Sustainable Fruit Production for Climate Resilience

Robin Kumar

Division of Fruit Science, SKUAST-Jammu, 180009, India.

Mala Rathore

Non Timber Forest Products Discipline, Silviculture and Forest Management Division, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, India.

Ashutosh Kumar

Krishi Vigyan Kendra Narkatiaganj, Narkatia Farm, West Champaran, Bihar, 845455, India.

Atul Kumar *

S.M.T School of Agriculture Sciences, Sandip University, Sijoul Madhubani, Bihar, 847235, India.

Ragni Bhargava

School of Agriculture, Eklavya University, Damoh, India.

Manjul Jain

School of Agriculture, Eklavya University, Damoh, India.

Alina Mone

Precision Grow, India.

Sweta Jha

Precision Grow, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Sustainable fruit production is essential for global food security, rural livelihoods, and environmental health; however, it faces mounting challenges from intensification practices, climate change, and socioeconomic disparities. This comprehensive review synthesizes recent advances (2018–2025) in ecological and regenerative approaches, precision agriculture, technological innovations, and socioeconomic policy frameworks that underpin resilient fruit production systems. Ecological strategies including soil health restoration, water conservation, biodiversity enhancement, and ecosystem-based adaptation form the foundation for sustainable productivity. Precision agriculture, artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital platforms enable data-driven optimization and climate-smart management. Socioeconomic factors, particularly equitable market access, gender inclusion, and value chain resilience, ensure inclusive benefits across stakeholders. Climate change impacts on phenology, pest dynamics, and resource availability necessitate adaptive breeding, canopy management, and technological interventions. Future prospects emphasize genomics, circular economy integration, and synergistic policy-education frameworks as pathways to sustainably intensify fruit cultivation. This holistic, interdisciplinary framework balances productivity with environmental stewardship and social equity, offering actionable insights to guide researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in transforming fruit production into a sustainable, climate-resilient enterprise.

Keywords: Sustainable fruit production, climate-smart horticulture, precision agriculture, regenerative agriculture, circular economy, food security


How to Cite

Kumar, Robin, Mala Rathore, Ashutosh Kumar, Atul Kumar, Ragni Bhargava, Manjul Jain, Alina Mone, and Sweta Jha. 2025. “Sustainable Fruit Production for Climate Resilience”. Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology 28 (12):9-28. https://doi.org/10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123360.

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