Effects of inorganic components in acid rain on tube elongation of camellia pollen

Masaru, Nakada; Katsuhisa, Fukaya; Takeshita, Sankichi; Wada, Yutaka

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“…The above deliberations together with the responses of pollen to trace metals (Arvind & Malik, 1976, Strickland & Chaney, 1979, Masaru et al, 1980Chaney & Strickland, 1984) and to combinations of acidity with cadmium (Cox, 1986) prompted a study of the aspen P. tremuloides to examine the potential effects on reproduction of copper combined with pH in wet deposition.…”

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Sensitivity of forest plant reproduction to long‐range transported air pollutants: the effects of wet deposited acidity and copper on reproduction of *Populus tremuloides**

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1988

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SUMMARYFew, if any, studies have been carried out that examine and relate /// vivo pollen germination following stimulated wet deposition of acidity and copper with various fruit and .seed .set parameters of trees. The methods used with inflorescences of a wind-pollinated tree, Populus tremuloides Michx., are reported here. The responses of components of the reproductive system to ruin simulants indicated significant (P < 0-05) overall response of;;/ vivo pollen germination to pH. The combined data demonstrated a significant (P < ()-()S) negative correlation between germination and pH. However, the response in the absence of copper showed no linear correlation because of a recovery at the lowest pH used (2-6). The eflect of simulated rain at the time of pollination was shown to inerease fruit abortion significantly. In addition, an overall significant negative correlation was found between fruit abortion and pH, but again in the absence of copper, fruit abortion recovered at the lowest pH (2-6). Seeds per fruit and percentage of placenta with full seeds were significantly reduced at pH 2-6 in the presence of 0-05 mg ]-' Cu compared with the control, lliese two seed set parameters were also significantly intercorrelated (P < 0-01) with fruit abortion suggesting that lack of seed set may be the cause of the abortion. The significant correlation of both in vivo pollen germination and fruit abortion with pH, especially in the presence of copper, supports the view that inhibition of the pollen on the stigma by the simulated rain is responsible for the lack of seed set above the required threshold that prevents fruit abortion.

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Sensitivity of forest plant reproduction to long‐range transported air pollutants: the effects of wet deposited acidity and copper on reproduction of *Populus tremuloides**

Cox

1988

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“…This variation may reflect differences in pollen requirements for copper or differences in the level of copper nutrition ofthe pollen, or ofthe plant from which it came. Stimulation of pollen function by metal eations bas been reported previously by Masaru et al (1980) who found that 5-15 //M Pb and Mn as nitrate stimulated tube elongation in Camellia pollen. Cox (1986) also found stimulation of Trillium grandiflortim pollen by cadmium at similar concentrations at pH 5-6 4-6.…”

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“…Pollen responses to trace metals (Masaru et al 1980;Chaney & Strickland, 1984) and those reported for combinations of acidity with cadmium (Cox, 1986) prompted further study. The investigations, described below deal with in vitro responses of pollen from a range of Canadian forest species to combinations of acidities and various concentrations of copper, lead, and zinc.…”

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The sensitivity of pollen from various coniferous and broad–leaved trees to combinations of acidity and trace metals

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1988

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SUMMARYThe effects of acidic and trace element components of polluted rain on pollen germination and tuhe growth iv vitro are described. The sensitivity of pollen to pH in vitro was related to the species' position in canopy and was different for conifers and hroad-Ieaved trees. Most pollen assayed revealed significant inhibition of germination and germ tuhe growth in response to pHs currently observed in rain samples in eastern Canada. Acer saccharum Marsh and Betula alleghaniensis Britt. pollen m vitro showed a high sensitivity to pH in comhination with copper. The pollen of Popiilus tremuloides L. was shown to he highly sensitive to pH, and a synergism hetween pH and copper on pollen function in this species was also demonstrated. This was in contrast to the general antagonistic interaction of pH and copper noted in the other species tested in which copper by itself either did not affect pollen function or was stimulatory. Zinc has little or no effect, whereas lead at the concentrations used significantly inhibited both germination of Pinus strobus L. pollen at pH 5-6-.3-6 and tube growth of hoth P. strobus and Pinus resinosa Ait. The increase in pollen mortality in response to air pollution at the time of pollination raises certain implications for reproduction and breeding. These implications are also discussed in the light of the significant genetic overlap hetween pollen and sporophytes of higher plants.

