Category: Rising Temperatures
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Quantifying the effects of the delays in sowing and cutting rice in areas exposed to high temperatures
The paper suggests that a careful examination of the timing of sowing and cutting is of growing relevance due to the increase in temperature. Farmers know it well, but this paper quantifies the loss in case of delays. In Pakistan, the researchers found that farmers should sow rice by the end of May and harvest…
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Shading for viticultural systems in regions with a significant increase in temperatures
By virtue of its findings, the research provides practical insights for winemakers facing climate change with a focus on the sustainability of viticultural systems in extreme Mediterranean environments. Main Results The study, “Adapting Viticulture to Climate Change: Impact of Shading in Sicily,” concluded that shading levels of less than or close to 30 percent may…