Effects of climate change on sugarcane production in the state of Paraíba (Brazil): a panel data approach (1990–2015)

Silva, Wallysson Klebson de Medeiros; Freitas, Graziela Pinto de; Coelho, Luiz Moreira; Pinto, Pablo Aurélio Lacerda de Almeida; Abrahão, Raphael

doi:10.1007/s10584-019-02424-7

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“…5). The argument that the multi-scalar nature of SPEI enhances its utility in the characterization of various drought intensities (104) is indirectly supported by the fact that sugarcane production in semi-arid region of Brazil was significantly influenced by both temperature and rainfall(22).It is true that indicators and metrics are at the center of numerous assessments, including those used to designate human development, environmental sustainability and performance. The same goes for drought intensity and characteristics, unmitigated impacts of climate change, and impact assessment from drought.…”

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Evolutionary drought patterns over the Sahel and their teleconnections with low frequency climate oscillations

Ndehedehe

Agutu

Ferreira

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Atmospheric Research

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The need for ideal drought metrics to explore the impacts of climate variability drivers on drought intensity and characteristics is essential to provide support that leads to optimizing existing templates on risk mitigation in drought-prone regions. The main aim of this study therefore is to improve contemporary understanding on the evolutionary patterns of historical drought over the Sahel (1901−2014) and the large-scale processes that drive its variability using the SPEI (standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index) and SPI (standardised precipitation index). Historically, the distributions of SPEI and SPI are generally quite similar with fairly strong correlations ranging from 0.80 to 1.0 around the central Sahel. The dissimilarity between SPI and SPEI in some regions however, suggest the influence of changing land surface conditions and the need to incorporate biophysical indicators to support the accounting process that aid the understanding of drought impacts and its cascading effects. Furthermore, SPEI and SPI confirm that the worst drought during the 20th century over the Sahel occurred between 1982 and 1985, affecting more than 90% of the region while the 1950s remained the wettest on record. However, between 2005 and 2015, drought episodes and their intensities have diminished over the Sahel. In the assessment of the coupled relationship of seven climate modes with drought evolutions, SPEI was more associated with Atlantic Multi-decadal Oscillation-AMO (r = 0.66) and Pacific Decadal Oscillation (r = −0.53) unlike the SPI. A predictive multivariate model confirms the AMO is a strong driver of drought events and in addition, highlights the multi-scale climate influence in the Sahel.

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Evolutionary drought patterns over the Sahel and their teleconnections with low frequency climate oscillations

Ndehedehe

Agutu

Ferreira

et al. 2020

Atmospheric Research

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“…By adding CO 2 fertilization effect, Marin et al [25] found that the sugarcane yield would increase 24% for rainfed sugarcane in the 2050s in São Paulo, Brazil. Moreover, Silva et al [26] found that rainfall was positively correlated with sugarcane production, whereas the temperature negatively influenced production in municipalities within Paraiba, Brazil. They also found that the mesoregion of Mata Paraibana has a higher probability of producing sugarcane than other mesoregions.The positive impact of climate change on sugarcane yield was also found in Mexico [27] and southern China [28].…”

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Climate Change Impacts on Sugarcane Production in Thailand

2020

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This study investigated the impact of climate change on yield, harvested area, and production of sugarcane in Thailand using spatial regression together with an instrumental variable approach to address the possible selection bias. The data were comprised of new fine-scale weather outcomes merged together with a provincial-level panel of crops that spanned all provinces in Thailand from 1989–2016. We found that in general climate variables, both mean and variability, statistically determined the yield and harvested area of sugarcane. Increased population density reduced the harvested area for non-agricultural use. Considering simultaneous changes in climate and demand of land for non-agricultural development, we reveal that the future sugarcane yield, harvested area, and production are projected to decrease by 23.95–33.26%, 1.29–2.49%, and 24.94–34.93% during 2046–2055 from the baseline, respectively. Sugarcane production is projected to have the largest drop in the eastern and lower section of the central regions. Given the role of Thailand as a global exporter of sugar and the importance of sugarcane production in Thai agriculture, the projected declines in the production could adversely affect the well-being of one million sugarcane growers and the stability of sugar price in the world market.

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“…Therefore, the most conspicuous effect of climate change is generally witnessed in agriculture due to the sensitivity of the agricultural productivity. The frequent changes in climatic conditions lead to changes in variables viz., sea levels, rainfall pattern, heat waves (extreme high temperature), prolonged droughts, floods, wildfires, tropical cyclones, tornadoes and hurricane (Dhillon and von Wuehlisch 2013;Gawander 2007;Silva et al 2019;Trenberth et al 2007). Ultimately, these variables have a profound influence on agricultural production and productivity.…”

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“…Sugarcane, one of the most efficient photosynthesisers in the plant kingdom, is typically grown in tropical and subtropical regions with long growing seasons (Chhabra et al 2016) and provides about 75% of sugar produced in the world for human consumption (Souza et al 2008). Recently, sugarcane is gaining more importance worldwide due to its supplementary benefits of biofuel (ethanol) production (Hoang et al 2015;Silva et al 2019). According to FAO (2015), agricultural productivity in low-latitude tropical regions tends to decline due to climate change.…”

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“…Consequently, sugarcane is very sensitive to climate change events. After studying the effect of climate change on sugarcane production, Silva et al (2019) revealed that rainfall and temperature were positively and negatively correlated with sugarcane production, respectively, in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. Likewise, Chandiposha (2013) has studied the negative effects of rainfall and temperature on sugarcane production in Zimbabwe.…”

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An Overview on the Potential of Silicon in Promoting Defence Against Biotic and Abiotic Stresses in Sugarcane

Majumdar

Prakash

2020

J Soil Sci Plant Nutr

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Although silicon (Si) is ubiquitous in the earth's crust, its essentiality for growth of higher plants is still under discussion. By recognising the overwhelming potential of Si in alleviating a wide range of biotic and abiotic stresses, the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials and the International Plant Nutrition Institute, Georgia, USA, have designated Si as a plant 'beneficial substance' in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Sugarcane is a Si-accumulating crop which strongly responds to Si fertilisation especially in Si-deficient soil. Due to intensive weathering prevailing in humid and sub-humid regions, most of the soil-available Si, taken up by plants in the form of monosilicic acid (H 4 SiO 4), is lost through leaching. If the concentration of monosilicic acid is being maintained at a fixed level by soil reserves, the highly weathered soils of humid and sub-humid regions tend to become depleted in Si if continuously cultivated with sugarcane. Hence, leaching of Si from the soil coupled with plant uptake is an important factor in determining Si concentrations in soil. Consequently, it can be said that the intensive cultivation of sugarcane depletes the existing low available Si content in soil, resulting in necessity for Si fertilisation. Moreover, the uptake of Si by sugarcane (500-700 kg Si ha −1) sometimes surpasses those of the macronutrients (especially N, P and K). At the same time, due to change in global climate and monoculture system followed in sugarcane, it is affected by a wide range of biotic and abiotic stresses in field condition which calls for external Si supplementation to achieve sustainable growth and yield of sugarcane. The beneficial effects of Si in sugarcane include improvement of photosynthesis and lodging, enhancement of growth and development, regulation of reactive oxygen species, protection from soil salinity, reduction in metal toxicity, alleviation of freeze damage, mitigation of water stress and suppression of diseases and pests. In this review, we made an effort to compile the existing literature describing the potential of Si in promoting defence against various biotic and abiotic stresses in sugarcane and suggested possible future research perspectives.

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Effects of climate change on sugarcane production in the state of Paraíba (Brazil): a panel data approach (1990–2015)

Cited by 30 publications

References 14 publications

Evolutionary drought patterns over the Sahel and their teleconnections with low frequency climate oscillations

Evolutionary drought patterns over the Sahel and their teleconnections with low frequency climate oscillations

Climate Change Impacts on Sugarcane Production in Thailand

An Overview on the Potential of Silicon in Promoting Defence Against Biotic and Abiotic Stresses in Sugarcane

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