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Isoprene is most dominant volatile organic compounds (VOC) emitted by many plants. In this study 40 common Indian plant species were examined for isoprene emission using dynamic flow through enclosure chamber technique. Isoprene emission rates of plants species were found to vary from undetectable to 69.5 μg g−1 h−1 (Madhuca latifolia). Besides, an attempt has been made to evaluate suitability of 80 common Indian plant species for planting programmes. Out of 80 species, 29 species were moderate to high emitters (10 to ≤25 μg g−1 h−1), 12 species were low emitter emitters (1 to ≤10 μg g−1 h−1) and remaining 39 species were found to be negligible or non emitters (<1 μg g−1 h−1) of isoprene. About 50% plant species selected for planting programmes in India were found to be moderate to high emitters of isoprene.
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Singh, R., Singh, A.P., Singh, M.P. et al. Emission of isoprene from common Indian plant species and its implications for regional air quality. Environ Monit Assess 144, 43–51 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-007-9940-7
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