air pollution under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a secondary air pollutant, O 3 forms through photochemical reactions involving nitrogen oxides (NO x ) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are produced by
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agreement with the statement “Native plants help reduce air pollution.” Invasive averse had a significantly lower degree of agreement with this statement than the other two groups of participants. Invasive averse also had a significantly lower degree of
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membranes ( Kosareo and Ries, 2007 ), a better return on investment than traditional roofs ( Clark et al., 2008 ), reduced noise and air pollution ( Van Renterghem and Botteldooren, 2008 ; Yang et al., 2008 ), increased urban biodiversity ( Baumann, 2006
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recognized since the early 1970s ( Ulrich et al., 1974 ). Plants and trees not only detoxify the environment and potentially reduce air pollution, but they also reduce noise pollution, the accumulation of dust and airborne particles, and provide visual and
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effect ( Bowler at al., 2010 ; Mackey et al., 2012 ), mitigation of air pollution ( Currie and Bass, 2008 ), CO 2 sequestration ( Getter et al., 2009 ; Li et al., 2010 ), increased biodiversity and provision of habitats ( Maclvor and Lundholmb, 2011
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than others ( Gildemeister, 2004 ). It has also been proven as very efficient at intercepting particulate air pollution in an urban environment ( Shackleton et al., 2012 ). The use of native, drought-tolerant plants in semiarid regions of the
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oak is a fast-growing tree, withstands air pollution, and is considered one of the best oaks for city plantings ( Dirr, 1990 ). Although the range of the two species overlap, reports of leaf tatter injury are more common on white than northern red oak
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of these problems necessitates the selection and use of more adapted tree species and genotypes in urban areas. Taxodium distichum is a widely adaptable tree species for landscape use, tolerating both wet and dry soils and air pollution ( Cox and
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stressors such as adverse environments, air pollution, or pests ( Haugen et al., 2000 ). Haugen et al. (2000) and WDATCP (2003) proposed that insect feeding, environmental factors, or herbicide drift could cause leaf tatters. Our preliminary research
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