Nexus on climate change: agriculture and possible solution to cope future climate change stresses.

Abstract in brief

• The review highlights how climate change worsens both biotic stresses (like pests, diseases, weeds, and declining soil microbes) and abiotic stresses (such as drought, flooding, extreme temperatures, salinity, and irregular rainfall), all of which threaten plant health and food security.
• It emphasizes the impact of these stresses on major crops—wheat, cotton, rice, maize, and sugarcane—leading to significant crop losses and affecting all aspects of the food supply chain, especially for low-income populations.
• The paper advocates for strategies like climate-smart breeding, resilience development, and biotechnology (including genetic engineering) to enhance crop adaptation, reduce postharvest losses, and ensure future food security amidst changing climate conditions.]