The Contribution Of Particulate Matter To Forest Decline

Air pollution is related to forest decline and also appears to attack the protecting wax on tree leaves and needles, say scientists who have now discovered a responsible mechanism: particulate matter salt compounds that become deliquescent because of humidity and form a wick-like structure that removes water from leaves and promotes dehydration.  Wax helps to protect leaves and needles from water loss. read more

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