The Impact of Climate Change on Quality, Yield, and Nutritional Properties of Cereals, Legumes, and Oilseeds

Dear Colleagues,

Climate change poses a significant threat to global food security and nutrition. Rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, increased salinity, and elevated atmospheric CO₂ levels can have profound effects on the yield, quality, and nutritional composition of major crop species, including cereals, legumes, and oilseeds. These crops are vital sources of calories, proteins, essential nutrients, and healthy fats for human consumption and animal feed. Understanding the impact of climate change factors on these crops is crucial for developing adaptation and mitigation strategies to ensure food and nutritional security in the face of a changing climate. This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest research on the effects of climate change stressors on the quality, yield, and nutritional properties of cereals, legumes, and oilseeds, as well as approaches to enhance their resilience and productivity under future climate scenarios.

This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research investigating the effects of climate change factors such as elevated temperatures, drought, salinity, and atmospheric CO₂ levels on the quality, yield, and nutritional composition of major cereal, legume, and oilseed crops. We welcome original research articles utilising multi-omics approaches, field trials, crop modelling, and data integration to evaluate the impact of climate change stressors on grain quality parameters, seed nutritional profiles, productivity, and the underlying molecular and physiological mechanisms. Studies exploring strategies to mitigate these effects, such as breeding for climate resilience, agronomic practices, and beneficial microorganisms, are also encouraged. Research on underutilised or orphan crop species with potential climate resilience is of particular interest.

I/We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Vito Butardo
Guest Editor

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