BibTeX:

@article{IJIRSTV2I9050,
     title={Evaluation of Air Pollution Status and Anticipated Performance Index of some Tree Species for Green Belt development in the holy city of Kurukshetra, India},
     author={Smita Chaudhry and Jyoti Panwar},
     journal={International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology},
     volume={2},
     number={9},
     pages={269--277},
     year={},
     url={http://www.ijirst.org/articles/IJIRSTV2I9050.pdf},
     publisher={IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology)},
}

Urban air pollution is a global problem having considerable impact over health and vegetation. Green belts are recognized as effective tools for alleviation of air pollution. The present study was conducted to calculate the impact of air pollution over biochemical parameters of selected tree species at different locations of the holy city of Kurukshetra, Haryana. The ambient air quality status was monitored at 7 traffic intersections of the city for three consecutive years and the concentration of major air pollutants (SO2, NO2 and SPM) was measured. Suspended particulate matter concentration exceeded the prescribed limits of CPCB at all the locations. Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) of 10 common tree species was evaluated by determining biochemical parameters. The Anticipated Performance Index (API) of these plant species was also calculated by considering their APTI values together with other socio-economic and biological parameters. The most suitable plant species for green belt development in urban areas were identified and recommended. Mangifera indica and Eucalyptus tereticornis were classified in to ‘best’ category whereas, Ficus benghalensis and Ficus religiosa were identified as ‘good’ performers. The plant species identified are recommended for long-term management of air pollution.

Air Pollution, Air Pollution Tolerance Index, Anticipated Performance Index, Green belt, Kurukshetra