Performance evaluation of climate resilient rice varieties for increasing productivity in flood prone area of Assam

Abstract

An enormous amount of research has been conducted into the representation of climate change. Weather variability has emerged as a major challenge in the field of agriculture. The present climate change scenario requires sustainable agricultural practices. Northeast India has one of the most fragile ecosystems. The agricultural landscape of the region predominantly relies on rain-fed conditions. With the shifting patterns of rainfall, a rise in extreme weather events is anticipated, leading to a heightened frequency of both droughts and floods. Given its role as a basin in the mountainous northeastern region of India, the region is exceedingly susceptible to the profound impacts of climate change on agriculture. This study aims to assess the efficacy of site-specific technologies, such as stress-tolerant rice cultivars, in boosting farmers' resilience to flood-related challenges. The ability of agriculture to adapt to weather variations and climate change is crucial for ensuring the livelihood security of the numerous small-scale and marginalized farmers in the area. The research is centered on the traditional