If global warming continues at its current rate, it will cut fruit and vegetable harvests by an average of 31.5%, according to the results of a study published in the Proceedings of the American Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in the United Kingdom have reported the results of a meta-analysis on the consequences of global warming on the production of fruits and vegetables.
Researchers warn that in the absence of substantial efforts to respond to predicted future environmental changes, reduced yields of vegetables and legumes will dramatically change their availability globally. Such changes can affect the accessibility and consumption of vegetables and pulses in the medium to long term, which could have significant repercussions on the health of people around the world. “Our study shows that environmental changes such as that rising temperatures and water scarcity may pose a real threat to global agricultural production. “
Vegetables and pulses are essential parts of a healthy, balanced diet and sustainable. Nutritional recommendations routinely advise people to incorporate more vegetables and legumes into their diet.
To mitigate the risks that future environmental changes impose on these crops, researchers say innovations to improve agricultural production must be a priority, including the development of new crop varieties as well as improved agricultural management and mechanization.
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