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Happy World Earth Day
22.04.2014
Wishes from
Dr. Sudhakar Kokate
Director PPRC, India
PPRC/INDIA 01
Let Us
Keep the environment
C L E A N
PPRC/INDIA 02
Plants
that
Eliminate Radiation
PPRC/INDIA 03
Presented by
Dr. Sudhakar Kokate
Director PPRC, India
Study for Global Welfare
From this arose space,
from space, wind
from wind, fire
from fire, water
from water, EARTH
from earth, PLANTS
from plants, nutriments
from nutriments, MAN
…Upanishads Taittiriya
scriptures
PPRC/INDIA 04
Urgent need:
to protect environment from Radiation
“Plants play an important role in
nuclear sites and indoor”
PPRC/INDIA 05
Ocimum sanctum
PPRC/INDIA 06
Ocimum sanctum
 Family: Lamiaceae
 Sacred Indian plant from ancient times
 Plant shows different properties to cure varied
diseases
 It purifies contaminated air
 Suggested to possess anti-cancer & radio-protective
properties
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Adiantum
PPRC/INDIA 08
Adiantum
 Family: Pteridaceae
 Absorbs 20 microgram of formaldehyde / hr
 Absorbs xylene, toluene also
 Especially effective against radiation from
computer, printer
PPRC/INDIA 09
Adiantum
 This plant absorbs smoke if workplace is paint
industry or smoke producing
 Most effective natural cleanser
PPRC/INDIA 10
Aloe vera
PPRC/INDIA 11
Aloe vera
 Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae
 Absorbs formaldehyde, carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide
 One pot of aloe has resembling activity to that of
9 biological air cleansers
PPRC/INDIA 12
Aloe vera
 If toxins in the air increase / exceed, the Aloe
vera plant becomes spotted thus signalling for
HELP
PPRC/INDIA 13
Rubber plant
PPRC/INDIA 14
Rubber plant
 Family: Moraceae
 Multifunctional natural cleanser
 Absorb carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
 Eliminate harmful substances
PPRC/INDIA 15
Asparagus
PPRC/INDIA 16
Asparagus
 Family: Asparagaceae
 Fragrance absorbs bacteria and viruses from the
air
 It’s antioxidant properties are effective against
damage induced by gamma radiation
PPRC/INDIA 17
Ivy
PPRC/INDIA 18
Ivy
 Family: Araliaceae
 King in absorbing formaldehyde
 Most effective indoor plant absorbing radiation
 Absorbs 1.49 gms formaldehyde / sq. mtr.
 Absorbs 90% benzene within 24 hrs.
PPRC/INDIA 19
Cactus
PPRC/INDIA 20
Cactus
 Family: Cactaceae
 Best option for reducing radiation and bacteria
 Absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen in
the environment
 Gives oxygen supplement – basic necessity of life
PPRC/INDIA 21
Chlorophytum
PPRC/INDIA 22
Chlorophytum
 Family: Asparagaceae
 Performs photosynthesis under weak light and
absorbs harmful carbon dioxide
 One pot is enough to perform as an air filter for
200 sq. feet room
PPRC/INDIA 23
Chlorophytum
 Reduces carbon dioxide and carcinogens like
formaldehyde, styrene
 Decomposes benzene and nicotine in tobacco
PPRC/INDIA 24
Clivia
PPRC/INDIA 25
Clivia
 Family: Amaryllidaceae
 One adult plant can absorb one litre of impure air
and release 80% of oxygen overnight
 It performs photosynthesis under very weak light
 3-4 plants are enough in a room for absorbing smoke
and other contaminants
PPRC/INDIA 26
Monstera
PPRC/INDIA 27
Monstera
 Family: Araceae
 Good natural cleanser
 Absorbs formaldehyde, carbon dioxide at night
and releases oxygen
 Improves air quality at night
PPRC/INDIA 28
Pachira
PPRC/INDIA 29
Pachira
 Family: Malvaceae
 Effective natural cleanser
 Releases oxygen and protects environment
 Absorbs smoke, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
 It is radiation resistant
PPRC/INDIA 30
Marijuana
PPRC/INDIA 31
Marijuana
 Family: Cannabaceae
 It prevents the spread of nuclear radiation
 Was used to clean Chernobyl
 It absorbs radiation
 It can literally “eat away” nuclear waste
PPRC/INDIA 32
Mustard
PPRC/INDIA 33
Mustard
 Family: Brassicaceae
 Protective against chromosomal damage and
oxidative stress induced by gamma radiation and
genotoxic chemicals
 Absorbs contaminants from the air
PPRC/INDIA 34
Cockscomb
PPRC/INDIA 35
Cockscomb
 Family: Amaranthaceae
 Absorbs acute gamma radiation
 It is a natural cleanser
 Effective tool for absorbing toxic compounds
from the air
PPRC/INDIA 36
Important tips
for
Computer & Printer users
PPRC/INDIA 37
 Keep away from radiation
 Keep space between wall and computer
 Ensure sufficient air and light in the room
 Plant as many cacti as possible
 Regularly consume fruits and vegetables
containing Vitamins A, C, E
PPRC/INDIA 38
 Eat fruits such as banana, guava, watermelon that
have anti-oxidants
 Also consumption of Cucumber and Broccoli is
useful
 Brisk walking, jogging, yoga and other exercises
are essential for computer users
PPRC/INDIA 39
Let us take responsibility
of
Our Mother Earth
PPRC/INDIA 40
PPRC/INDIA 41
PPRC/INDIA 42
Thank You!!
“BE WITH US”

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