use of agricultural chemicals and influences of urban and industrial activities. 45 Phytoremediation potential of Spirulina (Arthrospira) platensis: biosorption and toxicity studies of cadmium N. RANGSAYATORN, E.S. UPATHAM, M. KRUATRACHUE, P. POKETHITIYOOK (Thailand), G.R. LANZA (USA) Spirulina platensis is well-suited to remove cadmium from wastewater. 55 Relations between crown condition and ozone and its dependence on environmental factors B. ZIERL (Switzerland) Results support the hypothesis that ozone contributes to crown defoliation. 69 Polychlorinated naphthalenes and coplanar polychlorinated biphenyls in beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) and ringed seal (Phoca hispida) from the eastern Canadian Arctic P.A. HELM, T.F. BIDLEMAN, G.A. STERN, K. KOCZANSKI (Canada) First reports of polychlorinated naphthalenes in marine mammals in the Canadian arctic are made here. 79 Seasonal variation and background levels of heavy metals in two green seaweeds R. VILLARES, X. PUENTE, A. CARBALLEIRA (Spain) Growth rates determined uptake of metals by two genera of macroalgae. 91 Distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the sediments of the Adriatic Sea E. MAGI, R. BIANCO, C. IANNI, M. DI CARRO (Italy) The combustion sources of PAHs were identified. 99 Predictive mapping of air pollution involving sparse spatial observations J.E. DIEM, A.C. COMRIE (USA) Multiple linear regression can be used to map air pollution levels in metropolitan areas given the availability of multi-temporal air pollution measurements as well as spatially and temporally resolved inventories of atmospheric pollutant emissions. 119 Correlations between toxic Pb effects and production of Pb-induced thiol peptides in the microalga Stichococcus bacillaris B. PAWLIK-SKOWRONSKA (Poland) Level of Pb-induced thiol peptides in microalgae reflects bioavailability of the toxic metal. 129 Comparative study of the suitability of three lichen species to trace-element air monitoring V. CERCASOV (Germany), A. PANTELICA, M. SALAGEAN (Romania), G. CANIGLIA (Italy), A.S CARLAT (Romania) Evernia prunastri was the most suitable lichen for trace-element air monitoring. PII: S0269-7491(02)00327-5 I] Contents of Volumes 119 and 120 / Environmental Pollution 120 (2002) I-VIII Number 2 2002 141 Assessing the quality of marine coastal environments: comparison of scope for growth and Microtox®) bioassay results of pollution gradient areas in eastern Mediterranean (Greece) E. COTOU, E. PAPATHANASSIOU, C. TSANGARIS (Greece) The luminescent bioassy Mircotox can be an alternative to the more complex method of integration of physiological paramenters (SfG). 151 Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, dibenzofurans and polychlorinated biphenyls in polar bear, penguin and south polar skua K.S. KUMAR (Japan), K. KANNAN (USA), S. CORSOLINI (Italy), T. EVANS, J.P. GIESY (USA), J. NAKANISHI, S. MASUNAGA (Japan) Coplanar PCBs are the major contributors to dioxin-like toxicity to eggs of penguins and polar skua. 163 A statistical approach to estimate O3 uptake of ponderosa pine in a mediterranean climate N.E. GRULKE, H.K. PREISLER, C.C. FAN, W.A. RETZLAFF (USA) Statistical models were developed to estimate stomatal conductance of ponderosa pine trees in sites differing in ozone exposure. 177 Distribution and mobility of metals in contaminated sites. Chemometric investigation of pollutant profiles O. ABOLLINO, M. ACETO, M. MALANDRINO, E. MENTASTI, C. SARZANINI, R. BARBERIS (Italy) Chemometrics allowed identification of groups of samples with similar characteristics. 195 Comparative toxic and genotoxic effects of chloroacetanilides, formamidines and their degradation products on Vibrio fischeri and Chironomus riparius O. OSANO, W. ADMIRAAL, H.J.C. KLAMER, D. PASTOR, E.A.J. BLEEKER (The Netherlands) Pesticides retain acute toxicity in both Vibrio fischeri and Chironomus riparius and genotoxicity in V. fischeri even after degradation. 203 Assessing vegetation exposure to ozone: is it possible to estimate AOT40 by passive sampling? J.-P. TUOVINEN (Finland) It is possible to estimate the value of the AOT40 exposure index from time-averaged (passive sampling) data by using a simple Statistical method. 