The following sections are included: Introduction. Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture in South Asia. Adaptation Strategies for Climate Change. Augmenting production. Developing climate-ready crops. Changes in land-use management. Resource conservation and use efficiency. Harnessing the loca...
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Pathak, Himanshu
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[South Asia perspectives on climate change and agriculture: adaptation options]
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South Asia perspectives on climate change and agriculture: adaptation options
Climate change and variability will impact water availability and the food security of India. Trend analyses of historical data indicate an increase in temperature and changes in rainfall pattern in different parts of the country. The general circulation models (GCMs) also project increased warmi...
Islam A
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Shirsath, Paresh B.
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Aggarwal, Pramod K.
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[Modeling Water Management and Food Security in India under Climate Change]
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Modeling Water Management and Food Security in India under Climate Change
This chapter provides an overview of global climate models and their predictions for climate through the 21st century. The review examines the scientific basis of global climate modeling, including the bases for uncertainty in future climate projections. A summary of the Special Report Emissions ...
Jarvis, Andy
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Ramírez Villegas, Julián
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[Scenarios of climate change within the context of agriculture]
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Scenarios of climate change within the context of agriculture