Journal of Natural Science Research and Review (JNSRR) · Research article · Open access
Impact of Climate Change on Phenological Shifts in Rice Cultivation
Dr. Subrata Sinha
5 July 2025 · Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 13-18
DOI: 10.65150/EP-jnsrr/V1E1/2025-A003 (registration with Crossref in progress)
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Climate change has emerged as a significant driver of alterations in agricultural systems, particularly affecting crop phenology—the timing of biological events such as flowering, maturity, and harvesting. Rice, being a temperature and water-sensitive crop, is especially vulnerable to these climatic perturbations.
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- Published
- 5 July 2025
- Volume / issue / pages
- Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 13-18
- ISSN
- 3051-3766 (online) · 3051-3758 (print)
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- CC BY 4.0 — free to read and reuse with attribution
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- Double-blind, at least two independent reviewers
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- EP Journals Group
Abstract
Climate change has emerged as a significant driver of alterations in agricultural systems, particularly affecting crop phenology—the timing of biological events such as flowering, maturity, and harvesting. Rice, being a temperature and water-sensitive crop, is especially vulnerable to these climatic perturbations. This research investigates the influence of rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and altered humidity levels on the phenological stages of rice cultivation across selected regions in India. A combination of field data, historical climate records, and farmer surveys was employed to evaluate changes in sowing dates, flowering periods, grain filling, and maturity durations. Results indicate a consistent advancement in flowering and reduced grain filling period due to increased average temperatures. Delays in monsoon onset further exacerbate yield losses. The study also incorporates farmer perspectives through structured questionnaires to validate observational findings. These phenological shifts have direct implications for rice productivity, varietal suitability, and food security, necessitating climate-resilient farming strategies and adaptive policy interventions.
Keywords: Climate change, rice phenology, flowering shifts, temperature rise, monsoon delay, grain filling, heat stress, adaptive agriculture, crop calendar, sustainable farming
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Dr. Subrata Sinha (2025). Impact of Climate Change on Phenological Shifts in Rice Cultivation. Journal of Natural Science Research and Review, 1(1), 13-18. https://www.ep-journals.org/articles/impact-of-climate-change-on-phenological-shifts-in-rice-cultivation-174a53d2
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Dr. Subrata Sinha.
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In Journal of Natural Science Research and Review, Volume 1, Issue 1, pages 13-18, published by EP Journals Group on 5 July 2025.
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Yes. It is open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) licence, so anyone can read, share and reuse it with attribution.
What is the DOI of this article?
10.65150/EP-jnsrr/V1E1/2025-A003. Registration with Crossref is in progress.
How do I cite this article?
APA: Dr. Subrata Sinha (2025). Impact of Climate Change on Phenological Shifts in Rice Cultivation. Journal of Natural Science Research and Review, 1(1), 13-18. https://www.ep-journals.org/articles/impact-of-climate-change-on-phenological-shifts-in-rice-cultivation-174a53d2
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