Articles | Volume 18, issue 8
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-18-5953-2018
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-18-5953-2018
Research article
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27 Apr 2018
Research article |  | 27 Apr 2018

Particulate matter air pollution may offset ozone damage to global crop production

Luke D. Schiferl and Colette L. Heald

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Short summary
Global population growth and industrialization have contributed to poor air quality worldwide, and increasing population will put pressure on global food production. We therefore assess how air pollution may impact crop growth. Ozone has previously been shown to damage crops. We demonstrate that the impact of particles associated with enhanced light scattering promotes growth, offsetting much, if not all, ozone damage. This has implications for air quality management and global food security.
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