Main Title |
Microbial Response to Acid Deposition and Effects on Plant Productivity. |
Author |
Firestone, M. K. ;
McColl, J. G. ;
Killham, K. S. ;
Brooks, P. D. ;
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CORP Author |
California Univ., Berkeley. Dept. of Plant and Soil Biology.;Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. |
Year Published |
1984 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/D-86/159; |
Stock Number |
PB86-230125 |
Additional Subjects |
Acidification ;
Soil microbiology ;
Plant ecology ;
Air pollution ;
Production ;
Nitrification ;
Nitrogen fixation ;
pH ;
Assessments ;
Reprints ;
Acid precipitation ;
Denitrification ;
Air pollution effects(Plants)
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB86-230125 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
16p |
Abstract |
The work reported here focuses on the effects of acid deposition on nitrification, denitrification and N2 fixation associated with plant roots and nitrification and denitrification in surface soil. Simulated acid precipitation of pH 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 and 5.6 was employed. The purpose of the extreme treatments (pH 2.0 and 3) was not to directly simulate ambient rates but rather to identify thresholds at which effects may begin to occur. It was then attempted to assess whether these thresholds may be reached in natural terrestrial systems. |