This book presents a comprehensive scientific analysis of agrometeorological parameters influencing the growth, yield, and quality of key plantation crops in Kerala, including coconut, cashew, coffee, tea, rubber, cardamom, cocoa, and black pepper.

It investigates the complex interactions between altitude, temperature, rainfall, humidity, solar radiation, and wind dynamics, and their roles in shaping crop phenology, productivity, and spatial distribution. The work further addresses climate-induced stresses, seasonal variability, and the implications of extreme weather events on plantation ecosystems. Emphasis is placed on region-specific agrometeorological assessments, sustainable crop management strategies, and the integration of mixed cropping systems for climate resilience. Incorporating empirical research data, long-term climatological observations, and adaptive cultivation models, this publication serves as a critical reference for researchers, academicians, and professionals engaged in agrometeorology, plantation science, and climate-resilient agriculture.

G S L H V Prasada Rao, M.Sc (Meteorology) with second rank in 1976 and stood first in Agricultural Meteorology. Had Ph.D (Agroclimatology)  in 1979. On retirement, he took up assignment as Consultant Professor, Centre for Animal Adaptation to Environment and Climate Change Studies, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. Had short term assignment as International Agrometeorologist in a World Bank aided Project on Climate Resilience, MoALM&C, Govt. of Nepal in 2018 and as a Agromet Trainer in DHM, Kathmandu, Nepal during 2019.  He possesses more than 40 years of experience in teaching and research in Agricultural Meteorology, Climate Change and Climate Change Risk Management in Agriculture.

1. Plantation Crops Climate
2. Cashew
3. Coconut
4. Cocoa
5. Cardamom
6. Coffee
7. Black Pepper
8. Tea
9. Rubber
10. Weather and product quality
11. Weather Risk Management
12. Agrometeorology of the Natural Rubber Plantations in India