The influence of bioactive mobile telephony radiation at the level of a plant community - Possible mechanisms and indicators of the effects

Authors: Czerwiński M, Januszkiewicz L, Vian A, Lázaro.A

Year: January 2020

Category: Ecology

Journal: Ecological Indicators

DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2019.105683

URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X19306764?via%3Dihub

Abstract

Overview

Environmental exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFs) from mobile telephony has significantly increased, with ongoing trends suggesting continual growth. The specific effects on plant communities remain largely unexplored and present a challenge in terms of scientific assessment.

Findings

  • The review seeks to predict ecological effects and identify indicators of the impact of bioactive RF-EMFs from mobile telephony on various plant communities.
  • Examination focuses on a scenario where a plant community near a base transmitting station antenna experiences exposure to radiation.
  • Key indicators identified include canopy parameters, specific plant traits, community weighted means/medians of plant traits and strategies, and interactions with other organisms such as pollinators.

Conclusion

This study highlights the need for systematic, experimental research using the identified indicators to determine the ecological impacts of RF-EMF on plant communities. The listed indicators serve to monitor changes within a year of exposure, offering crucial data on the environmental consequences of increasing RF-EMF exposure.

RF-EMFs mobile telephony vegetation impact ecological indicators plant community
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