Climate change: A threat for global floriculture industry

New Delhi: Climate change is a big threat for the horticulture and floriculture sectors globally. The production would dip due to the off-season bloom of fruits and flowers. Increasing temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, raised carbon dioxide levels, and extreme weather have created several challenges for the growth and quality of flowers, making a negative effect on the production and market.

Rising temperatures start flowering in fruit trees and flowers early. It means flower quality and even bud abortion. Changes in rainfall patterns, including droughts and excessive showers, further affect plant health by disrupting water and nutrient absorption. Although higher carbon dioxide levels can boost plant growth, they do not always improve flower yield or quality.

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To combat these challenges, experts suggest developing climate-resistant flower varieties, improving farming techniques, and using controlled environments like greenhouses. Scientists also emphasise the need for long-term studies on how different flowers react to climate change. Understanding plant adaptability and using climate prediction models will help farmers plan better and reduce losses.

By adopting such strategies, the floriculture industry will keep thriving; it will not gloom but rather continue to bloom despite challenges like climate change. However, both items are perishable, so there is a need for a good market for the quick delivery of fruits and flowers