Article
Agronomy
Sofia Branquinho, Joao Rolim, Jose Luis Teixeira
Summary: This study assessed the impacts of climate change on the irrigation management of the super-intensive olive orchards in the Alentejo region of southern Portugal. Results showed that the anticipated increase in crop irrigation requirement due to climate change scenarios can be mitigated through regulated deficit irrigation strategies.
Article
Agronomy
Helder Fraga, Nathalie Guimaraes, Teresa R. Freitas, Aureliano C. Malheiro, Joao A. Santos
Summary: This study analyzes the impact of climate change on the potential yields of grapes and olives in the Coa region. The results show promising improvements in olive production areas, but a decrease in grape yields. However, suitable adaptation measures can alleviate the negative effects of climate change.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sadia Alam Shammi, Qingmin Meng
Summary: This study examined the impact of climate change on soybean yield in Mississippi using linear regression models. The results suggest a negative effect of Tmax increase on crop yield, with different models showing the impacts of Tmax, Tmean, Tmin, and precipitation on crop yields in various agricultural zones.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dorothee Kapsambelis, David Moncoulon, Martine Veysseire, Jean-Michel Soubeyroux, Jean Cordier
Summary: Extreme droughts have a significant impact on agricultural production, particularly for grassland and cereals. This study analyzed the frequency and intensity of extreme droughts in 2050, as well as their impact on crop yield losses in France, in order to provide valuable data for risk management policies under climate change.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qurat-ul-Ain Ahmad, Hester Biemans, Eddy Moors, Nuzba Shaheen, Ilyas Masih
Summary: This study examines the sensitivity of wheat and rice crop yields to climate variables in the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra river basins in South Asia. The research highlights the importance of impact assessments at higher spatio-temporal scales and suggests integrated climate impact assessments for improved crop water planning and adaptation strategies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sadiya B. Tijjani, Subhasis Giri, Sean A. Woznicki
Summary: Climate change has significant impacts on irrigated agriculture and global food security. A study conducted in southern New Jersey evaluated the effects of climate change on irrigation demand, green water scarcity, and crop yields. The results showed that increased temperature and precipitation led to increased surface runoff and total streamflow. The study also found that corn yield, irrigation demand, and ET varied in response to climate change, while soybean exhibited a declining trend in ET and irrigation demand with increasing yield.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guoyong Leng
Summary: The study found that drought has a probabilistic impact on US maize yield, with irrigation reducing yield loss risk. The diverse risk distribution patterns under different drought intensities emphasize the necessity of better representing drought effects at local scales.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Catia Brito, Alexandre Goncalves, Ermelinda Silva, Sandra Martins, Luis Pinto, Luis Rocha, Margarida Arrobas, Manuel Angelo Rodrigues, Jose Moutinho-Pereira, Carlos M. Correia
Summary: The study found that using kaolin can reduce the negative effects of summer stress on olive trees under SDI system, improving physiological and metabolic functions, increasing crop yield, oil yield, and oxidative stability.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Caroline Fadeke Ajilogba, Sue Walker
Summary: Plant diseases pose significant challenges to global food production, leading to hunger and food insecurity. Various solutions have been introduced, including cultural and chemical control, resistant cultivars, and biocontrol. However, each solution has its limitations. Given the changing climate and recurring crop diseases, it is important to implement preventive measures to reduce risks to crop production and alleviate food insecurity.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Albert Muleke, Matthew Tom Harrison, Peter de Voil, Ian Hunt, Ke Liu, Maria Yanotti, Rowan Eisner
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of climate change and extreme climatic events on crop flowering periods and concluded that irrigation can increase average crop yields but cannot fully offset the long-term yield decline caused by the climate crisis.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Xiaolin Yang, Xinnan Jin, Qingquan Chu, Steven Pacenka, Tammo S. Steenhuis
Summary: This study examined the trends and spatial distributions of cotton evapotranspiration and irrigation requirements in the North China Plain using historical climate data. The results showed a significant decrease in cotton evapotranspiration over the past five decades, with changes in effective rainfall and irrigation demands. Irrigation contributed 25% of cotton evapotranspiration, highlighting the impact of climate change on water requirements for cotton irrigation scheduling.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Ye-Geon Kim, Hyun-Hwa Park, Hyo-Jin Lee, Hee-Kwon Kim, Yong-In Kuk
Summary: Climate change has resulted in disruptions to food systems, with a particularly alarming impact on global nutrition due to decreased grain production and reduced protein content and quality. This study examines the effects of temperature on barley growth and yield at different stages in four different climate areas. The research findings highlight variations in growth parameters, yield levels, soil composition, and mineral content between the group areas. The study concludes that certain areas are still not suitable for barley cultivation despite climate change.
