Article
Environmental Sciences
Guoyong Leng
Summary: The study found that drought has a probabilistic impact on US maize yield, with irrigation reducing yield loss risk. The diverse risk distribution patterns under different drought intensities emphasize the necessity of better representing drought effects at local scales.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rose Z. Abramoff, Philippe Ciais, Peng Zhu, Toshihiro Hasegawa, Hitomi Wakatsuki, David Makowski
Summary: Simulations of crop yield under climate change show significant variations depending on models, locations, species, management strategies, and Representative Concentration Pathways. A meta-model based on site-level simulations was developed to understand the effects of climate and adaptation on yield change for maize, rice, wheat, and soybean. The study found that adaptation plays a crucial role in mitigating projected yield losses under the RCP4.5 scenario, with most influential factors being adaptation strategy and climate change. These results highlight the importance of implementing adequate adaptation strategies to mitigate the impact of climate change on crop yields.
Article
Agronomy
Jinsil Choi, Jonghan Ko, Kyu-Nam An, Saeed A. Qaisrani, Jong-Oh Ban, Dong-Kwan Kim
Summary: This study simulated regional variation in staple crop yields in Chonnam Province, ROK under climate change using crop models, and successfully demonstrated that the simulated yields matched with measured data. The research highlighted the effectiveness of the GCSM system in simulating the spatiotemporal variations in the impact of climate change on staple crop yield.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liyin He, Jing Wei, Yuan Wang, Quanbiao Shang, Junjie Liu, Yi Yin, Christian Frankenberg, Jonathan H. Jiang, Zhanqing Li, Yuk L. Yung
Summary: The study reveals the critical role of particulate and ozone pollution in regulating interannual variations of crop yields in China. Despite the increase in ozone levels in the North China Plain, particulate pollution mitigation during 2010-2018 outweighed the negative impacts of climate change, resulting in a nationwide net yield increase of 0.5%-1.9%. However, looking to the future, the impacts of climate change, particularly surface temperature increase, will dominate and significantly reduce maize and rice yields.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Tsung-Lin Hsieh, Wenchang Yang, Gabriel A. Vecchi, Ming Zhao
Summary: The future projection of tropical cyclone frequency is highly uncertain. Recent studies suggest that the spread of seed patterns is correlated with the spread of cyclone patterns. The relationship between seed frequency and climate perturbations can be explained using a downscaling theory.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Catia Brito, Alexandre Goncalves, Ermelinda Silva, Sandra Martins, Luis Pinto, Luis Rocha, Margarida Arrobas, Manuel Angelo Rodrigues, Jose Moutinho-Pereira, Carlos M. Correia
Summary: The study found that using kaolin can reduce the negative effects of summer stress on olive trees under SDI system, improving physiological and metabolic functions, increasing crop yield, oil yield, and oxidative stability.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Ye-Geon Kim, Hyun-Hwa Park, Hyo-Jin Lee, Hee-Kwon Kim, Yong-In Kuk
Summary: Climate change has resulted in disruptions to food systems, with a particularly alarming impact on global nutrition due to decreased grain production and reduced protein content and quality. This study examines the effects of temperature on barley growth and yield at different stages in four different climate areas. The research findings highlight variations in growth parameters, yield levels, soil composition, and mineral content between the group areas. The study concludes that certain areas are still not suitable for barley cultivation despite climate change.
