Screening of Plant Species Response and Performance for Green Belt Development: Implications for Semi-Urban Ecosystem Restoration

Screened plant species with potential for green belt development can act as eco-sustainable tools restoring the polluted ecosystem. Eight from two study locations in Ado-Odo, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, were examined to identify their air pollution response and performance by deploying indices, namely tolerance index (APTI) anticipated (API). APTI results identified all screened plants sensitive suitable bio-indicators of pollution, Ficus auriculata (2.42) common non-industrial location being most sensitive. API scores categorized (56.25%) a moderate performer, while Syzygium malaccense (75%) Mangifera indica very good performers, development. The relationship between each biochemical parameter was investigated using regression analysis two-way variance. model result showed significant APTI, relative water content had highest influence on (R2 = 0.99436). Both indices (APTI API) are screening recommending native cultivation environment, thus promoting ecological restoration. Hence, malaccense, auriculata, respectively, recommended belts design. Further intensive tolerant best excellent performer’s trees ecosystem is advised.