Spanish project seeks to improve climate change tolerance in tomatoes.

Spanish project seeks to improve climate change tolerance in tomatoes.More than 70 percent of the planet's fresh water is used for agriculture, and the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) warns of a greater risk of droughts, which in certain regions may limit the local production of certain foods. The problem of water scarcity coincides with the pollution of water resources; fertilizers and pesticides are affecting its quality and the environmental cost to pay is very high. How can we meet this challenge? The slogan "more food per drop of water" is the challenge, but this goes beyond optimising irrigation systems; it requires an interdisciplinary approach. Obtaining drought-resistant plants is not easy; it entails a thorough understanding of their molecular and physiological processes, as well as the development of agronomic and crop precision techniques.Spanish project seeks to improve climate change tolerance in tomatoes.