| Climate change is a phenomenon most of the world is recently coming to terms with but unfortunately, the African region is yet to fully understand and prepare for its effects. The change is predicted to herald positive results likewise potentially severe consequences for global food security. This study aims to improve the understanding of the impact these changes being experienced in the Nigerian climate system will have on Crop Water Requirements (CWR) for optimal productivity. Five statistically downscaled and bias-corrected Global Climate Models (GCMs): CCCMA, NOAA, MIROC, ICHEC, and NCC were applied in the estimation of CWR through the period 1985–2100 under the Representative Concentration Pathway RCP8.5. These were used to produce values of crop... |
