Dr. Stefano Loppi
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Dr. Stefano Loppi

Assistant Professor
University of Siena, Italy

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Environmental Biology from University of Siena, Italy

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Biography

Dr. Stefano Loppi is currently working as Assistant Professor in Environmental Botany at the University of Siena, Italy. He received his PhD in Environmental Biology from the University of Siena. His research area related to Biological effects of air pollution on sensitive organisms (lichens), use of the diversity of epiphytic lichens as a measure of air quality, bioaccumulation of persistent pollutants, Ecophysiologiocal parameters as early warning indicators of environmental change. He is also member of editorial board in many journals. He is working as member of the Steering Committee of the Italian Lichen Society, Secretary of the Italian Lichen Society, President of the Italian Lichen Society, Steering Committee of the Foundation for Climate and Sustainability. Dr. Stefano Loppi received scientific honors includes, Elsevier highly cited author in the period 2007-2010, Lichen biomonitoring of ammonia emission and nitrogen deposition around a pig stock farm, Winner of the VI edition of the International Award Marcial Campos for thermal research with the paper: Biomonitorizacion ambiental con IBL como instrumento importante para la certification ambiental. He has published 93 research papers in national and international journals.

Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Air Pollution
62%
Diversity
90%
Bioaccumulation
75%
Environmental Change
55%

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Selected Publications

  1. Paoli, L., S. Munzi, A. Guttova, D. Senko, G. Sardella and S. Loppi, 2015. Lichens as suitable indicators of the biological effects of atmospheric pollutants around a municipal solid waste incinerator (S Italy). Ecol. Indicators, 52: 362-370.
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  2. Loppi, S., K. Pozo, V.H. Estellano, S. Corsolini, G. Sardella and L. Paoli, 2015. Accumulation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by lichen transplants: Comparison with gas-phase passive air samplers. Chemosphere, 134: 39-43.
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  3. Loppi, S. and L. Paoli, 2015. Comparison of the trace element content in transplants of the lichen Evernia prunastri and in bulk atmospheric deposition: a case study from a low polluted environment (C Italy). Biologia, 70: 460-466.
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  4. Basile, A., S. Sorbo, M. Cardi, M. Lentini and D. Castiglia et al., 2015. Effects of heavy metals on ultrastructure and Hsp70 induction in Lemna minor L. exposed to water along the Sarno River, Italy. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf., 114: 93-101.
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  5. Basile, A., D. Rigano, S. Loppi, A. Di Santi and A. Nebbioso et al., 2015. Antiproliferative, antibacterial and antifungal activity of the lichen Xanthoria parietina and its secondary metabolite parietin. Int. J. Mol. Sci., 16: 7861-7875.
  6. Vannini, A., V. Nicolardi, R. Bargagli and S. Loppi, 2014. Estimating atmospheric mercury concentrations with lichens. Environ. Sci. Technol., 48: 8754-8759.
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  7. Pellegrini, E., G. Lorenzini, S. Loppi and C. Nali, 2014. Evaluation of the suitability of Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L. as biomonitor of airborne elements in an urban area of Italy, Mediterranean basin. Atmos. Pollut. Res., 5: 226-235.
  8. Paoli, L., R. Benesperi, D.P. Pannunzi, A. Corsini and S. Loppi 2014. Biological effects of ammonia released from a composting plant assessed with lichens. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 21: 5861-5872.
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  9. Paoli, L., E. Fiorini, S.Munzi, S. Sorbo, A. Basile and S. Loppi, 2014. Uptake and acute toxicity of cerium in the lichen Xanthoria parietina. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf., 104: 379-385.
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  10. Paoli, L., A. Guttova, A. Grassi, A. Lackovicova, D. Senko and S. Loppi, 2014. Biological effects of airborne pollutants released during cement production assessed with lichens (SW Slovakia). Ecol. Indicators, 40: 127-135.
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  11. Munzi, S., D. Triggiani, D. Ceccarelli, E. Climati and A. Tiezzi et al., 2014. Antiproliferative activity of three lichen species belonging to the genus Peltigera. Plant Biosyst., 148: 83-87.
