Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Araya, P. V. V. Prasad, P. H. Gowda, Z. Zambreski, I. A. Ciampitti
Summary: This study assessed the impact of climate change and adaptation strategies on maize production in 22 locations in Ethiopia. Different planting dates, maize varieties, and fertilizer rates were found to significantly influence yield. It is recommended to adopt various adaptation measures to enhance maize productivity under future climate conditions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Perrine Juillion, Gerardo Lopez, Damien Fumey, Vincent Lesniak, Michel Genard, Gilles Vercambre
Summary: A study in France found that fluctuating shading from dynamic agrivoltaic systems has an impact on water relations, leaf characteristics, and yield of apple orchards, but did not maintain sufficient yields. This research is important for the development of sustainable shading strategies in apple orchards.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Yang Yu, Zhihong Jiang, Guojie Wang, Giri Raj Kattel, Xiaowei Chuai, Yi Shang, Yangfeng Zou, Lijuan Miao
Summary: Climate change and human management practices have different effects on maize yield in China. The impact of human management practices is greater than that of climate change, with vapor pressure deficit being the main influencing factor.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
N. T. Krell, B. E. Morgan, D. Gower, K. K. Caylor
Summary: The study highlights the importance of selecting drought-avoidant crop varieties in the face of increasing rainfall variability and intensity. Early maturing crops have shown to have lower likelihood of failure in water deficit conditions, despite the potential for higher-yielding, late maturing varieties. The historical probability of crop failure was lowest in the past due to higher rainfall totals, but is now increasing with reduced rainfall amounts.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Barbara Jagosz, Stanislaw Rolbiecki, Roman Rolbiecki, Wieslaw Ptach, Hicran A. Sadan, Wieslawa Kasperska-Wolowicz, Ferenc Pal-Fam, Atilgan Atilgan
Summary: Climate change in Poland has increased water needs for plants, specifically grapevines in the Bydgoszcz region. The study predicts a 6% increase in water needs during the growing season and irrigation period, with a significant 10% increase in August.
Article
Agronomy
Barikara Umesh, K. S. Reddy, B. S. Polisgowdar, V. Maruthi, U. Satishkumar, M. S. Ayyanagoudar, Sathyanarayan Rao, H. Veeresh
Summary: The study assessed the impact of climate change on maize crop and found that supplemental irrigation and crop management practices improved grain yield and water productivity. The AquaCrop model accurately simulated the results.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Lanie A. Alejo, Arlen S. Alejandro
Summary: Considering the impact of climate change on irrigation planning and development is crucial to avoid system failure. This study found that changes in dependable flow and diversion water requirements due to climate change will result in reduced irrigable areas. It is necessary to incorporate climate change in irrigation planning and development, and measures such as adjusting crop calendars and implementing water storage structures are needed to adapt to climate change.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dimitris K. Papanastasiou, Stavros Keppas, Dimitris Melas, Nikolaos Katsoulas
Summary: Agriculture is vulnerable to climate change, especially in terms of temperature and precipitation impacts. This study focused on estimating the future irrigation water needs of wheat, cotton, and alfalfa crops in a specific region in Greece, taking into account the predicted changes in temperature and precipitation. The results highlight the expected increase in irrigation water needs for these crops and suggest the application of precision agriculture principles to save irrigation water. The findings of this study are important for water resources and land use managers in adapting to climate change impacts.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Benjamin M. Sanderson
Summary: A strong strategy to reduce the IPCC's carbon emissions can serve as a global testbed for climate policies and address accusations of hypocrisy.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenzhe Jiao, Lixin Wang, Honglang Wang, Matthew Lanning, Qing Chang, Kimberly A. Novick
Summary: Drought is a significant natural hazard that affects ecosystem carbon cycles. This study conducted a comprehensive assessment on the impacts of drought on ecosystem productivity and respiration in humid regions. The results showed that the timing, duration, and intensity of drought had different effects on ecosystem carbon balance. Lagged drought impacts had a more significant effect on carbon uptake, while ecosystem respiration was less sensitive to drought time scale.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-BIOGEOSCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
C. M. Stephens, L. A. Marshall, F. M. Johnson, H. Ajami, L. Lin, L. E. Band
Summary: Future shifts in rainfall, temperature and carbon dioxide will have varying impacts on hydrologic and ecosystem behavior, with spatial heterogeneity and important differences in riparian zones. Models need to consider spatial heterogeneity, key ecosystem-driving dynamics and lateral transport to accurately predict ecohydrologic changes in catchments.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
A. Aguzzoni, M. Engel, D. Zanotelli, D. Penna, F. Comiti, M. Tagliavini
Summary: This study reveals the importance of irrigation water in the growth of apple trees, with groundwater playing a limited role. Water mixing within tree organs is also found to be limited.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lea Piscitelli, Milica Colovic, Adel Aly, Mohamad Hamze, Mladen Todorovic, Vito Cantore, Rossella Albrizio
