PLANT AND POLLUTION
0501-287. Chapla
J, Kamalakar JA (Dept Bot, Univ Coll Women, Osmania Univ, Koti, Hyderabad 500 095). Metabolic
responses of tropical trees to ozone pollution. J Environ Bio, 25(3)(2004),
287-290 [13 Ref].
Plants
fumigated with 40ppbv, 80 ppbv and 120ppbv concentrations of O3 exhibited significant reduction in total
chlorophyll content, RuBP carboxylase activity and net photosynthesis. The
reduction in total chlorophyll activity ranged from 12 to 36% in Bauhinia
variegata, 11 to 35% in Ficus infectoria and 3 to 26% in Pongamia
pinnata on fumigation with O3, while the RuBP carboxylase activity was reduced by
10 to 32% in Bauhinia variegata, 10 to 32% in Ficus infectoria
and 9 to 15% in Pongamia pinnata. The relative higher sensitivity of tropical
trees to O3 suggests that the ambient air quality
standards in tropical tree areas need to be stringent to prevent vegetation
from air pollution.
0501-288. Chauhan
SVS, Chaurasia Bharati, Rana Anita (Dept Bot, Sch Life Sci, BR Ambedkar Univ, Agra 282 002). Impact
of air pollution on floral morphology of Cassia siamea Lamk. J
Environ Bio, 25(3)(2004), 291-297 [14 Ref].
Cassia
siamea plants growing at two
different sites (polluted and non-polluted) on two important roads of Agra city exhibited
significant differences in their flowering phenology and floral morophology.
The flowering in plants growing at polluted site is delayed and there was a
marked reduction in flowering density, flowering period, size of floral parts,
pollen fertility, fruit and seed-set. These changes were found to be closely
associated with the extent of air pollution caused mainly by significant in the
number of automobiles.
0501-289. Dwivedi
Yamini, Kumar Suresh, Jain RK (Bot Dept, BSA Coll, Mathura 281 004). Effect of non treated
and treated effluents of saree printing industries on seed germination and
seedling growth of Citrullus lanatus fistulosus. Indian J Environ
Sci, 8(2)(2004), 129-131 [9 Ref].
Maximum
seed germination as well as seedling growth were found in 2.5-5% concentration
of non-treated effluent. On the other hand 75-95% germination was observed in
treated one. There was no germination in 50-100% concentrations of non-treated
effluent. The seedling growth was better in treated effluent when compared with
control (ground water).
0501-290. Gupta AK,
Ray Bishwas (Dept Bot, SB (PG) Coll, Baragaon, Varanasi 221 204). Bioaccumulation of
cadmium, zinc, copper and chromium by Withania somnifera. Nature
Env Polln Techno, 4(1)(2005), 131-135 [20 Ref].
The
metal accumulation potential of Withania somnifera was investigated
performing pot experiments. The concentration and duration played important
role in bioaccumulation of these metals. The metal accumulation was found to be
higher in case of root than in the shoot. The accumulation trend was
Cr>Cu>Cd>Zn. The findings indicate that the plant has enough tolerance
to these metals, so can be used for flushing of industrial effluents and waste
waters.
0501-291. Naik
DP, Ushamalini, Somashekar RK (Jnana Bharathi, Bangalore Univ, Bangalore 560 056). Reduction of protein
and chlorophyll contents in some plant species due to some stone quarrying
activity. Environ Polln Contl J, 8(2)(2005), 42-44 [11 Ref].
Study
has been carried out in selected quarry locations of Bangalore district for the determination of
protein and chlorophyll contents in Calotropis gigantia (L) R. Br, Muntingia
calabora, and Annona squamosa located in the vicinity near stone
crushing units during summer, monsoon, and winter seasons. A significant
reduction in protein and chlorophyll contents of the sampled leaves was
observed compared to control, which may be attributed to the high emission and
leaf deposition of dust, which adversely affects the metabolic activity of the
plant.
0501-292. Nath
Kamlesh, Saini Sonia, Sharma Yogesh Kumar* (* Bot Dept, Lucknow Univ, Lucknow 226 007). Chromium in tannery
industry effluent and its effect on plant metabolism and growth. J
Environ Bio, 26(2)(2005), 197-204 [35 Ref].
