Faculty Publications
Plant Cuticle As A Barrier To Acid Rain Penetration.
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Effects of atmospheric pollutants on forests, wetlands and agricultural ecosystems. Proc. Toronto, 1985
First Page
145
Last Page
154
Abstract
Exposure of leaf cells to acid precipitation is minimized by the presence of the plant cuticle, a waxy layer that covers the surface of leaves. Under most conditions direct effects of acidity on foliage are likely to be minor compared with the responses to gaseous pollutants. -from Author
Department
Department of Biology
Original Publication Date
1-1-1987
DOI of published version
10.1007/978-3-642-70874-9_10
Recommended Citation
Berg, V. S., "Plant Cuticle As A Barrier To Acid Rain Penetration." (1987). Faculty Publications. 4735.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/4735
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