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International Journal of Geography Geology and Environment

Climatological impact on groundnut crop over Junagadh district

GV VarmaV. Lakshmana RaoA SravaniRajiv Kumar ChaturvediPrithvi Raj Jallu

Volume 5(1) · Pages 57–66 · DOI: 10.22271/27067483.2023.v5.i1a.142 ↗

Research areasClimate change impacts on agricultureClimate variability and modelsPeanut Plant Research Studies

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Abstract

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The present study investigated the climatic vulnerability of the peanut cropping system in Gujarat's Junagadh district. The Junagadh district is situated in western Gujarat between the latitudes of 70.150 and 70.550 and the longitudes of 20.470 and 21.450. One of the significant oil seed crops in India is the groundnut crop. Gujarat is India's top groundnut producer. Gujarat's Junagadh district produces the majority of the state's ground net crops. Planning for climate change mitigation efforts requires an understanding of the past, present, and projected temperatures and precipitation in the Junagadh district. IMD provided historical daily temperature data with a resolution of 100 km for the years 1951 to 2019.Historical daily temperature data from 1951 to 2019 is downscaled to 1 km from IMD at a resolution of 100 km x 100 km. Data on historical precipitation was downscale from Cru's 25 km x 25 km resolution to 10 km. The temperature projections (RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5) for five South Asian codex domain models at resolutions of 50 km x 50 km and scaled down to 1 km are displayed. 50 km x 50km and 10km downscale daily data from five South Asian codex domain models. The Taylor diagram demonstrated that, when tested against cru data, all models perform better in terms of rainfall and temperature. The cm5a model outperformed the other models in terms of performance. Maximum temperatures are seen to rise from 32.760 C to 35.50 C (RCP 4.5) and 37.20 C (RCP 8.5) and minimum temperatures are seen to rise from 23.920 C to 25.300 C (RCP 4.5) and 27.480 C between 1970 and 2100 (RCP 8.5). June, a crucial month for the germination stage of groundnut crops, sees an increase in both the maximum and minimum temperatures. From 1970 to 2100, June to November total precipitation increased from 853.2 mm to 1029 (RCP 4.5) and 1097 mm, respectively (RCP 8.5).

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  1. Why it matters

    • Groundnut is a critical oilseed crop in India, with Gujarat being the leading producer and the Junagadh district contributing the majority of the state's output. View evidence ↗

      Why it matters

      Groundnut is a critical oilseed crop in India, with Gujarat being the leading producer and the Junagadh district contributing the majority of the state's output.

      In the paper's own words

      “One of the significant oil seed crops in India is the groundnut crop. Gujarat is India's top groundnut producer. Gujarat's Junagadh district produces the majority of the state's ground net crops.”

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    • In many tropical regions, crops are approaching their heat tolerance limits, which threatens to reduce overall yields. View evidence ↗

      Why it matters

      In many tropical regions, crops are approaching their heat tolerance limits, which threatens to reduce overall yields.

      In the paper's own words

      “In the majority of tropical regions, crops are getting close to the point where they can tolerate no more heat, which could result in lower crop yields.”

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      Found in: Introduction

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    • Crop production is significantly impacted by biophysical changes caused by rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and increased atmospheric carbon dioxide. View evidence ↗

      Why it matters

      Crop production is significantly impacted by biophysical changes caused by rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and increased atmospheric carbon dioxide.

      In the paper's own words

      “Meteorological factors, such as rising temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, have a significant biophysical impact on crop production”

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  2. The question

    • The study aimed to investigate how vulnerable the peanut cropping system in the Junagadh district of Gujarat is to climatic changes. View evidence ↗

      The question

      The study aimed to investigate how vulnerable the peanut cropping system in the Junagadh district of Gujarat is to climatic changes.

      In the paper's own words

      “The present study investigated the climatic vulnerability of the peanut cropping system in Gujarat's Junagadh district.”

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      Found in: Results and Discussion

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  3. What they did

    • The researchers used historical temperature data (1951–2019) from the IMD, downscaled to 1 km, and precipitation data from CRU, downscaled to 10 km. View evidence ↗

      What they did

      The researchers used historical temperature data (1951–2019) from the IMD, downscaled to 1 km, and precipitation data from CRU, downscaled to 10 km.