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“…Lesion formation may begin with the wearing away of portions of the leaf cuticle (Lang et al, 1978 Evans et al, 1977;Evans and Conway, 1980;Masaru et al, 1980). Also, Phaseoius vulgaris treated with an acid solu tion of pH 2.5 had necrotic and wrinkled leaves, abnormal budding and pre mature abscission of the primary leaves (Ferenbaugh, 1976).…”

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The effect of acid rain on the growth and nutrient content of two species of hardwood tree seedlings, and on the pH, microflora and nutrient content of the soil

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The Chemistry of Acid Precipitation 6 Components of acid rain 6 Fate of upper atmosphere pollutants Increasing acidity of rainfall Summary of precipitation chemistry Acid Rain and the Terrestrial Ecosystem Throughfall Damage to plant foliage Effect on seed germination and seedling survival Reduction in productivity Acidification of soil Leaching of soil Effects on microbiological processes Summary of effects on terrestrial ecosystems Conclusion STUDY OBJECTIVES METHODS Seedling Transplant Study Seedling Germination Study Data Analysis RESULTS Seedling Transplant Study Growth parameters iii Stress parameters Examination of the leaf surfaces 75 Nutrient concentrations in seedling tissue 81 Effect on soil Seed Germination Study DISCUSSION 101 Effects on Plants Effects of acidity on growth parameters Effects of acidity on the development of foliar lesions Effects of acidity on leaf stress Effects of acidity on the concentration of nutrients in plant tissue Effects of acidity on seed germination and seedling survival Effect of soil type on plant properties 110 Effect of preinoculation on plant properties 110 Effect on Soil Effect of soil type on soil properties 113 Effect of the acid solutions on soil properties 114 Acidification of the soil 114 Microflora 114 Nutrient levels Effect of tree species on soil properties 118 Effect of preinfection on soil properties Implications 120

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Effects of inorganic components in acid rain on tube elongation of camellia pollen

Cited by 23 publications

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Sensitivity of forest plant reproduction to long‐range transported air pollutants: the effects of wet deposited acidity and copper on reproduction of *Populus tremuloides**

Sensitivity of forest plant reproduction to long‐range transported air pollutants: the effects of wet deposited acidity and copper on reproduction of *Populus tremuloides**

The sensitivity of pollen from various coniferous and broad–leaved trees to combinations of acidity and trace metals

The effect of acid rain on the growth and nutrient content of two species of hardwood tree seedlings, and on the pH, microflora and nutrient content of the soil

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Effects of inorganic components in acid rain on tube elongation of camellia pollen

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Sensitivity of forest plant reproduction to long‐range transported air pollutants: the effects of wet deposited acidity and copper on reproduction of Populus tremuloides*

Sensitivity of forest plant reproduction to long‐range transported air pollutants: the effects of wet deposited acidity and copper on reproduction of Populus tremuloides*

The sensitivity of pollen from various coniferous and broad–leaved trees to combinations of acidity and trace metals

The effect of acid rain on the growth and nutrient content of two species of hardwood tree seedlings, and on the pH, microflora and nutrient content of the soil

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Sensitivity of forest plant reproduction to long‐range transported air pollutants: the effects of wet deposited acidity and copper on reproduction of *Populus tremuloides**

Sensitivity of forest plant reproduction to long‐range transported air pollutants: the effects of wet deposited acidity and copper on reproduction of *Populus tremuloides**