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Tropical Weather Patterns Affecting Agriculture
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Drought
Reduces crop yields due to water stress, may lead to soil degradation. Coping strategies include drip irrigation, drought-resistant crops, and water harvesting techniques.
Monsoon
Can cause flooding and waterlogging of soils, benefitting rice cultivation. Coping strategies include improved drainage, construction of dykes, and timing of planting cycles.
Tropical Cyclones
Can cause destruction of crops and infrastructure. Coping strategies include early warning systems, wind-resistant structures, and crop insurance.
El Niño
Alters precipitation patterns, often causing drought in some areas and floods in others. Coping strategies include weather forecasting, crop diversification, and soil moisture conservation.
La Niña
Typically brings wetter conditions and may increase crop disease pressure. Coping strategies include disease-resistant crops, effective drainage, and pest management programs.
Hurricanes
Results in crop destruction, soil erosion, and salinization. Coping strategies include robust building codes, salt-tolerant crops, and post-disaster assistance.
Heatwaves
Leads to heat stress on plants and livestock, potentially decreasing yields. Coping strategies include shading systems, timed irrigation, and heat-tolerant breeds/varieties.
Cold Spells
Can damage tropical crops sensitive to frost. Coping strategies include the use of greenhouses, wind breaks, and planting at lower frost risk elevations.
Persistent Cloudiness
Reduces sunlight and can delay plant growth. Coping strategies include the use of shade-tolerant varieties and supplemental lighting in greenhouses.
Intense Rainfall
Can cause erosion and nutrient leaching. Coping strategies include contour farming, mulching, and the use of cover crops.
Extended Wet Season
Can increase disease and pest pressure. Coping strategies include well-timed agrochemical applications, improved ventilation in crop plots, and disease-resistant varieties.
Extended Dry Season
Increases water demand and stress on water resources. Coping strategies include water conservation techniques, efficient water management, and adoption of xerophytic plants.
Inter-annual Variability
Creates uncertainty and can disrupt production cycles. Coping strategies include diversified farming systems, access to climate information services, and flexible sowing dates.
Climate Change
Leads to altered precipitation patterns and increased temperatures, affecting production. Coping strategies include adaptive breeding, agroforestry, and sustainable land management practices.
Hailstorms
Can physically damage crops and reduce yields. Coping strategies include protective netting, insurance policies, and emergency response plans.
High Humidity
Predisposes crops to fungal diseases and can affect pollination. Coping strategies include improved air circulation in plantations, use of anti-fungal treatments, and selecting less sensitive varieties.
Strong Winds
Can cause physical damage to crops and increase evapotranspiration. Coping strategies include windbreaks, lower-profile crops, and anchoring of soil with ground cover.
Seasonal Fog
Limits photosynthesis and visibility, affecting crop care. Coping strategies include choosing less fog-prone areas for sensitive crops and adjusting work schedules to clearer times.
Volcanic Ash Fall
Results in crop burial and contamination, as well as disruption to livestock. Coping strategies include ash removal systems, protective coverings, and livestock evacuation plans.
Salt Spray
From coastal storms, it can damage foliage and reduce crop vitality. Coping strategies include barrier vegetation, washing of leaves, and selecting salt-tolerant species.
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