Оценка мутагенной активности приземного слоя воздуха промышленных регионов методом индуцированной хемилюминесценции

The accumulation capacity of Pylaisia polyantha with respect to heavy metals under urban ecosystem conditions has been analyzed. Our study allowed us to develop a new approach for bioindication of atmospheric air, which is based on the measuring of free radical process efficacy by the induced chemiluminescence in the cells of Pylaisia polyantha. The results of biomonitoring of the urban ecosystem (Rostov-on-Don) allowed us to identify the most mutagenically dangerous zones in the atmospheric air. It may be recommended to use the results of the study for development of the programs aimed at the improvement of the urban environment in Rostov-on-Don. The obtained data may be also useful for essessment of ecological and genetic conditions of the environment. The proposed biomonitoring system makes it possible to predict mutagenic danger in different urban ecological ecosystems, which are characterized by similar level of anthropogenic pressure.