Ozone Damages Crops

Ozone attacks leaves causing them to turn yellow, develop dead spots and drop off early. Even low-level ozone over a long time reduces a plant's growth and the amount of fruit it produces. It also, makes plants more vulnerable to disease and insect attack. Ozone causes over $300,000,000 a year in crop damage (90% of that damage happens in the San Joaquin Valley).

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