Effects of air pollutants on lemons and naval oranges

Journal Article · Sun Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1967 · Calif. Agric.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6438926

Thompson, C R

The effects of photochemical oxidant and fluoride air pollutants on lemon and orange trees were evaluated in a series of greenhouse experiments. Trees exposed to the pollutants show increased lead drop and decreased fruit yield in comparison to controls.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California, Riverside
• OSTI ID: 6438926
• Journal Information: Calif. Agric.; (United States), Journal Name: Calif. Agric.; (United States) Vol. 22:9; ISSN CAGRA
• 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
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
CITRUS
FLUORIDES
FLUORINE COMPOUNDS
FRUIT TREES
HALIDES
HALOGEN COMPOUNDS
INJURIES
PHOTOCHEMICAL OXIDANTS
PLANTS
POLLUTION
TREES