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Modifications in Ginkgo biloba L. in response to environmental pollution

Journal Article · · Journal of the Tennessee Academy of Science; (USA)
OSTI ID:6831900
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  1. Univ. to Tennessee, Martin (USA)
Ginkgo biloba L. (maidenhair tree) was studied in polluted and relatively clean habitats of West Tennessee. In spite of its known resistance to smog and automobile exhaust fumes, it exhibited a decrease in leaf length, leaf width, and petiole length in polluted habitats. Furthermore, there was a definite trend towards lower stomatal density along the pollution gradient in selected habitats.
OSTI ID:
6831900
Journal Information:
Journal of the Tennessee Academy of Science; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of the Tennessee Academy of Science; (USA) Vol. 64:1; ISSN 0040-313X; ISSN JTASA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English