215 Environmental contaminants in four eider species from Alaska and arctic Russia J.H. STOUT, K.A. TRUST, J.-F. COCHRANE, R.S. SUYDAM, L.T. QUAKENBUSH (USA) Cadmium, copper, lead and selenium may be contaminants that have led to population declines in eider species. 227 Removal characteristics of trace compounds of landfill gas by activated carbon adsorption H.-C. SHIN, J.-W. PARK, K. PARK, H.-C. SONG (South Korea) Activated carbon adsorption was effective in removing a variety of organic compounds. 237 Impact of ozone and reduced water supply on the biomass accumulation of Norway spruce saplings P.E. KARLSSON, E.L. MEDIN, G. SELLDEN, G. WALLIN, S. OTTOSSON, H. PLEIJEL, L. SKARBY (Sweden) No interaction between ozone and reduced water supply could be detected. 245 Monitoring of organochlorine pesticides residues in green mussels (Perna viridis) from the coastal area of Thailand R. BOONYATUMANOND, A. JAKSAKUL, P. PUNCHAROEN, M.S. TABUCANON (Thailand) Organic pesticide residues decreased from 1989 to 1999. 253 Development of imposex and accumulation of butyltin in the tropical muricid Thais distinguenda transplanted to a TBT contaminated site M. BECH, J. STRAND, J.A. JACOBSEN (Denmark) Transplant studies with muricids can enhance understanding of the time scale needed for the development of imposex. 261 Comparison of white-footed mice and rice rats as biomonitors of polychlorinated biphenyl! and metal contamination P.N. SMITH, G.P. COBB, F.M. HARPER, B.M. ADAIR, S.T. MCMURRY (USA) White-faced mice and rice rats accumulated PCBs and metals differently due to differences in habitat use and foraging strategies. 269 Summer and autumn ozone fluxes to a forest in the Czech Republic Brdy Mountains K. ZELLER (USA) Slow reponse ozone and temperature sensors were used to measure eddy covariance flux at heights of 20 m above a forest. Number 3 2002 New initiatives 279 Ozone-induced free polyamine response in Scots pine in northern Finland M. SUORSA, A. JOKELA, T. SARJALA, S. MANNINEN, S. HUTTUNEN (Finland) Ozone exposure lowers polyamine levels in Scots pine trees. Rapid communication 283 Potential bioindicator plant species for ambient ozone in forested mountain areas of central Europe W.J. MANNING (USA), B. GODZIK (Poland), R. MUSSELMAN (USA) This is the first report of probable ozone injury on 29 species of native plants from forested mountain areas of central Europe. Research papers 291 Effect of mixed cadmium, copper, nickel and zinc at different pHs upon alfalfa growth and heavy metal uptake J.R. PERALTA-VIDEA, J.L. GARDEA-TORRESDEY, E. GOMEZ, K.J. TIEMANN, J.G. PARSONS (USA), G. CARRILLO (Mexico) Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) plants were able to take up metals from a mixture of Cd(II), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) in soils. 303 Impact of acid mine drainage on benthic communities in streams: the relative roles of substratum vs. aqueous effects D.M. DENICOLA, M.G. STAPLETON (USA) Biological recovery of acid mine drainage-impacted streams is not significantly affected by metal residue on the substratum. Contents of Volumes 119 and 120/ Environmental Pollution 120 (2002) I-VIII II] 317 Lead adsorption to metal oxides and organic material of freshwater surface coatings determined using a novel selective extraction method D. DONG, X. HUA, Y. LI, Z. LI (Peoples Republic of China) Metal oxides were more effective than organic material in adsorping lead from water. 323 Dioxins and congener-specific polychlorinated biphenyls in three avian species from the Wisconsin River, Wisconsin T.W. CUSTER, C.M. CUSTER, R.K. HINES (USA) Dioxin and polychlorinated biphenyl concentrations in three bird species downstream from two bleached-kraft pulp mills were at background levels and differed in relation to trophic position. 333 Interaction between cadmium exposure and infection with the intestinal parasite Moniliformis moniliformis (Acanthocephala) on the stress hormone levels in rats B. SURES, G. SCHEEF, B. KLAR, W. KLOAS, H. TARASCHEWSKI (Germany) Parasite infections may influence hosts reponse to environmental pollutants. 341 Aregionally segmented national scale multimedia contaminant fate model for Canada with GIS data input and display D. WOODFINE, M. MACLEOD, D. MACKAY (Canada) A novel approach to organic contaminant fate modelling in a multimedia environment, incorporating GIS, is presented. 