UKCEH and BSPP ‘Ozone’ Quiz – June 2021
Results
FEEDBACK ON ANSWERS
0 – 5: It is crucial that farmers are aware of ozone and its effects on crop plants. Looking at these resources can be a useful start to understanding the what and why of ozone injury.
6 – 10: Ensure you have a good understanding of how ozone may be affecting your crops. Have a closer look and see if you can see any typical damage signs, as shown in Question 5. If you want to know even more about ozone, its effects on crops, and what you can do about it, click here.
11 – 13: You have a good understanding of ozone and how it could be affecting your crops. If you have the chance, help spread awareness to others, so more people can be aware of the visible and hidden agricultural impacts of ozone. New technologies and methods are continually evolving to meet the ozone threat. See the following resources to keep ahead of the game.
Contact details:
Dr. Mike Perring: mikper@ceh.ac.uk
Dr. Felicity Hayes: fhay@ceh.ac.uk
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology / Canolfan Ecoleg a Hydroleg y DU
Environment Centre Wales, Deiniol Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2UW, UK
Canolfan yr Amgylchedd Cymru, Ffordd Deiniol, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2UW, DU
Tel: 44 (0)1248 374500
FEEDBACK ON ANSWERS
0 – 5: It is crucial that farmers are aware of ozone and its effects on crop plants. Looking at these resources can be a useful start to understanding the what and why of ozone injury.
6 – 10: Ensure you have a good understanding of how ozone may be affecting your crops. Have a closer look and see if you can see any typical damage signs, as shown in Question 5. If you want to know even more about ozone, its effects on crops, and what you can do about it, click here.
11 – 13: You have a good understanding of ozone and how it could be affecting your crops. If you have the chance, help spread awareness to others, so more people can be aware of the visible and hidden agricultural impacts of ozone. New technologies and methods are continually evolving to meet the ozone threat. See the following resources to keep ahead of the game.
Contact details:
Dr. Mike Perring: mikper@ceh.ac.uk
Dr. Felicity Hayes: fhay@ceh.ac.uk
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology / Canolfan Ecoleg a Hydroleg y DU
Environment Centre Wales, Deiniol Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2UW, UK
Canolfan yr Amgylchedd Cymru, Ffordd Deiniol, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2UW, DU
Tel: 44 (0)1248 374500
#1. Many factors can damage plants. These include pests, too much or not enough nutrients and water, and other environmental stresses. Above is a picture of a bean leaf. What do you think has caused the characteristic stipples (red marks) and flecking (larger brown-yellow marks)?
The correct answer is “Ground-level ozone pollution”
Ozone has caused the damage. Ozone is a threat to agriculture that is not understood or appreciated enough. Some consider ozone a hidden threat, as you cannot see, taste or smell this gas when mixed with air.
In this quiz, we will introduce ozone, and the threat it poses to agriculture. It is not only the visible injury that we showed here. We will explore how you can tell the difference between ozone damage and causes of plant damage. We will also examine actions farmers can take to reduce the threat posed by ozone.
