💨 Abstract

A new study by IIT-Kharagpur warns of increased ozone pollution as a threat to agricultural yields in India. Major food crops like wheat, rice, and maize are highly vulnerable to surface ozone pollution. The study, published in Environmental Research, shows that under high-emission scenarios, wheat yields could decrease by 20%, while rice and maize may experience 7% losses.

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