The lichens as bioindicators of air pollution in county of Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Lichens are recognized as excellent bioindicators of air quality, due to its high sensitivity to air pollution. This study presents data obtained in the passive monitoring of air quality in seven different places in the city of Uberaba, MG. Were identified 42 taxa, distributed in 14 families and 23 genera. Was observed for the areas where there is an increased incidence of potentially polluting activities, the smaller species diversity. At the end of this study concludes that was great diversity Lichen discrepancy between units sample studied. It was also concluded that the presents findings may contribute to the improvement of public policies to control air pollution, as well as a more efficient municipal zoning.