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Spatiotemporal distribution patterns of urban waterlogging in Shanghai based on spatiotemporal clustering analysis

open access: yesShui kexue jinzhan
Under the combined influence of frequent rainstorm events and rapid urbanization,urban waterlogging has emerged as a critical challenge in contemporary urban development.
Zhengzheng ZHOU   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Bitter Taste of Brazil's Temporary Import Ban on Robusta Coffee

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Brazil, a leading Robusta coffee producer and exporter, faced a significant drought in 2016–2017, which drastically reduced production and depleted stocks. Consequently, Brazil temporarily permitted the import of one million 60‐kg bags of Robusta coffee in the spring 2017. An import ban was imposed shortly afterward due to lobbying by domestic
Hanifi Otgun   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Interview with Anne and Frank Drought, 1978.

open access: yes, 1978
Drought family residence, 103 W. Elsmere, San Antonio, Texas Longtime San Antonians Anne and Frank Drought share their recollections of the creation and development of the Witte Memorial Museum by local “club women” who contributed money, time and energy
Drought, Anne; Drought, Frank   +1 more
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Lake regime evaluation based on similarity evaluation method, taking Poyang Lake as an example

open access: yesJournal of Freshwater Ecology
Lake regime shift theory provides effective support for managing lake eutrophication. However, there are limited studies on identifying lake regime status using mathematical methods.
Jutao Liu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

How Competitive Is Myanmar's Rice Sector? A Comparison of Production Costs and Efficiency

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper analyzes the cost competitiveness of rice production in Myanmar by examining production costs, cost efficiency, and the potential effect of improving cost efficiency on the country's global competitiveness. To achieve this, we conduct a comparative analysis of production costs among major rice‐producing countries and estimate the ...
Nandar Aye Chan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of drought stress on yield, proline and chlorophyll contents in three chickpea cultivars

open access: yes, 2010
Drought stress is one of the major abiotic stresses in agriculture worldwide. This study was carried out to investigate the effect of drought stress on proline content, chlorophyll content, photosynthesis and transpiration, stomatal conductance and yield
Siosemardeh, A.   +4 more
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Perception of, and adjustment to, drought hazard by farmers in southern SRI Lanka [PDF]

open access: yes, 1991
In Sri Lanka, two thirds of the land mass lies within the Dry Zone where agriculture is the most important economic activity. In this climatic zone, rainfall is highly uncertain, seasonal, and limited to a few months.
Karunaratne, Nanayakkara Liyanage Amaradasa
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Regional Differences in U.S. Consumer Preferences for Native Woody Shrubs With Varying Aesthetic Characteristics

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Native plants offer a variety of aesthetic (e.g., fall colour, fruit, flowers) and functional benefits (e.g., pollinator friendly, wildlife friendly, water management). How these benefits influence consumer choice and perceived value of native versus introduced plants is not well understood.
Alicia Rihn   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Measuring Drought and Drought Impacts in Red Sea Province [PDF]

open access: yes, 1989
Measuring Drought and Drought Impacts in Red Sea Province gathers together papers written by researchers based in Port Sudan working on nutrition and the measurement of drought and drought recovery in Red Sea Province, Sudan.

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Advancing European Plant Variety Registration: Data‐Driven Insights and Stakeholder Perspectives

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Efficient plant variety registration is crucial for fostering innovation in the European Union, yet the current regulatory framework is complex and faces calls for reform. This study provides data‐driven evidence to inform the ongoing legislative debate by employing a mixed‐methods approach.
Sergio Urioste Daza   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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