Original paper

Accumulation of heavy metals by Nostoc commune Vauch. ex Bornet et Flahault (Cyanoprokaryota) in terrestrial tundra ecosystems of the Russian Arctic

Patova, Elena; Sivkov, Mikhail

Abstract

Heavy metal accumulation by Nostoc commune was studied in background and impact conditions of the East-European tundra. The analysis of the influence of increased heavy metal concentration on the content of total nitrogen and functional characteristics of N. commune was made.

Keywords

nostoc commune • soil algae • heavy metal accumulation • total nitrogen • arctic