Crop Yield Potential, Yield Trends, and Global Food Security in a Changing Climate

The following sections are included:

• Introduction

• Land, Water, and Climate

• Yield Trends

• Yield Potential and Yield Plateaus

• Effects of CO₂ and Climate on Crop Yields

• Ensuring Adequate Food Supply in a Changing Climate

• Conclusions and Future Directions

• Glossary

• References