Main Title |
Changing Solar Ultraviolet Climate and the Ecological Consequences for Higher Plants. |
Author |
Caldwell, M. M. ;
Teramura, A. H. ;
Tevini, M. ;
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CORP Author |
Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. ;Utah Univ., Salt Lake City. ;Maryland Univ., College Park. ;Karlsruhe Univ. (Germany, F.R.). |
Publisher |
c1989 |
Year Published |
1989 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-89/528; |
Stock Number |
PB91-196204 |
Additional Subjects |
Ozone layer ;
Atmospheric composition ;
Solar ultraviolet radiation ;
Vegetation ;
Climatic changes ;
Depletion ;
Air pollution ;
Ecosystems ;
Photochemical reactions ;
Atmospheric chemistry ;
Plants(Botany) ;
Biological effects ;
Plant growth ;
Reprints ;
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB91-196204 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
6p |
Abstract |
There is compelling evidence that a general erosion of the global ozone layer is occurring. Since ozone in the stratosphere absorbs much of the shortwave solar ultraviolet radiation (UV-B), diminished ozone means that more UV-B of a very specific wavelength composition will be received at the earth's surface. Evaluating the implications for vegetation involves consideration of the wavelength specificity of biological photochemical reactions and their sensitivity to the extent and future solar spectrum. Recent research suggests the occurrence of direct damaging reactions and of indirect morphological and chemical responses with implications at the community and ecosystem levels. |