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Characterization of mineral content in Quercus ilex leaves by photon and neutron activation analysis

TitleCharacterization of mineral content in Quercus ilex leaves by photon and neutron activation analysis
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1980
AuthorsBruno, F., Capannesi G., Gratani L., & Manes F.
JournalGiornale botanico italiano
Volume114
Pagination175-186
KeywordsCastelporziano (voyant), leaves and twigs, nuclear analysis, Quercus ilex, Trace Elements
Abstract

Abstract As part of a research on the holm oak stand and the Mediterranean « macchia » of Castelporziano, this study has provided the mineral characterization of Quercus ilex leaves by means of photon and neutron activation analysis. Although there is no evidence to indicate a selective distribution of the elements in the trees' crowns, some correlations are of considerable interest. Highly significant correlation coefficients are observed for the following pairs of elements: Fe-Sc, Fe-Cr, Fe-Th, Fe-Eu.