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ABSTRACT
This study investigated the impact of crude oil pollution on the chlorophyll content of Cynodon dactylon, commonly known as Bermuda grass, in a polluted field in Sapele. Crude oil contamination is a major environmental hazard, with negative consequences for ecosystems, particularly terrestrial plants. Chlorophyll, a vital pigment for photosynthesis, serves as an essential indicator of plant health and physiological stress. The experiment compared the chlorophyll content of Cynodon dactylon samples collected from a polluted field in Sapele to those from an unpolluted control site. Spectrophotometric analysis was employed to quantify chlorophyll concentrations in the plant samples. Preliminary results showed a significant reduction in chlorophyll content in plants exposed to crude oil pollution compared to the control group. These findings highlight the detrimental effect of pollution on plant physiology and highlight the importance of understanding the impact of environmental stressors on ecosystem health. Further research is needed to understand the underlying processes of pollution-induced stress on plant metabolism and to investigate potential mitigation measures for protecting terrestrial plants in polluted areas.
