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R Rürk1, V Wirth1, O L Lange1

  • 1Botanisches Institut II der Universität Würzburg, Würzburg, Bundesrepublick Deutschland.

Oecologia
|March 18, 2017
PubMed
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Lichen species exhibit varying sulfur dioxide (SO2) resistance, influenced by growth form, hydration, and site. This research highlights their sensitivity to SO2 pollution, impacting ecological interpretations.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Plant Physiology
  • Ecology

Context:

  • Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a major air pollutant with significant ecological impacts.
  • Lichens, as bioindicators, are sensitive to atmospheric pollutants, but their resistance varies.
  • Understanding SO2 resistance mechanisms in lichens is crucial for ecological risk assessment.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the SO2 resistance of 12 diverse lichen species using controlled gas exposure and chemical treatments.
  • To determine species-specific differences in SO2 tolerance based on CO2 exchange and chlorophyll content.
  • To explore the influence of hydration status, growing site, and chemical properties on lichen SO2 resistance.

Summary:

  • Species-specific SO2 resistance was observed, with significant differences in CO2 exchange impairment.

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  • Lichen sensitivity to SO2 gas and Na2S2O5 solutions varied, influenced by hydration, pH, and site-specific adaptations.
  • Resistance was linked to 'avoidance' (SO2 uptake) and 'tolerance' (plasmatic resistance) mechanisms.

    • Impact:

    • Demonstrates the high sensitivity of lichens to SO2, even at ambient pollution levels.
    • Highlights the complexity of interpreting experimental resistance data in ecological contexts.
    • Provides a basis for using specific lichen species as indicators of SO2 air quality.