Kostner, B/ Lange, OL 1986: Epiphytische Flechten in bayerischen Waldschadensgebieten des nordlichen Alpenraumes: Floristisch-soziologische Untersuchungen und Vitalitatstests durch Photosynthesemessungen. - Berichte der Akademie fur Naturschutz und Landschaftspflege10: 185-210. [RLL List # 131 / Rec.# 10388] Keywords: GERMANY/ GARMISH/ ALPS/ AIR POLLUTION/ SPRUCE/ PHYTOSOCIOLOGY/ SO2/ PHOTOSYNTHESIS/ CO2 EXCHANGE
Abstract: 8 tables. 4 figures. [Study of lichens, SO2 pollution, and spruce tree damage in the Bavarian Alps. "In the present study there were no indications of any impact of sulphur dioxide on the viability or physiological activity of the epiphytic lichens. A rich vegetation of lichens, including sensitive species, was found growing even directly on branches of spruce trees which were damaged, as indicated by chlorosis and loss of needles." Authors conclude " ... from these findings, that a direct influence of atmospheric sulphur dioxide is likely not the cause of the observed tree damage."]