Eleven varieties of potatoes, natural and hybrid, grown in Gujarat have been found to be the most resilient to climate change of those grown across the country. However, they showed poor tolerance for heat (0.01 on Heat Tolerance Index), however, the study lists this as the criterion that matters the least. Comparing climate projections with an adoption rate of high resistant and tolerant varieties, we found that Gujarat varieties are relatively most resilient." Gujarat's starchy root vegetable had the highest Maturity Index in the nation. "Heat tolerance will need further attention to prepare this region for the warmer weather predicted."

Source: dna May 08, 2019 23:48 UTC