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Forest Decline and Air Pollution

A Study of Spruce (Picea abies) on Acid Soils

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  • © 1989

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Editors:
  1. Ernst-Detlef Schulze

    1. Lehrstuhl für Pflanzenökologie, der Universität Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany

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  2. Otto L. Lange

    1. Lehrstuhl für Botanik II, der Universität Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany

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  3. Ram Oren

    1. School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Duke University, Durham, USA

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Part of the book series: Ecological Studies (ECOLSTUD, volume 77)

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Table of contents (22 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVIII
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  2. Introduction: The Problem of Forest Decline and the Bavarian Forest Toxicology Research Group

    1. Introduction: The Problem of Forest Decline and the Bavarian Forest Toxicology Research Group

      • W. Uhlmann, H. Altner, E.-D. Schulze, O.L. Lange
      Pages 1-7

  3. The Vegetation of the Fichtelgebirge: Origin, Site Conditions, and Present Status

    1. The Vegetation of the Fichtelgebirge: Origin, Site Conditions, and Present Status

      • A. Reif
      Pages 8-22

  4. Potentials and Limitations of Field Studies on Forest Decline Associated with Anthropogenic Pollution

    1. Potentials and Limitations of Field Studies on Forest Decline Associated with Anthropogenic Pollution

      • R. Oren, K. S. Werk, J. Meyer, E.-D. Schulze
      Pages 23-36

  5. Air Pollution: Transport and Deposition

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 37-40
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    2. Long-Range Transport and Deposition of Pollutants in the Fichtelgebirge

      • W. Ulrich
      Pages 41-56

    3. Air Pollution and Deposition

      • R. Eiden, J. Förster, K. Peters, F. Trautner, R. Herterich, G. Gietl
      Pages 57-103

  6. The Role of Fungi, Microorganisms, and Soil Animals

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 105-109
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    2. Soil Fungi and Other Microorganisms

      • W. Paulus, A. Bresinsky
      Pages 110-120

    3. Endophytic Needle Fungi: Culture, Ultrastructural and Immunocytochemical Studies

      • J. Suske, G. Acker
      Pages 121-136

    4. Soil Fauna Comparisons in Healthy and Declining Norway Spruce Stands

      • P. Hartmann, M. Scheitler, R. Fischer
      Pages 137-150

  7. Direct Effects of Pollutants on Above-Ground Plant Parts

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 151-156
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    2. The Cuticles of Conifers: Structure, Composition and Transport Properties

      • M. Riederer
      Pages 157-192

    3. Organic Micropollutants and Plants

      • A. Reischl, M. Reissinger, O. Hutzinger
      Pages 193-209

    4. Leaching and Uptake of Ions Through Above-Ground Norway Spruce Tree Parts

      • O. Klemm, O. Klemm, U. Kuhn, E. Beck, C. Katz, R. Oren et al.
      Pages 210-237

    5. Atmospheric Pollutants and Plant Metabolism

      • O. L. Lange, U. Heber, E.-D. Schulze, H. Ziegler
      Pages 238-273

  8. Soil Responses to Acid Rain and Associated Effects on Plants

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 275-281
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    2. Mineral Nutrition of Forest Trees: A Regional Survey

      • M. Kaupenjohann, W. Zech, R. Hantschel, R. Horn, B. U. Schneider
      Pages 282-296

    3. Effects of Acid Rain on Soil Chemistry and Nutrient Availability in the Soil

      • M. Kaupenjohann, L. Nätscher, U. Schwertmann, P. Süsser, U. Schwertmann, R. Horn et al.
      Pages 297-340

    4. Water Relations of Two Norway Spruce Stands at Different Stages of Decline

      • E.-D. Schulze, R. Hantschel, K. S. Werk, R. Horn
      Pages 341-351
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About this book

During the last decade, forest decline has become increasingly apparent. The decline in forest health was often reported to be associated with air pollution. The present study on Norway spruce stands in the Fichtelgebirge analyses various processes interacting within forest ecosystems. It covers transport and deposition of air pollutants, the direct effects of pollutants on above-ground plant parts, the responses of soil to acid rain, and the changing nutrient availability, and the accompanying effects on plant metabolism and growth. The role of fungi, microorganisms and soil animals in the decline of these stands is also assessed. The volume is concluded with a synthesis evaluation of the influence of different factors, and their interactions on forest decline.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Lehrstuhl für Pflanzenökologie, der Universität Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany

    Ernst-Detlef Schulze

  • Lehrstuhl für Botanik II, der Universität Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany

    Otto L. Lange

  • School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Duke University, Durham, USA

    Ram Oren

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Forest Decline and Air Pollution

  • Book Subtitle: A Study of Spruce (Picea abies) on Acid Soils

  • Editors: Ernst-Detlef Schulze, Otto L. Lange, Ram Oren

  • Series Title: Ecological Studies

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-61332-6

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1989

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-64795-6Published: 13 October 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-61332-6Published: 06 December 2012

  • Series ISSN: 0070-8356

  • Series E-ISSN: 2196-971X

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVIII, 475

  • Number of Illustrations: 3 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Ecology, Ecotoxicology, Plant Sciences, Zoology, Agriculture, Forestry

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