Climate Dynamics in Horticultural Science. Volume One The Principles and Applications in Horticultural Science : Apple Academic Press : 9781771880312 : 1771880317 : 03 Feb 2015 : Climate change and increased climate variability in terms of rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and increasing extreme weather events, such as severe drought and devastating floods, pose a threat to the production of agricultural and horticultural crops?a threat this is expected to worsen. Climate change is already affecting?and is likely to increase?invasive species, pests, and disease vectors, all adversely affecting agri-horticultural crop productivity. Advances in agricultural knowledge, science, and technology will be required to develop improved crop traits, such as temperature, drought, pest, and salt tolerance. This two-volume set gives readers an understanding of the issues and makes suggestions for ways to mitigate adverse climate change effects on crops. The focus of Volume 1: Th