Building climate resilience in agriculture : theory, practice and future perspective / / Wajid Nasim Jatoi [and five others], editors

• Pubblicazione: Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2022]; ©2022
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (425 pages)
• Disciplina: 338.1
• Soggetto topico: Sustainable agriculture; Agriculture durable
• Persona (resp. second.): JatoiWajid Nasim
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Contributors -- Part I: Basic Concepts of Climate Resilience for Agriculture and Associated Fields -- Chapter 1: An Introduction to Climate Change Phenomenon -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming -- 1.3 Ozone Depletion and Climate Change -- 1.4 Effect of Automobiles on Climate Change -- 1.5 Effects of Deforestation on Climate Change -- 1.6 Climate Change and Urbanization -- 1.7 Human Influence -- 1.8 Role of the Sun -- 1.9 El Niño -- 1.10 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Agro-meteorological Aspect of Climate Change -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Scope of Agrometeorology -- 2.3 Evidences of Climate Change and Consequent Impacts on Crop Production -- 2.4 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Impact of Temperature Fluctuations on Plant Morphological and Physiological Traits -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Plant Physiological Responses to Temperature Fluctuations -- 3.2.1 Photosynthesis -- 3.2.2 Cell Membranes Abnormalities -- 3.2.3 Reactive Nitrogen Species (RNS) -- 3.2.4 Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) -- 3.2.5 Chlorophyll a Fluorescence -- 3.2.6 Sugars as Antioxidants -- 3.2.7 Temperature and Maize Growth -- 3.3 Plant Adaptive Mechanisms and Physiological Responses to Temperature Changes -- 3.3.1 Phenotypic Plasticity of Physiological Processes -- 3.3.2 Evolutionary Adaptation -- 3.3.3 Genetic Transformation -- 3.3.4 Cellular Alterations at Membranes Level -- 3.3.5 Synthesis of Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs) -- 3.3.6 Synthesis of Secondary Metabolites -- 3.3.7 Osmotic Adjustments -- 3.3.8 Complex Signaling to Trigger Thermal Responses -- 3.3.9 Phosphatidic Acid Accumulation -- 3.3.10 Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Regulation -- 3.3.11 Cold Responsive Genes Activation -- 3.3.12 Cold Tolerance Acquisition -- 3.4 Conclusion -- References. ; Chapter 4: Infirmity to Climate Change and Regional Impacts -- 4.1 Temperature -- 4.1.1 Understanding the Role of Temperature in Climate Change -- 4.1.1.1 Ocean Temperature -- 4.1.1.2 Continent Temperature -- 4.1.1.3 Global Temperature -- 4.1.1.4 How Do Scientists Measure Global Temperature? -- 4.2 Water -- 4.2.1 Understanding Role of Water in Climate Change -- 4.2.2 Water and Climate Change -- 4.2.3 How Do Scientists Measure Water Impact on Climate Change? -- 4.2.3.1 How Heat Moves -- 4.2.3.2 Measuring Ocean Heat -- 4.2.4 Understanding Role of Agriculture and Food Security in Climate Change -- 4.2.5 Food Security and Agriculture Role in Climate Change -- 4.3 Extreme Events -- 4.3.1 Understanding Role of Extreme Events in Climate Change -- 4.3.2 Examples of Some Extreme Events -- 4.3.2.1 Heat and Drought -- 4.3.2.2 Storms and Floods -- 4.3.2.3 Snow and Frigid Weather -- 4.3.2.4 Extreme Events and Climate Change -- 4.4 Healthcare -- 4.4.1 Healthcare and Climate Change -- 4.5 Coastal Zones -- 4.5.1 Understanding Role of Coastal Zones in Climate Change -- 4.5.2 Coastal Zones and Climate Change -- 4.6 Ecosystem and Climate Change -- 4.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Climate Resilience in Agriculture -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Climate Change and Its Impact on Rural Economy -- 5.3 Farmers Perception About Climate Change -- 5.4 Approaches for Climate Resilient Agriculture -- 5.4.1 Physiological Approaches for Climate Resilience Agriculture -- 5.4.1.1 Physiological Traits -- 5.4.1.2 Mitigation Strategies -- 5.4.1.3 Adaptation Strategies -- Increasing Crop Diversity and Develop New Crops Tolerant to Biotic and Abiotic Stress -- Use of Crop Models in Making Decisions and Predictions -- Adoption of Remote Sensing and Precision Agriculture -- 5.4.1.4 Integrated Approach for Climate Resilience in Problem Soils -- 5.5 Conclusion -- References. ; Chapter 6: Field Crops and Climate Change -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Crop Response to Global Change -- 6.3 Impact on Phenology Change -- 6.4 Temperature Increase and Crop Yield -- 6.5 Climate and Increased CO2 and O3 Levels -- 6.6 Changes in Precipitation Regimes -- 6.7 Crop Type and Response to Global Change -- 6.8 Impact on Pest Infestation -- 6.9 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: Horticultural Crops as Affected by Climate Change -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Elements of Climate Change Affecting Horticultural Crops -- 7.2.1 Temperature -- 7.2.2 Carbon Dioxide CO2 -- 7.2.3 Ozone and UV Radiation -- 7.3 Climate Change and Physiological Processes -- 7.4 Impact of Climate Change on Fruits -- 7.4.1 Temperate Fruits -- 7.4.2 Tropical Fruits -- 7.4.3 Subtropical Fruits -- 7.5 Climate Change and Indices of Diseases and Pests in Horticultural Crops -- 7.6 Impacts of Climate Change on Postharvest Quality of Fruits and Vegetables -- 7.7 Conclusion and Future Prospects -- References -- Chapter 8: Changing Climate Impacts on Forest Resources -- 8.1 Introduction and Background -- 8.1.1 Climate Change -- 8.1.2 Forestry -- 8.1.3 Forest Biome -- 8.1.3.1 Tropical Forest -- 8.1.3.2 Temperate Forest -- 8.1.3.3 Boreal Forest (Taiga) -- 8.2 Climate Change Effects -- 8.2.1 Climate Change Effect on Plant Biodiversity -- 8.2.2 Climate Change Impact on Biomass Production -- 8.2.3 Climate Change Impacts the Economy -- 8.2.4 Climate Change Impact on Pollination -- 8.2.5 Climate Change Impact on Livelihood -- 8.3 Indicators of Effects of Climate Change -- 8.3.1 Timberline Shift -- 8.3.2 Change in Forest Cover -- 8.3.3 Forest Composition -- 8.3.4 Forest Out turn -- 8.3.5 Growing Seasons -- 8.3.6 Plant Phenology -- 8.3.7 Adaptivity of Alien Species -- 8.3.8 Stunted Growth of Native Species -- 8.3.9 Insect/Pest Occurrence -- 8.4 Conclusion -- References. ; Chapter 9: Climate Change a Great Threat to Fisheries -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Factors (Related to Climate Change) Affecting Fisheries -- 9.2.1 Temperature -- 9.2.2 Oxygen Fluctuation -- 9.2.3 Net Primary Productivity (NPP) -- 9.2.4 Ecosystems Alteration -- 9.2.5 Food Availability -- 9.2.6 Predation -- 9.2.7 Mass Movement -- 9.2.8 Diseases Distribution -- 9.2.9 Rise in Ocean Level -- 9.3 Impacts on Culture -- 9.4 Impacts on Economics and Community -- 9.5 Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Management of Biotic and Abiotic Stresses in Agriculture Under Changing Climate -- Chapter 10: Water Resources in Relation to Climate Change -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Temperature Behavior -- 10.3 Global Precipitation Behavior -- 10.4 Drought Conditions and Wet Spells -- 10.5 Impact of Climate Change on Runoff Change -- 10.6 Impact of Climate Change on Potential Evapotranspiration (PET) -- 10.7 Impact of Climate Change on Soil Moisture (SM) Change -- 10.8 Groundwater -- 10.8.1 Climate Change Impact in Relation to GW Abstraction -- 10.8.2 Intrinsic Effect of Climatic Variation on GW Recharge -- 10.8.3 Climate Change Impact on GW Quality -- 10.9 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11: Water Management in Era of Climate Change -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Integrated Perspectives for Water Managements Under Climatic Change -- 11.2.1 Transboundary Water Management -- 11.2.2 Nexus Attentions for Water Managements -- 11.3 Water and Ecosystems -- 11.4 Water and Energy -- 11.5 Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene -- 11.6 Water and Agriculture -- 11.7 Saving Water Technologies Approach -- 11.7.1 Irrigation Water as Safe Sources of Drinking Water -- 11.7.2 Improvement in the Water Management System Efficiency -- 11.7.3 Groundwater Management -- 11.7.4 Water Harvesting Technique -- 11.7.5 Managing Water Wastage by Using Pipelines. ; 11.7.6 Creating Natural Pressure in Open Channels of Irrigation -- 11.8 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12: Climate Change-Induced Irrigation Water Problems and Resolution Strategies: A Case Study -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Pakistan Location in Asia: Vulnerable to Water Resources Scarcity -- 12.3 Magnitude of the Problem -- 12.4 Water Management Strategies to Cope with Changing Climate -- 12.4.1 Overview of On-Farm Water Management Department -- 12.4.1.1 Functions of the Department -- 12.4.1.2 Impacts of OFWM Projects -- 12.4.2 Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies -- 12.4.3 Role of PSMD -- 12.4.4 Role of Irrigation Scheduling -- 12.4.5 Role of Crop Growth Modeling -- 12.5 Future Water Needs of Pakistan and High-Level Recommendations -- 12.6 Future Needs -- 12.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13: Morphological, Physiological, and Biochemical Modulations in Crops under Salt Stress -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Morphological Responses to Salt Stress -- 13.3 Limitations in Seed Germination, Survival %, and Growth Rate under Salt Stress -- 13.4 Physiological Responses to Salinity Stress -- 13.5 Cellular Responses to Salt Stress -- 13.6 Salinity-Induced Ion Toxicity and Nutrient Imbalance -- 13.7 Potassium/Calcium Ions -- 13.8 Magnesium, Nitrogen, and Nitrate Ions -- 13.9 Micronutrients -- 13.10 Toxic Ions Inclusion and Exclusion Mechanism Under Salinity Stress -- 13.11 Salinity and Biochemical Attributes -- 13.11.1 Leaf Pigments -- 13.11.2 Sugars, Protein, and Lipid -- 13.11.3 Osmoprotectants -- 13.11.4 Glycinebetaine -- 13.12 Free Amino Acids, Total Soluble Proteins, and Proline -- 13.12.1 Polyamines -- 13.13 Summary and Future Research Prospects -- References -- Chapter 14: Weed Management and Climate Change -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Response of Weeds to Increasing CO2 -- 14.3 Response of Weeds to Increasing Temperature. ; 14.4 Response of Weeds to Increasing Rainfall and Drought.
• Titolo autorizzato: Building climate resilience in agriculture
• ISBN: 3-030-79408-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910523898103321
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