Air Pollution

Air Pollution Common name Air pollution Causal agent Air pollution is an important factor when it comes to plant injuries and stress. Due to the increase in urbanization, a huge number of air pollutants have been identified, causing severe distress to plant species. Ozone, sulfur dioxide, and hydrogen fluoride are the most common and toxic pollutants among these. Symptoms & Signs Air pollution majorly affects the growth of plants, resulting in stunted growth with several deformities. A few common symptoms of air pollution include necrotic lesions, flecking, mottling of leaves, chlorosis, dieback, and delayed maturity. Older plants are more likely to show such symptoms in response to air pollution. Time of concern Throughout the year Common hosts All plants can get effected.