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Ozone (O₃)

Plant Nutrition

Role in plants

Ozone has no nutritional role. It is a strong oxidant that causes physiological stress when absorbed through stomata.

Toxicity symptoms

  • Leaf flecking or stippling
  • Bronzing
  • Premature leaf senescence
  • Reduced photosynthesis and yield

Natural sources

  • Upper atmosphere formation

Man-made sources

  • Vehicle emissions
  • Industrial pollution
  • Photochemical smog

Plant interaction form

  • O₃ (gas)

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