Researchers led by Li Jieping have discovered that climate change is severely impacting potato yields in China, with higher temperatures accelerating growth but drastically reducing production.
The study indicates that under expected future temperature rises, potato yields could be slashed by over 50%, posing a significant threat to food security globally.
With the projection of a 3.1C temperature increase by 2100, farmers are feeling immediate impacts and urgently require potato varieties that can withstand these changes.
CIP's research stands as a pivotal response to climate change, aiming to help Chinese farmers adapt through innovative agricultural practices and improved potato varieties.
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