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Let $Y:=\mathbb{P}^1_k$ and $X$ a hyperelliptic curve. We working with the definition 4.7 from Liu's "Algebraic Geometry and Arithmetic Curves" (page 288)

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Namely there exist finite separable map $\pi:X \to Y$ of degree $2$.

I have a question about the tagged step in the proof of Lemma 7.4.8:

The rational point $y_0$ of $\mathbb{P}^1_k$ defines a Cartier divisor (resp the corresp invertible sheaf $O_Y(y_0)$) and let $D:= \pi^*y_0 \in Div(X)$ it's pullback under $\pi$.

Denote by $O_X(D)$ the corresponding invertible sheaf to $D$ and the take into account that the author uses the notation $$L(D)=H^0(X,O_X(D))$$.

My question is why under giving setting we have an inclusion

$$H^0(\mathbb{P}^1_k, O_{\mathbb{P}^1_k}(y_0)) \subset H^0(X,O_X(D))$$

as stated in the excerpt?

My idea was to use the fact that adjunction between $\pi^*$ and $\pi_*$ gives rise for morphism of $O_Y$ modules

$$O_Y(y_0) \to \pi_* \pi^* O_Y(y_0) =\pi_* O_X(D)$$

My question is if and why in this setting this map is injective? If this would be true then the left exact $H^0(-)$-functor would preserve the injectivity and we are done.

Or has Liu here a more simple argument in mind? since Liu hasn't mentioned that in the excerpt above that makes me to assume there is a more easier reason for this inclusion

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    $\begingroup$ Maybe I am confused with something basic. I feel Liu is just trying to use some kind of "pull back of global section" type of argument. The use of adjunction isomorphism is nice, but may not be necessary. $\endgroup$ Commented Aug 25, 2019 at 8:21
  • $\begingroup$ I think that he works consistenly with pullback concept introduced on page 262 (see lemma 1.33 & def 1.34 ) $\endgroup$
    – user267839
    Commented Aug 25, 2019 at 10:53

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