357 The adaptation of two similar soils to pyrene catabolism C.J.A. MACLEOD, K.T. SEMPLE (Uk) Organic matter content determined the rate of pyrene transfer from soil to microorganisms. 365 Asimple model which predicts some non-linear features between atmospheric sulphur and sulphur emissions A. HADLEY, R. TOUMI (UK) A simple mechanistic model is presented that examines the role of oxidant limitation and cloud cycling. 375 Severe leaching of calcium ions from fir needles caused by acid fog M. IGAWA, T. KASE, K. SATAKE, H. OKOCHI (Japan) Leaching of calcium from needles by acid fog may lead to decline of fir trees. 383 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) distributions in the Bay of Marmara sea: izmit Bay F. TELLI-KARAKOC, L. TOLUN (Turkey), B. HENKELMANN, C. KLIMM (Germany), O. OKAY (Turkey), K.-W. SCHRAMM (Germany) Toxic concentrations of PAHs and PCBs were found in Izmit Bay of the Marmara Sea, Turkey. 399 Current levels of DDT, PCB and trace elements in the Baltic ringed seals (Phoca hispida baltica) and grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) M. NYMAN, J. KOISTINEN, M.L. FANT, T. VARTIAINEN, E. HELLE (Finland) Organochlorine levels are very high in the Baltic ringed seals, posing a threat to their well being. 413 Effects of macrophytes and external carbon sources on nitrate removal from groundwater in constructed wetlands Y.-F. LIN, S.-R. JING, T.-W. WANG, D.-Y. LEE (Taiwan, ROC) Planted macrophytes increased nitrate removal in constructed wetlands. Volume 120 Number 1 2002 Special Issue: BioMAP-2nd International Workshop on Biomonitoring of Atmospheric Pollution (with emphasis on trace elements) Guest Editors: Bert Wolterbeek and Maria do Carmo Freitas 1 Foreword B. WOLTERBEEK (The Netherlands), C. FREITAS (Portugal) 3 Internationally harmonized approach to biomonitoring trace element atmospheric deposition B. SMODIS, A. BLEISE (Austria) Scientists in 14 countries have validated the use of two lichen species to assess relative air quality. 11 Biomonitoring of trace element air pollution: principles, possibilities and perspectives B. WOLTERBEEK (The Netherlands) Programs on air pollution biomonitoring should accommodate input from physiology, emission control, analytical chemistry, ecology and epidemiology. 23 A European survey of atmospheric heavy metal deposition in 2000-2001 A. RUHLING (Sweden) The program for surveying metals in forest mosses by European states is described. 27 ~The Biological System of the Elements (BSE)—a brief introduction into historical and applied aspects with special reference on “ecotoxicological identity cards’’ for different element species (e.g. As and Sn) S. FRANZLE, B. MARKERT (Germany) The nature of the Biological System of the Elements is described. 47 Biological fluxes conversion and SXRF experiment with a new active biomonitoring tool for atmospheric metals and trace element deposition G. AMBLARD-GROSS, J.F. FERARD, F. CARROT, M. BONNIN-MOSBAH, S. MAUL, J.M. DUCRUET, P. CODDEVILLE, P. BEGUINEL, S. AYRAULT (France) Chlorophyll fluorescence was used to demonstrate the biological activity of two mosses used as biomonitors. Contents of Volumes 119 and 120 / Environmental Pollution 120 (2002) I-VIII 59 Atmospheric quality and distribution of heavy metalsi n Argentina employing Ti//andsia capillaris as a biomonitor M.L. PIGNATA, G.L. GUDINO, E.D. WANNAZ, R.R. PLA, C.M. GONZALEZ, H.A. CARRERAS, L. ORELLANA (Argentina) Tillandsia capillaris is proposed as a useful biomonitor of air quality. 69 Development and calibration of epiphytic lichens as saltfall biomonitors—dry-deposition modelling R. FIGUEIRA, A.M.G. PACHECO, A.J. SOUSA, F. CATARINO (Portugal) The concentration of saline elements measured in lichens was calibrated against dry deposition. 79 An evaluation of olive-tree bark for the biological monitoring of airborne trace-elements at ground level A.M.G. PACHECO, L.1.C. BARROS, M.C. FREITAS, M.A. REIS, C. HIPOLITO, O.R. OLIVEIRA (Portugal) Olive-tree bark is proposed as a sampling surface for airborne trace-elements. 