Comparative analysis of trace elements in the mosses-Bryum argenteum Hedw. and Hypnum cupressiforme Hedw. in Podgorica (Montenegro)

This paper presents the first results of the comparative analysis of reading 11 trace elements (pb,cd,as,hg,cr,ni,cu,zn,mn,fe,co) in the mosses - bryum argenteum hedw. and hypnum cupressiforme hedw. that are collected in podgorica (montenegro). these researches showes 7 trace elements (pb,cd,cr,cu,zn,fe,co,mn) which have the highest concentration in the sample collected at the site located near the center of podgorica,where a great frequency of traffic is present every day. by conducting of comparative analysis,it is concluded that there is a strong correlation between the concentration of trace elements in bryum argenteum hedw. and hypnum cupressiforme hedw. at study area. also,this analysis showed that moss can accumulate substantial amounts of trace elements,which once again confirms the fact that these plants are good indicators of the environment pollution (biological indicators).