The impact of climate change on Ziziphus mauritiana, an exotic but naturalised fruit tree of food and income importance in sub-Saharan Africa
- Author
- Editor Nyekete
- Title
- The impact of climate change on Ziziphus mauritiana, an exotic but naturalised fruit tree of food and income importance in sub-Saharan Africa
- Abstract
- This paper examines the potential impact of climate change on Ziziphus mauritiana, an exotic but naturalized fruit tree of food and income importance in Africa, under two different climate models (2. 6, and 8.5) for the years 2050 and 2070. The study finds that both models project a significant impact on the growth, yield, and quality of Ziziphus mauritiana due to rising temperatures, changes in rainfall patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events. The primary impacts are likely to be water stress and increased pest and disease pressure, with the 2.6 and 8.5 models projecting more severe impacts. However, the study also identifies adaptation measures that can help to mitigate these impacts, including the development of drought-tolerant varieties, and the use of pest and disease-resistant cultivars. The study concludes that raising awareness among farmers and policymakers about the potential impacts of climate change on Ziziphus mauritiana.
- Date
- May 2023
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Ziziphus mauritiana
- Climate Change
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Supervisor
- Prof Jim
- Item sets
- Department of Natural Resources
- Media
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