Assessment of climate change under A2 scenario and its effect on groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) yield using DSSAT model for Rajkot district of North-Saurashtra Agro-climatic zone
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2012
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Anand Agricultural University, Anand
Abstract
The agriculture sector is one of the most riski sector due to the changing
impacts of climate change. Changes in temperature, rainfall, extreme events, water
flows and atmospheric content has a mixture of positive and negative implication on
plant growth, livestock performance and water supply, as well as for soil
characteristics, pest and diseases. Thus, the agriculture is likely to face changing
conditions and may be at risk. In view of this fact it is high time to evaluate regional
crop response to projected climate change. Various adaptations measures and
introduction of temperature/drought tolerant cultivars will alleviate the impact of
climate change on agricultural crops. The climate change impact assessment on
groundnut yield of Rajkot station (200 18' N latitude and 700 56' E longitude) was
worked out using the PRECIS model output in A2 scenario and baseline data.
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Agricultural meteorology, Study