Effects of foliar trichomes on the accumulation of atmospheric particulates in Tillandsia brachycaulos

Foliar trichomes are specialized structures that have first contact with atmospheric particulate matter (PM), while their effects on PM accumulation are rarely investigated. In this study, epiphytic Tillandsia brachycaulos with foliar trichomes was investigated. Trichomes were removed artificially t...

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Main Authors: Zhang Ruiwen, Zheng Guiling, Li Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2019-12-01
Series:Open Life Sciences
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/biol-2019-0065