Journal of Pollution Effects & Control
Open Access
ISSN: 2375-4397
ISSN: 2375-4397
Department of Ecology and Hydrology, University of Bangor, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales, UK
Research Article
Assessment of Indian Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Genotypes for Response to Ozone Protectant and Tropospheric Ozone Biomonitoring Potential
Author(s): Priya Khumukcham, Usha Mina*, Felicity Hayes, Kakul Smiti and Prachi Yadav
Tropospheric ozone (O3) acts as a phytotoxic secondary air pollutant and a potent greenhouse gas. O3 biomonitoring is a cost-effective approach compared to real time instrumental monitoring for identifying the potential effects of tropospheric O3 on crop growth and yield. In this study, eight Indian bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) genotypes were assessed for O3bio-monitoring potential along with the pre-identified O3-sensitive (S156) and O3 resistant (R123) bio-indicator Phaseolus genotypes provided by the international cooperative programme on effects of air pollution on natural vegetation and crops (ICP Vegetation), United Kingdom. One set of replicates was treated with the O3 protectant Ethylene-Di-Urea (EDU) while the other set was left under ambient environmental condit.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2375-4397.22.11.359