      In the paper's own words

      “IMD provided historical daily temperature data with a resolution of 100 km for the years 1951 to 2019. Historical daily temperature data from 1951 to 2019 is downscaled to 1 km from IMD at a resolution of 100 km x 100 km. Data on historical precipitation was downscale from Cru's 25 km x 25 km resolution to 10 km.”

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    • Future temperature projections were analyzed using five South Asian CORDEX domain models under RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5 scenarios, downscaled to 1 km. View evidence ↗

      What they did

      Future temperature projections were analyzed using five South Asian CORDEX domain models under RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5 scenarios, downscaled to 1 km.

      In the paper's own words

      “The temperature projections (RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5) for five South Asian codex domain models at resolutions of 50 km x 50 km and scaled down to 1 km are displayed.”

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      Found in: Methodology

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    • The analysis employed linear regression for trend detection and calculated spatial standard deviation, variance, and various time-based averages. View evidence ↗

      What they did

      The analysis employed linear regression for trend detection and calculated spatial standard deviation, variance, and various time-based averages.

      In the paper's own words

      “Trend analysis has been done using the linear regression method. The standard deviation and variance were calculated spatially for each time step. Monthly, yearly, and decadal averages were computed for both observed and model datasets.”

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  4. What they found

    • Between 1970 and 2100, maximum temperatures are projected to rise from 32.76°C to 35.50°C (RCP 4.5) or 37.20°C (RCP 8.5), while minimums are projected to rise from 23.92°C to 25.30°C (RCP 4.5) or 27.48°C (RCP 8.5). View evidence ↗

      What they found

      Between 1970 and 2100, maximum temperatures are projected to rise from 32.76°C to 35.50°C (RCP 4.5) or 37.20°C (RCP 8.5), while minimums are projected to rise from 23.92°C to 25.30°C (RCP 4.5) or 27.48°C (RCP 8.5).

      In the paper's own words

      “Maximum temperatures are seen to rise from 32.760 C to 35.50 C (RCP 4.5) and 37.20 C (RCP 8.5) and minimum temperatures are seen to rise from 23.920 C to 25.300 C (RCP 4.5) and 27.480 C between 1970 and 2100 (RCP 8.5).”

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    • Total precipitation from June to November is projected to increase from 853.2 mm to 1029 mm under RCP 4.5 and 1097 mm under RCP 8.5 between 1970 and 2100. View evidence ↗

      What they found

      Total precipitation from June to November is projected to increase from 853.2 mm to 1029 mm under RCP 4.5 and 1097 mm under RCP 8.5 between 1970 and 2100.

      In the paper's own words

      “From 1970 to 2100, June to November total precipitation increased from 853.2 mm to 1029 (RCP 4.5) and 1097 mm, respectively (RCP 8.5).”

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      Found in: Results and Discussion

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    • Multi-variant analysis showed that combined climate parameters could explain up to 39% and 30% of the variation in groundnut yield. View evidence ↗

      What they found

      Multi-variant analysis showed that combined climate parameters could explain up to 39% and 30% of the variation in groundnut yield.

      In the paper's own words

      “The regression analysis indicates R values of 0.63 and 0.55 and R squares of 0.39 and 0.3, suggesting that accounts for 39% and 30% of the variation in ground nut yield.”

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      Found in: Analysis of multiple regression (Table-3(e))

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  5. What it means

    • The authors conclude that groundnut yield is directly proportional to precipitation, whereas no significant relationship was found between temperature and yield. View evidence ↗

      What it means

      The authors conclude that groundnut yield is directly proportional to precipitation, whereas no significant relationship was found between temperature and yield.

      In the paper's own words

      “In my investigation, yielding was shown to be directly proportionate to precipitation, with no significant relationship found between temperatures and yielding.”

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      Found in: Analysis of multiple regression (Table-3(e))

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    • The authors predict that future groundnut crop yields will increase as precipitation increases. View evidence ↗

      What it means

      The authors predict that future groundnut crop yields will increase as precipitation increases.

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      “Based on the results above, we may predict that groundnut crop yields will grow in the future as precipitation increases.”

