Ecophysiological evaluation of tree species for biomonitoring of air quality and identification of air pollution-tolerant species

Sen, A.; Khan, Indrani; Kundu, Debajyoti; Das, Kousik; Datta, Jayanta Kumar

doi:10.1007/s10661-017-5955-x

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“…Leaves and exposed parts of plant act as persistent absorber, which provide large surface area for accumulation and absorption to air pollution (Joshi et al, 2009). The plantation in such polluted industrial areas is site explicit activities of tolerance level of plants to oil and gas pollution (Das & Prasad, 2010;Sen et al, 2017). Research work has been done to check the sensitivity of plant species based on selected parameter i.e., ascorbic acid content, relative water content, chlorophyll content and leaf extract pH but little attention was given to phytoremediation (Rajput & Agrawal 2005;Chauhan & Joshi 2008).…”

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Response of different plant species to pollution emitted from oil and gas plant with special reference to heavy metals accumulation

Noreen¹,

Khan²,

Alsubeie³

et al. 2019

PAK.J.BOT.

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It was hypothesized that different plant species vary in response to the oil and gas pollution in terms of composition and distribution pattern as well. Some of the plants have more tolerance to heavy metals accumulation in polluted ecosystem than others. Quantitative ecological techniques using quadrat methods were applied in a stratified random design around the Nashpa Oil and Gas Plant District Karak to check specific plant indicators that can grow, survive and show more tolerance against Oil and Gas pollution. In four directions from Gas Plant 10 stations were established at a distance of one Km from each other. Different size of quadrats i.e. 1×1 m 2, 5×5 m 2 and 10×10 m 2 for herbs, shrubs and trees were used respectively. The phyto-sociological attributes of each species (density, relative density, frequency, relative frequency, cover, relative cover and Importance Values Index) were measured at each station. Furthermore, Calotropis procera was investigated for Pb, Cr and Cu heavy metals accumulation uisng atomic absorption spectrophotometer. All the collected data matrices were analyzed via Cluster analysis and Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA) using PC-ORD version 5 and CANOCO software. A total of 113 plant species were recorded belonging to 44 families from the Nashpa Oil and Gas Plant. Dominant and rare plants of heavy, moderate and less-polluted regions were identified and assessed. Result showed that Calotropis procera has more tolerant against pollution. It was concluded that the Oil & Gas Plant has significant effect on surrounding habitat plants for heavy metal accumulation. Higher concentration of K, pH and organic matter has significant effects (p≤0.002) on plant species diversity and its distribution pattern. Result of Pb and Cu accumulation in C. procera showed heavy metals accumulation increased from less polluted sites towards moderate and more polluted regions gradually. It is recommended that further study needed to examine other dominant species as well.

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confidence: 99%

Response of different plant species to pollution emitted from oil and gas plant with special reference to heavy metals accumulation

Noreen¹,

Khan²,

Alsubeie³

et al. 2019

PAK.J.BOT.

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“…For example, the level of apoplastic Asc in Scots Pine needles was strongly correlated with the level of atmospheric O 3 during the seasonal course [34]. Additionally, the premonsoon and postmonsoon seasons, as well as air pollution, were reported to affect the level of AsA in several tree species and led to the identification of air pollution-tolerant tree species [144]. The AsA content increased in the leaves of many herbaceous plants, including crops, growing at polluted sites [145][146][147].…”

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Ascorbic Acid—The Little-Known Antioxidant in Woody Plants

