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Air pollution induced changes in pollen characteristics of Delonix Regia Bojer Ex Hook in polluted areas of Indore City

The present study gives an idea of changes taking place in pollen characteristics of Delonix regia and Peltophorum inerme under the influence of air pollution. Pollen germination, viability, size and pollen tube length were the parameters studied. The reduction in pollen viability and pollen tube length was more significant in P. inerme than D.