Soil drench of ethylenediurea (EDU) protects sensitive trees from ozone injury

Paoletti, E; Manning, WJ; Ferrara, AM; Tagliaferro, F

HERO ID

783795

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2011

Language

English

HERO ID 783795
In Press No
Year 2011
Title Soil drench of ethylenediurea (EDU) protects sensitive trees from ozone injury
Authors Paoletti, E; Manning, WJ; Ferrara, AM; Tagliaferro, F
Journal iForest
Volume 4
Page Numbers 66-68
Abstract Ozone (O3) is the air pollutant of major concern for vegetation. Levels in Mediterranean cities may exceed the criteria for vegetation protection. Ozone may induce a number of plant responses, e.g., visible injury on the leaves, that affect the ornamental value of urban forests. Antioxidant application may protect sensitive plants from ozone. The most successful synthetic antioxidant is ethylenediurea (EDU). Here we set the optimal EDU dose and concentration (260 mg m-2 leaf, 450 ppm) for protecting adult Fraxinus excelsior trees from ozone visible injury by means of EDU applications as soil drench.
Doi 10.3832/ifor0569-004
Wosid WOS:000290235600004
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Dupe Override No
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Language Text English
Keyword Ethylenediurea; EDU; Tropospheric ozone; Urban forests; Ornamental trees
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