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Fine-particle pollution may undermine plants' ability to absorb carbon and conserve water
Researchers at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have discovered that fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) significantly impairs plants' ability to use water efficiently and absorb carbon dioxide.
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Researchers at the University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Social Sciences found that exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) markedly reduces plants’ water-use efficiency and their capacity to absorb carbon dioxide. The study highlights a direct link between air‑borne pollution and diminished plant physiological performance.
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