87 Calibration of lichen transplants considering faint memory effects M.A. REIS, L.C. ALVES, M.C. FREITAS (Portugal), B. VAN OS, J. DE GOEIJ, H.T. WOLTERBEEK (The Netherlands) Lichen transplants have faint memory effects that must be considered in calibration studies. 97 A comparative study for results obtained using biomonitors and PM10 collectors in Sado Estuary C.J. COSTA, A.P. MARQUES, M.C. FREITAS, M.A. REIS, O.R. OLIVEIRA (Portugal) Lichens can be used as a qualitative indicator of particulates in conjunction with particulate collectors. 107 Lichens as integrating air pollution monitors Z. JERAN, R. JACIMOVIC, F. BATIC, R. MAVSAR (Slovenia) An Index of Atmospheric Purity was calculated, using results from a survey with the lichen Hypogymnia physodes. 115 Air quality management in Portugal: example of needs and available tools C. BORREGO, A.|. MIRANDA, M. COUTINHO, J. FERREIRA, A.C. CARVALHO (Portugal) Needs and available tools for estimating critical loads of air pollutants are discussed. 125 Comparison between urban Toronto PM and selected materials: aerosol characterization using laser ablation/ionization mass spectrometry (LAMS) S. OWEGA, G.J. EVANS, R.E. JERVIS, J. TSAI, M. FILA, P.V. TAN (Canada) The versatility and limitations of the LAMS technique are presented. 137 Determination of trace elements and evaluation of their enrichment factors in Himalayan lichens L. BERGAMASCHI, E. RIZZIO, M.G. VALCUVIA, G. VERZA, A. PROFUMO, M. GALLORINI (Italy) Lichens have been evaluated as biomonitors of trace elements at high elevations in the Himalayan Mountains. 145 The potential of lichens as long-term biomonitors of natural and artificial radionuclides G. KIRCHNER (Germany), O. DAILLANT (France) The suitability of the lichen Parmelia sulcata as quantitative biomonitor of natural and anthropogenic fallout radionuclides is established. 151 Translocation studies of '°’Cs and °°Sr in bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris): simulation of fallout J.F. MACACINI, E.A. DE NADAI FERNANDES, M.H.T. TADDEI (Brazil) Leaf-fruit translocation factors for 137Cs and 90Sr were quantified in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). 157 Biomonitoring trace element atmospheric deposition using lichens in China Z.H. ZHANG, Z.F. CHAI, X.Y. MAO, J.B. CHEN (China) Preserved lichen specimens were used to demonstrate declining metal concentrations in southwest China from the 1960s to the 1990s. Number 2 2002 New initiatives 163 Radiocarbon content of synthetic and natural semi-volatile halogenated organic compounds C.M. REDDY, L. XU, T.I. EGLINTON (USA), J.P. BOON (The Netherlands), D.J. FAULKNER (USA) New developments in molecular-level '4C analysis techniques enable clues about natural versus commercial synthesis of trace organic contaminants. 169 Enhanced growth and reproduction of Caenorhabditis elegans (Nematoda) in the presence of 4-Nonylphenol S. HOSS, |. JUTTNER, W. TRAUNSPURGER, G. PFISTER, K.-W. SCHRAMM, C.E.W. STEINBERG (Germany) a 4-Nonylphenol can enhance growth and reproduction of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. Research papers 173 Comparative uptake of plutonium from soils by Brassica juncea and Helianthus annuus J.H. LEE, L.R. HOSSNER, M. ATTREP JR., K.S. KUNG (USA) Extractability of Pu from soils was most affected by pH and amounts of clay, salts, and carbonates. 183 Spatial and seasonal variation in heavy metals in interstitial water of salt marsh soils X.L. OTERO, F. MACIAS (Spain) Soil colonization by plants affected spatial and seasonal variation in heavy metals. 191 Polyacrylamide preparations for protection of water quality threatened by agricultural runoff contaminants J.A. ENTRY, R.E. SOUKA, M. WATWOOD (USA), C. ROSS (New Zealand) Polyacrylamide preparations show promise in reducing flow of sediments, nutrients and microorganisms from animal production facilities. Contents of Volumes 119 and 120 / Environmental Pollution 120 (2002) I-VIII 201 Concentrations of chromium, manganese, and lead in air and in avian eggs C.A. HUI (USA) Embryo exposure was not directly related to tropospheric levels of chromium, manganese or lead. 207 The assessment of water quality in the Lower Lujan River (Buenos Aires, Argentina): phytoplankton and algal bioassays 1. OFARRELL, R.J. LOMBARDO, P. DE TEZANOS PINTO, C. LOEZ (Argentina) An integrated study of water chemistry, phytoplankton, and algal bioassays indicated distinct regions of a large river ecosystem. 