Rising ozone pollution as a threat to wheat yields in India: insights from a concentration-based approach

Key Points

• 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