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Average yield of groundnut (T/ha): <8.50 vs 8.50 - 8.75 vs 8.76 - 9.00 vs >9.00
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a) Root mean square, Taylor score and IVS score have been calculated individually and represented in this table.Table 1Page 4a) Taylor diagram representing the maximum temperature in different model historical datasets compared with the observed data fromFigure 1Page 4b) Taylor diagram representing the minimum temperature in different model historical datasets compared with the observed data fromFigure 1Page 4b) Root mean square, Taylor score and IVS score have been calculated individually and represented in this table.Table 1Page 5c) Taylor diagram representing the precipitation in different model historical datasets compared with the observed data from CRU forFigure 1Page 5Time series graph comparing the changes of max, min and mean temperature with groundnut yield for Junagadh district.Figure 2Page 5c) Root mean square, Taylor score and IVS score have been calculated individually and represented in this table.Table 1Page 6Time series graph comparing the changes of precipitation with groundnut yield for Junagadh district.Figure 3Page 6Time series graph with trend line calculated with linear regression for number of rainy days in the JJASON period for JunagadhFigure 4Page 6Comparison of Rainy, Cloudy days above 35 °C and below 25 °CFigure 5Page 6a) RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 for different regions over various decades has been calculated in this table.Table 2Page 7b) RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 for different regions over various decades has been calculated in this table.Table 2Page 7a) Spatial distribution of rainfall over Junagadh district during JJASON for observed and future projections from multi-modelFigure 6Page 7b) Spatial distribution of maximum temperature over Junagadh district during JJASON for observed and future projections fromFigure 6Page 7c) RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 for different regions over various decades has been calculated in this table.Table 2Page 8d) RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 for different regions over various decades has been calculated in this table.Table 2Page 8b) Spatial distribution of minimum temperature over Junagadh district during JJASON for observed and future projections fromFigure 6Page 8d) Spatial distribution of mean temperature over Junagadh district during JJASON for observed and future projections from multi-Figure 6Page 8The study area over a time period 1997-2017 considering yield and climate parametersTable 3Page 9a) Relation between the mean DTR and average yield.Table 3Page 9c) Change in climate parameters over 1997-2017.Table 3Page 9b) Change in yield range.Table 3Page 9d) Analysis of yield with respect to maximumTable 3Page 9e) Analysis of yield by combining various climate parameters.Table 3Page 9
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Introduction

The important grain legume crop known as groundnut is grown primarily for its use as a source of vegetable protein and edible oil. The production of peanuts takes place in the tropical and semi-arid tropical regions, which are characterized by high temperatures and little rainfall, to the tune of about 90% of the global total. In the majority of tropical regions, crops are getting close to the point where they can tolerate no more heat, which could result in lower crop yields. The ideal air temperature for groundnut terminative growth is between 260 and 300 °C, which is higher than the ideal air temperature for reproductive growth, which is between 220 and 250 °C (Cox, 1991) [11] . Meteorological factors, such as rising temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, have a significant biophysical impact on crop production (H.R. Patel et al., 2013) [8] . The biophysical effects of climate change on agricultural production will vary over time and will be positive or negative depending on the type of agricultural system and region. Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra account for 80 percent of India's land area and 84 percent of its production. Gujarat leads all of them in terms of both production and area (forest report, Directorate of agriculture, Gujarat state). In Gujarat, groundnut productivity averages 1603 kg/ha during the Kharif season and 1903 kg/ha during the summer (Anonymous, 2012b). The average global temperature had risen 1.80 °C by 2100, reaching 40 °C (IPCC, 2014).In addition to the increase in temperature, the frequency of extreme weather events such as heat waves, floods, cyclones, and droughts is expected to rise. These parameters are bound to have an impact on agricultural production.

Temperature increases of 10 °C to 30 °C may cause a reduction in groundnut production (24%), as has been reported with temperature increases of 2.80 °C to 7.70 °C (Patel et al., 2008) [12] . When the maximum temperature was raised by 30 degrees Celsius, pod yield decreased by 39 to 48 percent in different cultivars, with the minimum temperature having less of an effect than the maximum temperature (B.M. Mote, 2016) [3] . In comparison to other food crops, the mean temperature varied with crop production.

Data

The India Meteorological Department, Government of India (Pai et al. 2014) [13] and the Climate Research Unit (CRU) of East Anglia, UK (Harris et al. 2014) [14] provide observed gridded climatology data for temperature and rainfall. Temperature data is further downscaled to 1 km resolution by adjusting temperatures in relation to a high-resolution digital elevation model (Gerlitz et al. 2014, Farr et al. 2007, and Reuter et al. 2007) [15][16][17] . IMD's gridded rainfall data has a much finer spatial resolution, i.e., 0.25° x 0.25°. (Pai et al., 2014) [13] . This high resolution observed rainfall dataset (1901-2015) is downscaled further using NASA's GPM precipitation data, which is available at a resolution of 10 km from 2003 to 2019. This downscaled data is used to analyse rainfall profiles and trends in the study area, as well as to correct for bias in future temperature and rainfall projections in the study area. Future projections for four Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP) scenarios are provided in global climate models. In this study, we used the RCP scenarios RCP4.5 and RCP8.5. RCP 2.6, RCP 4.5, RCP 6.0, and RCP 8.5 are the four RCP scenarios. These scenarios are written in such a way that they cover the entire spectrum of stabilization, mitigation, and baseline emission scenarios available in the literature. The naming convention reflects socioeconomic pathways that will reach a specific radiative forcing by 2100. RCP 8.5, for example, results in a radiative forcing of 8.5 Wm-2 by 2100. While there are four RCP scenarios available, we have used RCP4. 5

Methodology

The observed data for temperature (Tmax, Tmin) was of coarse resolution. We needed high-resolution data as the study area was small. For this purpose, we interpolated the existing observed data using the bilinear method and brought it down to 1 km x 1 km resolution. For precipitation data, we implemented CNN by taking the satellite data and IMD data and producing a merged dataset that was of 10 km x 10 km resolution. In the present study, we have taken five CORDEX models for the South Asian domain (WAS-44). As the resolutions of each model were different and the study area was small, we interpolated the model data to a 1 km x 1 km resolution for Tmax and Tmin using the bilinear method. For precipitation, we interpolated it to a 10 km x 10 km resolution. Tmax and Tmin datasets were further subjected to lapse rate correction to bring out the local features of the area. Tmean was computed using Tmax and Tmin. All the datasets were spatially averaged for the Junagadh, Vanthali, and Mendarda regions separately. Trend analysis has been done using the linear regression method. The standard deviation and variance were calculated spatially for each time step. Monthly, yearly, and decadal averages were computed for both observed and model datasets. An ensemble mean of all the model datasets has been computed. Bias correction has been done on model datasets. The bias computed in the historical data (Observed, model) was added to the future projections. The models were subjected to different skill tests to determine the best among them. Taylor's diagram has been plotted for Tmax, Tmin, Tmean, and precipitation. The Taylor scores, Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), and Interannual Variability skill score (IVS) have been computed.

Results and Discussion

In the present study, we studied the climatological impact of the meteorological parameters such as rainfall, maximum and minimum temperatures on the ground net crop in Junagadh district. We have conducted experiments using ensemble models of future projections of the two climate scenarios, RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5. The results are presented here. The future projections are studied over a period of 100 years, i.e., up to 2100. Three major time periods have been studied for both the scenarios: time period one (2020-2030), time period two (2030-2070), and time period three (2070-2100). Monthly wise climate analysis was done for the parameters of rainfall, maximum, and minimum temperature of the months of June, July, August, September, October, and November, which are the most prominent months for the growth and yield of the ground net crop. A figure 2 depicts the comparison of the maximum, minimum, and means temperatures and yield over the Junagadh District from 1971 to 2017. As the temperature rises over time, the yield production declines in both the maximum and minimum temperatures. The mean or optimum temperature is critical for crop productivity. Figure 3 depicts total precipitation and yield across the Junagadh district from 1971 to 2021. The graph illustrates that rainfall is an important determinant for groundnut yield production; when rainfall is high, so is production; there is a direct relationship between yield and rainfall. Figure 4 shows the number of rainy days and Figure 5 depicts a comparison between the number of cloudy days, rainy days, and the maximum temperature of 35 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. As the number of cloudy days and rainy days increase, so does the temperature, and the lower level moisture increases, creating a flood condition that may be favorable to ground nuts? As the number of cloudy days increases, so does the yield quality and output. And while to better understand microclimatological phenomena and their effects on crops, the district has been divided into three major blocks: Junagadh, Mendarda, and Vanthali. Figure 6 (a) shows the climate analysis of rainfall for the JJASON month using an ensemble of models for the three time series of the two scenarios and comparing it to the Junagadh district's climatologically mean rainfall (1971-2019). The average climatologically measured rainfall in Junagadh village for the JJASON month is 4.7 mm/day, with a maximum of 5.8 mm/day and a minimum of 3.6 mm/day, as shown in fig 6(a).The model forecasted average rainfall. The model ensembles in RCP 4.5, on the other hand, show a maximum of 7.1 mm per day, which is 0.9 percent higher than the mean rainfall.

