Impact of air pollution induced by automobile exhaust pollution on air pollution tolerance index (APTI) on few species of plants

Abhishek Swami; Deepika Chauhan

Volume : IV, Issue : III, March - 2015

Impact of air pollution induced by automobile exhaust pollution on air pollution tolerance index (APTI) on few species of plants

Abhishek Swami, Deepika Chauhan

Abstract :

Present study was carried out to determine level of tolerance of air pollution by automobile exhaust of few tree species viz, Mango (Mangifera indica),Sagon(Tectona grandis), Sal(Shorea robusta) and Eucalyptus around Haridwar. On the basis of total chlorophyll content, ascorbic acid, pH, and relative moisture content, air pollution tolerance index value (APTI) of above tree species was determined. Present investigation reveals that Highest value of air pollution tolerance index was recorded for Sal (11.27) and lowest (7.19) value of APTI was recorded for Eucalyptus. Thus this study reveals that S. robusta is more suitable species to work as pollution sink and can be planted in areas, which are facing vehicular pollution.