Studies for Determination of Air Pollution Tolerance Index of Ornamental Plant Species Grown in the Vertical Landscape System

Author: Safeena S.A., Shilpa Shree K.G., P. Naveen Kumar, Tarak Nath Saha and K.V. Prasad

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Abstract

Air pollution in Cities and Metros across the world is a matter of global health concern. Poor air quality is associated with health problems throughout the world due to rapid urbanization and industrialization. Little relief is possible if we rely on ornamental plants which can mitigate air pollution. In the present era of rapid urbanization, the horizontal space left for outdoor gardens is very limited. Here comes the importance of vertical landscaping. Vertical green walls are aesthetically appealing, refresh the ambiance and improve the air quality. Vertical gardening expands the possibility of growing ornamental plants in a vertical space wherever space is a constraint. Smartly designing the available vertical spaces in balcony, terraces, sit outs and living rooms allows us to transform it into a beautiful and lush area perfect for relaxing. Plants in the vertical green walls can remove toxicants and obnoxious compounds from surrounding air, in addition to the basic photosynthesis

Keywords

APTI, Foliage ornamentals, Vertical farming

Conclusion

It is essential to carry out this type of research on different species of ornamental plants in vertical gardening for better insight into the interactions and correlations between environmental pollution and various ecological, biochemical, and physiological parameters in urban environments.

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Safeena, S.A., Shilpa Shree. K.G., Kumar, P. N., Saha, T.N. and Prasad, K.V. (2021). Studies for Determination of Air Pollution Tolerance Index of Ornamental Plant Species Grown in the Vertical Landscape System. Biological Forum – An International Jo