protect themselves from the acidic stress, and how plants are affected by it. Acid rain has many effects on the physiology of plants and trees. These effects include modification of epicuticular wax layers, which may lead to necrosis (dead spots) on leaves, inhibition of seed germination, growth reduction, photosynthesis rates, changes in protective enzyme activity, and secretions of toxins in soils (Da Silva LC, et al. 2005). Soil is one of the most important ecological factors affected by acid rain…
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