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  12. Malaspina, P., S. Tixi, G. Brunialti, L. Frati and L. Paoli et al., 2014. Biomonitoring urban air pollution using transplanted lichens: Element concentrations across seasons. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 21: 12836-12842.
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  13. Loppi, S., C. Faleri and L. Paoli, 2014. Influence of sample cleaning on the elemental content of the lichen Xanthoria parietina. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxocol., 93: 250-253.
  14. Loppi, S., 2014. Lichens as sentinels for air pollution at remote alpine areas (Italy). Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 41: 2563-2571.
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  15. Gallo, L., A. Corapi, S. Loppi and L. Lucadamo, 2014. Element concentrations in the lichen Pseudevernia furfuracea (L.) Zopf transplanted around a cement factory (S Italy). Ecol. Indicators, 46: 566-574.
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  16. Corapi, A., L. Gallo, V. Nicolardi, L. Lucadamo and S. Loppi, 2014. Temporal trends of element concentrations and ecophysiological parameters in the lichen Pseudevernia furfuracea transplanted in and around an industrial area of S Italy. Environ. Monitor. Asses., 186: 3149-3164.
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  17. Paoli, L., S. Munzi, T. Pisani, A. Guttova and S. Loppi, 2013. Freezing of air-dried samples of the lichen Evernia prunastri (L.) Ach. ensures that thalli remain healthy for later physiological measurements. Plant Biosyst., 147: 141-144.
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  18. Paoli, L., S. Munzi, E. Fiorini, C. Gaggi and S. Loppi, 2013. Influence of angular exposure and proximity to vehicular traffic on the diversity of epiphytic lichens and the bioaccumulation of traffic-related elements. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 20: 250-259.
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  19. Paoli, L., E. Fiorini, S. Munzi, S. Sorbo, A. Basile and S. Loppi, 2013. Antimony toxicity in the lichen Xanthoria parietina (L.) Th. Fr. Chemosphere, 93: 2269-2275.
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  20. Munzi, S., T. Pisani, L. Paoli, M. Renzi and S. Loppi, 2013. Effect of nitrogen supply on the C/N balance in the lichen Evernia prunastri (L.) Ach. Turk. J. Biol., 37: 165-170.
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  21. Munzi, S., C. Branquinho, C. Cruz and S. Loppi, 2013. Nitrogen tolerance in the lichen Xanthoria parietina: The sensitive side of a resistant species. Funct. Plant Biol., 40: 237-243.
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  22. Loppi, S., 2013. Book review: Introduction to environmental engineering, Franzle S., Markert B., Wunschmann S., Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, Germany, 2012. J. Trace Elements Med. Biol., 27: 171-171.
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  23. Paoli, L., A. Corsini, V. Bigagli, J. Vannini, C. Bruscoli and S. Loppi, 2012. Long-term biological monitoring of environmental quality around a solid waste landfill assessed with lichens. Environ. Pollut., 161: 70-75.
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  24. Munzi, S., L. Paoli, E. Fiorini and S. Loppi, 2012. Physiological response of the epiphytic lichen Evernia prunastri (L.) Ach. to ecologically relevant nitrogen concentrations. Environ. Pollut., 171 : 25-29.
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  25. Brunialti, G., L. Frati, F. Cristofolini, A. Chiarucci and P. Giordani et al., 2012. Can we compare lichen diversity data? A test with skilled teams. Ecol. Indicators, 23: 509-516.
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  26. Brunialti, G., L. Frati and S. Loppi, 2012. Fragmentation of Mediterranean oak forests affects the diversity of epiphytic lichens. Nova Hedwigia, 96: 265-278.
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  27. Basile, A., S. Sorbo, T. Pisani, L. Paoli, S. Munzi and S. Loppi, 2012. Bioaccumulation and ultrastructural effects of Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn in the moss Scorpiurum circinatum (Brid.) Fleisch. and Loeske. Environ. Pollut., 166: 208-211.
