Effects of Air Pollution on Plant Growth

Description

Pollution is a widespread problem affecting the world as a whole. It comes in many forms including air, land, and water pollution and from a variety of sources including industry, commercial, and transportation sectors. Some forms of pollution are clearly visible, other forms are invisible to the naked eye. Pollution does not only affect animals and humans, it has many negative effects on plants as well. As a matter of fact, plants reveal toxins in the environment sooner than their effects would show on our health. This is because in most cases pollutants alter plant metabolism and make plant weak and vulnerable to disease or pest infestation. Some of the recognizable signs of these processes include leaf damage (yellowing, falling leaves or injuries), poor growth, root damage, and inability to photosynthesize properly which results in stunted growth and diminishing productivity. This book “Effects of Air Pollution on Plant Growth” elaborately describes how pollution damages the plants along with measures to use. This book is helpful for students as well as those who are studying agriculture.