Comparative Analysis of Pollution Syndrome In Native Plants Along Urban–Rural Gradients

Abstract

One significant environmental problem that has an impact on ecosystem balance and plant health is air pollution. Native plants are useful bioindicators because they display characteristics of the pollution syndrome, such as physiological and morphological alterations. This study uses the Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) and biochemical data to examine native plant responses to pollution along urban–rural gradients. The findings indicate that urban plants are under more stress, and species that are tolerant have adaptive processes. Thus, native plants are useful instruments for pollution reduction and environmental monitoring (Rai, 2016; Tripathi&Gautam, 2007).