Study Predicts These 2 Popular Foods Are Resilient to Climate Change
A new study led by researchers at the University of Florida predicts that the supply chains for two of America’s most popular plant-based foods — French fries and pasta sauce — are surprisingly resilient to climate change.
To make their predictions, the researchers developed an innovative modeling approach to the assessment of climate adaptation and mitigation opportunities in fruit and vegetable supply chains. While this methodology uses the best technology available today, the resulting forecasts should be treated with some caution, says UF/IFAS scientist Clyde Fraisse, who follows colleague Senthold Asseng in leading the research team behind the study.
“This research represents the first time scientists have been able to evaluate how changes in our climate and increased competition for resources will impact farmers’ ability to increase production of fruits and vegetables,” says Fraisse.
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