This research aims to assess the impact of rising ozone levels on wheat yields in India and its implications for food security.
Conducted a concentration-based analysis of ozone levels affecting wheat yields
Evaluated long-term data on ozone exposure and yield outcomes
Focused on specific growth stages of wheat plants and their ozone sensitivity
Identified a significant reduction in wheat yields correlated with increased ozone concentrations
Quantified yield losses indicating potential threats to food supply
Demonstrated varying effects of ozone at different growth stages of wheat
Abstract
Rising levels of surface ozone (O3) in the arable ecosystem have emerged as a serious threat to food security by reducing the yield of major food grains, yet long-term, stage-specific...