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Histological changes induced in scotch pine needles by sulfur dioxide

Journal Article · · Phytopathology; (United States)
Scotch pine cotyledons, primary needles, and secondary needles of various ages were exposed to 2620 ..mu..g/m/sup 3/ (1.0 ppm) SO/sub 2/ for 1, 3, or 5 hr. Needles from unexposed (control) and exposed plants were embedded in paraffin, sectioned, stained, and examined under a light microscope. Mesophyll collapse was the most common structural change induced by SO/sub 2/ in all three needle types. Resin canal occlusion also was observed in primary and secondary needles exposed to SO/sub 2/. Increased dosages of SO/sub 2/ did not induce additional symptoms but intensified those already present.
Research Organization:
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park
OSTI ID:
5862933
Journal Information:
Phytopathology; (United States), Journal Name: Phytopathology; (United States) Vol. 68:12; ISSN PHYTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English