Rapid urbanization and industrialization has led to continuous  deterioration of air quality which i a major environmental problem in many urban centers in both the developed and developing countries. Air pollution is characterized by high concentration of suspended particulates matter, oxides of Sulphur and nitrogen primarily from increased use of vehicles.

The book provided information on rational basis for air quality management and green belt development in urban areas.

Shilpa Shyam: Scientist, Industrial Toxicology Research Centre (ITRC,CSIR), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

H. N. Verma: Professor in Botany & Head of Plant Virus Laboratory, Lucknow University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh,India.

S. K. Bhargava: Scientist- F and Head, Environmental Monitoring Section, Industrial Toxicology Research Centre (ITRC,CSIR), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh,India

01. Introduction 02. Air Pollution 03. Major Air Pollutants in Urban Air 04. Global Status of Major Air Pollutants 05. Effect of Air Pollutants on Biotic and Abiotic Components of Ecosystems 06. Plants Response to Air Pollution With Respect to Specific Biochemical Parameters 07. Meteorology and Air Pollution 08. Heavy Metals In Urban Environment 09. itigatory Methods to Urban Air Pollution 10. Study Plan for Air Pollution Monitoring and Impact Analysis 11. Green Belt Development 12. Sampling & Quantitative Estimation of Major Air Pollutants & Biochemical Parameters of Plants 13. Standards to Control Air Pollution