219 Field and laboratory investigations on the effects of road salt (NaCl) on stream macroinvertebrate communities B.J. BLASIUS, R.W. MERRITT (USA) Short-term exposure to road salt did not significantly affect stream macro-invertebrate communities. 233 Accumulation of persistent organic pollutants in Tasmanian platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) B.L. MUNDAY, N.J. STEWART (Australia), A.S ODERGREN (Sweden) Elevated levels of persistent organic pollutants were found in both male and female platypus in Tasmania. 239 Influence of ash on the fiber composition of dried dairy manures J.B. REEVES Ill, J.A.S. VAN KESSEL (USA) The ash content of dried dairy manures is a significant source of error in the determination of their fiber composition. 245 Evaluation of mitogen-induced responses in marine mammal and human lymphocytes by in-vitro exposure of butyltins and non-ortho coplanar PCBs H. NAKATA, A. SAKAKIBARA, M. KANOH, S. KUDO, H. WATANABE, N. NAGAI, N. MIYAZAKI, Y. ASANO, S. TANABE (Japan) Butyltins may affect the immune response in marine mammals. 255 Organochlorine pesticide residues in catfish, Tachysurus thalassinus (Ruppell, 1835), from the South Patches of the Bay of Bengal B. DAS, Y.S.A. KHAN, P. DAS, S.M. SHAHEEN (Bangladesh) Pesticide concentrations in fish were lower than recommended for human consumption. 261 Recovery from acidification in central Europe—observed and predicted changes of soil and streamwater chemistry in the Lysina catchment, Czech Republic ; J. HRUSKA (Czech Republic), F. MOLDAN (Sweden), P. KRAM (Czech Republic) Intensive forestry will delay recovery of severely damaged catchment areas. 275 Heterogeneous response of central European streams to decreased acidic atmospheric deposition J. VESELY, V. MAJER (Czech Republic), S.A. NORTON (USA) Mountain streams are responding to decreased acidic atmosphere deposition. 283 Lead reduces shell mass in juvenile garden snails (Helix aspersa) A. BEEBY, L. RICHMOND (Uk), F. HERPE (France) A high Pb diet causes differential depression of juvenile shell mass in populations of Helix. 289 Cadmium effect on the ovarian structure in earthworm Dendrobaena veneta (Rosa) E. SIEKIERSKA, D. URBANSKA-JASIK (Poland) Two experimental doses of cadmium damaged ovary structure. 299 Effects of cadmium on sediment processing on members of the Capitella species-complex N. MENDEZ (Mexico), D.J. BAIRD (UK) Capitella sp / and sp B have potential importance in trophic transfer of Cd to other marine organisms. 307 Effect of copper on growth of an aquatic macrophyte, E/lodea canadensis T.K. MAL, P. ADORJAN, A.L. CORBETT (USA) Elodea canadensis may be a good biomonitor for copper, but not a good bioaccumulator. 313 Seasonal phosphatase activity in three characteristic soils of the English uplands polluted by long-term atmospheric nitrogen deposition B.L. TURNER, R. BAXTER, B.A. WHITTON (UK) High soil phosphatase activities confirm strong biological phosphorus limitations due to nitrogen deposition. 319 Effects of lead contamination on the growth of Lythrum salicaria (purple loosestrife) J.L. UVEGES, A.L. CORBETT, T.K. MAL (USA) Lythrum salicaria plants were tolerant to lead in a reductionist experiment. 325 The measurement of cholinesterase activities as a biomarker inchub (Leuciscus cephalus): the fish length should not be ignored P. FLAMMARION, P. NOURY, J. GARRIC (France) The fish length should be considered within the statistical analysis of ChE activities in chub species. 331 Differences in accumulation of PAHs and metals on the leaves of Til/iax euchlora and Pyrus calleryana V.A. JOURAEVA, D.L. JOHNSON, J.P. HASSETT, D.J. NOWAK (USA) PAHs and metals accumulated more on linden (Tiliax euchlora) than pear (Pyrus calleryana) leaves. 339 Egyptian plant species as new ozone indicators S.A. MADKOUR (Egypt), J.A. LAURENCE (USA) Of more than 30 species of plants from Egypt screened for sensitivity to ozone, four were found to be suitable for use as bioindicators. 