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Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies in Agriculture

A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Biometeorology and Bioclimatology".

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Dr. Mirjam Vujadinović Mandić

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Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
Interests: climate change; climate change adaptations in agriculture; regional climate modeling; climate characterization; climate
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Dr. Ana Vuković Vimić

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Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
Interests: atmosphere; atmospheric modeling; climate change; hydrometeorology; regional climate modeling; climate
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Dear Colleagues,

Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, increasing climate variability and more frequent and severe extreme weather events influence agricultural production across the globe. Changes in climatic conditions induce stress in agricultural plants and animals, impact their growth and development and, consequently, decrease the quality and quantity of products and yields. Moreover, climate change influences natural resources, water, soils and agro-biodiversity, the pillars of sustainable agricultural production systems.

Building resilient production requires: (1) monitoring impacts and modeling future climate risks, (2) developing adaptation strategies and policies and (3) changing well-established agro-technological practices. Global exchange of good practices and successful adaptation methods, both on the strategic and technological level, is what makes the difference in achieving food security.

The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to:

  • Impact, vulnerability and risks assessments, including monitoring and modeling of future risks;
  • Strategic adaptation planning and policies;
  • Innovative agro-techniques;
  • Remote sensing, early warning systems and agro-meteorological forecasts;
  • Development of decision-making support tools in adaptation methods.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Dr. Mirjam Vujadinović Mandić
Dr. Ana Vuković Vimić
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Keywords

  • impact assessment
  • risk assessment
  • climate change adaptation
  • policy
  • decision support
  • climate services
  • remote sensing

