The effect of simulated acid rain on the leaf structure of Laurus nobilis L., an injury resistant species NICK S. CHRISTODOULAKIS, ANASTASIA NIKOLAKAKI and JOULIA MENTI Department of Botany, Faculty of Biology, University of Athens, Athens 157 01, Greece   Abstract Leaves of Laurus nobilis were subjected to artificial acid precipitation of various concentrations for a period of two months. Leaf sections were examined during the period of the acid rain application and after it using light microscopy as well as transmission electron microscopy. Leaves of Laurus nobilis resist to structural deformation and cellular damages, usually caused by acid rain, remaining productive for the time span our investigation lasted. The use of this species for environmental restorations or reforestations is suggested and has to be encouraged.   < back .