355 Sensitivity of the zebrafish (Danio rerio) early life stage test for compounds with different modes of action E.W.M. ROEX, E. DE VRIES, C.A.M. VAN GESTEL (The Netherlands) The toxicity of two compounds with different modes of action to early life stages of the zebrafish was determined and related to data in the literature. VI Contents of Volumes 119 and 120/ Environmental Pollution 120 (2002) I-VIII 363 Influence of diesel fuel on seed germination G. ADAM, H. DUNCAN (UK) The volatile fraction of diesel fuel played a major role in delaying seed emergence and reducing percentage germination. 371 Theinfluofe nnitcroege n deposition, competition and desiccationon growth andregeneration of Racomitrium lanuginosum (Hedw.)Brid M.L.M. JONES, E.R.B. OXLEY, T.W. ASHENDEN (UK) Nitrogen deposition at current ambient levels in Wales is detrimental to shoot growth of Racomitrium lanuginosum. 379 Arsenic species and chemistry in groundwater of southeast Michigan M.-J. KIM (South Korea), J. NRIAGU, S. HAACK (USA) Most of the arsenic detected was arsenite [As(III)]. 391 Antifoulant (butyltin and copper) concentrations in sediments from the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, Australia D. HAYNES, D. LOONG (Australia) Antifoulant concentrations are generally low in the Great Barrier Reef, although ship grounding sites present a previously unidentified significant source of antifoulant pollutants in the Great Barrier Reef. 397 Effects of salinity and ozone, individually and in combination, on the growth and ion contents of two chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) varieties K. WELFARE, A.R. YEO, T.J. FLOWERS (UK) Plants exposed to ozone, under high salinity conditions, further decline in growth. 405 Potential risk to wood storks (Mycteria americana) from mercury in Carolina Bay fish H.A. BRANT, C.H. JAGOE, J.W. SNODGRASS, A.L. BRYAN JR., J.C. GARIBOLDI (USA) Fish mercury levels from some Carolina bays pose risk to wood stork. 415 Photocatalytic oxidation of NO, gases using TiOz: a surface spectroscopic approach J.S. DALTON, P.A. JANES, N.G. JONES, J.A. NICHOLSON, K.R. HALLAM, G.C. ALLEN (UK) X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Raman spectroscopy were used to study surface reactions between nitrogen oxides and TiOz on surfaces. 423 Distribution and relationships of trace metals in soft tissue, byssus and shells of Myti/us edulis trossulus from the southern Baltic P. SZEFER, K. FRELEK, K. SZEFER (Poland), C.-B. LEE, B.-S. KIM (South Korea), J.W ARZOCHA, |. ZDROJEWSKA, T. CIESIELSKI (Poland) Soft tissues and byssus of the blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) were better metal bioindicators than shells. 445 Lead, zinc and copper accumulation and tolerance in populations of Paspalum distichum and Cynodon dactylon W.S. SHU, Z.H. YE, C.Y. LAN, Z.Q. ZHANG, M.H. WONG (People’s Republic of China) Metal-tolerant populations of the plants Paspalum distichum and Cunodon dactylon were identified. 455 Mercury, zinc, and copper accumulation in mangrove sediments surrounding a large landfill in southeast Brazil W. MACHADO, M. MOSCATELLI, L.G. REZENDE, L.D. LACERDA (Brazil) Mangrove sediments may prevent movement of metals to adjacent bodies of water. 463 Evaluation of Atriplex lines for selenium accumulation, salt tolerance and suitability for a key agricultural insect pest D.B. VICKERMAN, M.C. SHANNON, G.S. BANUELOS, C.M. GRIEVE, J.T. TRUMBLE (USA) Five salt tolerant lines of the plant Atriplex were identified which were also resistant to beet armyworm, Spodoptera exigua. 475 Impacts of swine manure pits on groundwater quality 1.G. KRAPAC, W.S. DEY, W.R. ROY, C.A. SMYTH, E. STORMENT, S.L. SARGENT, J.D. STEELE (USA) New information is presented on impacts on groundwater by manure storage in deep ground pits. Erratum 493 Erratum Number 3 2002 The Environmental Pollution Kenneth Mellanby Award 2002 495 The Mellanby Review Award for 2002 W.J. MANNING (USA) 497 Trace metal concentrations in aquatic invertebrates: why and so what? P.S. RAINBOW (UK) New initiatives 509 Phytoaccumulation of coplanar PCBs by Arabidopsis thaliana K. ASAI, K. TAKAGI, M. SHIMOKAWA, T. SUE, A. HIBI, T. HIRUTA, S. FUJIHIRO, H. NAGASAKA, S. HISAMATSU, S. SONOKI (Japan) Phytoaccumulation of coplanar PCBs depended on the chlorination content of Co-PCBs. 513 Measurement of movement patterns of Caenorhabditis elegans (Nematoda) with the Multispecies Freshwater Biomonitor® (MFB)—a potential new method to study a behavioral toxicity parameter of nematodes in sediments A. GERHARDT, S. SCHMIDT, S. HOSS (Germany) The Multispecies Biomonitor® (MFB) shows promise in monitoring nematodes in sediments. Contents of Volumes 119 and 120/ Environmental Pollution 120 (2002) I-VIII 517 Stability of green fluorescent protein using luminescence spectroscopy: is GFP applicable to field analysis of contaminants? C.B. SMITH, J.E. ANDERSON, R.L. FISCHER, S.R. WEBB (USA) Expansion of green fluorescent protein in genetically modified Bacillus subtilis endospores was greatest at pH 7.0. 