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VOL. 6, ISSUE 2 (2024)
Biomonitoring the impact of air pollution on plants by air pollution tolerance index in Amli industrial estate
Authors
Ratna Yadav, Jaydeep Nikam
Abstract
Biomonitoring allows for more sustainable and easier study of
environmental impacts. It is possible to gauge the severity of air pollution in
a certain area by consulting the air pollution tolerance index. The APTI is
determined by taking into account the four most important biochemical
characteristics in plants. To get the APTI, we combine the ascorbic acid, total
chlorophyll, and relative water content of the leaf. How sensitive or resistant
a plant is to air pollution is shown by its APTI rating. In the study eight
plants (Trees and Shrub) are taken from different parts of industrial area and
their APTI was calculated. The shrubs in study could be used for
landscaping and development of green belt of the area. This study was conducted
in the Amli industrial region, which is home to numerous chemicals,
pharmaceutical, packaging, and textile industry, is known for both industrial
and vehicular pollution. This study was conducted there. Research revealed that
among shrubs, Ixora coccinea, or jungle geranium, has the highest APTI (13) and
Cupressus macrocarpahas the lowest APTI (7), Among trees Tecoma stans
(trumpet vine) was found to have highest APTI (12) and lowest is Artocarpus
heterophyllus (8). The correlation between the various parameter and APTI
was statically done.
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Pages:22-27
How to cite this article:
Ratna Yadav, Jaydeep Nikam "Biomonitoring the impact of air pollution on plants by air pollution tolerance index in Amli industrial estate". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 6, Issue 2, 2024, Pages 22-27
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