Abstract:
In this research a systematic attempt was made to screen and investigate twenty-two species of
plants grown around the SIDCO industrial area, Coimbatore for their ability to improve the design of the
urban industrial area. The relative water content, total chlorophyll content, ascorbic acid content and leaf
extract pH of plants were analysed and the air pollution tolerance index of the plant species were
computed. On the basis of high air pollution tolerance index, the plants were screened for their tolerance
to air pollution. The identified tolerant species of plants, such as Annona squamosa and Magnolia
champaca, with high air pollution tolerance index value from selected area were recommended for air
pollution management during plantation programme to minimize pollution and to create a healthy
environment.
