Main Title |
Atmospheric Formaldehyde and the Potential for Plant Effects. |
Author |
Barker, J. R. ;
Lantis, J. M. ;
Tingey, D. T. ;
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CORP Author |
Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. ;ManTech Environmental Technology, Inc., Corvallis, OR. |
Publisher |
1991 |
Year Published |
1991 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/D-91/182; |
Stock Number |
PB91-226506 |
Additional Subjects |
Air pollution effects(Plants) ;
Formaldehyde ;
Plants(Botany) ;
Exposure ;
Biological effects ;
Soils ;
Wet methods ;
Deposition ;
Air-biosphere interactions ;
Plant growth ;
Alcohol fuels ;
Exhaust emissions ;
Methanol ;
Spatial Multimedia Compartmental Model
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB91-226506 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
18p |
Abstract |
According to the Spatial Multimedia Compartmental Model (SMCM) predictions, elevated atmospheric formaldehyde concentrations may occur as a result of switching from conventional fuels to methanol fuel. Obviously, the degree of impact on urban, agricultural, and natural vegetation will depend on the pattern of exposure, concentration, and plant sensitivity. A complete analysis of the impact of formaldehyde on plant growth and development cannot be ascertained from the literature because of limited data and insufficient exposure scenarios. Both laboratory and field studies are needed to provide sufficient data for risk assessments. Vegetation research is needed to document the dose-response of plants to various formaldehyde concentrations and exposure patterns. Also, data on the exposure, fate and effects of formaldehyde in soils are needed to validate the SMCM prediction that the chemical will enter into the soil at high concentrations through wet deposition. |
Supplementary Notes |
Presented at the Air and Waste Management Association Annual Meeting (84th), Vancouver, Canada, June 16-21, 1991. Prepared in cooperation with ManTech Environmental Technology, Inc., Corvallis, OR. |
Category Codes |
68A; 57H; 57C; 48E |
NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
600/02 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
126928404 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |