Air pollution in the cities can be attributed to incomplete
combustion of fuel and use of badly and not properly maintained
vehicles. Plants growing in such polluted environment or close to
busy roads are found highly affected due to vehicular exhaust
emission. The phenology, periodicity and productivity of plants
growing close to the busy roads are highly affected. The
problematic areas of toxic effects of hydrocarbon, oxides of
nitrogen & sulfur, CO, particulate matter, heavy metals and
specially lead and cadmium are highly toxic for normal growth of
plants reported. The toxicity and tolerance to some heavy metals
such as lead, cadmium, copper, zinc, nickel and iron in plants are
commonly reported by researchers. The accumulation and use of plant
as a bioindicator of pollutant can help in understanding the
current level of pollutants in the environment. n attempt has been
made to Information embodied in this book can be helpful for people
working for the betterment of the immediate environment.
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