Global demand for wheat is projected to increase significantly with continuing population growth. Currently, Europe reliably produces about 29% of global wheat supply. However, this might be under threat from climate change if adaptive measures are not taken now.
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Meinke, H. Europe's diminishing bread basket. Nature Clim Change 4, 541–542 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate2289
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