Assessment of global sorghum production, tolerance, and climate risk

Some cereal crops can withstand harsh growing conditions, and, hence, be considered an important line of defense against food shortage under climate change. Sorghum ( bicolor (L.) Monech) is the main crop for millions people, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. This performs well input constraints (e.g., limited water) exhibits high resilience to adverse conditions temperature, drought, waterlogging), making it a star combating hunger However, sorghum other similar are not tolerant absolute terms. Climate change could push these beyond limits they tolerate, jeopardizing security people around world. In this research, we analyzed current status production, trends, factors controlling yield using empirical approaches. Especially Africa, cultivated widely unfavorable sub-optimal levels. Our findings raise multiple concerns as highlight opportunities sustainability cultivation future with seems increase persistently despite global warming due improved inputs approach, offering hope that adaptation approaches fruitful, Africa. A combination interventions including adequate use fertilizers technology adoption cultivars), efficient management (e.g. irrigation), better agronomic practices, key boosting ensuring warmer climate.