Species-specific responses of young deciduous and coniferous trees to simulated particulate matter.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Particulate matter (PM) is a significant air pollutant associated with severe health and environmental issues. Although urban trees help filter PM through their leaves and surfaces, PM pollution disrupts their structure and function at various levels, affecting photosynthesis, blocking stomata, and inducing oxidative damage.

Methods

This study evaluated the growth, biomass, and physiological responses of five tree species - silver birch (Betula pendula), small-leaved lime (Tilia cordata), Norway maple (Acer platanoides), Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris), and Norway spruce (Picea abies) - to artificial PM exposure. One- to two-year-old seedlings were divided into control and PM-treated groups.

Results and discussion

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SUBMITTER: Varnagiryte-Kabasinskiene I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12540493 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature