Plant species differences in particulate matter accumulation on leaf surfaces

Sæbø, Arne; Popek, Robert; Nawrot, B.; Hanslin, Hans Martin; Gawrońska, H.; Gawroński, S.W.

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2012.03.084

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“…Confirming findings by Saebø et al (2012) and Przybysz et al (2014), also in our research the large size PM fraction (10-100 µm) comprised the largest proportion of all accumulated PM. More of this fraction was noted on leaves in roadside dust than in cement dust, and much greater accumulation was observed on P. padus than on P. serotina.…”

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“…In contrast, plants that are widespread and widely-distributed play an important, uninterrupted function in reducing the emission of pollutants (Yang et al, 2005). Numerous studies have proven that deciduous trees and shrubs are efficient passive particulate matter collectors (Saebø et al, 2012;Popek et al, 2013;Przybysz et al, 2014;Popek et al, 2015). Moreover research has shown that species differ in their ability to accumulate PM on the surface of their leaves Nawrot et al, 2011;Saebø et al, 2012;Popek et al, 2013;Song et al, 2015).…”

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“…Numerous studies have proven that deciduous trees and shrubs are efficient passive particulate matter collectors (Saebø et al, 2012;Popek et al, 2013;Przybysz et al, 2014;Popek et al, 2015). Moreover research has shown that species differ in their ability to accumulate PM on the surface of their leaves Nawrot et al, 2011;Saebø et al, 2012;Popek et al, 2013;Song et al, 2015). The amount of PM gathered on leaves depends on the density of the plant, the shape of the leaves and the presence of other morphological structures, such as various types of spines, thorns and hairs (trichomes) on the leaf surface.…”

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Particulate matter accumulation – further differences between native Prunus padusand non-native P. serotina

Popek¹,

Łukowski²,

Karolewski³

2017

Dendrobiology

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Particulate matter accumulation -further differences between native Prunus padus and non-native P. serotina Received: 14 April 2017; Accepted: 23 June 2017 Abstract: Particulate matter (PM) is one of the most harmful inhaled pollutants. Where pollutants have been emitted into the atmosphere, the most effective method for cleaning the air is through phytoremediation, whereby plants act as biological filters. PM has a negative impact on plants, but knowledge of PM effects on the photosynthetic apparatus is limited. In European forests, species of the genus Prunus L. play a key role in the composition of the forest understory and urban as well as industrial plantings. Shrubs of the native P. padus L. and closely-related invasive alien P. serotina Ehrh. are particularly widespread. Thus, both are good model species in which to study the impact of PM pollution. The aim of this study was to assess the accumulation of PM in the context of leaf morphology and amount of epicuticular waxes on foliage, and the efficiency of the photosynthetic apparatus of P. padus and P. serotina. The study was conducted under controlled conditions using two variants of dust, cement and roadside PM. In addition, we analyzed the absorption of dust by leaves dividing it into three fractions by size (10−100 µm, 2.5−10 µm and 0.2−2.5 µm). Results showed that both P. padus and P. serotina accumulate PM mostly on the surface of their leaves ( S PM), rather than in the wax layer ( W PM). P. padus accumulated higher amounts of PM than did P. serotina. The higher presence of PM on leaves of P. padus resulted in a reduction of the efficiency of the photosynthetic apparatus, manifested by lower rates of photosynthesis and chlorophyll a fluorescence, coinciding with an increased stomatal resistance. A strong negative correlation was found between the amount of PM accumulation and the efficiency of the photosynthetic apparatus in P. padus, but not in P. serotina. We have concluded that alien P. serotina is more tolerant to the conditions of stress caused by PM pollution than is the native P. padus, which may partly explain its success in the invasion in Europe.

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Particulate matter accumulation – further differences between native Prunus padusand non-native P. serotina

Popek¹,

Łukowski²,

Karolewski³

2017

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“…Tallis et al, 2011). However, they may not be tolerant of high roadside pollution levels and salt from road run-off, so might not be appropriate for the 'front-line' positions immediately next to busy roads (Saebo et al, 2012).…”

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How natural capital delivers ecosystem services: A typology derived from a systematic review

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“…Previous research indicated that needle-leaved trees with more complex fine-needle leaf structures had higher particle capture and concentration efficiency. The wax content in leaves was significantly positively correlated with dust-retention quantity [27], the wax content on leaf surfaces was significantly correlated with the amount of fine particles within the wax layer [28] and thus the important characteristics of dust-retention capability were embodied in leaf wax layers. Although much research has shown that plants of the Pinaceae can strongly adsorb atmospheric particles, less attention has been paid to the migration and transformation of pollutants carried by adsorbed particles on needles.…”

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Retention of Atmospheric Particles by Local Plant Leaves in the Mount Wutai Scenic Area, China

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Abstract:To evaluate the characteristics of atmospheric particle retention by plant leaves during the tourism season in Buddhism-based scenic areas, plants distributed in the core area of the Mount Wutai scenic area were selected for study: Populus davidiana (Po. davidiana), Rosa hugonis Hemsl. (R. hugonis), Betula platyphylla Suk. (B. platyphylla), Rosa xanthina Lindl. (R. xanthina), Periploca sepium Bunge (Pe. sepium), Spiraea salicifolia L. (S. salicifolia), Vitex negundo var. Heterophylla (V. negundo var. heterophylla) and Pinus tabuliformis Carrière (Pi. tabuliformis). Before rain, the atmospheric suspended particle-retaining weight of the plant leaves varied in the range of 6.95˘1.55 (Pi. tabuliformis) to 38.60˘18.32 mg/cm 2 (Po. davidiana); the light shaded areas caused by particles on leaves were in the range of 7.25˘0.04 (Pi. tabuliformis) to 126.50˘6.66 cm 2 /leaf (Po. davidiana); and the atmospheric particle-retaining horizontal density of leaves varied in the range of 110˘2 (Pi. tabuliformis) to 255˘11 per cm 2 (Po. davidiana). After rain, the atmospheric suspended particle-retaining quality of plant leaves varied in the range of 0.65˘0.23 (Pi. tabuliformis) to 3.50˘1.83 mg/cm 2 (Po. davidiana); the light shaded areas by particles on leaves were in the range of 4.26˘0.02 (Pi. tabuliformis) to 45.96˘2.42 cm 2 /leaf (Po. davidiana); and the atmospheric particle-retaining horizontal density of leaves was in the range of 97˘2 (Pi. tabuliformis) to 147˘7 per cm 2 (Po. davidiana). The broad-leaved plants, particularly Po. davidiana, R. hugonis and B. platyphylla, were appropriate species for purification of atmospheric particles. Plants with lower dust-retention abilities than the above three species (e.g., R. xanthina, Pe. sepium, S. salicifolia and V. negundo var. heterophylla) could be alternative plants for purification. However, the needle-leaved plant Pi. tabuliformis was not recommended as a tree species for purification of atmospheric particles in the core area of the Mount Wutai scenic area.

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Plant species differences in particulate matter accumulation on leaf surfaces

Cited by 579 publications

References 33 publications

Particulate matter accumulation – further differences between native Prunus padusand non-native P. serotina

Particulate matter accumulation – further differences between native Prunus padusand non-native P. serotina

How natural capital delivers ecosystem services: A typology derived from a systematic review

Retention of Atmospheric Particles by Local Plant Leaves in the Mount Wutai Scenic Area, China

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