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  28. Tretiach, M., F.C. Carniel, S. Loppi, A. Carniel, A. Bortolussi, D. Mazzilis and C. del Bianco, 2011. Lichen transplants as a suitable tool to identify mercury pollution from waste incinerators: A case study from NE Italy. Environ. Monitor. Asses., 175: 589-600.
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  29. Pisani, T., S. Munzi, L. Paoli, M. Backor, J. Kovacik and S. Loppi, 2011. Physiological effects of mercury in the lichens Cladonia arbuscula subsp. mitis (Sandst.) Ruoss and Peltigera rufescens (Weiss) Humb. Chemosphere, 28: 963-969.
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  30. Pisani, T., S. Munzi, L. Paoli, M. Backor and S. Loppi, 2011. Physiological effects of arsenic in the lichen Xanthoria parietina (L.) Th. Fr. Chemosphere, 82: 963-969.
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  31. Pirintsos, S.A., L. Paoli, S. Loppi and K. Kotzabasis, 2011. Biological consequences of drought in the arid Mediterranean area: Photosynthetic performance of lichen transplants as early indicator. Climatic Change, 107: 305-328.
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  32. Paoli, L., T. Pisani, A. Guttova, G. Sardella and S. Loppi, 2011. Physiological and chemical response of lichens transplanted in and around an industrial area of south Italy: Relationship with the lichen diversity. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf., 74: 650-657.
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  33. Munzi, S., S. Loppi, C. Cruz and C. Branquinho, 2011. Do lichens have memory of their native nitrogen environment? Planta, 233: 333-342.
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  34. Loppi, S. and E. Baragatti, 2011. Influence of the health status of pine trees on the diversity of epiphytic lichens. Nova Hedwigia, 93: 201-210.
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  35. Frati, L., G. Brunialti, S. Gaudino, A. Pati, S. Rosamilia and S. Loppi, 2011. Accumulation of nitrogen and changes in assimilation pigments of lichens transplanted in an agricultural area. Environ. Monitor. Asses., 178: 19-24.
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  36. Paoli, L., T. Pisani, S. Munzi, C. Gaggi and S. Loppi, 2010. Influence of sun irradiance and water availability on lichen photosynthetic pigments during a Mediterranean summer. Biologia, 65: 776-783.
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  37. Paoli, L., S.A. Pirintsos, K. Kotzabasis, T. Pisani, E. Navakoudis and S. Loppi, 2010. Effects of ammonia from livestock farming on lichen photosynthesis. Environ. Pollut., 158: 2258-2265.
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  38. Munzi, S., T. Pisani, L. Paoli and S. Loppi, 2010. Time- and dose-dependency of the effects of nitrogen pollution on lichens. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf., 73: 1785-1788.
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  39. Loppi, S. and J. Nascimbene, 2010. Monitoring H2S air pollution caused by the industrial exploitation of geothermal energy: The pitfall of using lichens as bioindicators. Environ. Pollut., 158: 2635-2639.
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  40. Francini, A., C. Nali, G. Lorenzini and S. Loppi, 2010. Leaves of Lolium multiflorum as indicators of airborne trace element distribution in central Italy. Int. J. Environ. Health Res., 4: 151-165.
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  41. Backor, M., J. Kovacik, J. Piovar, T. Pisani and S. Loppi, 2010. Physiological aspects of cadmium and nickel toxicity in the lichens Peltigera rufescens and Cladina arbuscula subsp. mitis. Water Air Soil Pollut., 207: 253-262.
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  42. Triggiani, D., D. Ceccarelli, A. Tiezzi, T. Pisani, S. Munzi, C. Gaggi and S. Loppi, 2009. Antiproliferative activity of lichen extracts on murine myeloma cells. Biologia, 64: 59-62.
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  43. Pisani, T., S. Munzi, L. Paoli, M. Backor and S. Loppi, 2009. Physiological effects of a geothermal element: Boron excess in the epiphytic lichen Xanthoria parietina (L.) TH. FR. Chemosphere, 76: 921-926.
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  44. Pirintsos, S.A., S. Munzi, S. Loppi and K. Kotzabasis, 2009. Do polyamines alter the sensitivity of lichens to nitrogen stress? Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf., 72: 1331-1336.
