Climate change threatens global food security by increasing agricultural stresses
In short: A review of agricultural research found that climate change is a primary driver of both biotic and abiotic stresses. These environmental shifts, ranging from temperature fluctuations to changes in atmospheric CO2, are increasingly compromising global crop production and the stability of our food systems.
The review synthesizes how various climate-driven factors, such as heat waves and shifting pest populations, impact agriculture. It suggests that developing climate-resilient crops through biotechnological strategies and genetic engineering is essential for maintaining food security. However, as a review of existing literature, it summarizes established knowledge rather than presenting new experimental data.
The study summarizes the causes of climate change, the resulting stresses on crops, and potential technological interventions like modern breeding and transgenic plant development.
Why it matters: Protecting our food supply may depend on using biotechnology to create crops capable of surviving a changing climate.
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- Source: Research: Raza et al. (2019). Impact of Climate Change on Crops Adaptation and Strategies to Tackle Its Outcome: A Review. Plants. · cc-by
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