Effect of Industrial Effluents on Ecophysiological Properties of Plants of Bhilai Industrial Area, India

Abstract

The pollutants of industries often alter the existing biodiversity of that particular area. Contamination of soil occurred due to the release of hydrocarbons, pesticides and other metals in the soil reduce plant metabolism and crop yield. The present work was undertaken to evaluate the effect of industrial effluent on growth pattern and ecophysiological properties of the plants existing around Bhilai industrial area. During the f ieldwork, soil samples were collected from the study areas for analysis of different soil parameters. Frequency, relative frequency, density, relative density, abundance, plant cover, basal area and relative dominance of each species were calculated by a standard quadrate method. Regional floras were used for the identif ication of plants. The dominant plant species were carefully recorded in all the four zones of study area. The study of species diversity would be helpful in understanding community composition, structure, change, and development as species diversity is regulated by the environmental factors. Abstract Introduction: 1 2 1