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The Effect of NaCl and CMA on the Growth and Morphology of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Kinnikinnick)
Joint Authors
Rutherford, P. Michael
Young, Jane P.
Rallings, Anna
Booth, Annie L.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Numerous studies have described the negative effects of the commonly used deicer, NaCl, on plants; this has led to research on less toxic alternatives, for example, calcium magnesium acetate (CMA).
The present research investigated the native ground cover species, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (kinnikinnick), as a possible candidate for landscaping in high salt conditions.
The effect of NaCl and CMA on the growth, morphology, and survival of A.
uva-ursi plants was examined to explore the use of CMA as a potential environmentally friendly alternative deicing agent to that of NaCl.
The influence of these deicing agents on selected soil properties was also investigated.
It was found that this ground cover species was able to tolerate moderate-to-high levels of NaCl and even greater concentrations of CMA.
Therefore, A.
uva-ursi proved to be a candidate for landscaping use in a north central city of Canada, where deicing agents are used in winter months.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Young, Jane P.& Rallings, Anna& Rutherford, P. Michael& Booth, Annie L.. 2012. The Effect of NaCl and CMA on the Growth and Morphology of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Kinnikinnick). Journal of Botany،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Young, Jane P.…[et al.]. The Effect of NaCl and CMA on the Growth and Morphology of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Kinnikinnick). Journal of Botany No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Young, Jane P.& Rallings, Anna& Rutherford, P. Michael& Booth, Annie L.. The Effect of NaCl and CMA on the Growth and Morphology of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Kinnikinnick). Journal of Botany. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-498253
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-498253