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Glenn, David |
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Submitted to: Meeting Proceedings
Publication Type: Proceedings Publication Acceptance Date: 2/18/2012 Publication Date: 2/22/2012 Citation: Glenn, D.M. 2012. The impact of climate change on plant physiology (and what can be done). Proceedings of the 4th International Banana Congress, February 20-24, 2012, San Jose, Costa Rica. p. 50-51. Interpretive Summary: Technical Abstract: Global climate change is increasing growing season temperatures in the northern hemisphere and in tropical and subtropical areas. Part of the ultimate solution to the changing agricultural climate is the development of adapted cultivars and breeding programs with effective selection criteria. In the interim, the near term new tools will be required to moderate increased growing season temperatures in the current production areas. Modifying the microclimate is one strategy to mitigate heat stress. Cultural practices such as shade netting, inter-planting over-story crops and changes in pruning and crop architecture are examples of common techniques that can reduce heat stress in crops. A new technique is the use of reflective particle films. Kaolin-based particle films have utility in reducing insect, heat, PAR, and UV stress in plants due to the reflective nature of the particles. The use of a reflective particle film is effective in mitigating environmental stress and has significant economic benefits in agricultural crops. Management tools, including kaolin-based particle films, will be needed to mitigate increasing growing season temperatures associated with global climate change. |
