THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR FUTURE AGRICULTURE: A REVIEW

Abstract

Climate change is having significant impacts on plant physiology, with effects on growth, development, and stress responses. Changes in temperature, CO2 concentration, water availability, and extreme weather events are all driving these impacts. These impacts, in turn, have important implications for future agriculture, including changes in crop yields and quality, crop distribution and suitability, and pest and disease pressure. Adapting to these impacts will require a range of strategies, including developing new crop varieties, improving soil health, water management, and integrated pest management. Continued research in the area of climate change and plant physiology is critical for developing effective adaptation and mitigation strategies for agriculture, and can help to inform policy decisions towards a more sustainable and resilient agricultural system. Keywords: Climate change, plant physiology, agriculture, adaptation, mitigation, crop yields, water management, integrated pest management.