The impact of climate change on food production remains uncertain, particularly in the tropics. Research that exploits the results of historical crop trials indicates that Africa's maize crop could be at risk of significant yield losses.
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Auffhammer, M. Weather dilemma for African maize. Nature Clim Change 1, 27–28 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate1061
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