Evaluating the impact of climate change on the distribution and growth of globe amaranth (Gomphrena globosa L.)
ME Mbajiorgu and OU Ezenne
This research examines the potential impact of climate change on the distribution and growth of globe amaranth (Gomphrena globosa L.), a flowering plant known for its ornamental value and medicinal properties. Using climate models and growth experiments conducted in Nigeria, we assess how changes in temperature, precipitation, and CO2 levels might affect this species' growth and geographic distribution. The findings suggest that while globe amaranth may benefit from increased CO2 levels, extreme temperature fluctuations and changes in precipitation patterns could pose significant challenges to its cultivation and survival.
ME Mbajiorgu, OU Ezenne. Evaluating the impact of climate change on the distribution and growth of globe amaranth (Gomphrena globosa L.). J Med Plants Stud 2023;11(6):144-146.