EFFECTS OF URBAN AIR POLLUTION ON FOLIAR PROTEIN CONTENTS IN SOME PLANTS AT INDORE
O.P. JOSHI *
Retired Principal, P.M.B. Gujarati Science College, Indore (M.P.), Res. : 54, Madhuban Colony, Kesarbag Road, Indore - 452009
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The present study was conducted in summer, winter and rainy seasons, to assess the impact of urban air-pollution on foliar protein contents of some plants growing in differently polluted areas of Indore city. Results were compared with control/reference area. The protein content showed a mixed response (decreasing and increasing) in different plants in different areas and seasons.
Keywords: Air-pollution, Pollution stress, Pollutants, Metabolism, Foliar-protein