Forest Tree Growth as a Bioindicator of Pollution Abatement Systems at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant.
Abstract
The study objectives of this research were: (1) To determine if the pollution levels alone were responsible for the observed growth suppressions in trees growing at Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RAAP); (2) To screen several full-sib families of loblolly pine and half-sib families of American sycamore for tolerance or sensitivity to O3, SO2, and NO2; (3) To identify and quantify the effects to loblolly pine and sycamore of long-term low-level exposures to O3, SO2, and NO2 in combination; (4) To demonstrate the success or failure of the abatement programs now being initiated at the RAAP, with loblolly pine and/or American sycamore as bioindicators; and (5) To contribute to the field of air pollution effects on plants an understanding of the growth impact of pollutant interactions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 14, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA110802
Entities
People
- John M. Skelly
- Lance W. Kress
Organizations
- Virginia Tech