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Spatio-temporal dynamics of fairy circles in Namibia are driven by rainfall and soil infiltrability
ContextNamibia’s fairy circles (FCs) form an extraordinary vegetation pattern along the Namib Desert. Recent evidence from multiple fieldwork...
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Characteristics of Soil Moisture Response to Rainfall under Different Land Use Patterns at Red Soil Region in Southern China
PurposeStudying the response of soil moisture ( θ ) to rainfall is highly significant for comprehending water transport and balance. Nevertheless, the...
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Efficacy of Imazapic in Controlling the Germination Fluxes of Rottboellia cochinchinensis (Lour.) Clayton Under Different Rainfall Levels and Sugarcane Straw Amounts
The weeds of the species Rottboellia cochinchinensis (Lour.) Clayton (camalote grass) are highly aggressive in bush competition for sugarcane crops,...
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Interactive effects of rangeland management and rainfall on dung beetle diversity
Insects perform many ecosystem functions, yet their responses to disturbance can be unpredictable. Changes in climate may interact with land use...
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Artificial Neural Network Models for Rainfall-Runoff Modeling in India: Studies From the Kolar and Kuttiyadi River Watersheds
The last two decades have observed an increased usage of artificial neural networks (ANNs) for assessing and forecasting water resource parameters,...
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Process-Based Models and Simulation of Nitrogen Dynamics
This chapter illustrates how some process-based models simulate the nitrogen dynamics. There are many crop simulation models available in the...
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Why are the benefits of enhanced-efficiency fertilizers inconsistent in the field? Prerequisite conditions identified from simulation analyses
Enhanced-efficiency nitrogen fertilizers provide an opportunity for sustainable intensification of agricultural industries. However, field...
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Crop Simulation Models for Climate Change Adaptation in Pearl Millet
Globally, climate change has a negative impact on food security, particularly in develo** nations where a growing population is battling food and...
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Influence of forest proportion and configuration at the watershed and riparian zone scales on sediment yield: a simulation experiment
ContextUnderstanding how landscape pattern influences water quality is crucial for landscape planning and management aimed at providing hydrological...
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Coupling of environmental factors and growth stages in simulation of maize biomass allocation
PurposeThe patterns of biomass allocation are particularly important because it is related to crop yield, plant growth rate and plant survival in a...
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Armoured bush cricket, Acanthoplus discoidalis (Walker) (Orthoptera: tettigoniidae) outbreak prediction using rainfall patterns in three zones of Botswana
Based on a quantitative understanding of the environmental factors effecting armoured bush cricket, Acanthoplus discoidalis population dynamics, a...
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Irrigation Scheduling Under Crop Water Requirements: Simulation and Field Learning
Effective water use depends on judicious application of irrigation at the right amount at the right time and with the right methods. Irrigation...
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Characteristics of Flow Hydraulics and Soil Erosion in Maize and Potato Intercrop** Systems
Intercrop** systems are effective in reducing soil erosion in hilly regions. Most studies have suggested that these systems can reduce soil...
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Development of a simulation model for sugar beet growth under water and nitrogen deficiency
Sustainable and profitable production of sugar beet requires information on knowing the effect of applied water and nitrogen (N), which is typically...
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Field evaluation and numerical simulation of water and nitrate transport in subsurface drip irrigation of corn using HYDRUS-2D
To reduce the harmful environmental effects of fertilizer application in irrigated agriculture, evaluating alternative fertigation management...
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Dynamic simulation of photosynthate distribution parameters and biomass of summer maize under water stress
Water shortages and population surges pose notable challenges to food security. North China is an important grain base of the country, with limited...
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APSIM-based modeling approach to understand sorghum production environments in Mali
Sorghum production system in the semi-arid region of Africa is characterized by low yields which are generally attributed to high rainfall...
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Enteric methane emissions by young Brahman bulls grazing tropical pastures at different rainfall seasons in the Peruvian jungle
The aim of this research was to measure enteric methane (CH 4 ) emissions by young Brahman bulls grazing tropical pastures at different rainfall...
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Optimization of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Simulation Modeling: Analysis and Interpretation
This chapter presents a brief review on the computational model used for the simulation and optimization of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) for the abatement...
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Assessing the precision irrigation potential for increasing crop yield and water savings through simulation
In regions such as the Brazilian Cerrado where water availability is low and disputes for water resources are increasing, it is important to evaluate...
