What do we know about the future of crop pests and diseases in relation to food systems?

Crop pests and diseases (P&D) can cause substantial yield losses and pose a threat to global food security. Losses at a regional level can even exceed 40 percent for crops like maize and rice. Most studies show that a warmer climate creates a conducive, albeit spatially variable, environment for P&...

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Main Authors: Petsakos, Athanasios, Montes, Carlo, Pequeno, Diego, Schiek, Benjamin, Sonder, Kai
Format: Book Chapter
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175230

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