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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2021)
Indoor plants-a novel approach to reduce the risk of atmospheric pollution
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Helen Mary Piramila B, Agnes Priya S, Deepika M, Nandhini G, Reeta Jenifer S
Abstract
In the present mechanical world, one of the greatest desires of mankind is to be healthy and happy. Human being need oxygen to lead a healthy life. But the oxygen inhaled by mankind is highly polluted due to urbanization and industrialization. The atmosphere is completely surrounded by various pollutants emitted from vehicles and industries. The inanimate objects such as wood, household chemicals, plastic furniture and various other indoor products are also releasing harmful compounds and gases that reduces indoor air quality which ultimately affects physical and mental health of human beings. Naturally, plants give lifesaving gas (oxygen) to all the living organisms on earth. But due to population explosion, there is no enough space to grow plants in our house. An average person spends nearly 90 percent of their time inside, predominantly in houses, offices and schools. So, the poor quality of the indoor air causes some health issues. Usually, the indoor plant containers are made of different materials, but earthen and plastic pots are most widely used and these requires vast area as well as a greater number of pots. Hence, the present study is an attempt to design an indoor plant micro tower that occupies a small area and can grow more than 20 plants which reduces indoor pollutants and gives fresh air. The right choice of plants can be an excellent way of improving indoor air quality and general health. Plants such as Holy basil, First aid plant, Snake plant, Spider plant, Sword fern and Areca palm are selected and planted in the micro tower. These are the best oxygen producing plants which gives fresh oxygen and absorbs CO2 and other pollutants from the indoor environment. Fresh oxygen also reduces mental stress and various respiratory problems and increases memory power. The present study showed the moderate rate of shoot growth (in Centimeter), well adaptability and survivability in all the plants except spider plant. Hence, the present work highlights the necessity of indoor plants in today’s scenario and make people to realize and nurture the indoor plants to lead a healthy and happy life.
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Pages:474-480
How to cite this article:
Helen Mary Piramila B, Agnes Priya S, Deepika M, Nandhini G, Reeta Jenifer S "Indoor plants-a novel approach to reduce the risk of atmospheric pollution ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 474-480
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