The influence of rainfall and temperature on radial growth of urban trees under the impact of steel industry pollution
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Published:2023-05-22
Issue:3
Volume:18
Page:4771-4789
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ISSN:1930-2126
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Container-title:BioResources
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language:
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Short-container-title:BioRes
Author:
Neto Thayanne Caroline Castor1,
Lousada José Luis Penetra Cerveira2,
Fontana Cláudia3,
Moreira Carolina Gomes1,
Latorraca João Vicente de Figueiredo1
Affiliation:
1. Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro
2. University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
3. University of São Paulo
Abstract
The aim of this study was to analyze the growth rings and evaluate the effect of the urban environment on the growth of Terminalia catappa L. under intense industrial activity. At least two wood samples were obtained from each tree with an increment borer. The regions of Volta Redonda (Northwest and Southeast regions) and Resende (used as control) were established for the collection. The dendrochronological potential of T. catappa indicated sensitivity to precipitation and temperature in a more exposed urban and industrial steel pollution area because there were differences in growth when compared to an area less exposed to the same pollution. Thus, it was possible to conclude that this species has the potential to be used as a bioindicator of anthropogenic activities. In addition, the delimitation of the growth rings of the studied species contributes to the realization of future dendrochronological studies, expanding the understanding of the behavior of this species present in urban environments at different regional scales. This study reinforces the importance of rainfall and temperature in regulating radial growth in tropical forests.
Subject
Waste Management and Disposal,Bioengineering,Environmental Engineering