Industry believes extreme temperatures affect wheat production

Industry insiders believe that extreme high temperatures may accelerate the maturation of wheat crops and affect yield. According to the time of sowing, early maturation of the crop results in a reduction of up to 20%.

Comprehensive media January 30 news, a magazine study shows that extreme high temperatures may accelerate the rate of maturation of wheat crops, and affect production. The study led by Stanford University highlights the food security challenges posed by rapid population growth under global warming.

Scientists and farmers have long known that high temperatures can harm some crops. The above study has revealed how the damage was produced by tracking the speed of wheat maturation.

Scientists have found that, depending on the time of sowing, early maturation of the crop results in a reduction of up to 20%.

The authors of the study conducted a nine-year study of the growth of wheat in northern India through satellite photographs, and measured the effects of high temperatures by measuring the rate of wheat maturation at temperatures above 34 degrees Celsius. They found that the speed of maturation was significantly faster and shortened the grain filling period.

"Our findings can help better understand the mechanisms by which high temperatures affect yield," the authors write. He pointed out that some experiments have shown that crops above 34 degrees Celsius mature faster, but relatively few studies consider such high temperatures.

"We are trying to understand if there is a precocity effect in the field. If yes, is it enough to affect production? The two conclusions are all positive."