Effects of Low Temperature and Snowfall on Survival and Yield of Winter Wheat

Snow and cold are good for wheat production: Snow provides moisture to the soil, while low temperatures eliminate disease, and snow provides low-temperature insulation for wheat

Low temperatures can destroy many harmful insects and pathogens

Extreme cold and permafrost can reduce the survival of certain insects, thereby reducing insect stress on crops during the growing season

A lack of freezing temperatures in winter could lead to lower yields, which could push up food prices due to production problems

Snow acts as an insulating layer for plants, protecting them from severe cold

In addition, the freezing cycle of water helps soften the soil, providing some of the spring soil moisture when the snow melts

Wheat is grown in areas with 250-1750 mm of rainfall

Optimal production requires an adequate source of moisture throughout the season

Root depth up to 1.

70% of the water comes from the top half of the root system

Peak consumption during grain development is 8mm/day

Very tolerant to water stress

Agricultural technology can only work if:

Known crop biology, climatic requirements and variety potential

Pest biology and stress are known

Meteorological conditions are known and soil quality and potential are known

Weather stations and other sensors provide localized, site-specific actionable data for job planning

This can be achieved through the perfect setup of IoT solutions, as they combine permanent observations, weather and soil data, you will be able to fully implement nutrient management, plan irrigation and chemical applications (fertilization and spraying), and prevent possible crop losses due to plant diseases

Don't forget about proper storage (moisture and temperature) of wheat, as ventilation and low temperatures can reduce the ability of insects to reproduce

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