Global Crop Yield Loss From Ozone Pollution 2010-2012

2010-2012 modelled data presents average percentage yield loss due to ground-level ozone pollution for maize, rice, soybean, and wheat. Calculations are based on a global 1-degree grid cell resolution using FAO GAEZ production data and EMEP MSC-W chemical transport model outputs. The dataset was produced by the Environmental Information Data Centre as part of the NERC-funded SUNRISE project.

Use Cases

• Map global 1-degree grid cell yield loss percentages to identify high-risk regions for ozone damage to staple crops.
• Compare modelled ozone impact severity across the four specified crops: maize, rice, soybean, and wheat.
• Analyze yield loss patterns using production distribution data from the FAO Global Agro-Ecological Zones.
• Integrate modelled ozone data from the EMEP MSC-W chemical transport model for environmental impact assessments.

Strengths

• Covers four globally critical staple crops: maize, rice, soybean, and wheat.
• Provides modelled data on a consistent global 1-degree by 1-degree grid cell scale.
• Based on authoritative inputs including FAO GAEZ production data and EMEP MSC-W model outputs.
• Focuses on a defined three-year study period from 2010 to 2012.

Limitations

• Crop production data is from the year 2000 and may not reflect later agricultural distributions.
• Dataset status is listed as withdrawn, which may indicate issues with availability or validity.
• Modelled yield loss estimates may contain uncertainties inherent to the underlying transport and agricultural models.

Provenance

Source

Environmental Information Data Centre

Collection Method

Modelled calculations using FAO GAEZ crop production data and EMEP MSC-W chemical transport model outputs.

Time Range

2010-2012

Freshness

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Geography

Global