| influence of roadside pollution on the phylloplane microbial community of alnus nepalensis (betulaceae). | the north eastern region of india is undergoing industrial development at a faster rate than expected. roads form the main system of transportation and communication owing to the hilly topography of the region. automobiles discharge a number of gaseous and trace metal contaminants. human activities like stone grinding, road construction and sand milling also increase the atmospheric dust and heavy metal contaminant level. these contaminants get settled on leaf surfaces at roadsides and enter in ... | 2008 | 19419061 |