Epiphytic lichen recolonization in the centre of Krakow (Southern Poland) as a result of air quality improvement

• Autorzy: Slaby A. , Lisowska M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Epiphytic lichen distribution and diversity were investigated in seven localities in the centre of Cracow (South Poland). Field studies were carried out in the years 2007–2009. A total of 39 species were recorded at 434 sites; 6 species are new to Cracow. Compared to previous surveys, the overall situation has generally improved, with higher lichen species richness and cover rate. The area of former ‘lichen desert’ in the city centre has disappeared and it has been colonized by SO2 sensitive macrolichen species. Dominance of nitrogen- and dust-tolerant species has been observed. The health of lichen thalli has improved and many young specimens were recorded in the study area. These changes follow air quality improvement, mainly the SO2 decline, during the last twenty years. Transport-related NOx and dust have become the main pollutants in the centre of Cracow. The recolonization process seems to be not completed yet and further improvement in lichen distribution and diversity is expected. Thus long-term biomonitoring is required.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

lichen; epiphytic lichen; species richness; recolonization; air pollution; sulphur dioxide; nitric oxide; Krakow city; biomonitoring

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Polish Journal of Ecology
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: 60
• Numer: 2
• Opis fizyczny: p.225-240,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Slaby A.

• Zdzislaw Czeppe Department of Polar Research and Documentation, Institute of Botany, Jagiellonian University, 27 Kopernika st., 31-501 Krakow, Poland

autor

Lisowska M.

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