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Climate change is a major driver of food insecurity, demanding urgent action and effective measures to prevent millions from falling into hunger and poverty. Subsistence farming communities and vulnerable populations are particularly at risk from climate- related hazards. Changes in future weather patterns including fluctuations in precipitation, increased frequency of floods, droughts, heat waves, and windstorms are expected as the climate continues to shift. These unpredictable and extreme weather events, coupled with shifting growing seasons, are causing inconsistent crop yields, threatening both food security and livelihoods around the world. In this context, promoting climate-resilient agriculture is essential for ensuring sustainable food systems and providing stable income for rural communities. This approach involves adopting farming practices and technologies that can endure and adapt to changing environmental conditions. A key strategy under review is the development of 'smart crops' through the enhancement of plant physiological traits, enabling them to thrive in the face of climate variability.