RECENT ADVANCES IN SUSTAINABLE FRUIT PRODUCTION UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE CONDITIONS: A REVIEW
Keywords:
Climate change, sustainable agriculture, fruit trees, irrigation, salinity, biostimulants, precision agriculture, orchardsAbstract
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges to fruit production systems worldwide. Fruit yield and quality are adversely affected by the rise in temperature, erratic rainfall, drought, salinity and higher prevalence of pests. Therefore, sustainable production of fruits is crucial to sustain productivity and minimize environmental impacts. Recent developments in sustainable fruit production under climate change conditions such as modern irrigation techniques, application of biostimulants, protected cultivation, precision agriculture, integrated nutrient management and climate resistant rootstocks are discussed. Some problems encountered by the fruit growers along with future research directions are also brought to light. Innovative and sustainable practices can boost fruit productivity, increase resource-use efficiency, and increase resilience to environmental stresses.
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