INT/22/K01 - Rethinking climate change mitigation strategies by improving phenological adaptability and tolerance to abiotic stresses in temperate crops

Submitter: School of Agriculture of the Buenos Aires University, based in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Subcontractor: Same as above.
Priority area: Food and Agriculture
Participating/beneficiary countries: 3 countries (Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay)
PGTF input: US$ 31,000
Other inputs: US$ 50,000
Number: INT/22/K01
Duration: Twelve (12) months
Approval: 45th Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Group of 77 (New York, 30 November 2021)
Completion: Final report submitted on 15 January 2025
Impact: The project was carried out by research teams in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile. It focused on helping farmers better adapt to climate change by improving the timing and resilience of key winter crops such as wheat, barley, and rapeseed. Scientists developed easy-to-use online tools (the CRONOS models) that help farmers choose the best time to plant based on weather risks, while field experiments showed how heat and flooding affect crop productivity. The results were shared widely through field days, meetings, and publications, reaching hundreds of farmers, technicians, and researchers. The project also expanded research facilities with a new plant growth chamber and strengthened regional cooperation among agricultural experts. Its findings offer practical guidance to improve crop planning and help farmers reduce losses caused by extreme weather, making agriculture more sustainable across the Southern Cone.

Final Report:

• INT-22-K01-FinalReport.pdf  *  [Language: English; Size: 1290KB]




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