Figure 6. d) Spatial distribution of mean temperature over Junagadh district during JJASON for observed and future projections from multi-
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d) Spatial distribution of mean temperature over Junagadh district during JJASON for observed and future projections from multi-

d) Spatial distribution of mean temperature over Junagadh district during JJASON for observed and future projections from multi-

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b) Spatial distribution of minimum temperature over Junagadh district during JJASON for observed and future projections from

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Figure 6. b) Spatial distribution of maximum temperature over Junagadh district during JJASON for observed and future projections from
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b) Spatial distribution of maximum temperature over Junagadh district during JJASON for observed and future projections from

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Figure 6. a) Spatial distribution of rainfall over Junagadh district during JJASON for observed and future projections from multi-model
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a) Spatial distribution of rainfall over Junagadh district during JJASON for observed and future projections from multi-model

a) Spatial distribution of rainfall over Junagadh district during JJASON for observed and future projections from multi-model

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Figure 5. Comparison of Rainy, Cloudy days above 35 °C and below 25 °C
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Comparison of Rainy, Cloudy days above 35 °C and below 25 °C

Comparison of Rainy, Cloudy days above 35 °C and below 25 °C

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Figure 4. Time series graph with trend line calculated with linear regression for number of rainy days in the JJASON period for Junagadh
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Time series graph with trend line calculated with linear regression for number of rainy days in the JJASON period for Junagadh

Time series graph with trend line calculated with linear regression for number of rainy days in the JJASON period for Junagadh

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Figure 3. Time series graph comparing the changes of precipitation with groundnut yield for Junagadh district.
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Time series graph comparing the changes of precipitation with groundnut yield for Junagadh district.

Time series graph comparing the changes of precipitation with groundnut yield for Junagadh district.

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Figure 2. Time series graph comparing the changes of max, min and mean temperature with groundnut yield for Junagadh district.
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Time series graph comparing the changes of max, min and mean temperature with groundnut yield for Junagadh district.

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Analysis of the maximum temperature for JJASON Fig. 6 (b): Climate analysis for the JJASON month using an ensemble of models for the three time series of the two scenarios and compared to the Junagadh district's climatologically mean maximum temperature (1971-2019). The mean climatological maximum temperature for the JJASON month in Junagadh village is 32 °C/day, as shown in fig. 6 (b). The model indicates that the average maximum temperature will be in RCP 4.5, however, the model ensembles show a maximum of 38 °C each day. In the second time period (2031-2070), the average temperature rises to 34.2 0 degrees Celsius, with a maximum of 39.10 0 Celsius and a minimum of 29.3 0 Celsius every day. In the decade (2071-2099), 36.10 0 Celsius with a maximum of 31.2-41 0 Celsius each day, in contrast to RCP 8.5. In both circumstances, the maximum temperature rises.

Analysis of the minimum temperature for JJASON

Analysis of the minimum temperature for JJASON

Analysis of the mean temperature for JJASON

Temperature is more significant than rainfall for crop development and productivity. Growth and development require optimal temperatures. In this study, we looked at the maximum and minimum temperature differences during the last three decades for both scenarios, from June to November. The climatological maximum temperature for June in the Junagadh district is 33 0 degrees Celsius. Fig. 6 (d): Climate analysis for the JJASON month using an ensemble of models for the three time series of the two scenarios and compared to the Junagadh district's climatologically mean temperature (1971-2019). The mean climatological temperature for the JJASON month in Junagadh village is 27.8 °C/day, as shown in fig. 6(d).The model anticipated the average temperature at In RCP 4.5, the model ensembles suggest a maximum of 26.50c each day. The average temperature rises to 28.9 0 Celsius in the second time period (2031-2070), with a maximum of 330 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 25.9 0 Celsius every day. In the decade (2071-2099), 29.5 °C with a maximum of 27.7-35.4 °C/day compared to RCP 8.5.