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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are constantly produced by metabolically active plant cells. The concentration of ROS may determine their role, e.g., they may participate in signal transduction or cause oxidative damage to various cellular components. To ensure cellular homeostasis and minimize the negative effects of excess ROS, plant cells have evolved a complex antioxidant system, which includes ascorbic acid (AsA). AsA is a multifunctional metabolite with strong reducing properties that allows the neutralization of ROS and the reduction of molecules oxidized by ROS in cooperation with glutathione in the Foyer-Halliwell-Asada cycle. Antioxidant enzymes involved in AsA oxidation and reduction switches evolved uniquely in plants. Most experiments concerning the role of AsA have been performed on herbaceous plants. In addition to extending our understanding of this role in additional taxa, fundamental knowledge of the complex life cycle stages of woody plants, including their development and response to environmental factors, will enhance their breeding and amend their protection. Thus, the role of AsA in woody plants compared to that in nonwoody plants is the focus of this paper. The role of AsA in woody plants has been studied for nearly 20 years. Studies have demonstrated that AsA is important for the growth and development of woody plants. Substantial changes in AsA levels, as well as reduction and oxidation switches, have been reported in various physiological processes and transitions described mainly in leaves, fruits, buds, and seeds. Evidently, AsA exhibits a dual role in the photoprotection of the photosynthetic apparatus in woody plants, which are the most important scavengers of ozone. AsA is associated with proper seed production and, thus, woody plant reproduction. Similarly, an important function of AsA is described under drought, salinity, temperature, light stress, and biotic stress. This report emphasizes the involvement of AsA in the ecological advantages, such as nutrition recycling due to leaf senescence, of trees and shrubs compared to nonwoody plants.

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“…Hence, total chlorophyll content of different plants varies from species to species due to photosynthetic process of plants which depends on leaf age, biotic-abiotic conditions and the level of vehicular pollutants (Katiyar and Dubey 2001;Tak and Kakde 2017;Sen et al, 2017). Higher values of chlorophyll content significantly reports that plant has high tolerance to air pollutants.…”

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“…Relative Water Content (RWC) is an important factor with in plants which maintains its physiological balance under stressful conditions and enhances the tolerance capacity of the plants to the air pollution (Veni et al 2014;Sen et al 2017). The scrutiny of data in Table 4 revealed that the selected plant species growing alongside the National Highway showed a significant variation in RWC of the leaves.…”

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Identification of Tolerant Plant Species Growing Alongside National Highway-21 in Himachal Pradesh, India

Sharma¹,

Bhardwaj²,

Thakur³

et al. 2018

Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci

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Air pollution due to vehicular emissions has become a global tribulation for living organisms. Controlling air pollution is one of the complex environmental challenges. The only suitable ecological approach to control air pollution is constructing green belts in and around the pollution sources. A field study was conducted during the year 2016-17 to assess the air pollution tolerance of plants growing alongside National Highway-21 in Himachal Pradesh. The registered distribution pattern studies indicated that six tree species namely Dalbergia sisso, Grewia optiva, Leucaena leucocephala, Toona ciliata, Morus alba and Ficus palmata were found commonly growing alongside the selected highway. In addition, five shrub species namely Adhatoda vasica, Vitex negundo, Murraya koenigii, Carissa opaca and Debregeasia hypoleuca were also selected. Based on air pollution tolerance index (APTI), among commonly growing trees Toona ciliata registered highest APTI value of 12.53 followed by Leucaena leucocephala with value of 11.05. The tolerance level of these tree species was followed by Dalbergia sisso (10.56) > Grevia optiva (9.98) > Ficus palmata (9.94) > Morus alba (9.33). Also, tolerance level of shrubs was calculated which showed that among shrubs Adhatoda vasica and Murraya koenigii with APTI values (9.02 and 8.47) were found to be tolerant followed by Debregeasia hypoleuca (7.98) > Carissa opaca (7.96) > Vitex negundo (7.79). Overall results indicated that Toona ciliata and Leucaena leucocephala among tree species and Adhatoda vasica and Murraya koenigii among shrub species registered relatively higher tolerance level than other species. Therefore, should be recommended for the plantation alongside highways to reduce air pollution.

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Ecophysiological evaluation of tree species for biomonitoring of air quality and identification of air pollution-tolerant species

Cited by 52 publications

References 23 publications

Response of different plant species to pollution emitted from oil and gas plant with special reference to heavy metals accumulation

Response of different plant species to pollution emitted from oil and gas plant with special reference to heavy metals accumulation

Ascorbic Acid—The Little-Known Antioxidant in Woody Plants

Identification of Tolerant Plant Species Growing Alongside National Highway-21 in Himachal Pradesh, India

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