Breeding of Vegetable Crops for Climate Resilient
D. Rameshkumar*
Dept. of Vegetable Science, SRM College of Agricultural Sciences, SRM Institute of Science Technology, Vendhar Nagar, Baburayanpettai, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu (603 201), India
E. Naveena
Dept. of Vegetable Science, Horticultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
S. Senthilnathan
Dept. of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam, Vallandu, Tamil Nadu (628 252), India
D. Balu
Dept. of Agricultural Extension, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu (608 002), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Breeding, Climate change, Resilient, Vegetables
Abstract
The scientists are growing concerned as a result of the droughts, rising temperatures and other environmental anomalies. The security of our food supply is now seriously threatened by global warming. The primary sources of dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals for humans are vegetables. Crops that produce vegetables are sensitive to climatic fluctuations. In order to assess agricultural responses to climate change and define priorities for adaptation efforts, it is necessary to be able to reliably predict potential future climate scenarios. One of the workable solutions to tackle climate change is to test the existing germplasm for heat tolerance, drought tolerance and salinity tolerance and use those resistant genotypes in breeding operations. A stronger focus on biotechnological treatments may help to facilitate the effective creation of long-lasting, climate-resistant vegetable types and hybrids.
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