Different
dilution levels of tannery treated effluent (10, 25 & 50%) and their
corresponding concentration of chromium (Cr+6) (2, 5 & 10 ppm) were studied in a petridish
culture experiment on seed germination and seedling growth in radish (Raphanus
sativus L.) Result showed reduction in seedling growth and related enzymatic
activities with increase in concentration of Cr+6 in treatments
and effluent both. The low concentration of chromium (2 ppm) and effluent
dilution (10%) showed significant growth reduction separately.
0501-293. Pandey
SN (Dept Bot, Univ Lucknow, Lucknow
226 007). Industrial effluents and its effect on seed germination and
seedling growth of Zea mays Linn. and Oryza sativa Linn. Biol
Memoirs, 30(2)(2004), 104-107 [19 Ref].
Study
deals with the effect of effluent from electroplating industry. Effluent showed
inhibitory effect on seed germination and seedling growth in the test plants.
In Zea mays about 80% mortality of seedlings followed by leaf necrosis
and browning of root tips was recorded after 15 days of growth and in Oryza
sativa about 60% mortality followed by needle like necrotic tip in lives
and necrotic brown tip of roots was recorded after 18 days of growth. Severity
of toxicity was reduced after the dilution of effluent to 50%.
0501-294.
Seetharaman N, Dhanavel D, Vembu B (Dept Bot, Annamalai Univ, Annamalai Nagar
608 002, Tamil Nadu). Effect of induced heavy metal, nickel on somatic
chromosomes of Allium cepa L. Nature Env Polln Techno, 3(4)(2004),
481-484 [9 Ref].
Paper
studies the effect of heavy metal nickel, both on the somatic chromosome
behaviour and on the pattern of mitotic division of Allium cepa L.
roots. In all the concentrations roots were treated for 4 equal durations, each
being 1 hour (1 to 4 hours duration at each concentration). A control was
maintained with the roots treated with distilled water. The results are
discussed.
0501-295. Sharma
A, Aery NC (Dept Bot, ML Sukhadia Univ, Udaipur
313 002, Rajasthan). Phytostabilisation of tailing dams: a quantification of
physiological and biological responses in plants. J Environ Sci Engng, 46(4)(2004),
261-267 [27 Ref].
Effect
of unamended and variously amended tailings of Rajpura-Dariba mines, Udaipur, India
was studied on certain physiological and biochemical responses of plants.
Plants grown in unamended tailings, showed reduction in shoot-root length,
shoot-root dry weight, chlorophyll content and an increase in total phenol
contents and peroxidase activity. Ameliorations resulted in an increase in
growth and chlorophyll contents, a decrease in total phenol contents and
reduction in peroxidase activity in the test plants.
0501-296. Sharma
Navin Kumar (Dept Environ Std, Sch Life Sci, Dr. BRA Univ, Khandari Campus, Agra 282 002). Assessment
of air pollution load and its effect on jawar (Sorghum vulgare) crop
plant performances and soil physical-chemical characteristics. Oikoassay,
17(1&2)(2004), 11-14 [10 Ref].
Among
the five localities selected in Agra
district, maximum air pollution in terms of SO2, NOx and SPM was
obtained at Gwalior
road and minimum at Dayalbagh. Analysis of variance of Kharif crop-Jawar
plant analysis had shown significant values of plants height, number of plants
and yield as the determining factor. Considering soil physical-chemical
analysis results clearly indicate no direct impact of air pollution load on the
Jawar crop and edaphic characteristics.
0501-297.
Siddique Iram, Ansari MYK (Dept Bot, Aligarh
Muslim Univ, Aligarh
202 002, UP). Studies on the genotoxic effect of pollution on brinjal (Solanum
melongena L.) growing around Harduaganj thermal power plant. Nature
Env Polln Techno, 4(1)(2005), 13-17 [6 Ref].
Study
reveals the genotoxic effect of pollutants emitted by Harduaganj thermal power
plant on Solanum melongena. Due to the effects of various pollutants the
chromosomal abnormalities like reduced chiasma frequency, increased number of
univalents, multivalents, laggards, stickiness, precocious separation of
chromosomes and pollen sterility have been observed. It is suggested that
pollution is the major cause of chromosomal/genic variations in S. melongena
growing around thermal power plant.
0501-298. Singh
Ashok Kumar, Agarwal Ashok K, Mathur
PK (56, Ashok Tent House, Sonkh Rd, Krishna
Nagar, Mathura
281 004). Impact on seedling survival of Vigna mungo in saree
printing industry effluent contaminated soil amended with varying dosage of
composted rice husk. Indian J Envion Sci, 9(1)(2005), 53-55
[11 Ref].
The
germination was 100 percent in contaminated soil amended by composted rice husk
concentration of 15%, 20% and 25% while it decreased a little (20%) in contaminated
soil without any amendment. The result showed that the germination percentage
and total biomass were improved by rice husk amendment but root and shoot
length were only little indicating that fertility of polluted soil may be
restored by rice husk amendment.
0501-299. Singh
Vandna, Rajpal Shalini, Khan MG (52/6, Paliwal Flats, Radha Vihar, Kamla Nagar,
Agra 282 005). Physiological
responses of pea (Pisum sativum L.) to cobalt and molybdenum under
salinity I: growth and root development. Indian J Environ Sci, 9(1)(2005),
23-25 [14 Ref].
Pea (Pisum
sativum L Var. arvenses) plants when subjected to sodium chloride salinity
showed marked reduction in germination, dry weights of root and shoot and
number of root branches. On the other hand, plants exhibited a substantial
enhancement in these physiological parameters when supplied with cobalt and
molybdenum under saline as well as non saline conditions. It is inferred that
salinity caused reduction in crop plants may partially be alleviated by these
deficient micronutrients, if provided in appropriate concentrations.
0501-300. Singh
Vandna, Rajpal Shalini, Khan MG (52/6, Paliwal Flats, Radha Vihar, Kamla Nagar,
Agra 282 005). Physiological
responses of pea (Pisum sativum L.) to cobalt and molybdenum under
salinity II: pigment composition, total nitrogen, protein content and proline
accumulation. Indian J Environ Sci, 9(1)(2005), 27-29 [16
Ref].
Inclusion
of cobalt and molybdenum in nutrient medium brought about a substantial
increase in pigments composition, total N content, protein content whereas
proline accumulation was reduced in pea (Pisum sativum L. cv. Arvenses)
plants grown under NaCl salinity. Between the two micronutrients, the effect of
cobalt was more pronounced and consistent and it was more so at lower (50 µM)
concentration in saline as well non-saline conditions.
0501-301. Trivedi AK,
Ahmad I, Musthapa MS, Ansari FA, Rahman Q (Fibre Toxico Div, Indl Toxico Res
Cent, PB No 80, MG Marg, Lucknow
226 001). Environmental contamination of chrysotile asbestos and its toxic
effects on growth and physiological and biochemical parameters of Lemna
gibba. Arch Environ Contam Toxico, 47(3)(2004), 281-289
[60 Ref].
Lemna gibba
plants were exposed to two concentrations of chrysotile asbestos and control
plants were cultured in medium without chrysotile asbestos. An inhibition
effect of chrysotile exposure was found on the number of fronds, root length,
and biomass. Similar alterations in contents of chlorophyll, carotenoid, total
free sugar, starch and protein were also found. The results indicate oxidative
stress and phytotoxicity of chrysotile asbestos on duckweed.
0501-302. Uijily
Maria Elizabeth, Kumaraguru
AK (Dept Bot, St Mary’s Coll,
Tuticorin 628 001). Accumulation of heavy metals in some species of lichens
in south Tamil Nadu, India. J Environ Sci Engng, 46(3)(2004),
186-193 [10 Ref].
Lichens
accumulate heavy metals and have been used as bio-indicators in pollution
monitoring. Nine lichen species were collected from urban, rural and hilly
areas in the southern part of Tamil Nadu. Accumulation of metals differed with
species and also with respect of their locations. Among the nine species, Pyxine
petricola collected from urban areas showed greater accumulation of the
heavy metals.
0501-303.
Yogeetha MS, Prakash MS, Ramakrishna Parama VR, Ramegowda (Dept Civil Engng,
PES Coll Engng, Mandya 571 401, Karnataka). Effect of Cr in irrigation water
on germination and growth of french beans (Dolichos lablab L.). J
Environ Sci Engng, 46(3)(2004), 194-202 [18 Ref].
The effect of Cr in irrigation
water on seed germination and growth of french bean (Bolichos lablab L.)
was investigated. Germination studies were conducted in the lab and field
conditions. Seeds were treated with different concentrations (0 to 25 mg/l) of
Cr in irrigation water. The percentage germination of seeds and plant growth
showed a gradual decrease with increase in Cr concentration. Stimulatory effect
in growth of plant was observed at lower concentration (1 to 2 mg/l).
Accumulation of Cr was in the order of root>leaf>stem>pod.
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