A recent study has highlighted the impact of the climate crisis on viticulture in Turkey, predicting that the expected rise in temperatures and reduced rainfall could shift the suitability of vineyard regions for grape production over the next three decades. Grapes, sensitive to climate variations, face threats to both yield and quality due to these environmental changes.
Specifically, the study forecasts a decline in yields for Sultana grapes in Manisa and Denizli, significant grape-producing provinces. Conversely, it suggests that regions such as the inland Western Black Sea and western Eastern Anatolia might become more favorable for Sultana grapes, while the Aegean Region could support varieties like Boğazkere, Öküzgözü, and Şire that thrive under high temperatures.
Adaptation strategies, including the cultivation of heat and water stress-resistant grape varieties in newly suitable areas, are proposed to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.
Source: bianet.org