Geographic leaf cuticular and gross morphological variations in Liquidambar styraciflua L. and their possible relationship to environmental pollution

Journal Article · Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1973 · Bot. Gaz. (Chicago); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/336701· OSTI ID:6167010

Sharma, G K; Tyree, J

Samples of Liquidambar styraciflua L. were studied to determine the relationship between environmental pollution, ecotypic differentiation, and variation in leaf cuticular and gross morphological expression. Twenty-six samples from Tennessee and Kentucky covering a wide variety of habitats were investigated for cuticular and morphological features. The data were analyzed statistically. A relationship between environmental pollution and cuticular and morphological features is indicated, but final conclusions cannot be made since environmental pollution levels were not monitored. 14 references, 3 tables, 1 figure.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Tennessee, Martin
• OSTI ID: 6167010
• Journal Information: Bot. Gaz. (Chicago); (United States), Vol. 134:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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