Changes in anatomy of coniferous needles in response to anthropogenic pollution

Autor: Štěpánová, Kristýna
Přispěvatelé: Albrechtová, Jana, Votrubová, Olga
Jazyk: čeština
Rok vydání: 2020
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Popis: The anatomical structure of conifer needles is affected by external enviromental conditions. From abiotic factors, apart of irradiation, main determining factors are drought and extreme temperatures belonging to factors of climate change. Anthropogenic pollution has a significant position among the external abiotic factors that cause changes in the structure of needles. At present, the main polluting compounds are tropospheric ozone, SO2, NOx and PM. Due to the effect of atmospheric pollutants, the proportion of individual tissues in the needle changes, so does the proportion of intercellular spaces and the internal structure of cellular organelles, especially chloroplasts. Mesophyll cells show signs of degradation, especially around the substomatal cavity. There appears a visible damage on the needle surface - chloroses and necroses. The process of senescence speeds up during the activity of stress enviromental factors, such as anthropogenic pollution. The main objective of the present Thesis is to gather knowledge about changes of conifer needle structure, caused by anthropogenic pollution, especially ozone, SO2 and NOx, in combination with climate change factors - drought and extreme temperatures. The review is focused on modifications on various anatomic hierarchical levels, from visible...
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