Effect of Quarrying Dust on Leaves Weight and Plants Chlorophyll Content of Pawpaw (Carica papaya), Cassava (Manihot esculenta) and Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in Akamkpa, Cross River State, Nigeria

Effect of Quarrying Dust on Leaves Weight and Plants Chlorophyll Content of Pawpaw (Carica papaya), Cassava (Manihot esculenta) and Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in Akamkpa, Cross River State, Nigeria

Accumulation of dust and other particulate matter on crops could affect photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration and allow the penetration of phytotoxic gaseous pollutants, hence the agricultural crops show stunted growth, minimum leaf area, less number of leaves and block the stomata opening. Th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: E. A. Enoh, P. A. Ogwo, E. A. Ubuoh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP) 2023-10-01
Series:Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Subjects:
Quarry;
Dust;
Plant species;
Plant leaves;
Chlorophyll
Online Access:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/256223

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