Pollution tolerance and distribution pattern of plants in surrounding area of coal-fired industries.
J Environ Biol
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2007 Apr; 28(2): 257-63
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: sea-113137
ABSTRACT
Higher concentration of SO2 and particulate matters was reported in surrounding areas of coal-fired industries which influences the distribution pattern of plants. Sensitive plant species are abolished from such areas, however, only pollution tolerant species survive under stress conditions. The present study was designed to investigate the vegetation composition around coal-fired industries i.e. brick industries. To categorise plants as sensitive or resistant air pollution tolerance index (APTI) value was calculated. Out of 99 plants studied, Ricinus communis with APTI 81.10 was found to be the most resistant wild plant showing uniform distribution at all the polluted sites. On the other hand, Lepidium sativum with APTI 5.27 was recorded as the most sensitive plant and found to be present only at the less polluted sites.
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Assunto principal:
Plantas
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Ácido Ascórbico
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Dióxido de Enxofre
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Adaptação Fisiológica
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Água
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Clorofila
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Monitoramento Ambiental
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Carvão Mineral
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Folhas de Planta
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Materiais de Construção
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J Environ Biol
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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