Climate change and the fruit culture

Abstract

The aim of the study is to describe statistical evidences of climate changes that may impact the agricultural activities, mainly the fruit culture. The evidences were obtained from several studies carried out throughout the world. However, it was given special focus to the climate conditions of the State of São Paulo, Brazil. It has been observed significant increasing trends in the minimum air temperature over several regions of the Globe. It has also been observed no consistent trend in the maximum air temperature. Concerning rainfall events, the statistical analyses have shown a lack of spatial coherence in the temporal changes of this meteorological variable. For the State of São Paulo, it was verified some statistical results that may be linked with a recurrent delay in the resumption of the rainy season.