The changes in the state of the climate have a high impact on perennial fruit crops thus
threatening food availability. Indeed, climatic factors affect several plant aspects, such as …

Climate change poses a substantial threat to agricultural sustainability globally. Agriculture
is a vital component of the gross domestic production of develo** countries. The …

The Trás-os-Montes agrarian region (TM; north-eastern Portugal) is a traditionally growing
area of almond trees. However, climate change may significantly alter the current growing …

Japanese apricot is an important subtropical deciduous fruit tree in China, widely distributed
in different altitude areas. How does it adapt to the different temperature environments in …

Chilling accumulation and sufficient water availability are mandatory requirements for most
temperate fruit trees (TFT) productivity. Given the strong dependence of these crops on air …

Global warming, through affecting the dormancy progression of temperate fruit trees, has a
profound impact on bud break, flowering and fruiting performance. This may lead to …

As one of the global biodiversity hotspots, the mountains of Central Asia are home to a large
number of wild fruit species. Although the hotspots are constantly being seriously affected by …

The recurrent occurrence of extreme weather events poses a significant threat to agricultural
production, food security, and sustainable economic development. Understanding farmers' …

The objective of the present review article was to update the standard single (Kc) and basal
(Kcb) crop coefficients published in the FAO Irrigation and Drainage Paper No. 56 (FAO56) …

Recalcitrant seeds are characterized by desiccation and freezing sensitivity, and short
storage longevity. These physiological attributes obviate their ex situ conservation in …