Climate Change and Plantations in the Humid Tropics - Couverture souple

Rao, G. S. H. L. V. Prasada; Gopakumar, C. S.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 8119072421 ISBN 13 : 9788119072422

Editeur : New India Publishing Agency, 2016

Synopsis

Climate and weather conditions are crucial determinants of the success of plantation crops. Weather affects the yield of a crop, while climate determines the adaptability of the crop in a specific region. The impacts of global warming and climate change on plantation crops are evident in the form of extreme weather events such as floods, droughts, heat waves, cold spells, and strong cyclonic winds, which are becoming increasingly frequent on a global scale. These events have been observed year after year in many parts of the world, including 1998, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2015. The frequency of these events is expected to rise further in the coming decades, posing a significant threat to the plantation economy. The effects of climate variability are already being felt in the form of declining monsoon rainfall, reduced number of rainy days, and rising ambient air temperatures (both day maximum and night minimum). Other issues related to climate change include declining groundwater tables, diminishing wetland areas and surface water resources, increased frequency of forest fires, and decreasing forest cover. In addition, there is an increase in landslides during both monsoon seasons, indiscriminate sand mining from riverbeds, and unscientific land filling. These issues are particularly significant in the Humid Tropics, where the impacts of climate change are being felt acutely.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

G. S. H. L. V. Prasada Rao, Consultant Professor, Centre for Animal Adaptation to Environment and Climate Change Studies, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy - 680 651, Thrissur, Kerala, India, Formerly Professor & Head, Department of Agricultural Meteorology, Associate Dean, College of Horticulture, Director (Acad & PG Studies), Comptroller and Finance Co-ordinator, Associate Director (Meteorology & Disaster Management) and Special Officer, Academy of Climate Change Education and Research, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, KAU (P.O.) Thrissur - 680656, Kerala, India.

C. S. Gopakumar, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, Thrissur - 680656, Kerala, India.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: New India Publishing Agency
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 8119072421
• ISBN 13: 9788119072422
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 492
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible