Impact of Climate Change on Global Potato Production: A Review

Abstract

The complex relationship between climate change and global potato production is examined in this extensive review article. The changing climate has caused changes in temperature, precipitation patterns, and the frequency of extreme weather events, posing unprecedented challenges to potatoes, a critical staple. Global agricultural productivity, growth, and tuberization are all impacted by these climate changes that upset basic physiological processes. Different regions are more vulnerable than others, which increases the risks even more. In order to mitigate these repercussions by strategic actions, the report highlights how vital it is to understand them. The adoption of novel agronomic techniques, the execution of sustainable water management plans, and the creation of climate-resilient potato varieties through breeding programs are some of the suggested actions. To further enhance resilience in potato farming systems, coordinated methods to disease and pest management and farmer education are essential. The review emphasizes how crucial it is to have coordinated policy frameworks and international cooperation in order to handle the intricate problems that climate change presents to the world's potato production. In response to the changing environment, the article provides a road map for sustainable and adaptable tactics to ensure the continued existence of this essential crop.