Climate Catastrophy Looming Around the Corner
Climate change is impacting food production by affecting the quality of seeds, making it more challenging for farmers to establish crops. Research shows that even short periods of high temperature or drought can reduce seed quality in crops like rice, and the effects are more pronounced when these conditions coincide with sensitive stages in seed development. As climate change continues, it’s essential to breed new crop varieties that can withstand these environmental stresses, emphasizing the production of high-quality seeds in stressful conditions.
