The Biobrio 11(3 & 4), 2024

Impact of brick kiln emission on Cassia tora - A case study in Katihar District

Preeti Kumari

ABSTRACT:

Brick kiln emission adversely affect nearby vegetation. Chlorophyll content of leaves decreases near Brick kiln. In the present study, effect of Brick kiln emission on chlorophyll content in the leaves of Cassia tora was studied. It was observed that the chlorophyll content in leaves decreased near brick kilns. Loss of chlorophyll was greater at a distance of 100 meter from brick kiln in comparison to loss of chlorophyll at a distance of 50 meter. Study was carried out near three brick kilns of Katihar district. Percentage loss in chlorophyll content was recorded as 9%, 4% and 3.4% at a distance of 50 meter and 12%, 7.6% and 7.4% at a distance of 100 meter from Brick kiln.

Keywords:    

Brick kiln emission, Chlorophyll, Cassia tora, vegetation

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