The effect of airborne sulphur and nitrogen deposition on aquatic and terrestrial heathland vegetation
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1420-9071
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Acidification ; nitrogen enrichment ; nutrient leaching ; heathland vegetation ; afforestation
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Biology
Medicine
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Summary As research on the effects of acidification on healthlands is scarce, the data discussed mainly concern western Europe and particularly the Netherlands. The change from heather into grass dominated healthlands appeared to be caused by the high atmospheric nitrogen enrichment. Acidification of oligotrophic, poorly buffered pools in heathland areas finally results in the disappearance of all submerged plant species, caused by the too low CO2 levels in the water layer. The vitality of the pine-forests decreases; apart from the premature shedding of needles as a result of nutrient deficiences, they become more susceptible to secondary stress factors such as NH3, O3, drought and fungal diseases.
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Electronic Resource
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