Estimates of groundwater depletion under extreme drought in the Brazilian semi-arid region using GRACE satellite data: application for a small-scale aquifer
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DOI: 10.1007/s10040-019-02065-1
Abstract: The temporal and spatial monitoring of groundwater levels is among the most widely used techniques for understanding groundwater reserves, which is essential for the management of regions with drought-related issues. Between 2010 and 2017, the… read more here.
Keywords: groundwater; semi arid; grace; aquifer ... See more keywords
Spatio-temporal monitoring of soil and plant indicators under forage cactus cultivation by geoprocessing in Brazilian semi-arid region
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsames.2021.103155
Abstract: Abstract The objective of this work was to characterize the spectral responses of soil and plant indicators utilizing the Soil-Adjusted Vegetation Index (SAVI) and Leaf Area Index (LAI) in areas under the cultivation of ‘Orelha… read more here.
Keywords: arid region; soil; brazilian semi; semi arid ... See more keywords
Estimating Tree Volume of Dry Tropical Forest in the Brazilian Semi-Arid Region: A Comparison Between Regression and Artificial Neural Networks
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DOI: 10.1080/10549811.2020.1754241
Abstract: ABSTRACT The dry tropical forests of the Brazilian semi-arid region are a key component in the sustainable production of coal and firewood for power generation, although their estimates of volume and wood stock depend almost… read more here.
Keywords: semi arid; neural networks; volume; brazilian semi ... See more keywords
Annotated checklist of Cerambycidae (Coleoptera: Chrysomeloidea) from the Brazilian semi-arid region, with new species and new geographic records.
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DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5235.1.1
Abstract: Cerambycidae is one of the largest families of Coleoptera, with approximately 38,000 species described. Knowledge of Cerambycidae fauna in Brazil has increased in the last 50 years, but some regions, such as the Brazilian semi-arid… read more here.
Keywords: semi arid; region; arid region; brazilian semi ... See more keywords
Simulated Optimum Sowing Date for Forage Pearl Millet Cultivars in Multilocation Trials in Brazilian Semi-Arid Region
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2017.02074
Abstract: Forage production is primarily limited by weather conditions under dryland production systems in Brazilian semi-arid regions, therefore sowing at the appropriate time is critical. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the CSM-CERES-Pearl Millet… read more here.
Keywords: millet; semi arid; brazilian semi; forage ... See more keywords
Sustainable Groundwater Exploitation Aiming at the Reduction of Water Vulnerability in the Brazilian Semi-Arid Region
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DOI: 10.3390/en12050904
Abstract: Semi-arid regions have historically suffered from low water availability. In addition, the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events credited to global climate change has made it increasingly clear that among the challenges faced… read more here.
Keywords: water; water vulnerability; brazilian semi; semi arid ... See more keywords
Transgene Flow: Challenges to the On-Farm Conservation of Maize Landraces in the Brazilian Semi-Arid Region
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DOI: 10.3390/plants11050603
Abstract: Brazil is one of the largest global producers of genetically modified crops and a center of origin and diversification of relevant species for agriculture and food. Transgenic monocultures occupy around 50 million hectares, whereas smallholder… read more here.
Keywords: brazilian semi; conservation; maize landraces; transgene flow ... See more keywords
Anuran composition in a Brazilian semi-arid environment with notes on reproductive activity
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DOI: 10.4013/nbc.2018.131.07
Abstract: There are few studies on the composition and diversity of species in the Brazilian semi-arid region, especially regarding the Anura biodiversity. Within this context, we aimed to characterize the composition of the anuran community of… read more here.
Keywords: semi arid; anuran; brazilian semi; composition ... See more keywords
Hydrological behaviour of vertisols in the Brazilian semi-arid region: the importance of rainfall of less than 30 mm
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DOI: 10.5935/1806-6690.20200029
Abstract: The greater probability of small rainfall events occurring in semi-arid regions, and the little understanding of their role in hydrological processes, has led to this investigation of surface runoff generated during these events in two… read more here.
Keywords: rainfall; arid region; semi arid; brazilian semi ... See more keywords