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nology are some of the solutions to minimize the effect of climate
change. Hi-tech horticulture is to be adopted in an intensive way.
• It is necessary that selection of plant species/cultivars is to be con-
sidered keeping in view the effects of climate change. The perfor-
mance of different seasonal may not be satisfactory due to shorter
and warmer winter.
• Judicious water utilization in the form of drip, mist and sprinkler will
be a key factor to deal with the drought conditions.
• Development of new cultivars of floricultural crops tolerant to high
temperature, resistant to pests and diseases, short duration and pro-
ducing good yield under stress conditions, will be the main strategies
to meet this challenge.

KEYWORDS

• Abiotic Effects

• Adverse Effect

• Climate Change

• Floriculture

• Flower Crops

• Strategies

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