Vol. 7, Issue 2 (2019)
Potential impact of climate changes on quality, biotic and abiotic stresses in vegetable production- A Review
Author(s): Sanket Kumar, Santanu Layek and Anamika Upadhyay
Abstract: An increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases in atmosphere results in global warming which directly affects the environment and changes the climate variables. Various climate change factors like temperature, moisture, atmospheric composition, salinity, UV radiation, air pollutants etc. are responsible for the productivity, biotic stresses and quality of vegetable crops. Extreme temperature stress conditions reduces photosynthates, occurs pre-anthesis, prone to diseases and disorders in vegetables. Water stress together with increased temperature affects the yield and quality of vegetables as it reduces precipitation, hampers soil microbial activities and increases evapotranspiration results in desiccating effects and wilting of vegetable plants. Under waterlogged condition, small roots may form due to reduction of oxygen around the root zone. An increase in pollination of vegetable crops was noticed at 50-70% relative humidity. Most of the vegetables are sensitive to UV radiation seeing as it harms photosynthesis, DNA, RNA, proteins and membranes of plants. Through the development and adaptation of efficient and effective measures, adverse effects of climate change can be mitigate that directly influences the yield and quality of the vegetables.
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Sanket Kumar, Santanu Layek, Anamika Upadhyay. Potential impact of climate changes on quality, biotic and abiotic stresses in vegetable production- A Review. Int J Chem Stud 2019;7(2):636-643.
