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How Cherry Blossoms React to Increased Ozone: Health and Emissions
Jenn Hoskins
20th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study from the University of Seoul found that elevated ozone (E-O3) initially stimulated Prunus × yedoensis seedlings, a phenomenon known as hormesis
- Prolonged E-O3 exposure led to significant declines in photosynthetic efficiency, pigment content, and cellular integrity in the seedlings
- Elevated O3 levels caused structural changes in leaf cells, including cell wall thickening and chloroplast damage, indicating severe oxidative stress
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References
Main Study
1) Korean flowering cherry (Prunus × yedoensis Matsum.) response to elevated ozone: physiological traits and biogenic volatile organic compounds emission
Published 19th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13580-024-00628-0
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