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  45. Nali, C., E. Balducci, L. Frati, L. Paoli, S. Loppi and G. Lorenzini, 2009. Lettuce plants as bioaccumulators of trace elements in a community of central Italy. Environ. Monitor. Asses., 149: 143-149.
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  46. Munzi, S., T. Pisani and S. Loppi, 2009. The integrity of lichen cell membrane as a suitable parameter for monitoring biological effects of acute nitrogen pollution. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf., 72: 2009-2012.
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  47. Munzi, S., S.A. Pirintsos and S. Loppi, 2009. Chlorophyll degradation and inhibition of polyamine biosynthesis in the lichen Xanthoria parietina under nitrogen stress. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf., 72: 281-285.
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  48. Basile, A., S. Sorbo, G. Aprile, B. Conte, R.C. Cobianchi, T. Pisani and S. Loppi, 2009. Heavy metal deposition in the Italian triangle of death determined with the moss Scorpiurum circinatum. Environ. Pollut., 157: 2255-2260.
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  49. Backor, M. and S. Loppi, 2009. Interactions of lichens with heavy metals. Biol. Plant., 53: 214-222.
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  50. Pirintsos, S.A. and S. Loppi, 2008. Biomonitoring atmospheric pollution: The challenge of times in environmental policy on air quality. Environ. Pollut., 151: 269-271.
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  51. Paoli, L. and S. Loppi, 2008. A biological method to monitor early effects of the air pollution caused by the industrial exploitation of geothermal energy. Environ. Pollut., 155: 383-388.
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  52. Frati, L., G. Brunialti and S. Loppi, 2008. Effects of reduced nitrogen compounds on epiphytic lichen communities in Mediterranean Italy. Sci. Total Environ., 407: 630-637.
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  53. Purvis, O.W., M.R.D. Seaward and S. Loppi, 2007. Lichens in a changing pollution environment: An introduction. Environ. Pollut., 146: 291-292.
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  54. Pisani, T., L. Paoli, C. Gaggi, S.A. Pirintsos and S. Loppi, 2007. Effects of high temperature on epiphytic lichens: Issues for consideration in a changing climate scenario. Plant Biosyst., 141: 164-169.
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  55. Nali, C., E. Balducci, L. Frati, L. Paoli, S. Loppi and G. Lorenzini, 2007. Integrated biomonitoring of air quality with plants and lichens: A case study on ambient ozone from central Italy. Chemosphere, 67: 2169-2176.
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  56. Frati, L., S. Santoni, V. Nicolardi, C. Gaggi and G. Brunialti et al., 2007. Lichen biomonitoring of ammonia emission and nitrogen deposition around a pig stockfarm. Environ. Pollut., 146: 311-316.
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  57. Bergamaschi, L., E. Rizzio, G. Giaveri, S. Loppi and M. Gallorini, 2007. Comparison between the accumulation capacity of four lichen species transplanted to a urban site. Environ. Pollut., 148: 468-476.
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  58. Pirintsos, S.A., T. Matsi, D. Vokou, C. Gaggi and S. Loppi, 2006. Vertical distribution patterns of trace elements in an urban environment as reflected by their accumulation in lichen transplants. J. Atmos. Chem., 54: 121-131.
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  59. Paoli, L., A. Guttova and S. Loppi, 2006. Assessment of environmental quality by the diversity of epiphytic lichens in a semi-arid Mediterranean area (Val Basento, South Italy). Biologia, 61: 353-359.
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  60. Lorenzini, G., C. Grassi, C. Nali, A. Petiti, S. Loppi and L. Tognotti, 2006. Leaves of Pittosporum tobira as indicators of airborne trace element and PM10 distribution in central Italy. Atmos. Environ., 40: 4025-4036.
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  61. Loppi, S., L. Paoli and C. Gaggi, 2006. Diversity of epiphytic lichens and Hg contents of Xanthoria parietina thalli as monitors of geothermal air pollution in the Mt. Amiata area (central Italy). J. Atmos. Chem., 53: 93-105.
