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Analyzing the Impact of Climate Change on Maize Production to Develop Innovative Strategies for Ensuring Global Food Security
Authors
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Farid Saber Nassar
Department of Animal and Fish Production, College of Agricultural and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 420, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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Ahmed Osman Abbas
Department of Animal and Fish Production, College of Agricultural and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 420, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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Mohamed Ezzat Elshekh
Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 420, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.30564/jees.v7i2.8207Abstract
This study examines the role of maize in food security and economic stability, focusing on its response to climate change and strategies to enhance resilience. Using a qualitative descriptive research methodology, the study analyzes the impact of climate change on global maize production and proposes innovative strategies for sustainability and food security. The agricultural environment is vulnerable to heavy metal toxicity, which is linked to the relationship between soil health and climate change. From 1850 to 2020, the Earth’s temperature increased by 1.1 °C, with projections indicating continued warming. This trend has significant economic implications, particularly in developing countries where agriculture employs 69% of the population. Heat waves and droughts represent abiotic stresses faced by maize. Research suggests that high greenhouse gas emissions could lead to a 24% reduction in maize yield by 2030. The study highlights the need to focus on breeding and phenotyping technologies to develop heat- and drought-tolerant maize varieties that use water efficiently. Additionally, strategies such as genomic editing, transcriptome analysis, and maize quality mapping are crucial to addressing these challenges. Developing insect-resistant maize is another objective. This study emphasizes the necessity of ongoing research to improve agricultural productivity and ensure food security, especially in light of global population growth. It also advocates for new regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to global warming.
Keywords:
Abiotic Stresses; Climate Change; Food Security; Sustainability; Zea maysReferences
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Farid Saber Nassar, Ahmed Osman Abbas, & Mohamed Ezzat Elshekh. (2025). Analyzing the Impact of Climate Change on Maize Production to Develop Innovative Strategies for Ensuring Global Food Security. Journal of Environmental & Earth Sciences, 7(2), 198–210. https://doi.org/10.30564/jees.v7i2.8207
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