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  <title>A review on impact of climate change on indian horticulture and the way forward</title>

      <doi>https://doi.org/10.21276/AATCCReview.2025.13.04.01</doi>
  
  <authors>
          <author>
        <name>Purnima Mishra</name>
                  <orcid>https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9915-5988</orcid>
              </author>
          <author>
        <name>T. Baby Rani</name>
                  <orcid>https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1846-3920</orcid>
              </author>
          <author>
        <name>K. Venkata Laxmi</name>
                  <orcid>https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8380-5466</orcid>
              </author>
          <author>
        <name>B. Rajasekar</name>
                  <orcid>https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4912-3488</orcid>
              </author>
          <author>
        <name>T. Navya Swetha</name>
                  <orcid>https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7594-2360</orcid>
              </author>
      </authors>

      <abstract><![CDATA[<p>Horticulture contributes 30.4% to India’s agricultural GDP and supports over 50 million farmers. However, climate change is posing severe challenges, including rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, pest infestations, and extreme weather events like heat waves and cyclones. According to IMD (2023), India&#8217;s average temperature has risen by 0.7°C since 1901, affecting flowering, fruit set, and crop quality. The 2022 heatwave reduced tomato yields by 15-20%, while erratic rainfall in Maharashtra’s grape farms led to ₹700 crore in losses. This article explores the multi-faceted impact of climate change on Indian horticulture, supported by state-wise case studies and global best practices. It presents scientific and policy-driven solutions, including climate-resilient crop varieties, efficient water management, agri-tech innovations, and climate insurance. A multi-stakeholder approach, integrating farmers, policymakers, financial institutions, and researchers, is key to building a sustainable and climate-resilient horticultural sector in India.</p>
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  <body><![CDATA[<div class="aatcc-article-container"><div class="aatcc-category-label">Review Article</div><div class="aatcc-meta-box"><div class="aatcc-authors-wrap"><span class="aatcc-author-item">Purnima Mishra<sup>1</sup><a href="https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9915-5988" target="_blank">
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                </a></span> <span class="aatcc-author-item">T. Baby Rani<sup>2</sup><a href="https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1846-3920" target="_blank">
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                </a></span> <span class="aatcc-author-item">K. Venkata Laxmi<sup>3</sup><a href="https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8380-5466" target="_blank">
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                </a></span> <span class="aatcc-author-item">B. Rajasekar<sup>2</sup><a href="https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4912-3488" target="_blank">
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                </a></span> <span class="aatcc-author-item">T. Navya Swetha<sup>2</sup><a href="https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7594-2360" target="_blank">
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                        <sup>1</sup> College of Horticulture, Mojerla, SKLTSHU, Wanaparthy District, Telangana 509382, India
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                        <sup>2</sup> College of Horticulture, Mojerla, Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticulture University (SKLTSHU), Wanaparthy District, Telangana – 509382, India
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                        <sup>3</sup> College of Horticulture, Malyala, SKLTSHU, Mahabubabad District, Telangana – 506101, India
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                <h3>Abstract</h3>
                <div class="aatcc-abstract-text"><p>Horticulture contributes 30.4% to India’s agricultural GDP and supports over 50 million farmers. However, climate change is posing severe challenges, including rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, pest infestations, and extreme weather events like heat waves and cyclones. According to IMD (2023), India&#8217;s average temperature has risen by 0.7°C since 1901, affecting flowering, fruit set, and crop quality. The 2022 heatwave reduced tomato yields by 15-20%, while erratic rainfall in Maharashtra’s grape farms led to ₹700 crore in losses. This article explores the multi-faceted impact of climate change on Indian horticulture, supported by state-wise case studies and global best practices. It presents scientific and policy-driven solutions, including climate-resilient crop varieties, efficient water management, agri-tech innovations, and climate insurance. A multi-stakeholder approach, integrating farmers, policymakers, financial institutions, and researchers, is key to building a sustainable and climate-resilient horticultural sector in India.</p>
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