Impact of Climate Change on Growth Performance, Agro-Farming, and Economic Viability of Cherry Cultivation

Climate change is a pressing global concern, significantly impacting agricultural productivity and posing serious threats to plant growth and fruit quality. In Pakistan and many other regions, rising atmospheric temperatures are making climatic conditions increasingly vulnerable, adversely affecting the cultivation and yield of various crops, including cherries. Cherries (Prunus avium L.), known for their sweetness, vibrant skin color, flavor, and health-promoting bioactive compounds, hold substantial economic and nutritional value both regionally and internationally. However, cherry production is declining due to factors such as rising temperatures, limited technical resources, low economic capacity, and environmental stresses, particularly affecting growers in developing countries. This review compiles and analyzes scientific literature on the impact of climate change on cherry growth, cultivation, and yield. Relevant data were gathered from English-language sources in databases such as Liebert Pub, CABI Digital Library, PubMed, Google, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect, covering publications from 1952 to 2025. The findings aim to support farmers, researchers, horticulturists, land managers, media, and NGOs in developing adaptive strategies to sustain and improve cherry production under changing climatic conditions.