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Advances in Research on Vegetable Production Under a Changing Climate Vol. 1 (Paperback, 1st ed. 2021)
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Advances in Research on Vegetable Production Under a Changing Climate Vol. 1 (Paperback, 1st ed. 2021)
Series: Advances in Olericulture
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A considerable change in climate at a global level will impact the
vegetable cultivation and agriculture as a whole; subsequently
affecting the world's food supply. Climate change per se is not
necessarily harmful; the problems arise from extreme events that
are difficult to predict (erratic rainfall patterns and
unpredictable high and low temperatures), and consequently reduce
crop productivity. Vegetables are in general more succulent (have
90% water) and are more sensitive to climatic vagaries. Sudden
changes in temperature coupled with irregular precipitation at any
phase of crop growth can affect the normal growth, flowering,
pollination, fruit setting, fruit development and fruit ripening
can decrease the yield. The irregular precipitation can also affect
the soil salinity and is a major challenge in many vegetable
growing areas. To mitigate the harmful impact of climatic change
there is a urgent need to develop adequate adaptation strategies
for adverse effect of climate change and the preference should be
given on development of heat, cold, drought, flood and salinity
stress tolerant genotypes along with climate proofing through
conventional and non-conventional breeding techniques. Available
evidence shows that there is a high probability of increase in the
frequency and intensity of climate related natural hazards due to
climate change and hence increases the potential threat due to
climate change related natural disasters in the world. This book
(Volume- I) will be basically useful for the researchers and
postgraduate students with current challenges and mitigation
strategies for increasing vegetable production under a changing
climate.
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