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Climate Change and Viticulture in Italy: Historical Trends and Future Scenarios
by Vittorio Alba, Alessandra Russi, Angelo Raffaele Caputo and Giovanni Gentilesco
Atmosphere 2024, 15(8), 885; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15080885 - 25 Jul 2024
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(1) Background: The aim of this work was to characterize climatic evolution and change based on multicriteria classification through the dynamics of bioclimatic indices in viticulture across Italy and its regional administrative boundaries, focusing on latitudes and elevations. (2) Methods: This study analyzes [...] Read more.
(1) Background: The aim of this work was to characterize climatic evolution and change based on multicriteria classification through the dynamics of bioclimatic indices in viticulture across Italy and its regional administrative boundaries, focusing on latitudes and elevations. (2) Methods: This study analyzes climate change influences on Italian viticulture with reference to historical information (1991–2021) and future scenarios (until 2080) primarily based on the SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios, taking into account 13 GCMs. (3) Results: The bioclimatic indices have all shown a significant trend in the historical period, with an increase in temperature and a decrease in precipitation, reflecting their effects on the entire Italian territory with respect to the HI, up to 44° N for the CI, and up to 46° N for the DI, regardless of altitude. The future scenarios highlighted a shift towards the warmer classes of the two temperature-based indices (HI and CI) for both SSPs, especially for altitudes up to 900 m a.s.l. The DI-based classification based on the DI remained relatively stable in Italy over time, although DI values will become increasingly negative in the near future. (4) Conclusions: The climate in Italy is warming, especially in the south and in the coastal regions. By 2080, more areas will be “very hot” with “warm nights”. Drought will also increase and have a negative impact on viticulture. These findings spotlight the need for adaptive strategies in viticulture to hold satisfactory productivity under changing climatic conditions. Full article
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Use of Rainwater Harvesting from Roofs for Irrigation Purposes in Hydroponic Greenhouse Enterprises
by Sedat Boyacı, Atılgan Atılgan, Joanna Kocięcka, Daniel Liberacki and Roman Rolbiecki
Atmosphere 2024, 15(8), 884; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15080884 - 25 Jul 2024
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This study was conducted to determine the irrigation water demand due to solar radiation in high-tech greenhouses using hydroponic systems in Turkey’s Mediterranean and continental climates, and to determine the annual water consumption and storage capacity with harvested rainwater. Intensive greenhouse cultivation and [...] Read more.
This study was conducted to determine the irrigation water demand due to solar radiation in high-tech greenhouses using hydroponic systems in Turkey’s Mediterranean and continental climates, and to determine the annual water consumption and storage capacity with harvested rainwater. Intensive greenhouse cultivation and the recent increase in modern greenhouse cultivation were important factors in selecting the provinces for the study. The chosen provinces were Antalya and Adana, with a Mediterranean climate, and Afyonkarahisar and Kırşehir, with a continental climate. In this research, depending on the production period, the amount of water consumed per unit of area in greenhouses in Antalya, which has a Mediterranean climate, was determined to be 1173.52 L m−2 per yr−1, and in Adana, it was 1109.18 L m−2 per yr−1. In the provinces of Afyonkarahisar and Kırşehir, where a continental climate prevails, water consumption was calculated to be 1479.11 L m−2 per yr−1 and 1370.77 L m−2 per yr−1, respectively. Storage volumes for the provinces of Antalya, Adana, Afyonkarahisar and Kırşehir were found to be 438.39 L m−2, 122.71 L m−2, 42.12 L m−2 and 43.65 L m−2, respectively. For the provinces of Antalya, Adana, Afyonkarahisar and Kırşehir, the rates of rainwater harvesting and meeting plants’ water consumption were calculated to be 80.79%, 54.27%, 27.47% and 25.16%, respectively. In addition, the amount of water fee savings that could be achieved by rainwater harvesting was calculated to be USD 901.3 per yr−1 for Antalya, USD 835.3 per yr−1 for Adana, USD 247.6 per yr−1 for Afyonkarahisar and USD 210.2 per yr−1 for Kırşehir. As a result, rainwater harvesting will not only provide economic gain to enterprises but will also be important in reducing the negative effects of irregular rainfall regimes caused by climate change on underground and surface water resources. It was also concluded that enterprises should focus on popularizing rainwater harvesting. Full article
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The Observed Changes in Climate Characteristics in the Trebinje Vineyard Area (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
by Tijana Banjanin, Zorica Ranković-Vasić, Milica Glišić and Zoran Pržić
Atmosphere 2024, 15(4), 514; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15040514 - 22 Apr 2024
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The productivity and quality of grapes and wine are significantly influenced by changing climate conditions in vineyard regions worldwide. This study assesses changes in temperature, precipitation, and viticultural indices between the periods of 1971–1990 and 2000–2019 in Trebinje, a vineyard area located in [...] Read more.
The productivity and quality of grapes and wine are significantly influenced by changing climate conditions in vineyard regions worldwide. This study assesses changes in temperature, precipitation, and viticultural indices between the periods of 1971–1990 and 2000–2019 in Trebinje, a vineyard area located in the Herzegovina region of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Between the two periods, mean annual temperature increased by 2 °C and mean vegetational temperature by 2.4 °C, while mean precipitation remained within the range of climatological variability, with annual values increasing by 6% and vegetational values decreasing by 4.6%. Warming resulted in a longer duration of the vegetation season by 23.7 days, a reduced risk of late spring frosts, and an increased risk of very high temperatures during summer. These changes led to the reclassification of Trebinje vineyards’ climate from Region III to Region V, based on the Winkler index values, from a “temperate warm” to a “warm” category, based on the Huglin heliothermic index, and from “cool nights” to “temperate nights” based on the cool nights index. The category of the dryness index remained unchanged between the two periods. The findings emphasize the necessity for a renewal of the viticultural zoning and the development of climate change-adaptation plans for this region. Full article
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Impact of Climate Change on Extreme Rainfall Events and Pluvial Flooding Risk in the Vojvodina Region (North Serbia)
by Jovana Bezdan, Atila Bezdan, Boško Blagojević, Sanja Antić, Amela Greksa, Dragan Milić and Aleksa Lipovac
Atmosphere 2024, 15(4), 488; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15040488 - 15 Apr 2024
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Extreme precipitation events, which are common natural hazards, are expected to increase in frequency due to global warming, leading to various types of floods, including pluvial floods. In this study, we investigated the probabilities of maximum 3-day precipitation amount (Rx3day) occurrences during spring [...] Read more.
Extreme precipitation events, which are common natural hazards, are expected to increase in frequency due to global warming, leading to various types of floods, including pluvial floods. In this study, we investigated the probabilities of maximum 3-day precipitation amount (Rx3day) occurrences during spring in the Vojvodina region, covering both past (1971–2019) and future (2020–2100) periods. We utilized an ensemble of eight downscaled, bias-corrected regional climate models from the EURO-CORDEX project database, selecting the RCP8.5 scenario to examine future Rx3day amounts. The probabilities of occurrences of Rx3day were modeled using the GEV distribution, while the number of events where Rx3day in spring exceeds specific thresholds was modeled using the Poisson distribution. The results indicate that Rx3day with a ten-year return period during the spring months is expected to increase by 19% to 33%. Additionally, the probabilities of having more than one event where Rx3day exceeds thresholds are projected to rise by 105.6% to 200.0% in the future compared to the historical period. The analysis comparing the design values of Rx3day with future projections for the period 2020–2100 revealed that 51 drainage systems are likely to function without difficulties under future climate conditions. However, for the remaining 235 drainage systems, an increased risk of pluvial flooding was identified, as their design precipitation amounts are lower than the future projections. This study reveals that analyzing extreme rainfall events in the context of climate change yields crucial information that facilitates effective planning and policy making in water management, particularly flood protection. Full article
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Adaptability of Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. to Climate Changes in Multifunctional Landscape
by Djurdja Petrov, Mirjana Ocokoljić, Nevenka Galečić, Dejan Skočajić and Isidora Simović
Atmosphere 2024, 15(3), 335; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15030335 - 8 Mar 2024
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Urban trees play a vital role in mitigating climate changes, maintaining the sustainability of ecosystems. This study focuses on the assessment of the resilience of cherry plums to climate changes, a fruit-bearing species that offers diverse ecosystem services within multifunctional urban and suburban [...] Read more.
Urban trees play a vital role in mitigating climate changes, maintaining the sustainability of ecosystems. This study focuses on the assessment of the resilience of cherry plums to climate changes, a fruit-bearing species that offers diverse ecosystem services within multifunctional urban and suburban landscapes. This study examines flowering and fruiting in the context of climate characteristics, expressed through the Day of the Year (DOY), Growing Degree Days (GDDs), and a yield over 17 consecutive years. The results indicate significant shifts in the DOY but not in the GDD, apart from the end of flowering. The onset of flowering was earlier and the end postponed, extending the phenophase by an average of 4 days. The cherry plum’s yield was unaffected by climate changes, including extreme events like a late-spring frost. The stability of the cherry plum was confirmed by the phenological patterns of the bullace (cherry plum and blackthorn hybrid) exhibiting repeated flowering in the warmest year of 2023. The cherry plum is an adaptive species, with a high adaptability to a changing climate and a high resistance to late-spring frosts; thus, it is a favorable choice in urban design and planning, demonstrating resilience to climate shifts and thriving in polluted urban environments. It is especially appreciated for multiple ecosystem services: biodiversity conservation in natural and semi-natural areas, yielding good provisions in challenging environments, and the preservation of ornamental values through an extended flowering phenophase. Full article
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