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  62. Loppi, S. and L. Frati, 2006. Lichen diversity and lichen transplants as monitors of air pollution in a rural area of central Italy. Environ. Monitor. Assess., 114: 361-375.
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  63. Frati, L., E. Caprasecca, S. Santoni, C. Gaggi and A. Guttova et al., 2006. Effects of NO2 and NH3 from road traffic on epiphytic lichens. Environ. Pollut., 142: 58-64.
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  64. Di Lella, L.A., S. Loppi, G. Protano and F. Riccobono, 2006. Toxic trace elements and organic compounds in the ambient air of Kabul, Afghanistan. Atmos. Environ., 40: 225-237.
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  65. Ruisi, S., L. Zucconi, F. Fornasier, L. Paoli, L. Frati and S. Loppi, 2005. Mapping environmental effects of agriculture with epiphytic lichens. Israel J. Plant Sci., 53: 115-124.
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  66. Frati, L., G. Brunialti and S. Loppi, 2005. Problems related to lichen transplants to monitor trace element deposition in repeated surveys: A case study from central Italy. J. Atmos. Chem., 52: 221-230.
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  67. Pirintsos, S.A., K. Kotzabasis and S. Loppi, 2004. Polyamine production in lichens under metal pollution stress. J. Atmos. Chem., 49: 303-315.
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  68. Loppi, S., L.A. di Lella, L. Frati, G. Protano and F. Riccobono, 2004. Lichens as Biomonitors of Depleted Uranium. In: Recent Research Developments in Environmental Biology, Volume 1, Pandalai, S.G. (Ed.). Research Signpost, Kerala, India, ISBN: 9788177362176, pp: 15-30.
  69. Loppi, S., L.A. Di Lella, L. Frati, G. Protano, S.A. Pirintsos and F. Riccobono, 2004. Lichens as biomonitors of depleted uranium in Kosovo. J. Atmos. Chem., 49: 437-445.
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  70. Loppi, S., L. Frati, L. Paoli, V. Bigagli, C. Rossetti, C. Bruscoli and A. Corsini, 2004. Biodiversity of epiphytic lichens and heavy metal contents of Flavoparmelia caperata thalli as indicators of temporal variations of air pollution in the town of Montecatini Terme (central Italy). Sci. Total Environ., 326: 113-122.
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  71. Loppi, S., A. Boscagli and V. de Dominicis, 2004. Ecology of soil lichens from Pliocene clay badlands of central Italy in relation to geomorphology and vascular vegetation. CATENA, 55: 1-15.
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  72. Loppi, S., 2004. Mapping the Effects of Air Pollution, Nitrogen Deposition, Agriculture and Dust by the Diversity of Epiphytic Lichens. In: Lichens in a Changing Pollution Environment, Lambley, P. and P. Wolseley (Eds.). English Nature, Peterborough, UK., pp: 37-41.
  73. Loppi, S. and L. Frati, 2004. Influence of tree substrate on the diversity of epiphytic lichens: Comparison between Tilia platyphyllos and Quercus ilex (central Italy). Bryologist, 107: 340-344.
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  74. Di Lella, L.A., L. Frati, S. Loppi, G. Protano and F. Riccobono, 2004. Environmental distribution of uranium and other trace elements at selected Kosovo sites. Chemosphere, 56: 861-865.
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  75. Bergamaschi, L., E. Rizzio, G. Giavari, A. Profumo, S. Loppi and M. Gallorini, 2004. Determination of baseline element composition of lichens using samples from high elevations. Chemosphere, 55: 933-939.
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  76. Pirintsos, S.A. and S. Loppi, 2003. Lichens as bioindicators of environmental quality in dry mediterranean areas: A case study from northern Greece. Israel J. Plant Sci., 51: 143-151.
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  77. Lorenzini, G., U. Landi, S. Loppi and C. Nali, 2003. Lichen distribution and bioindicator tobacco plants give discordant response: A case study from Italy. Environ. Monitor. Asses., 82: 243-264.
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  78. Loppi, S., F. Riccobono, Z.Z. Zhang, S. Savic, D. Ivanov and S.A. Pirintsos, 2003. Lichens as biomonitors of uranium in the Balkan area. Environ. Pollut., 125: 277-280.
