Unveiling the global vegetable crisis amidst accelerated climate change

Abstract

Vegetables play a crucial role in ensuring nutritional stability and are a vital element of a wellrounded diet. The presence of bioactives in vegetables underscore the importance of consuming a varied and colourful array of plant-based foods to support optimal health. Incorporating a wide range of vegetables into the diet provides an abundance of bioactive compounds that can collectively contribute to a healthier lifestyle and reduce risk of chronic diseases. The primary global challenge confronting humanity and the planet is acknowledged to be climate change, which significantly affects the cultivation of vegetables and agriculture as a whole. Vegetables are particularly susceptible to the impacts of climate change, posing a threat to food security. Since vegetables are a primary source of essential nutrients for human diet, the negative impacts on their production can threaten global food security and exacerbate malnutrition. It is imperative to concentrate on a comprehensive strategy that involves the creation of climate-resistant vegetable varieties, sustainable farming methods, the incorporation of biotechnological advancements and more in order to alleviate the
adverse effects of climate change on vegetable production.