Investigating the Impact of Urban Pollution on Native Plant Species Diversity and Growth

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Objectives of the Study 1.3 Research Questions 2. Literature Review 2.1 Urban Pollution: Definition and Sources 2.2 Plant Species Diversity in Urban Areas 2.3 Impacts of Pollution on Plant Growth 2.4 Previous Studies on Urban Plant Diversity 2.5 Knowledge Gaps 3. Research Methodology 3.1 Study Area Selection 3.2 Data Collection Techniques 3.3 Sample Population 3.4 Analytical Methods 3.5 Limitations and Challenges 4. Urban Pollution Characterization 4.1 Types of Pollutants 4.2 Pollution Measurement Methods 4.3 Temporal and Spatial Variation 4.4 Urban vs. Non-Urban Pollution 5. Diversity of Native Plant Species 5.1 Identification of Native Species 5.2 Species Richness and Abundance 5.3 Comparative Analysis in Varied Environments 6. Effects on Plant Growth 6.1 Growth Metrics and Indicators 6.2 Influence of Pollutants on Morphology 6.3 Physiological Responses to Pollution 6.4 Case Studies 7. Discussion 7.1 Interpretation of Results 7.2 Implications for Urban Planning 7.3 Recommendations for Conservation 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Contribution to Field 8.3 Future Research Directions