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Author-Name:  Khursheed Ahmad Wani
Author-Email:  abc@gmail.com
Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Environmental Science, Govt. Degree College Bijbehara, Kashmir, J&K 192124, India
Author-Name:  Irfan Jamila
Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Cluster University, Srinagar, J&K 190001, India
Author-Name:  Waseem Yaseen
Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Environmental Science, Govt. Degree College Bijbehara, Kashmir, J&K 192124, India
Author-Name:  Junaid Ahmad Malik
Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Zoology, Govt. Degree College Bijbehara, Kashmir, J&K 192124, India
Title:  Russian Poplars (Populus deltoides) Boon or Bane: Perception of Residents of Kashmir Valley
Abstract:  The objective of the study was to investigate perceptions of Environmental and health aspects of Populus deltoides among the residents of Kashmir valley. An online questionnaire was circulated among 100 students and the results were tabulated. The respondents have different opinions towards the perception on environmental and health aspects of Populus deltoides. 83.1 % of the respondents reported that these trees may also cause other respiratory diseases, Similarly, 83.1% respondents are in agreement that these trees cause nuisance to them and their family members. The early cutting down of branches from these may restrict the spread of cotton tufts as reported by 74.6% of the respondents and again 74.6% of the respondents think that it may cause impact to the economy of farmers in the area.
Keywords: Populus deltoids, Allergy, Respiratory disease, COVID 19, Kashmir
Journal: Inventum Biologicum: An International Journal of Biological Research
Pages: 15-19
Volume: 1
Issue: 1
Year: 2021
File-URL: https://journals.worldbiologica.com/ib/article/view/7
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