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Climate-smart tea seed variety introduced – India
To combat the ill effects of climate change, a climate-smart new seed variety ‘TSS 2’ which can withstand high temperatures and yield quality crops has been introduced.
This new seed variety has been introduced at a time when tea production is down by 80 million kg till now in 2024 due to extreme heat and climatic factors.
Extreme heat is making a significant impact on tea plantations in Assam and north Bengal, the two largest tea-producing regions in the country.
The traditional tea-growing calendar is being disrupted due to erratic weather patterns. Tea plants require a balance of warmth and moisture, but prolonged heat can dry out the soil, stressing the plants and stunting their growth.
Source: Business Standard (Extracts), Courtesy: Tea Exporters’ Association Sri Lanka
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