Andalusia Opens €700k Climate Lab to Save Mediterranean Crops
The Andalusian Ministry of Agriculture has inaugurated a pioneering climate laboratory, investing 700,000 euros. This facility, designed to adapt Mediterranean agriculture to drought and climate change, focuses on crops like olive, grape, citrus, and nuts.
The laboratory, based in Córdoba, consists of two independent modules. These can replicate various climatic conditions, allowing multiple trials to run simultaneously. Initial trials are underway on olive, almond, pistachio, and grape, with orange and mandarin trials planned soon.
The facility uses advanced technologies for crop characterization and climate control. These include systems to manage atmospheric CO2 levels and state-of-the-art sensors and cameras. The laboratory aims to determine which varieties and crops adapt best to future Andalusian climates and find solutions for efficient water and soil management.
Preliminary results have shown the response of these crops to moderate hydric stress. This allows for the development of specific irrigation schedules tailored to Andalusian conditions.
The laboratory, a collaborative effort involving the Andalusian Institute for Agriculture and other companies, is a significant step towards adapting Mediterranean agriculture to climate change. Its findings will help create more resilient and efficient farming practices, benefiting both the environment and the regional economy.
Read also:
- Unveiling the Less-Discussed Disadvantages of Buds - Revealing the Silent Story
- Grid Risk Evaluation Strategy By NERC Outlined, Focusing on Potential Threats from Data Centers
- Kenya broadens economic zones featuring Olkaria's geothermal energy advantage
- Norway's Normod Carbon to Build €250m CO2 Hub in Denmark by 2029
