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DOI: 10.1007/s00271-019-00633-7
Abstract: Agricultural production in California faces weather and hydrologic extremes of both floods and drought, both of which are detrimental to crop yield. Californian producers of high-valued perennial crops, thus, increasingly rely on groundwater extraction to… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation; water; management; crop water ... See more keywords
Comparison of three crop water stress index models with sap flow measurements in maize
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2018.02.030
Abstract: Both empirical and theoretical models have been widely used to calculate a crop water stress index (CWSI) − a metric often used to describe crop water status. The purpose of this study was to determine… read more here.
Keywords: water; water stress; cwsi; crop water ... See more keywords
Analysis of climate change effects on crop water availability for paddy, wheat and berseem
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2019.105734
Abstract: Abstract Climate change has been a serious concern in the 21st century and mitigation strategies on its effects are less researched. The increase in temperature and changes in rainfall have forced researchers to ponder over… read more here.
Keywords: availability; water; climate change; crop water ... See more keywords
Crop water and irrigation requirements of Jatropha curcas L. in semi-arid conditions of Botswana: applying the CROPWAT model
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2019.105754
Abstract: Abstract Globally, second-generation biofuels have been promoted as an alternative fuel to fossil fuels. This shift in energy sources was envisaged to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, cut down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and ultimately… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation; water; jatropha curcas; crop water ... See more keywords
Neural computing modelling of the crop water stress index
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2020.106259
Abstract: Abstract In this study, two artificial neural network models viz. supervised Feed-Forward Back Propagation (FF-BP) and unsupervised Kohonen Self-Organizing Map (K-SOM) have been developed to predict the Crop Water Stress Index (CWSI) using air temperature,… read more here.
Keywords: stress index; water stress; water; crop water ... See more keywords
A paradigm of GIS and remote sensing for crop water deficit assessment in near real time to improve irrigation distribution plan
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2020.106443
Abstract: Abstract This study comprehensively used Remote Sensing (RS) and GIS for independently monitoring crop water adequacy in response to existing irrigation management system in Bari Doab, Pakistan. Canals’ rotation plan is developed before start of… read more here.
Keywords: water; water deficit; time; crop water ... See more keywords
AquaCrop-OSPy: Bridging the gap between research and practice in crop-water modeling
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2021.106976
Abstract: Abstract Crop-growth models are powerful tools for supporting optimal planning and management of agricultural water use globally. However, use of crop models for this purpose often requires advanced programming expertize and computational resources, limiting the… read more here.
Keywords: crop; management; crop water; water ... See more keywords
Exploring the possibilities of remote yield estimation using crop water requirements for area yield index insurance in a data-scarce dryland
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaridenv.2020.104261
Abstract: Abstract The need for accurate and meaningful agricultural data as the means of making vibrant policies and informed decisions, is an increasing concern for policymakers in developing countries such as Ethiopia, where such information is… read more here.
Keywords: yield estimation; crop water; yield; water requirements ... See more keywords
Sensitivity of crop water productivity to the variation of agricultural and climatic factors: A study of Hetao irrigation district, China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.11.020
Abstract: Abstract Crop water productivity is an important indicator of agricultural water use. Understanding the impacts of climatic and agricultural factors variation on crop water productivity will provide a theoretical basis for regional crop productivity improvement.… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation; productivity; water; crop water ... See more keywords
A Fast Track approach to deal with the temporal dimension of crop water footprint
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DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aa6b09
Abstract: Population growth, socio-economic development and climate changes are placing increasing pressure on water resources. Crop water footprint is a key indicator in the quantification of such pressure. It is determined by crop evapotranspiration and crop… read more here.
Keywords: water footprint; water; fast track; crop water ... See more keywords
Drying Times: Plant traits to improve crop water use efficiency and yield.
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DOI: 10.1093/jxb/eraa002
Abstract: Crop water use efficiency (WUE) has come into sharp focus as population growth and climate change place increasing strain on the water used in cropping. Rainfed crops are being challenged by an upward trend in… read more here.
Keywords: traits improve; water; use efficiency; crop water ... See more keywords