Seasonal ozone nuisance for vegetation (AOT40ppb vegetation)

Natural ecosystems, arable crops and semi-natural vegetation can also be affected by exposure to tropospheric ozone. This can manifest itself in leaf discoloration, leaf loss, delayed growth or even death. In the case of crops, this leads to a reduction in yield. From an ecological point of view, ozone affects the composition and functioning of the ecosystem, which can have serious consequences for biodiversity.