Article
Agronomy
Apurba Kanti Choudhury, Md. Samim Hossain Molla, Taslima Zahan, Ranjit Sen, Jatish Chandra Biswas, Sohela Akhter, Sheikh Ishtiaque, Faruque Ahmed, Md. Maniruzaman, Md. Belal Hossain, Parimal Chandra Sarker, Eldessoky S. Dessoky, Mohamed M. Hassan, Akbar Hossain
Summary: The study identified the optimal sowing window for maize in the northern region of Bangladesh (Rangpur) to be from November 5 to December 5, and from November 20 to December 5 in the western region (Jashore). Utilizing the CERES-Maize model, the research was able to accurately forecast maize yields, providing important insights for future sowing strategies and yield predictions.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Na Li, Ning Yao, Yi Li, Junqing Chen, Deli Liu, Asim Biswas, Linchao Li, Tianxue Wang, Xinguo Chen
Summary: A systematic meta-analysis was conducted on the impact of climate change on cotton yields in major cotton-planting regions. The study found that temperature, precipitation, CO2 concentration changes, adaptive measures, study area, climate models, and climate scenarios significantly affected cotton yield change. Adapative measures and elevated CO2 concentrations could alleviate the negative impact of climate change on cotton yields.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beiyao Xu, Tijian Wang, Libo Gao, Danyang Ma, Rong Song, Jin Zhao, Xiaoguang Yang, Shu Li, Bingliang Zhuang, Mengmeng Li, Min Xie
Summary: Carbon neutrality objectives have impacts on meteorology and ozone (O3) concentration in China, which in turn affect crop yields and food security. This study investigated the joint impacts of regional emission reduction and global climate change on crop yields in China under a carbon-neutral scenario in 2060. The results showed that regional emission reduction primarily increased yields by reducing O3 concentration, while global climate change mainly caused yield losses through meteorological factors. It is important to implement stricter emission reduction policies and global climate change mitigation actions to ensure food security in China.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Matthew Switanek, Douglas Maraun, Emanuele Bevacqua
Summary: Bias adjustment and stochastic downscaling methods are effective in generating spatially coherent time series of daily precipitation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLIMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuang Zhao, Claudio O. Stockle, Tina Karimi, Roger Leroy Nelson, Frits K. van Evert, Annette A. Pronk, Anne A. Riddle, Elizabeth Marshall, Rubi Raymundo, Yan Li, Kaiyu Guan, Dave Gustafson, Gerrit Hoogenboom, Xi Wang, Jiahui Cong, Senthold Asseng
Summary: Climate change is expected to reduce potato yields, especially in high-yielding areas, but elevated atmospheric CO2 levels can partially compensate for the decrease. Adaptation measures include planting potatoes earlier to avoid hot summers, and despite higher temperatures, water use by potato crops is predicted to decrease during the shorter growing season.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Felix Leung, Stephen Sitch, Amos P. K. Tai, Andrew J. Wiltshire, Jemma L. Gornall, Gerd A. Folberth, Nadine Unger
Summary: This study quantifies the impacts of O-3, CO2 concentration, and meteorology on crop production and highlights the potential threat of air pollution to future food security. The results show that CO2 has the largest effect on crop yields, but this effect is offset by the negative impact of tropospheric O-3 in regions with high O-3 concentrations.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Mengting Qin, Ennan Zheng, Dingmu Hou, Xuanchen Meng, Fanxiang Meng, Yu Gao, Peng Chen, Zhijuan Qi, Tianyu Xu
Summary: The influence of global climate change on agricultural productivity is an ongoing concern. A database of future crop yield changes was developed, which found that maximum temperature, precipitation, adaptation measures, study area, and climate model had significant effects on changes in crop yield. Higher CO2 concentrations and suitable management strategies could mitigate the negative effects of warming temperatures, and crop yield with adaptation measures increased significantly compared to crop yield without adaptation measures. The results can guide policy and adaptation plans for increasing crop systems' resilience in the future.
Article
Agronomy
S. Dzikiti, D. Lotter, S. Mpandeli, L. Nhamo
Summary: This study investigates the energy and water balance of rooibos fields and its relationship with crop yield. It reveals that implementing water conservation and weed management practices early in the growing season can save substantial amounts of soil moisture, sustaining rooibos production under low rainfall conditions.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dario Pumo, Francesco Alongi, Giuseppe Ciraolo, Leonardo V. Noto
Summary: Recent advances in image-based methods for environmental monitoring are improving remote streamflow measurements in natural environments. Despite the availability of cost-effective devices and software, the lack of consistent operational protocols hinders the systematic implementation of these techniques.
Article
Water Resources
Elena Cristiano, Antonio Annis, Ciro Apollonio, Dario Pumo, Salvatore Urru, Francesco Viola, Roberto Deidda, Raffaele Pelorosso, Andrea Petroselli, Flavia Tauro, Salvatore Grimaldi, Antonio Francipane, Francesco Alongi, Leonardo Valerio Noto, Olivier Hoes, Friso Klapwijk, Brian Schmitt, Fernando Nardi
Summary: Green roofs are recognized as sustainable solutions for mitigating floods and providing multiple benefits for the urban environment. Multilayer blue-green roofs, in particular, offer additional water storage capacity and aesthetic value to cities.
HYDROLOGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Dario Treppiedi, Giuseppe Cipolla, Leonardo Valerio Noto
Summary: Heavy rainfall events are predicted to increase in frequency and severity due to climate change. A study in Sicily, Italy, analyzed precipitation data and found that convective precipitation accounted for a higher percentage as rainfall intensity increased. Additionally, convective rainfall was more common in the summer months and concentrated in the eastern part of the island.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLIMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dario Pumo, Antonio Francipane, Francesco Alongi, Leonardo V. Noto
Summary: This study presents an experimental prototype of a technologically advanced multilayer green roof installed in a Mediterranean urban area and analyzes the collected data to evaluate its hydrological effectiveness. The results indicate that the multilayer green roof has a high water retention capacity during storms and can be further optimized through the regulation of the drainage valve.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dario Pumo, Leonardo V. V. Noto
Summary: The use of new data-driven approaches based on expert systems shows promise in simulating runoff generation processes. This study explores different soft computing models, particularly the Multi-Gene Genetic Programming (MGGP), in creating regional hydrological models for Sicily, Italy. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the MGGP model and its potential as an alternative to the established Artificial Neural Network (ANN) technique.
STOCHASTIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND RISK ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Elena Cristiano, Stefano Farris, Roberto Deidda, Francesco Viola
Summary: Increased urbanization and intense short rainfall events have worsened urban flooding. Green roofs and rainwater harvesting systems have been investigated as sustainable solutions to reduce rooftop runoff. However, their flood mitigation capacity has mostly been examined at a building scale. This study simulated the installation of different types of green roofs and rainwater harvesting systems across entire cities. The results showed that rainwater harvesting tanks were more cost-effective and efficient in reducing runoff, especially when combined with multilayer green roofs. The coupled system achieved a discharge reduction of 5% even during extreme events.
URBAN WATER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Leonardo V. Noto, Giuseppe Cipolla, Antonio Francipane, Dario Pumo
Summary: The Mediterranean basin is highly vulnerable to climate change and water scarcity due to its concentration of urban and industrial settlements. Recent studies show a general increase in air temperatures in the region, but there is less agreement on future projections for variables such as precipitation, evapotranspiration, and runoff.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Civil
L. V. Noto, G. Cipolla, D. Pumo, A. Francipane
Summary: The Mediterranean basin is highly susceptible to climate change and its impacts, with water scarcity being a significant consequence, particularly in the southern Mediterranean regions. Uncertainty associated with different stages of the modeling chain affects the reliability of climate projections and their implications on water resources. This comprehensive overview focuses on recent studies on climate change in the Mediterranean basin, specifically addressing water availability and scarcity, and aims to highlight the sources of uncertainty and their implications on the interpretation of climate change impact studies.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Dario Pumo, Francesco Alongi, Marcella Cannarozzo, Leonardo V. Noto
Summary: This study explores the thermal function of a multi-layer green roof (MGR) prototype installed in Palermo, Italy and finds that MGRs have a cooling effect in semi-arid Mediterranean urban areas, with a mean reduction of 8.4% in outdoor surface temperature and 5.8% in indoor surface temperature. The cooling effect is more prominent during the hot and dry summers in such regions, and is enhanced by water storage in the system.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elena Cristiano, Roberto Deidda, Francesco Viola
Summary: Green roofs provide multiple benefits in urban areas, but the perception and willingness to pay for their installation are still unclear. Understanding societal perception and willingness to pay is crucial for sustainable urban development. This study analyzed citizens' perception of green roofs and their willingness to pay for installation and maintenance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sarvin Zamanzad-Ghavidel, Reza Sobhani, Sina Fazeli, Leonardo Valerio Noto, Carlo De Michele, Dario Pumo
Summary: The evaluation of groundwater quality is crucial for groundwater management. This study develops a novel soft computing framework, including ANFIS, WANFIS, GEP, and WGEP, to estimate the temporal and spatial variations in groundwater EC in the East Azerbaijan province of Iran from 2001 to 2020. The results highlight the importance of wavelet transform, with WANFIS and WGEP models outperforming ANFIS and GEP models by 15.48-51.09% and 5.06-86.95%, respectively, based on the RMSE criterion. Land use characteristics, climatic conditions, and geological features have a direct relationship with groundwater quality, with agricultural land extent, semi-arid climate, and groundwater EC showing a positive correlation. The EC values increase from east to west, indicating a direct exchange between surface and groundwater, while the fault width influences groundwater quality variation, with higher EC in the northern part.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Elena Cristiano, Alessandra Carucci, Martina Piredda, Emma Dessi, Salvatore Urru, Roberto Deidda, Francesco Viola
Summary: Multilayer blue-green roofs have been recognized as effective solutions to reduce rooftop runoff in the context of climate changes, but the influence of the additional storage layer on water quality needs further investigation.
Correction
Water Resources
Elena Cristiano, Antonio Annis, Ciro Apollonio, Dario Pumo, Salvatore Urru, Francesco Viola, Roberto Deidda, Raffaele Pelorosso, Andrea Petroselli, Flavia Tauro, Salvatore Grimaldi, Antonio Francipane, Francesco Alongi, Leonardo Valerio Noto, Olivier Hoes, Friso Klapwijk, Brian Schmitt, Fernando Nardi
HYDROLOGY RESEARCH
(2022)