ISSN:
1573-2932
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Abstract Quercus ilex L. seedlings were intermittently exposed to simulated acidic and non-acidic fogs in 6-hr events for 16 times. After a 1-mo break, treatments were carried out again for a 5 day period. Strong acidity neutralization, weak acidity release and cation leaching from foliage and stem were determined. Leaching of Al, Cu, Mn, Fe, Cd, Pb, Ca, Mg, and K increased in response to acid treatment. This effect was less marked for Na. A positive correlation between H− uptake and cation leaching was found. Cationic release and neutralization of strong acidity increased after breaks in acid treatment, but this faculty and the amount of leached cations and neutralized acidity decreased with time. The stem showed a higher cation loss and higher buffer capacity than the leaves.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00468995
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