The lack of a climate-adaptive breeding pipeline

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Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section and future work and stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 46 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

• Harnessing climate-adaptive breeding to accelerate tolerance to extreme temperatures in rice (2026) · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · doi

  The lack of a climate-adaptive breeding pipeline to develop climate-resilient rice varieties. The need for advanced genomic tools to improve tolerance to extreme temperatures.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: lack climate-adaptive breeding pipeline develop climate-resilient rice varieties
• Harnessing climate-adaptive breeding to accelerate tolerance to extreme temperatures in rice (2026) · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · doi

  The application of speed breeding to other crops to improve their resilience to climate change. The development of new genomic tools to improve tolerance to extreme temperatures.

  generalfuture-work section
  Keywords: application speed breeding other crops improve resilience climate
• Climate change and plant pathogens: Understanding dynamics, risks and mitigation strategies (2024) · Plant Pathology · cited 46× · doi

  The future of oilseed production in the face of climate change relies on new genetic technology, digital farming methods and sustainable practices. Advances in genetic engineering, particularly tools like CRISPR-Cas9 and genomic selection, are crucial for developing oilseed varieties that can withstand stresses such as heat, drought and saline soils, while also being more resistant to pests. Digital tools, including remote sensing and climate modelling, help farmers monitor environmental changes and make better decisions about planting and managing resources. Each type of oilseed crop has its specific challenges to overcome. Sesame is drought-tolerant but heat-sensitive; canola suffers yield losses from high temperatures; sunflower has moderate drought tolerance but is vulnerable to extreme weather, while groundnut is highly susceptible to heat and moisture stress. Research into crop-specific genetic traits for stress tolerance is vital. Elevated CO₂ may enhance photosynthesis but can be limited by heat stress and nutrient dilution. To combat climate-induced risks, strategies like disaster preparedness, sustainable practices and efficient water management (e.g., drip irrigation) should be implemented. Integrating oilseed cultivation into climate-smart agriculture frameworks will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Collaborative research across genomics, agronomy and climate science, along with supportive policies, is essential for ensuring sustainable oilseed production to meet global demands in a changing climate.

  generalfuture workevidence 5/5
  Keywords: climate oilseed heat genetic sustainable drought stress production digital practices tools like help crop specific
• Climate Change-Induced Agricultural Losses in India: A Case Study of Jammu and Kashmir’s Apple and Mango Economies (2026) · International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management · doi

  Climate change is intensifying heat extremes and drought, leading to crop losses. The current crop insurance mechanisms are inadequate. There is a need for investments in climate-resilient infrastructure.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: climate change intensifying heat extremes drought leading crop

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