Regression Analysis (yield) (Table-3 (d))

The relationship between climate elements and the yield is analyzed through correlation with the null hypothesis (Ho) that there is a significant correlation in temperature (0.40) and precipitation (0.48). Regarding rainfall, temperature, and groundnut, the correlation coefficient of 0.48 and 0.40 is interpreted as a strong positive relationship between the two variables. The significance 2-tailed gives a P value of 0.06, which is greater than 0.05. Hence, the Ho is retained. The study does not provide enough evidence to conclude that there is a statistically significant correlation between temperature and ground nut yield. In terms of regression, HO is that there is no supported relationship between temperature and groundnut yield (b=0). The results give an R value of 0.4 and an R square of 0.16, meaning temperature explains only 16% of the ground nut yield. The significance 2-tailed gives a P value of 0.02, which is less than 0.05. Hence, H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, suggesting that a unit increase in rainfall results in a unit increase in the yield of groundnut. The regression analysis indicates an R value of 0.23 and an R square of 0.23 explains 23% of the ground nut yield.

Analysis of multiple regression (Table-3(e))

In this Multi-variant Analysis of Max-Temperature, Min-Temperature, Rainy Days, Cloudy Days, and Groundnut, yield is taken as the independent variable and pairs of (Temperature, Rainy Days), (Temperature, Precipitation, Rainy Days), (Temperature, Precipitation, Rainy Days), (Temperature, Precipitation, Rainy Days), (Temperature, Precipitation, Rainy Days), (Temperature, Precipitation, Rainy Days), (Temperature, Precipitation, Rainy Days), (Temperature, Precipitation, Rainy Days), (Temperature, Precipitation, Rainy Days), (Temperature, Precipitation, Rainy Days The significance level at 2-tailed is 0.03 and 0.03, which is less than 0.05. Hence, Ho is rejected. The regression analysis indicates R values of 0.63 and 0.55 and R squares of 0.39 and 0.3, suggesting that accounts for 39% and 30% of the variation in ground nut yield. The correlation coefficients for (Temperature, precipitation); (Temperature, precipitation, rainy days); and (Temperature, cloudy, rainy days) are 0.59, 0.62, and 0.59, respectively. The significance 2-tailed is 0.06, 0.07, and 0.12, which is greater than 0.05. Hence, Ho is retained. The regression analysis indicates an R value of 0.59, 0.62, 0.59 and an R square of 0.35, 0.39, and 0.35, suggesting that accounts for 35%, 39%, and 35% of the variation in ground nut yield. Celsius, and 12.78 0 Celsius, respectively. Precipitation and temperature are increasing in the RCP (4.5 and 8.5) future period compared to observed data. The association between the met parameters and groundnut crop yield can be identified here. We can see from this relationship that precipitation and yield have a correlation of 0.48 and a significance of 0.02. As a result, yield will increase with precipitation and vice versa. The correlation between maximum temperature and yield is 0.42, with a significance of 0.06. As a result, we can conclude that there is no linear relationship between these two variables. In my investigation, yielding was shown to be directly proportionate to precipitation, with no significant found between temperatures and yielding.

