This scoping review, using PRISMA-P, examines the conditions leading to climate-resilient crop adoption by smallholder farmers in low- and middle-income countries over the past 30 years. Analysis of 202 papers reveals that adoption primarily addresses abiotic stresses (drought, heat, flooding, salinity). Drought tolerance was the most prevalent trait. Key determinants include extension services, education levels, input access (seeds, fertilizers), and socioeconomic status. Social factors (sex, age, marital status, ethnicity) impacted adoption in 53% of studies. The review proposes pathways and interventions to enhance adoption rates and reduce dis-adoption.
Publisher
Nature Plants
Published On
Oct 12, 2020
Authors
Maricelis Acevedo, Kevin Pixley, Nkulumo Zinyengere, Sisi Meng, Hale Tufan, Karen Cichys, Livia Bizikova, Krista Isaacs, Kate Ghezzi-Kopel, Jaron Porciello
Tags
climate-resilient crops
smallholder farmers
abiotic stresses
drought tolerance
adoption factors
socioeconomic status
extension services
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