Nutrient Mobilization from Vegetation: Stemflow and Canopy Throughfall

Abstract

Investigates the effects of acid precipitation on nutrient mobilization in vegetation, in the Nottingham (UK) area near a large coal‐fired power station. In stem flow and canopy throughfall samples, from holly, yew and a grass, mobilization of Ca, K and Na was enhanced. Examines the importance of leaf presentation and foliar stratification. Loss of elements as a result of mobilization by acid precipitation is deleterious to autotrophs and may affect the populations of heterotrophs.

Citation

Pyatt, F.B. (1992), "Nutrient Mobilization from Vegetation: Stemflow and Canopy Throughfall", Environmental Management and Health, Vol. 3 No. 4, pp. 26-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/09566169210018196