Ozone experimental protocol

Since 1996, white clover has been used to monitor impacts (for example leaf damage, biomass reduction) of ambient ozone concentrations on crops according to a standardised protocol. In 2008, a new biomonitoring system was developed for ozone, using bean (Phaseolus vulgaris).  This protocol was revised in 2010.  The 2010 standardised protocol for the bean ozone biomonitoring system can be downloaded here.

In 2010 the ICP Vegetation is conducting a survey on ozone injury to commercial leafy salad crops.  The survey protocol, photos of examples of ozone injury on lettuce and other leafy crops, and the template for reporting ozone injury can be downloaded here:

ICP Vegetation survey of leafy salad crops 2010.doc

ICP Vegetation survey of leafy salad crops 2010.pdf

Leafy crops template spreadsheet 2010.xls

Photos ozone injury leafy crops.doc

Photos ozone injury leafy crops.pdf