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Table 1. a) Root mean square, Taylor score and IVS score have been calculated individually and represented in this table.
ModelsN-RMSETaylor scoreIVS
CANESM0.93930.68280.4082
CM5A0.91520.68810.285
CNRM0.90850.69330.211
CSIRO0.79870.68350.03397
ENSEMBLE1.1710.58071.201
GFDL0.75380.77010.1299

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Table 1. b) Root mean square, Taylor score and IVS score have been calculated individually and represented in this table.
ModelsN-RMSETaylor scoreIVS
CANESM0.39160.91060.08166
CM5A0.45820.84250.2894
CNRM0.36560.91160.1355
CSIRO0.51730.71961.042
ENSEMBLE0.35160.94510.01921
GFDL0.32750.91640.1999

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Table 1. c) Root mean square, Taylor score and IVS score have been calculated individually and represented in this table.
ModelsN-RMSETaylor scoreIVS
CANESM0.97660.55120.001453
CMSA0.93990.54750.06737
CNRM0.86590.61330.0304
CSIRO0.97060.0355145.95
ENSEMBLE1.010.53470.01156
GFDL0.81010.52770.8728

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Table 2. a) RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 for different regions over various decades has been calculated in this table.
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Table 3. The study area over a time period 1997-2017 considering yield and climate parameters
YearSeasonArea (Hectare)Production (Tonnes)Yield (Tonnes /Hectare)TMAX (ºC)Total PR (mm)TMIN (ºC)No. of Cloudy daysNo. of Rainy daysDTR (ºC)No. of days above 35 CNo. of days below 25 CT Mean (ºC)
1997Kharif4224007847001.85771832.6478774223.7450358538.9028421311828.1959
1998Kharif4258008474001.99013632.86689955.624.3947543528.47213158228.6306
1999Kharif4330002843000.65658232.78224489.524.0126850328.7695634410128.39705
2000Kharif4063004148001.02092133.46929428.224.1104439239.3588521610328.78989
2001Kharif4440007171001.6150932.66344770.623.8666748528.7967762810728.26464
2002Kharif4578004122000.90039333.28557491.123.8276553299.4579231511828.55639
2003Kharif41520011635002.80226432.77268945.823.8825757508.8901093411028.3277
2004Kharif4158005632001.35449732.96388826.524.0602248288.9036614811428.5118
2005Kharif3999008304002.07651932.60115556.423.8196280388.781533710528.21077
2006Kharif3740004207001.12486632.58306905.924.0683165438.5147542812228.32596
2007Kharif3834006938001.80959832.897321574.724.1489664418.748361298828.52311
2008Kharif4043007766001.92085132.53612968.823.9190281378.6171043211328.22749
2009Kharif3979003523000.88539833.138031077.924.151849348.98623488728.6447
2010Kharif4021008853002.20169132.627271548.924.4866160758.1406561610628.55689
2011Kharif3922006956001.77358532.73716138924.2816987788.4554641811028.5094
2012Kharif3066001558000.50815433.08847351.323.956576359.131967610028.52257
2013Kharif38180013707773.59030132.1223114223.9685275688.153773911528.04475
2014Kharif2246947018093.12339933.59989965.224.8461753508.753716639229.22295
2015Kharif2250241694880.753233.7076573324.8056366318.902022257829.25628
2016Kharif2538153582091.411332.61869953.924.0634484588.5552462810028.34066
2017Kharif2582723522241.36377232.97235896.524.1026261478.869727259828.53743
1997-2017Average32.7557623.9238746.088.83188628.33975

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Table 3. c) Change in climate parameters over 1997-2017.
—19972017changing (1997- 2017)
Yield Range
TMAX Range32.6532.970.32
TMIN Range23.7524.10.35
TMEAN Range28.228.540.34
DTR8.98.87-0.03
Total PR742896.5154.5

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Table 3. b) Change in yield range.
—MinMaxChange
Yield Range0.513.593.08
TMAX Range32.1233.711.59
TMIN Range23.7524.851.1
TMEAN Range28.0429.261.22
DTR8.149.461.32
Total PR351.31574.71223.4

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Table 3. d) Analysis of yield with respect to maximum
Regression Analysis (Yield)—————
Maximum TemperatureMultiple-RRegressionSignificanceT statp-value
0.40.160.06-1.930.06
Precipitation0.480.230.022.430.02

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Table 3. e) Analysis of yield by combining various climate parameters.
Multi- variant Analysis————————
T stat
RegressionSignificanceT maxT minRainy daysPrecipitationCloudy days
Temp VS Rainy Days0.390.03-0.810.671.35
Temp VS pr0.350.06-1.641.030.48
Temp VS pr VS Rainy days0.390.07-0.640.441.140.32
Temp VS cloudy VS rainy days0.350.12-1.661.060.7-0.45

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