Rising temperatures may harm exotic fruits

Healthy fruits such as dragon fruit kiwi avocado and passion fruit have become more popular around the world in recent years.

Their growing demand has encouraged farmers to plant more of these crops because they often bring higher profits than traditional fruits.

However experts now warn that climate change is becoming a major threat to the future of these popular fruits.

Scientists say rising temperatures changing rainfall patterns and more frequent extreme weather events are making it harder to grow many exotic fruits.

If these conditions continue farmers could face lower harvests and poorer fruit quality.

Dragon fruit which is known for growing in dry conditions is now being affected by extreme heat.  Researchers say that when temperatures stay between 36°C and 40°C or higher for long periods the plants suffer from heat damage.

This can reduce flowering lower fruit production and cut harvests by 30% to 60% if no protective measures are taken.

Kiwi faces a different challenge because it grows best in cooler climates. Long heatwaves can slow its growth reduce fruit quality and lower

Overall production. Experts believe that many traditional kiwi growing regions may become less suitable in the future unless heat tolerant varieties are developed.

Passion fruit is also under pressure from climate change. It needs moderate temperatures and enough soil moisture to grow well.

Higher temperatures and irregular rainfall can affect flowering fruit development and total yields. Experts say better irrigation and water management will become increasingly important.

Researchers add that the problem is not only rising temperatures. Extreme weather including heatwaves heavy rainfall and long droughts is also damaging orchards.

Heavy rain during flowering can reduce pollination while wet conditions increase the risk of fungal diseases.

Long dry periods can be especially harmful to young plants with weak root systems.

Unlike seasonal crops fruit trees and vines take several years to mature.

This means one season of severe weather can reduce not only the current harvest but also affect production for years to come.

Scientists say the future of exotic fruit farming will depend on developing heat resistant varieties improving irrigation systems using shade protection and adopting modern farming methods.

Although these colorful fruits still fill supermarket shelves today climate change is becoming a growing challenge for the farmers who produce them.