521 Ozone and bean plants: morphology matters V. ELAGOZ, W.J. MANNING (USA) Relationship between leaf morphology and cultivar sensitivity to ozone were established. 525 Environmental chemicals with known endocrine potential affect yolk protein content in the aquatic insect Chironomus riparius T. HAHN, K. SCHENK, R. SCHULZ (Germany) Chironomid vitellogenesis may be a valuable marker for endocrine-disrupting effects on aquatic insects. 529. Immunohistochemical detection of polychlorinated biphenyls in field collected damselfish (Abudefduf sordidus; Pomacentridae) embryos and larvae L.M. KERR LOBEL, E.A. DAVIS (USA) immunochemical techniques can also be used to detect PCBs in vertebrates. Reviews 533 Review of indoor emission source models. Part 1. Overview Z. GUO (USA) Fifty-two indoor emission source models are compiled and briefly discussed for their validity and usefulness. 551 Review of indoor emission source models. Part 2. Parameter estimation Z. GUO (USA) Forty-eight methods for estimating the parameters in the indoor emission source models are compiled and reviewed. 565 Sampling and physico-chemical analysis of precipitation: a review S.V. KRUPA (USA) This is a comprehensive review of methods for sampling and physico-chemical analysis of rain, cloud and fog water and snow, as they relate to atmospheric processes and environmental impacts assessment. Research papers 595 Temporal variability of bioavailable Cd, Hg, Zn, Mn and Al in an upwelling regime M. LUCILA LARES, G. FLORES-MUNOZ, R. LARA-LARA (Mexico) Cadmium increases in Mytilus californianus and Macrocystis pyrifera were related to Cd inputs from upwelling. 609 An experimental set up of a PAH vapour generator and its use to test an annular denuder B. TEMIME, S. FRANCOIS, A. MONOD, H. WORTHAM (France) A PAH vapour generator has been developed that makes it possible to generate a constant airflow under various environmental | conditions. 617 Environmental impact of two successive chemical treatments in a small shallow eutrophied lake: Part |. Case of aluminium sulphate E.V. HULLEBUSCH, V. DELUCHAT, P.M. CHAZAL, M. BAUDU (France) | Aluminium sulphate had variable effects on water quality. | 627 Environmental impact of two successive chemical treatments in a small shallow eutrophied lake: Part Il. Case of copper sulfate E.V. HULLEBUSCH, V. DELUCHAT, P.M. CHAZAL, M. BAUDU (France) Cyanobacteria and Microcystis were kept under control by copper sulfate. 635 Potential sensitivity of mires to drought, acidification and mobilisation of heavy metals: the sediment S/(Ca+Mg) ratio as diagnostic tool E.C.H.E.T. LUCASSEN, A.J.P. SMOLDERS, J.G.M. ROELOFS (The Netherlands) The sensitivity of mires to drought and acidification can be related to the ratio of S/(Ca+Mg) in the sediments. 647 Satellite image analysis of human caused changes in the tundra vegetation around the city of Vorkuta, north-European Russia T. VIRTANEN, K. MIKKOLA (Finland), E. PATOVA (Russia), A. NIKULA (Finland) Satellite image analysis was effective in detecting anthropogenic changes in vegetation around an industrial center. 659 Spatial variability of ammonium and nitrate in soils near a poultry farm L. FORMOSA, B. SINGH (Australia) Vegetation reduced the impacts of nitrogen deposition from a poultry farm. 671 Pattern recognition of the movement tracks of medaka (Oryzias latipes) in response to sub-lethal treatments of an insecticide by using artificial neural networks I.-S. KWAK, T.-S. CHON, H.-M. KANG, N.-l. CHUNG, J.-S. KIM, S.C. KOH, S.-K. LEE, Y.-S. KIM (South Korea) An artifical neural network was used to detect the effects of diazinon on medaka. 