Global climate change is the result of a complex system of atmospheric processes and their products. A main factor in this system is the increase in surface level ultraviolet (UV)-B radiation, which is known not only to cause human melanoma but also to affect terrestrial and aquatic life in general. This book illuminates the effects of UV-B on global agriculture. It reviews the assessment methodology, the mechanisms of action and the effects of elevated UV-B on crops, weeds and pathogens.
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39 s/w Abbildungen, 5 farbige Abbildungen
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978-3-540-63892-6 (9783540638926)
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Global climate and UV-B radiation.- Assessment methodology.- Elevated UV-B radiation and crops.- Mechanisms of action.- Crop-weed interactions.- Pathogen and pest incidence on crops.- Integrated view of environment-crop interactions.
