Climate change impacts
An increase in climate change-induced heat waves is resulting in increased damage to agricultural produce. In tomato production, fruit splitting from higher summer temperatures is impacting the yield of saleable produce.
Effects of Greenhouse Covering Materials in Tomato Cultivation for Warmer Temperatures
| Publication date | July 25, 2018 |
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| Sector | Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries |
| Region name | Chubu（Ishikawa Prefecture） |
Adaptation activity
Applying a light-shielding material to the exterior surface of polyethylene greenhouses has been found to prevent fruit splitting. However, if too much light is blocked this may also reduce yield. The Ishikawa Prefectural government is supporting research into the effectiveness of thermal barrier netting that protects tomatoes from cracking and ensures yield.
(Source: “Effects of Greenhouse Covering Materials in Tomato Cultivation for Warmer Temperatures”, Ishikawa Agriculture Research Center)
- Sources and Related Information
- “Effects of Greenhouse Covering Materials in Tomato Cultivation for Warmer Temperatures”, Ishikawa Agriculture Research Center
- Ishikawa Prefectural Food and Agriculture and Rural Vision 2016
https://www.pref.ishikawa.lg.jp/nousei/vision/vision.html - Ministry of the Environment Chubu Regional Environmental Office (2015), Chubu's Mitigation and Adaptation Initiatives for Global Warming
http://chubu.env.go.jp/earth/mat/data/cyubu_kanwa%20tekiou%2020150313.pdf
