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- Title
Exploring adaptation choices for grapevine regions in Spain.
- Authors
Resco, Pablo; Iglesias, Ana; Bardají, Isabel; Sotés, Vicente
- Abstract
Our aim was to explore the adaptation choices to climate change in the grapevine regions of Spain from two points of view. First, what are the main reasons for concern? Second, how large is the adaptation effort in each region? We address the first question by measuring sensitivity to climate change with Huglin, Cold Night and Dryness Indices over the entire territory, providing information on the adaptation type (e.g. varieties, zoning, water allocation). We then estimate probabilistic projections across scenario, zone and sensitivity indices in the 56 Protected Designation of Origin areas to inform on the magnitude of the adaptation effort. Second, we propose an adaptation effort measure that is framed according to the local environmental context. Results suggest that most areas urgently need an adaptation plan due to the deterioration of production and quality indices as a result of climate change. Potential opportunities in many climate regions might be limited by current policy. The production objectives of quality and quantity trade-offs will probably need to be revised by analysing the sustainability of grapevine production.
- Subjects
SPAIN; GRAPE yields; CLIMATE change; EFFECT of temperature on plants; PLANT adaptation; AGRICULTURE
- Publication
Regional Environmental Change, 2016, Vol 16, Issue 4, p979
- ISSN
1436-3798
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10113-015-0811-4