scholarly journals Evaluation of air pollution tolerance index of certain plant species grown alongside Parwanoo to Solan National Highway-22 in Himachal Pradesh, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 196-200
Author(s):  
Navjot Singh Kaler ◽  
S. K. Bhardwaj ◽  
R.K. Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Content ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
Melia Azedarach ◽  
Tolerance Index ◽  
Uniform Size ◽  
Pollution Tolerance ◽  
Air Pollution Tolerance Index ◽  
National Highway

The study examined the Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) of selected plant species growing along national highway-22 from Parwanoo to Solan, falling in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Four species namely Grewiaoptiva, Toonaciliata, Melia azedarach and Woodfordia floribunda of uniform size, age, spread and common in occurrence on both sides of the highway are selected. Leaf samples were collected from selected spe-cies and used to estimate four physiological and biochemical parameters, namely; leaf relative water content (RWC), ascorbic acid content (AA), total leaf chlorophyll (TChl) and leaf extract pH were used to compute the APTI values. The trend of APTI recorded for various species was Melia azedarach (18.37) >Grewiaoptiva(8.77) >Woodfordia floribunda (7.43) >Toonaciliata(6.82). The APTI also varied with seasons of the year. The highest APTI was noticed in rainy followed by winter and summer season. The study indicated Melia azedarach as most tolerant and Toonaciliataas most sensitive species to air pollution.

Evaluation of the Sulfur Dioxide Pollution Tolerance of Sidewalk Plants

2014 ◽  
Vol 955-959 ◽  
pp. 797-801
Author(s):  
Chung Yi Chung ◽  
Pei Ling Chung ◽  
Hwa Sheng Gau ◽  
Ting Lun Huang ◽  
Wen Liang Lai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Sulfur Dioxide ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Content ◽  
Melia Azedarach ◽  
Tolerance Index ◽  
Pollution Tolerance ◽  
Relative Water ◽  
Cerbera Manghas ◽  
The Impact

Air pollution tolerance index (APTI) is used by landscapers to select plant species tolerant to air pollution. The present study evaluated APTI for selected ten common plant species, which were fumigated with 40 ppb sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas for 210 days. The APTI is used by landscapers to select plant species tolerant to air pollution. In order to develop the usefulness of plants as indicators requires an appropriate selection of plant species, which is of utmost importance in specific situations. Four biochemical parameters, including ascorbic acid content, leaf extract pH, total leaf chlorophyll, and leaf relative water content were used to develop an APTI. The results showed that plants have the potential to serve as excellent quantitative and qualitative indices of pollution. Since biomonitoring of plants is an important tool by which to evaluate the impact of air pollution on plants, Diospyros maritime is a good selection as an index of SO2 pollution. The order of tolerance in SO2 as Diospyros maritime > Diospyros discolor > Decusscarpus nagi > Cerbera manghas > Delonix regia > Melia azedarach > Machilus zuihoensis > Ficus sepitca > Erythrina variegate > Messerschmidia argentea.

scholarly journals PRELIMINARY STUDIES ON AIR POLLUTION TOLERANCE INDEX (APTI) OF SELECTED PLANT SPECIES IN BIKANER CITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-120
Author(s):  
Leela Kaur ◽  
Anuradha .
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Content ◽  
Datura Stramonium ◽  
Calotropis Procera ◽  
Tolerance Index ◽  
Pollution Tolerance ◽  
Air Pollution Tolerance Index ◽  
Relative Water ◽  
Leaf Relative Water Content

Air Pollution Tolerance Index is used to find out the level of air pollution in any area with the help of plants. Plants are categorized as sensitive, intermediate and tolerant based on their APTI values. The present study examines the Air Pollution Tolerance Index of selected plant species in Bikaner city. The APTI of various plants have been computed with the values obtained by analysis of biochemical parameters such as pH of leaf extract, ascorbic acid content (AAC), total leaf chlorophyll content (TLC) and leaf relative water content (RWC). It was found that plant species Khejri (Prosopis cineraria), Neem (Azadiracta indica), Babul (Acacia nilotica), Ber (Ziziphus nummularia), Aak (Calotropis procera) and Peepal (Ficus religiosa) showed APTI values in the range of 30 to 100 which are tolerant to air pollution. Datura stramonium was the only species which falls under the intermediate category due to its APTI value of 21.5. It is recommended that these plants can be grown on national highways to combat air pollution in arid areas. Such plants can be used in the development of green belt.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY AND DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN BELT AROUND INDUSTRIES IN ASSAM USING SELECTIVE TREE AND PLANT SPECIES

2020 ◽  
pp. 610-613
Author(s):  
Jiban Jyoti Das
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Tolerance Index ◽  
Ambient Air Quality ◽  
Sensitive Species ◽  
Green Belt ◽  
Pollution Tolerance ◽  
Air Pollution Tolerance Index