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  79. Loppi, S., A. Bosi, C. Signorini and V. de Dominicis, 2003. Lichen recolonization of Tilia trees in Arezzo (Tuscany, central Italy) under conditions of decreasing air pollution. Cryptogamie Mycologie, 24: 175-185.
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  80. Loppi, S. and S.A. Pirintsos, 2003. Epiphytic lichens as sentinels for heavy metal pollution at forest ecosystems (central Italy). Environ. Pollut., 121: 327-332.
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  81. Loppi, S. and A. Corsini, 2003. Diversity of epiphytic lichens and metal contents of Parmelia caperata thalli as monitors of air pollution in the town of Pistoia (C Italy). Environ. Monitor. Assess., 86: 289-301.
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  82. Di Lella, L.A., L. Frati, S. Loppi, G. Protano and F. Riccobono, 2003. Lichens as biomonitors of uranium and other trace elements in an area of Kosovo heavily shelled with depleted uranium rounds. Atmos. Environ., 37: 5445-5449.
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  83. Salerni, E., A. Lagana, C. Perini, S. Loppi and V. de Dominicis, 2002. Effects of temperature and rainfall on fruiting of macrofungi in oak forests of the Mediterranean area. Israel J. Plant Sci., 50: 189-198.
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  84. Loppi, S., P. Giordani, G. Brunialti, D. Isocrono and R. Piervittori, 2002. Identifying Deviation from Naturality of Lichen Diversity for Bioindication Purposes. In: Monitoring with Lichens-Monitoring Lichens, Nimis, P.L., C. Scheidegger and P. Wolseley (Eds.). Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands, ISBN: 9781402004308, pp: 281-284.
  85. Loppi, S., P. Giordani, G. Brunialti, D. Isocrono and R. Piervittori, 2002. A new scale for the interpretation of lichen biodiversity values in the Thyrrenian side of Italy. Bibliotheca Lichenologica, 82: 235-242.
  86. Loppi, S., L. Frati, G. Benedettini, S.A. Pirintsos and C. Leonzio, 2002. Biodiversity of epiphytic lichens as indicator of air pollution in the geothermal area of Lardello (Tuscany, Central Italy). Israel J. Plant Sci., 50: 119-126.
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  87. Loppi, S., G. Destito, S.A. Pirintsos and V. de Dominicis, 2002. Temporal variation of air pollution in a geothermal area of central Italy: Assessment by the biodiversity of epiphytic lichens. Israel J. Plant Sci., 50: 45-50.
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  88. Loppi, S., D. Ivanov and R. Boccardi, 2002. Biodiversity of epiphytic lichens and air pollution in the town of Siena (central Italy). Environ. Pollut., 116: 123-128.
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  89. Lagana, A., S. Loppi, E. Salerni and C. 2002. Epiphytic lichens as bioindicators of environmental quality in forest ecosystems of central-southern Tuscany (Italy). Micologia e Vegetazione Mediterranea, 17: 62-72.
  90. Lagana, A., C. Angiolini, S. Loppi, C. Perini, C. Barluzzi and V. de Dominicis, 2002. Periodicity, fluctuations and successions of macrofungi in fir forests (Abies alba Miller) in Tuscany, Italy. For. Ecol. Manage., 169: 187-202.
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  91. Kricke, R. and S. Loppi, 2002. Bioindication: The IAP Approach. In: Monitoring with Lichens-Monitoring Lichens, Nimis, P.L., C. Scheidegger and P. Wolseley (Eds.). Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands, ISBN: 9781402004308, pp: 21-37.
  92. Brunialti, G., P. Giordani, D. Isocrono and S. Loppi, 2002. Evaluation of data quality in lichen biomonitoring studies: The Italian experience. Environ. Monitor. Asses., 75: 271-280.
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  93. Loppi, S., 2001. Environmental distribution of mercury and other trace elements in the geothermal area of Bagnore (Mt. Amiata, Italy). Chemosphere, 45: 991-995.
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