In the last few years, the world has experienced the impacts of climate change, such as
elevated mean annual temperature, extreme weather events, drought, etc. Among living …

Temperate trees require low temperatures during winter and subsequent warm conditions in
early spring to flower and eventually bear fruit. Many parts of the Mediterranean region …

This study examines the relationship between climate change vulnerability and geopolitical
risk using data on 42 countries from 1995 to 2021. Utilising two distinct indices, the climate …

Air temperature plays a major role in the growth cycle of fruit trees. Chilling and forcing are
two of the main mechanisms that drive temperate fruit development, namely dormancy and …

Climate change affects the reproductive life cycles of plants, including pollen production,
which has consequences for allergic respiratory diseases. We examined climatic trends at …

Fruit trees stop their growth over the coldest period of the year to avoid damage. To resume
their growth and for successful fruit production, they need to accumulate winter chill. It is …

Olives are one of the most economically relevant crops in the Mediterranean area but this
region is experiencing a strong warming due to climate change. Therefore, it would be of …

Ornamental trees can reduce some of the negative impacts of urbanization on citizens but
some species, such as Platanus spp., produce pollen with high allergenic potential. This can …

Traditional fruit tree cultivars are an important source of agricultural biodiversity. These
genotypes are well adapted to the regions where they grow, and their fruits offer distinctive …

The assessment of the impact of climate change on Mediterranean crop systems is affected
by a large number of uncertainties. To overcome this issue in an impact and adaptation …