Article
Agronomy
Xiaopei Yi, Naijie Chang, Wuhan Ding, Chi Xu, Jing Zhang, Jianfeng Zhang, Hu Li
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of climate change on a typical wheat-corn rotation system and proposes adaptive strategies. The results show that adjusting crop planting time, using cold-resistant varieties, straw return, fertigation, and selecting drought-resistant varieties can reduce the net greenhouse effect and maintain yields.
Review
Agronomy
Rohit Nandan, Dong K. Woo, Praveen Kumar, J. Adinarayana
Summary: The study investigates the impact of climate change on corn yields and examines irrigation scheduling methods to improve crop yield using the MLCan model. Results show that temperature increase and precipitation decrease due to climate change can reduce crop yields, with the leaf water potential method being more effective in improving crop yields under future climate conditions.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beiyao Xu, Tijian Wang, Libo Gao, Danyang Ma, Rong Song, Jin Zhao, Xiaoguang Yang, Shu Li, Bingliang Zhuang, Mengmeng Li, Min Xie
Summary: Carbon neutrality objectives have impacts on meteorology and ozone (O3) concentration in China, which in turn affect crop yields and food security. This study investigated the joint impacts of regional emission reduction and global climate change on crop yields in China under a carbon-neutral scenario in 2060. The results showed that regional emission reduction primarily increased yields by reducing O3 concentration, while global climate change mainly caused yield losses through meteorological factors. It is important to implement stricter emission reduction policies and global climate change mitigation actions to ensure food security in China.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Chenyao Yang, Andrej Ceglar, Christoph Menz, Joana Martins, Helder Fraga, Jose A. Santos
Summary: Seasonal phenology forecasts are in high demand by winegrowers and viticulturists. This study assesses the performance of seasonal forecasts in predicting flowering and veraison stages of two representative varieties in Portugal. The study finds that forecast performance is influenced by initialization timings, regions, and predicting subjects. Improved forecast performance is observed with delayed initialization and only April 1st initialized forecasts outperform climatology in predicting phenology terciles. The study highlights the importance of climate variability in forecast performance and suggests methodological innovations and practical applications for reliable phenology forecasts.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Teresa R. R. Freitas, Joao A. Santos, Ana P. P. Silva, Andre Fonseca, Helder Fraga
Summary: The Tras-os-Montes agrarian region in Portugal, known for its almond tree cultivation, faces potential challenges to sustainability due to climate change. This study examines chilling and forcing conditions in the region, with different models showing a decrease in chilling phase and an increase in heat accumulation before summer. The models also indicate that the more biologically effective variables, chilling portions and growing degree hours, are more accurately capturing the impacts of climate change. While future almond production may be compromised, adaptation options are suggested to mitigate losses and ensure sustainability.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carlos Martins-Gomes, Jan Steck, Judith Keller, Mirko Bunzel, Joao A. Santos, Fernando M. Nunes, Amelia M. Silva
Summary: Thymus carnosus is a near-threatened species with great potential for medicinal purposes. The stability of its phytochemical profile and bioactivities were studied over a three-year period in different edaphoclimatic locations. Despite variations, Thymus carnosus extracts maintained high antioxidant activity and showed significant potential for neuroprotection, anti-aging, and anti-diabetic effects.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andre Fonseca, Helder Fraga, Joao A. Santos
Summary: The quality and yield of grape berries are influenced significantly by the interactions between grapevines and the local environment. With the ongoing climate change, wine regions worldwide are faced with the challenge of adapting to changing conditions. This study investigates the impact of climate change on extreme weather events, such as temperature and precipitation, in Portuguese wine regions. The findings provide crucial information for decision-making in the winemaking sector and for developing strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Review
Agronomy
Teresa R. Freitas, Joao A. Santos, Ana P. Silva, Helder Fraga
Summary: Climate change poses significant challenges to almond cultivation, with impacts including rising temperatures, changes in precipitation, and increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. Adapting to these challenges, farmers and stakeholders in the almond industry have been adopting various measures such as irrigation systems and drought-tolerant varieties. This study reviews the impacts of climate change on almond cultivation and provides a comprehensive analysis of potential adaptation strategies, which can be valuable to almond producers and stakeholders in the value chain.
