ABSTRACT:
This study evaluates the Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) of selected plant species in Durg district, including urban and industrial sites, to assess their tolerance to air pollution. The APTI was calculated based on four biochemical parameters: pH, relative water content, chlorophyll, and ascorbic acid. The study compares the APTI values of different plant species. Various plant species exhibit different levels of adaptability to pollution stress. Mangifera indica shows moderate adaptability, suitable for urban environments but less effective in heavily polluted industrial zones. In contrast, Ficus religiosa, Calotropis procera, Cassia fistula, and Bambusa vulgaris demonstrate remarkable to exceptional adaptability across pollution levels, making them valuable options for urban and industrial plantation initiatives. These species can help mitigate pollution and improve environmental quality, informing urban planning and green infrastructure strategies.
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Ashwani Dewangan, Anshudeep Khalkho (2025) Comparative study of Air Pollution Tolerance Index of selected plant species in Urban and Industrial Polluted area in Durg District. NewBioWorld A Journal of Alumni Association of Biotechnology, 7(2):18-22.DOI: https://doi.org/10.52228/NBW-JAAB.2025-7-2-3
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