Up to 90% biomass loss

10/06/0206

Between 25% and 90% biomass loss was observed in crops irrigated with water containing high concentrations of dissolved solids and organic carbon.

OECD (2026), “Anticipating and monitoring water risks for agriculture”, OECD Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Papers, No. 226, OECD Publishing, Paris, https://doi.org/10.1787/24939e6a-en.

OECD (2026)