Article
Environmental Studies
Oiliam Stolarski, Joao A. Santos, Andre Fonseca, Chenyao Yang, Henrique Trindade, Helder Fraga
Summary: Grasslands play a vital role in the global agricultural system, but they are at risk from climate change. This study used machine learning to develop a model that can evaluate the impact of climate change on grassland vigour. The findings suggest that grasslands are highly sensitive to short-term drought and are influenced by past climatic events. Future projections indicate a reduction in grassland vigour, particularly in mountainous regions.
Article
Horticulture
Filipe Adao, Joao A. Santos, Helder Fraga, Aureliano C. Malheiro
Summary: Water availability and temperature greatly influence the growth and performance of Vitis vinifera L. The study observed that grapevines activate self-regulating mechanisms, such as stomatal control and water redistribution, to adapt to water stress caused by hot and dry conditions. Monitoring trunk diameter fluctuations and sap flow and analyzing their components can provide valuable insights into the grapevine's response to abiotic stress.
Article
Ecology
Marcus Breil, Annabell Weber, Joaquim G. Pinto
Summary: Deciduous forests, with higher albedo, reduced stomatal resistance, and deeper root system compared to coniferous forests, have the potential to reduce heat intensity during heat periods in Europe. A simulation experiment replacing all coniferous forests with deciduous forests showed a slight reduction in mean daily maximum temperatures, with larger cooling effects in southwestern France and northern Turkey. However, the magnitude of temperature reduction is small and limited, suggesting that increasing the deciduous forest fraction alone is not an effective strategy to mitigate heat extremes in Europe.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Marcus Breil, Felix Krawczyk, Joaquim G. Pinto
Summary: Afforestation is an important strategy for climate change mitigation due to its carbon storage potential. This study investigates the effects of a Europe-wide afforestation experiment on the regional longwave radiation balance. The results show that the biogeophysical processes have a stronger impact on surface temperatures than the biogeochemical processes. The afforestation experiment has a regional warming effect despite reduced CO2 concentrations.
EARTH SYSTEM DYNAMICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Filipe Adao, Helder Fraga, Andre Fonseca, Aureliano C. Malheiro, Joao A. Santos
Summary: Climatic studies in agricultural regions often rely on interpolated air temperature datasets, which vary in informative quality based on station density. A potential solution to this limitation is the use of satellite-derived land surface temperature. Comparing MODIS land surface temperature with a gridded dataset for air temperature in Portugal's Douro Demarcated Region revealed that MODIS could capture a more pronounced maritime-continental gradient, higher lapse rate, and thermal inversions in valleys during winter. This information holds significance for farmers aiming to adapt their practices and crops to extreme events.
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Giovanni Marasco, Cesare Cremon, M. Raffaella Barbaro, Anna Kagramanova, Dmitry Bordin, Vasile Drug, Pietro Fusaroli, Salem Y. Mohamed, Chiara Ricci, Massimo Bellini, Mohammed M. Rahman, Luigi Melcarne, Javier Santos, Beatriz Lobo, Serhat Bor, Suna Yapali, Snezana Lukic, Meri Trajkovska, Keren Hod, Dan Lucian Dumitrascu, Antonello Pietrangelo, Elena Corradini, Magnus Simren, Uday C. Ghoshal, Olga Kolokolnikova, Antonio Colecchia, Jordi Serra, Giovanni Maconi, Roberto De Giorgio, Silvio Danese, Piero Portincasa, Antonio Di Sabatino, Marcello Giuseppe Maggio, Elena Philippou, Yeong Yeh Lee, Vincenzo Stanghellini, Giovanni Barbara
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Johann P. Hreinsson, Reuben K. Wong, Jan F. Tack, Peter J. Whorwell, Marc A. Benninga, Viola Andresen, Bruno L. Bonaz, Suck Chei Choi, Enrico Corazziari, Javier Santos, Shin Fukudo, Motoyori Kanazawa, Xiucai Fang, Shrikant I. Bangdiwala, Ami D. Sperber, Olafur S. Palsson, Magnus Simren
Article
Agronomy
Jiaxin Sun, Yanli Yang, Peng Qi, Guangxin Zhang, Yao Wu
Summary: The optimal allocation of agricultural water and land resources is crucial for farmers' economic benefits, carbon sequestration, and water resource conservation. This study developed a novel water-carbon-economy coupling model and applied it to a real farm, demonstrating its effectiveness in achieving the optimal allocation of water and land resources. The model balances economic, environmental, and social benefits.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2024)