Breeding crops for climate resilience

In enhancing the resilience of our crops to the impacts of climate change, selection objectives need to address increased variability in the production environment. This encompasses the effects of more variable rainfall and temperatures than currently experienced, including extreme weather events, a...

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Published in:Theoretical and applied genetics 2021-06, Vol.134 (6), p.1607-1611
Main Authors: Langridge, Peter, Braun, Hans, Hulke, Brent, Ober, Eric, Prasanna, B. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptability
Agricultural industry
Agriculture
Biochemistry
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biotechnology
Breeding crops for climate resilience
Climate change
Crops
Editorial
Epidemics
Extreme weather
Global temperature changes
Infection control
Life Sciences
Pathogens
Plant Biochemistry
Plant breeding
Plant Breeding/Biotechnology
Plant Genetics and Genomics
Rainfall
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Summary:In enhancing the resilience of our crops to the impacts of climate change, selection objectives need to address increased variability in the production environment. This encompasses the effects of more variable rainfall and temperatures than currently experienced, including extreme weather events, and changes in pest and pathogens distribution with the increased likelihood of major pest and disease outbreaks as well as occurrence of novel pathogens. Farmers manage the inevitable risks associated with cropping by planting varieties that deliver high yields and good quality under optimal conditions but minimise losses when the seasons are bad. Breeders and agronomists work to support farmers in specific target environments, but increased climate variability has meant that they need to broaden the adaptability of varieties grown and increase the yield stability to help minimise climate-induced risks and build resilience.
ISSN:0040-5752
1432-2242
DOI:10.1007/s00122-021-03854-7