Tree leaves are interfaces between the whole organism and the environment. Leaves
display a series of attributes that are linked to specific functions (functional leaf traits—FLT) …

Why does nature love symmetry? In Asymmetry, Developmental Stability and Evolution, M--
oslash--; ller and Swaddle analyse the evolutionary implications of symmetry. They advance …

Species of Salix characterized by particular physiological adaptations and ecological
resilience are predisposed to use in conservation and environmental projects in many …

The rapid development of innovative and highly specialized ecotechnologies targeting site-
specific problems and pollutants requires precisely tailored designs. The proper selection of …

The adverse consequences of pollution impact on terrestrial ecosystems have been under
careful investigation since the beginning of the twentieth century. Several thousand case …

Identification of factors explaining diversity in plant responses to industrial pollution is crucial
for predicting fates of polluted ecosystems. Meta-analysis based on 203 publications …

We investigated root versus canopy uptake of nickel and copper by mountain birch, Betula
pubescens subsp. czerepanovi, close to a nickel–copper smelter on the Kola Peninsula …

Short-rotation willow (Salix sp.) coppice, a commercial crop grown for energy purposes, is
used for phytoremediation of landfill leachate in Sweden. However, the leachate's chemical …

Fluctuating asymmetry (FA) represents small, random variation from symmetry and can be
used as an indicator of plant susceptibility to herbivory. We investigated the effects of FA of …

Fluctuating asymmetry has been used widely to investigate questions concerned with
evolution and behaviour, and to study the effects of environmental pollution. Damselflies …