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Elsevier, Environmental Pollution, (193), p. 296-301, 2014

DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2014.06.004

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Evidence of widespread ozone-induced visible injury on plants in Beijing, China

Journal article published in 2014 by Zhaozhong Feng, Jingsong Sun, Wuxing Wan, Enzhu Hu, Vicent Calatayud ORCID
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Abstract

Despite the high ozone levels measured in China, and in Beijing in particular, reports of ozone-induced visible injury in vegetation are very scarce. Visible injury was investigated on July and August 2013 in the main parks, forest and agricultural areas of Beijing. Ozone injury was widespread in the area, being observed in 28 different species. Symptoms were more frequent in rural areas and mountains from northern Beijing, downwind from the city, and less frequent in city gardens. Among crops, injury to different types of beans (genera Phaseolus, Canavalia and Vigna) was common, and it was also observed in watermelon, grape vine, and in gourds. Native species such as ailanthus, several pines and ash species were also symptomatic. The black locust, the rose of Sharon and the Japanese morning glory were among the injured ornamental plants. Target species for broader bio-monitoring surveys in temperate China have been identified. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.