683 Endocrine effects of sublethal exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) on silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) Y. XU, J. ZHANG, W. LI (China), K.-W. SCHRAMM, A. KETTRUP (Germany) Endocrine disrupting effects of selected POPs on silver carp are reported. 691 Runoff rates, chemical speciation and bioavailability of copper released from naturally patinated copper C. KARLEN, |. ODNEVALL WALLINDER (Sweden), D. HEIJERICK (Belgium), C. LEYGRAF (Sweden) Results are presented on toxicity of copper in runoff water on a bacterium and an alga immediately after leaving a roof. 701 The impact of ozone ona salt marsh cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) M.D. TAYLOR, J.P. SINN, D.D. DAVIS, E.J. PELL (USA) Plants from different regions responded differently to ozone exposure in Pennsylvania. VIL Contents of Volumes 119 and 120/ Environmental Pollution 120 (2002) I-VIII 707 Investigation of influence of tunsten mine wastes on the elemental composition of some alpine and subalpine plants on Mount Uludag, Bursa, Turkey ’ G. GULURYUZ, H. ARSLAN, S. KIRMIZI, S. GUCER (Turkey) Elements accumulated by plants appeared to be species specific. 717 A decision support system for wet soil cleaning P. REM, M. PRUIJN, C. VAN HOEK, L. VAN KOOY (The Netherlands) Newly developed software can predict the essential characteristics of a sand product. 725 Spider webs as environmental indicators G.C. HOSE, J.M. JAMES, M.R. GRAY (Australia) Spider webs provide a useful indicator of enviromental pollution and chemistry. 735 4-n-Nonylphenol and 17-f estradiol may induce common DNA effects in developing barnacle larvae F.A. ATIENZAR, Z. BILLINGHURST, M.H. DEPLEDGE (UK) NP and Ez induce common changes in RAPD profiles in barnacle larvae. 739 Contaminants and their effects on estuarine and coastal organisms in the United Kingdom in the late twentieth century P. MATTHIESSEN, R.J. LAW (UK) The entire field of contaminant effects in UK estuarine and coastal waters is reviewed, focusing on recent years and recommenda- tions for monitoring/research. 759 Relating cadmium concentrations in three macrophyte-associated freshwater invertebrates to those in macrophytes, water and sediments J.C. DESY, M. AMYOT, B. PINEL-ALLOUL, P.G.C. CAMPBELL (Canada) Cadmium (Cd) in three macrophyte-associated invertebrates is more tightly linked to Cd in their food than Cd in water or sediments. 771 Escherichia coli and total coliforms in water and sediments at lake marinas Y.-J. AN, D-H. KAMPBELL, G. PETER BREIDENBACH (USA) Escherichia coli levels in surface water increase due to resuspension of sediment-bound bacteria by recreational boating activities at lake marinas. 779 Euglena gracilis as a model for the study of Cu®* and Zn** toxicity and accumulation in eukaryotic cells M. EINICKER-LAMAS, G.A. MEZIAN, T.B. FERNANDES, F.L.S. SILVA, F. GUERRA, K. MIRANDA, M. ATTIAS, M.M. OLIVEIRA (Brazil) The proto209 Euglena gracilis is an effective model for studies of copper and zinc toxicity and responses at the sub-cellular level. 787 The effects of Orimulsion and Fuel Oil 6 on the hatching success of copepod resting eggs in the seabed of Tampa Bay, Florida B.L. SUDERMAN, N.H. MARCUS (USA) Copepod resting eggs did not experience mortality upon exposure to petroleum products. 797 Shift in ectomycorrhizal community composition in Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) seedling roots as a response to nickel deposition and removal of lichen cover = , A.M. MARKKOLA (Finland), U.A HONEN-JONNARTH (Sweden), M. ROITTO, R. STROMMER, M. HYVARINEN (Finland) Lichen removal and wet deposition of nickel affects the ectomycorrhizal fungal community in the roots of Scots pine seedlings. 805 Uptake and effects of the cypermethrin-containing sea lice treatment Excis™ in the marine mussel, Mytilus edulis B. GOWLAND, L. WEBSTER, R. FRYER, |. DAVIES, C. MOFFAT, R. STAGG (UK) High concventration ofd cypermethrin cause valve closing in Mytilus edulis, but do not alter aerial survival time, or neutral red retention time. 813 Fine structure and X-ray microanalysis of a red macrophyte cultured under cadmium stress L. TALARICO (italy) Electron microscopy and X-ray analysis revealed changes at the sub-cellular level in red algae exposed to cadmium. Contents of Volumes 119 and 120