Industrialization is an important aspect of a growing economy. However, rapid industrialization has caused many serious impacts on the environment. One such impact is the deteriorating air quality, especially around industries. It is said that afforestation is the best and simplest way for improving the air quality. Also, trees and plants have been increasingly used as filters for dust particles around the home, traffic roads, etc. In scientific studies, it has also been found that trees and plant leaves can be used to assess the ambient air quality by an index called the Air pollution tolerance index. A literature search has been done on the scientific database like Sciencedirect and Researchgate to review the existing knowledge of Air pollution tolerance index and to find the tolerant and sensitive species based on it so that these species can be selectively planted to assess the ambient air quality and also to develop a better green belt around refineries and industries in Assam. The study has reviewed the linkage of the impact of air pollution on leaves of plants and trees through scientific evidence. Through such scientific reviews, the most tolerant species of trees and plants were chosen with the condition that it can grow under the climatic condition of Assam. The recommendation and suggestions of tolerant tree and plant species can be used for specific species plantations for developing green belts around refineries and industries in Assam. The recommendation of sensitive species can be used for monitoring ambient air quality with reference to other standard procedures. KEYWORDS: Air pollution tolerance index, Industries, Air- pollution, Green belt

scholarly journals Evaluation of Air Pollution Tolerance Index and Anticipated Performance Index of Selected Plant Species

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 239
Author(s):  
Winifred Uduak Anake ◽  
Jacinta Eigbefoh Eimanehi ◽  
Conrad Asotie Omonhinmin
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Performance Index ◽  
Mangifera Indica ◽  
Acacia Auriculiformis ◽  
Tolerance Index ◽  
Green Belt ◽  
Pollution Tolerance ◽  
Air Pollution Tolerance Index ◽  
Anticipated Performance Index

This study reports a combination of two indices, air pollution tolerance index (APTI) and anticipated performance index (API) as viable tools for selecting suitable plants for pollution abatement program. Leaf samples of 6 plant species; Mangifera indica, Araucaria heterophylla, Elaeis guineensis, Syzygium malaccense, Acacia auriculiformis, and Chrysophyllum albidium were collected from an industrial and academic areas at Ado-Odo, Ota, Nigeria; during the dry season of January to March 2018. Biochemical parameters; leaf-pH, relative leaf water content, total chlorophyll content, and ascorbic acid content were analyzed to compute the APTI values. Combined APTI, botanical and socioeconomic indices were graded to evaluate the API of the different plant species. The APTI for the species ranged between 4.79 and 10.7, ideal for sensitive species category (APTI < 11), and the plants are classified as bio indicators of air pollution. The API indicates Mangifera indica and Syzygium malaccense (API = 4) as good performers while Chrysophyllum albidum is a moderate performer (API = 3). The three tree species were identified as suitable green belt plants and thus valuable additions to the green belt development plant list in tropical Africa.

scholarly journals Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) Selected Plant Species in Puerto Princesa City for Strategic Urban Forest Planning

2020 ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Jessa Marie S. Caabay
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Urban Forest ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Content ◽  
Tolerance Index ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Pollution Tolerance ◽  
Relative Water ◽  
Evaluation And Monitoring

Air pollution gives negative effects to humans as well as to plants which are exposed all throughout the day in these pollutants. Assessment of plants' response to air pollutants may serve as a fundamental method in terms of environmental monitoring and management. Sensitive group of plants can serve as an indicator of air quality while the tolerant ones can be sinks. TheAir Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) of selected plant species in Puerto Princesa City, namely: Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis), Santan (Ixoracoccinea), Fire Tree (Delonixregia), Golden Bush (Durantarepens), and Acacia tree (Samaneasaman)were evaluatedusing relative water content, ascorbic acid content, leaf extract pH, and total leaf chlorophyll content.It was found out that B. spectabiliswas the most tolerant species, followed by S. samanwhile D. regiahas an intermediate index. D. repensand I. coccineaon the other hand were found to be sensitive plant species. Plants with high APTI values are the tolerant ones and are recommended to be planted in urban areas to absorb and off certain harmful gaseous pollutants while the sensitive ones have the potential to serve as bio-indicators for evaluation and monitoring.

Air pollution tolerance index of selected plants in industrial and urban areas of Vellore district

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Akilan ◽  
S. Nandhakumar
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Tolerance Index ◽  
Pollution Tolerance ◽  
Air Pollution Tolerance Index ◽  
Relative Water ◽  
Leaf Tissues ◽  
The Impact ◽  
College Farm

The impact of air pollutants on the biochemical characters of the selected plant species from industrial and urban areas was studied by calculating ascorbic acid, total chlorophyll, leaf extract pH and relative water content from leaf tissues. The air pollution tolerance index (APTI) values of the selected plants of different study areas revealed that the APTI values of the plants at the College Farm recorded low compared to Arcot and Ranipet transporation and industrial areas. Among the selected plant species, higher APTI values were recorded from the industrial and urban areas. when compared to areas free from industries and transport. The four selected plant species <italic>viz</italic>. <italic>Neerium oleander, Tamarindus indicus, Azardirecta indica</italic> and <italic>Pungamia pinnata, Neerium oleander</italic> recorded higher APTI values from the industrial and transportation that revealed more tolerance than the other selected plants.The statistical results revealed that Arcot was more polluted compared to Ranipet, and the college farm recorded least polluted due to less exposure to industries, transport and urbanization.

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