Street canyons are generally highly polluted urban environments due to high traffic
emissions and impeded dispersion. Green infrastructure (GI) is one potential passive control …

Humans face threats from air pollutants present in both indoor and outdoor environments.
The emerging role of plants in remediating the atmospheric environment is now being …

Particulate matter (PM) pollution poses a significant risk to many ecosystems; as sessile
organisms, plants are at particular risk from PM pollution since they cannot move away from …

Urban vegetation has the potential to improve air quality as it promotes pollutant deposition
and retention. Urban air quality models often include the effect vegetation have on pollution …

Air pollution in the urban environment is widely recognized as one of the most harmful
threats for human health. International organizations such as the United Nations and the …

The issue of air pollution from particulate matter (PM) is getting worse as more and more
people move into urban areas around the globe. Due to the complexity and diversity of …

Particulate matter (PM) pollution poses a significant threat to human health. Greenery,
particularly trees, can act as effective filters for PM, reducing associated health risks …

Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) has emerged as a popular functional plant food due to its
various pharmacological properties, including anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation and anti …

Most of the world's population is exposed to highly polluted air conditions exceeding the
WHO limits, causing various human diseases that lead towards increased morbidity as well …

The growing population in cities is causing a deterioration of air quality due to the emission
of pollutants, causing serious health impacts. Trees and urban forests can contribute through …