Effect of ozone on yield of sweet corn

Journal Article · Sat Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1972 · Phytopathology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1094/Phyto-62-683· OSTI ID:6290762

Heagle, A S; Body, D E; Pounds, E K

Sweet corn, Zea mays L. Golden Midget and White Midget, were exposed to 0, 5, or 10 pphm ozone for 6 hr/day, from emergence to harvest, in field exposure chambers. Golden Midget was more sensitive to ozone than White Midget as indicated by the amount of visible injury and by reduction in growth and yield. Fresh weight of ears, number of kernels, and dry weight of kernels on plants receiving 10 pphm ozone were significantly reduced (5% level) with respect to the controls in Golden Midget but not in White Midget. Since the ozone levels used in this experiment were lower than those commonly found in the air surrounding many urban areas, the results suggest that measurable yield losses in corn due to air pollution may be greater than was previously recognized.

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC
• OSTI ID: 6290762
• Journal Information: Phytopathology; (United States), Journal Name: Phytopathology; (United States) Vol. 62:7; ISSN PHYTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
CEREALS
CHRONIC EXPOSURE
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
DOSE-RESPONSE RELATIONSHIPS
GRASS
GROWTH
INHIBITION
INJURIES
MAIZE
OZONE
PLANT GROWTH
PLANTS
PRODUCTIVITY
SENSITIVITY