Accumulated phytotoxic ozone dose estimation for deciduous forest in Kanto, Japan in summer

Results revealed high absorption areas not only where injury to forests had been visually detected in previous studies, but also where injury had not been observed to date. Regarding the relation between the stomatal ozone flux and meteorological elements, air temperature and vapor pressure deficit strongly affected POD in 2004, when high temperature and little rainfall were observed. Additionally, the ozone concentration and irradiance strongly affected POD in 2003 when low temperatures and heavy rainfall were observed. The meteorological elements affecting POD differed from year to year. Results demonstrate the importance of multi-year simulations and analyses in the field of ozone risk assessment.