The impact of climate change on hazelnut cultivation

Abstract

Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) cultivation faces substantial challenges in the wake of climate change. This review synthesizes findings from various studies to examine the impacts of climate change on hazelnut cultivation, strategies for mitigating these impacts, and the potential role of hazelnut orchards as carbon sinks. I discuss the physiological responses of hazelnut trees to changing climatic conditions, explore management strategies to enhance resilience and productivity, and evaluate the carbon sequestration potential of hazelnut orchards. Additionally, I assess the role of fertilization, irrigation, and other agricultural practices in shaping hazelnut growth and yield under shifting climate scenarios. By integrating sustainable agricultural practices and leveraging precision agriculture technologies, hazelnut growers can improve environmental sustainability and economic viability. This review provides comprehensive insights and practical recommendations for sustaining hazelnut production in the face of climate change

Keywords

• Adaptive management
• carbon sequestration
• climate change
• hazelnut vultivation
• phenological shifts
• sustainable production

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