Trees, crops endemic to India can help combat air pollution
- April 25, 2023
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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Trees, crops endemic to India can help combat air pollution
Subject : Environment
Section: Pollution
Context: Peepal, mango, neem, maize, safflower & pigeon pea are found to be most suitable for areas with higher levels of air pollution.
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- Certain trees and crops which are endemic to India can help lower the impact of air pollution by absorbing and filtering pollutants, according to a new study.
- Trees such as pipal, neem, mango and crops like maise, pigeon pea and safflower are best suited for areas with higher levels of air pollution, noted the study.
- These trees exhibited the highest air pollution tolerance index (APTI) values.
- The level of ascorbic acid in plants determines their tolerance against the adverse effect of oxidising pollutants. Ascorbic acid levels were higher in peepal, followed by mango trees.