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Synergistic effects of maize defoliation and common bean relay cropping in Western Ethiopia

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Maize defoliation is practiced to enhance crop management by improving light penetration, nutrient allocation, controlling weeds, and providing supplementary feeds for livestock. A rapid decline in soil fertility and low crop yields associated with maize‐based monocropping has prompted the recent introduction of maize common bean ...
Alemayehu Dabesa, Feyera Takele, Zerihun Abebe   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Predictability of seasonal runoff in the Mississippi River basin [PDF]

, 2003
Recent advances in climate prediction and remote sensing offer the potential to improve long-lead streamflow forecasts and to provide better land surface state estimates at the time of forecast.
Lettenmaier, Dennis P., Maurer, Edwin P.
core   +1 more source

Optimizing Agricultural Drought Monitoring in East Africa: Evaluating Integrated Soil Moisture and Vegetation Health Index (SM-VHI)

Remote Sensing
This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the integrated Soil Moisture–Vegetation Health Index (SM-VHI) as a robust tool for drought detection and agricultural monitoring across East Africa using data from 2000 to 2020. A sensitivity analysis within the SM-VHI algorithm identified an optimal parameter weighting (α = 0.5), which improved detection
Albert Poponi Maniraho, Jie Bai, Lanhai Li, Habimana Fabien, Patient Mindje Kayumba, Ogbue Chukwuka Prince, Muhirwa Fabien, Lingjie Bu   +7 more
openaire   +1 more source

Is quinoa‐farming sustainable in marginal environments? Social, economical and environmental aspects

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is an Andean grain crop introduced as a novel crop to many parts of the world in recent years. Recognized for nutritious seeds and high abiotic stress tolerance, it has been promoted as an element of climate‐resilient agriculture, particularly in marginal environments.
Anna Tabea Mengen, Damir Esenaliev, Jakhongir Babadjanov, Lukas John, Sandra M. Schmöckel, Botir Khaitov   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Spatial Downscaling Framework for SMAP Soil Moisture Based on Stacking Strategy

Remote Sensing
Soil moisture (SM) data can provide guidance for decision-makers in fields such as drought monitoring and irrigation management. Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite offers sufficient spatial resolution for global-scale applications, but its ...
Jiaxin Xu, Qiaomei Su, Xiaotao Li, Jianwei Ma, Wenlong Song, Lei Zhang, Xiaoye Su   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

A Field Guide for Soil Erosion Risk Assessment in Olive Orchards Across Mediterranean Conditions for End‐Users and Stakeholders

Land Degradation &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Soil erosion control poses a crucial challenge to the sustainability of Mediterranean olive groves. To facilitate field‐level decision‐making, we have developed a field guide oriented to use in any type of olive orchard across the Mediterranean.
I. Domenech‐Carretero, G. Guzmán, M. A. Soriano, J. Montoliu, J. A. Gómez   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Review of GNSS-R Technology for Soil Moisture Inversion

Remote Sensing
Soil moisture (SM) is an important parameter in water cycle research. Rapid and accurate monitoring of SM is critical for hydrological and agricultural applications, such as flood detection and drought characterization.
Changzhi Yang, K. Mao, Zhonghua Guo, Jiancheng Shi, S. M. Bateni, Zijin Yuan   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Synergistic Effects of Salinization and Artificial Root Exudates on Soil Phosphatase Activity in Coastal Soil

Land Degradation &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Coastal soil salinization from rising seawater levels has adverse impacts on soil function, seed germination, and plant growth. Root exudates play a key role in supporting microbial activity, nutrient cycling, and plant health, yet little is known about the combined effects of salinization and the addition of artificial root exudates (AREs) on
Nicolina Lentine, Sarah E. Krisak, Dirk W. Vanderklein, Matthew S. Schuler, Nina M. Goodey   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Porous materials in building energy technologies—a review of the applications, modelling and experiments [PDF]

, 2018
Improving energy efficiency in buildings is central to achieving the goals set by Paris agreement in 2015, as it reduces the energy consumption and consequently the emission of greenhouse gases without jeopardising human comfort.
Esfahani, Javad Abolfazli, Karimi, Nader, Rashidi, Saman   +2 more
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Winegrowers' Perceptions and Adoption of Sustainable Soil Management Practices and Technologies: A Case Study in Piedmont, Italy

Land Degradation &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Soil is crucial for human survival but is threatened by erosion and contamination. Farmers play a pivotal role in soil conservation, thus, understanding what influences their decisions is crucial. The IN‐GEST SOIL project aimed to mitigate soil erosion and improve soil and vine quality in Piedmont vineyards, NW Italy.
Federica Caffaro, Eugenio De Gregorio, Giorgio Capello, Lucia Vigoroso, Giorgia Bagagiolo, Eugenio Cavallo, Marcella Biddoccu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source