Lichens as indicators of air quality around a coal-fired power generating plant. [Parmelia caperata (L. ) Ach. ; Parmelia rudecta Ach]

Journal Article · · Bryologist; (United States)

OSTI ID:5074716

Showman, R E

Lichens were surveyed at 128 sites around a coal-fired power plant in an unurbanized region of southeastern Ohio. Corticolous lichens were found to be useful indicators of air quality while terricolous and saxicolous species were not. Mapping revealed void areas in the distribution of Parmelia caperata (L.) Ach. and P. rudecta Ach. The area of affect was smaller than most of those reported for cities, and in this hilly region, site elevation was found to be an important factor influencing lichen distribution.

• Research Organization: American Electric Power Service Corp., Canton, OH
• OSTI ID: 5074716
• Journal Information: Bryologist; (United States), Journal Name: Bryologist; (United States) Vol. 78:1; ISSN BRYOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

560303* -- Chemicals Metabolism & Toxicology-- Plants-- (-1987)
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
AIR POLLUTION
ALGAE
BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS
CHALCOGENIDES
FOSSIL-FUEL POWER PLANTS
FUNGI
GASEOUS WASTES
INJURIES
LICHENS
NITROGEN COMPOUNDS
NITROGEN OXIDES
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PHOTOCHEMICAL OXIDANTS
PLANTS
POLLUTION
POWER PLANTS
SPECIES DIVERSITY
SULFUR COMPOUNDS
SULFUR DIOXIDE
SULFUR OXIDES
THERMAL POWER PLANTS
WASTES