Depletion of the Ozone layer straightaway means more exposure to the sun's harmful UVB rays! The increased instances of skin cancer and cataracts these days is being attributed majorly to higher exposure to UVB rays.
Increased ultraviolet radiation has shown detrimental results in the growth and yield of crops. Certain food crops like rice are dependent upon cyanobacteria, that lives in the roots, for retaining nitrogen, which is crucial for plant nutrition. These bacteria are sensitive to UV radiation and high exposure adversely affects their growth and life cycle.
Thus, the depletion of the ozone layer effects our food, our health and our environment. What can be done ? Lets talk about it.
Posted By: jamal Abraham
Tuesday, November 2nd 2010 at 9:47AM
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