Simulating adaptation strategies to offset potential impacts of climate variability and change on maize yields in Embu County, Kenya.

ABSTRACT: In this study, we assessed the possible impacts of climate variability and change on growth and performance of maize using multi-climate, multi-crop model approaches built on Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Project (AgMIP) protocols in five different agro-ecological zones (AEZs) of Embu County in Kenya and under different management systems. Adaptation strategies were developed that are locally relevant by identifying a set of technologies that help to offset potential impacts of climate change on maize yields. Impacts and adaptation options were evaluated using projections by 20 Coupled Model Intercomparison Project-Phase 5 (CMIP5) climate models under two representative concentration pathways (RCPs) 4.5 and 8.5. Two widely used crop simulation models, Agricultural Prod

SUBMITTER: Gummadi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7643979 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature