Arjunn Marven J. Calvo, Emben V. Estella Jr. (August 2003)
Philippine Science High School Western Visayas Campus – Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PSHS WVC), Brgy. Bito-on, Jaro, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to determine the bioremedial effects of several tree species, namely Narra, Alibangbang, Gmelina, and Mango. These effects were recorded in terms of temperature difference between open and shaded area and dust removing capabilities of the leaves from the air. The study was done in a span of two months with the temperature difference in the first month and dust accumulation in the second. The results showed that the Mango is very suitable in lowering the temperature under the shade while the Alibangbang has the highest dust accumulation per leaf area. Gmelina also showed high in dust accumulation potential but ranked lowest in terms of dust accumulation per leaf area.