Nguyen, T. P. L., Seddaiu, G., Virdis, S. G. P., Tidore, C., Pasqui, M., & Roggero, P. P. (2016). Perceiving to learn or learning to perceive? Understanding farmers’ perceptions and adaptation to climate uncertainties. Agricultural Systems, 143, 205–216.
Abstract: Perception not only shapes knowledge but knowledge also shapes perception. Humans adapt to the natural world through a process of learning in which they interpret their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to their environment and act accordingly. In this research, we examined how farmers’ decision making is shaped in the context of changing climate. Using empirical data (face-to-face semi-structured interviews and questionnaires) on four Mediterranean farming systems from a case study located in Oristano (Sardinia, Italy) we sought to understand farmers’ perception of climate change and their behaviors in adjustment of farming practices. We found different perceptions among farmer groups were mainly associated with the different socio-cultural and institutional settings and perceived relationships between climate factors and impacts on each farming systems. The research findings on different perceptions among farmer groups can help to understand farmers’ current choices and attitudes of adaptation for supporting the development of appropriate adaptation strategies. In addition, the knowledge of socio-cultural and economic factors that lead to biases in climate perceptions can help to integrate climate communication into adaptation research for making sense of climate impacts and responses at farm level.
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Brylińska, M., Sobkowiak, S., Stefańczyk, E., & Śliwka, J. (2016). Potato cultivation system affects population structure of Phytophthora infestans. Fungal Ecology, 20, 132–143.
Abstract: Phytophthora infestans is one of the most destructive potato pathogens. Many factors influence the population structure of P. infestans, including migration, climate and type of potato cultivation. Here, we analyse 365 P. infestans isolates collected from three regions of Poland over three years. We determined mating type, mitochondrial haplotype, resistance to metalaxyl, virulence and polymorphism at 14 simple sequence repeat (SSR) loci. Analysis of SSR markers showed high genetic diversity associated with this population. Model-based structure analysis grouped 299 unique genotypes into four main clusters. The P. infestans isolates collected from the Mlochow region, which has the most intensive level of potato cultivation, formed a distinct cluster, indicating a strong effect of the cultivation system on pathogen population structure. Three clusters contained isolates with frequent presence of three alleles at one locus, which may affect their capacity for sexual reproduction and preserve groups of fit genotypes that propagate asexually. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd and The British Mycological Society.
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Schönhart, M. (2016). Case 1: Integrated assessment of climate change mitigation and adaptation trade-offs in Austria.. Rotterdam (Netherlands).
Abstract: Presentation SC 2.10 Farming systems. Case 1: Integrated assessment of climate change mitigation and adaptation trade-offs in Austria, Martin Schönhart, Universität für Bodenkultur Wien, Austria (2016). Presented at the international conference Adaptation Futures 2016, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. No Label
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Lehtonen, H. (2016). Case 2: More strategic farm management needed to adapt to climate change in the North Savo region.. Rotterdam (Netherlands).
Abstract: Presentation SC 2.10 Farming systems. Case 2: More strategic farm management needed to adapt to climate change in the North Savo region, Heikki Lehtonen, Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE), Finland (2016). Presented at the international conference Adaptation Futures 2016, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. No Label
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Topp, K. (2016). Case 4: Adaptation of European dairy farms to climate change: a case study approach.. Rotterdam (Netherlands).
Abstract: Presentation SC 2.10 Farming systems. Case 4: Adaptation of European dairy farms to climate change: a case study approach, Kairsty Topp, Scotland's Rural College, United Kingdom (2016). Presented at the international conference Adaptation Futures 2016, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. No Label
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