Which factors are responsible for the changing lichen floras of London?

O. W. Purvis; J. Chimonides; V. Din; L. Erotokritou; T. Jeffries; G. C. Jones; S. Louwhoff; H. Read; B. Spiro

doi:10.1016/S0048-9697(02)00638-1

Which factors are responsible for the changing lichen floras of London?

O. W. Purvis
, J. Chimonides
, V. Din
, L. Erotokritou
, T. Jeffries
, G. C. Jones
, S. Louwhoff
, H. Read
, B. Spiro

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Abstract

SO₂ is no longer the principal factor influencing the vitality and composition of lichen assemblages in London. We provide direct evidence for an impact on lichen growth during episodic high exhaust emissions coupled with unusual climatic conditions. This suggests a combination of particles and nitrogen plays a major role in influencing lichen growth. Nitrogen from traffic emissions may be at least as important as agriculture in influencing the composition of lichen assemblages.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	179-189
Number of pages	11
Journal	Science of the Total Environment
Volume	310
Issue number	1-3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0048-9697(02)00638-1
State	Published - 1 Jul 2003
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Air quality
Floras
Lichen
London
Nitrogen
Particles
Sulfur dioxide
Traffic emissions

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Environmental Engineering
Environmental Chemistry
Waste Management and Disposal
Pollution

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