Lichen recolonization following air quality improvement

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Bryologist; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3242556· OSTI ID:5706416

Showman, R E

Air quality improvement near a coal-fired power plant led to recolonization of Parmelia caperata (L.) Ach. in a pollution-induced void area. Recolonization was first observed about four years after pollution abatement. Least-affected sites were slowest to recover. After eight years of improved air quality, the distribution of P. caperata has returned to near normal. Lichen biomonitoring is useful not only to detect the effects of poor air quality but to document air quality improvements as well. 5 references, 4 figures.

• Research Organization: American Electric Power Service Corp., Canton, OH
• OSTI ID: 5706416
• Journal Information: Bryologist; (United States), Journal Name: Bryologist; (United States) Vol. 84:4; ISSN BRYOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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