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Under global warming and climate change (CC), the vulnerable piece of land is India’s Eastern-Himalayan-Region (EHR), where millions’ livelihood activities are at risk. Quantifying the degree of CC-induced vulnerability over the highly climate-sensitive mountain zone is challenging due to data inadequacy. This paper attempted to assess the CC perce...
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... Rising risks due to earlier frost dates and accelerated bud burst. [41,42] 4 Droughts and floods Disruption in photosynthesis and fruit quality; increased abscisic acid levels during droughts. ...
... It was recommended to avoid freezing temperatures and to protect young kiwifruit plants from exposure to very cold and freezing temperatures. Overall, these findings underscore the importance of proper chilling temperatures for optimal kiwifruit flowering and fruiting [42]. ...
... It also causes fruit drop, spots on fruit, and may require premature harvesting. Gentle wind flow is crucial for the optimal vegetative and reproductive phases of kiwifruit plants [42]. These extreme weather events pose significant challenges to kiwifruit growers, necessitating adaptive strategies, such as improved irrigation techniques, soil management practices, and resilient orchard designs, to mitigate their adverse effects on kiwifruit production. ...
Climate change, a pressing global concern, poses significant challenges to agricultural systems worldwide. Among the myriad impacts of climate change, the cultivation of kiwifruit trees (Actinidia spp.) faces multifaceted challenges. In this review, we delve into the intricate effects of climate change on kiwifruit production, which span phenological shifts, distributional changes, physiological responses, and ecological interactions. Understanding these complexities is crucial for devising effective adaptation and mitigation strategies to safeguard kiwifruit production amidst climate variability. This review scrutinizes the influence of rising global temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and a heightened frequency of extreme weather events on the regions where kiwifruits are cultivated. Additionally, it delves into the ramifications of changing climatic conditions on kiwifruit tree physiology, phenology, and susceptibility to pests and diseases. The economic and social repercussions of climate change on kiwifruit production, including yield losses, livelihood impacts, and market dynamics, are thoroughly examined. In response to these challenges, this review proposes tailored adaptation and mitigation strategies for kiwifruit cultivation. This includes breeding climate-resilient kiwifruit cultivars of the Actinidia species that could withstand drought and high temperatures. Additional measures would involve implementing sustainable farming practices like irrigation, mulching, rain shelters, and shade management, as well as conserving soil and water resources. Through an examination of the literature, this review showcases the existing innovative approaches for climate change adaptation in kiwifruit farming. It concludes with recommendations for future research directions aimed at promoting the sustainability and resilience of fruit production, particularly in the context of kiwifruit cultivation, amid a changing climate.
