Measuring Climate Change Effects on Traditional Crops of the Highlands, Ecuador

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The study of climate in Ecuador is complicated due to the country’s geographical conditions and the heterogeneity of regions, which are characterized by a variety of climate forms generated mainly by the Andean Mountain chain. Extreme weather events influenced by climate change create uncertainty about the future of food availability and crop production. Crop pests, temperature increases, water shortages, and variations in rainfall are serious impacts affecting agricultural production and food availability. This study aims to determine the impact of climate change future scenarios on the production of blackberries, tree tomatoes, maize, and potato in the province of Tungurahua, Ecuador, using an estimation of water availability on rainfed crops.

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