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How Does Air Pollution Damage Plants?

Dead field due to pollution damage

Air pollution interferes with photosynthesis, which hurts plants' ability to use sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide to food and fiber. It can cause yellow, partly dead leaves which also reduce photosynthesis. 

Smog can make plants more vulnerable to injury from diseases or insects. Crop yields are lower, and the produce has less carbohydrate or food energy and doesn't look as healthy making it harder to sell and less nutritious.

  • Shepody leaf curling pollution damagePollution injures plants' leaves, stems, and roots

  • It reduces crop yields and makes fruit smaller, lighter and less nutritious

  • It spots leaves and fruit reducing their value

  • It kills plants

Impact on Health

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