Summary: The study focuses on the potential for maize production in challenging environments in Southern Italy, considering rainfed cultivation and two irrigation regimes. Results showed that sweet maize under deficit irrigation had slower growth and lower yields, but higher irrigation water productivity compared to full irrigation.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Ruzhou Yi, Xianli Xu, Shidan Zhu, Yaohua Zhang, Feixia Zhong, Xiangming Zeng, Chaohao Xu
Summary: This study compared the differences in hydraulic characteristics between planted forests and naturally regenerated forests, finding that while planted forests have a narrower hydraulic safety margin, they can delay bud burst and early leaf abscission to avoid hydraulic failure. Combining both forest types to increase vegetation coverage and reduce soil erosion could be an optimal ecosystem restoration strategy.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
William R. Wieder, Daniel Kennedy, Flavio Lehner, Keith N. Musselman, Keith B. Rodgers, Nan Rosenbloom, Isla R. Simpson, Ryohei Yamaguchi
Summary: Climate change will have multiple effects on ecosystems and water resources, particularly in terms of the variability of ecohydrological conditions. Using a sophisticated ecosystem model, we project changes in ecohydrological processes in historically snow-dominated regions. Our findings indicate widespread snowpack reductions, earlier snowmelt timing, longer growing seasons, drier soils, and increased fire risk. Additionally, increased variability in winter snowmelt will result in growing-season water deficits and increased unpredictability of runoff. This has significant implications for ecosystem stress and water resource management.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Enrique Andivia, Paolo Zuccarini, Beatriz Grau, Felicidad de Herralde, Pedro Villar-Salvador, Robert Save
TREES-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
A. J. Molina, X. Aranda, P. Llorens, A. Galind, C. Biel
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
L. G. Santesteban, C. Miranda, D. Marin, B. Sesma, D. S. Intrigliolo, J. M. Miras-Avalos, J. M. Escalona, A. Montoro, F. de Herralde, P. Baeza, P. Romero, J. Yuste, D. Uriarte, J. Martinez-Gascuena, J. J. Cancela, V. Pinillos, M. Loidi, J. Urrestarazu, J. B. Royo
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Isabel Diez-Palet, Inmaculada Funes, Robert Save, Carmen Biel, Felicidad de Herralde, Xavier Miarnau, Francisco Vargas, Gloria Avila, Joaquim Carbo, Xavier Aranda
Article
Food Science & Technology
D. Marin, J. Armengol, P. Carbonell-Bejerano, J. M. Escalona, D. Gramaje, E. Hernandez-Montes, D. S. Intrigliolo, J. M. Martinez-Zapater, H. Medrano, J. M. Miras-Avalos, J. E. Palomares-Rius, P. Romero-Azorin, R. Save, L. G. Santesteban, F. de Herralde
Summary: Viticulture is facing emerging challenges due to climate change and social demands, requiring adaptation strategies for sustainability. Rootstocks play a crucial role in connecting soil and scion, offering a potential solution to address climate change and soil-borne pests.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GRAPE AND WINE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
I Funes, R. Save, F. de Herralde, C. Biel, E. Pla, D. Pascual, J. Zabalza, G. Cantos, G. Borras, J. Vayreda, X. Aranda
Summary: This study assessed the suitability of major crops in three basins in Catalonia for the first half of the 21st century, finding that water needs will increase and climate change will severely limit crop productivity. Adaptive strategies beyond irrigation and growing cycles are necessary to address these impacts.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Inmaculada Funes, Roberto Molowny-Horas, Robert Save, Felicidad De Herralde, Xavier Aranda, Jordi Vayreda
Summary: This study provides the first assessment of biomass carbon stock in Mediterranean woody crops, revealing a total biomass carbon stock of 5.48 Tg C in woody cropland in NE Spain in 2013. The study also shows that, despite a decrease in woody crop area, the carbon stock in the remaining crops increased annually. This new estimation of carbon stocks may contribute to better understand carbon balances and serve as a baseline to global inventories.
AGRONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Luis Gonzaga Santesteban, Isabel Rekarte, Nazareth Torres, Ana Villa-Llop, Fernando Visconti, Diego S. Intrigliolo, Jose M. Escalona, Felicidad de Herralde, Carlos Miranda
Summary: Rootstock selection is a crucial decision in vineyard design. This study conducted a meta-analysis of previous research on the implications of rootstock on vine agronomic performance in Spain. The results showed that rootstock characteristics were more dependent on the rootstock itself rather than the Vitis sp. crossing. Additionally, some rootstocks were found to be better suited for future climate change conditions. Combining articles from scholarly and technical journals helped in assessing the effects of different rootstocks, but further steps are needed to facilitate data integration.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Antoni Mas-Ponce, Roberto Molowny-Horas, Eduard Pla, Sonia Sanchez-Mateo
Summary: Mediterranean rivers face climatic variability and human pressures, posing threats to water quality. The implementation of environmental laws and the establishment of new treatment systems have shown significant effects in improving water quality.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Jiaxin Sun, Yanli Yang, Peng Qi, Guangxin Zhang, Yao Wu
Summary: The optimal allocation of agricultural water and land resources is crucial for farmers' economic benefits, carbon sequestration, and water resource conservation. This study developed a novel water-carbon-economy coupling model and applied it to a real farm, demonstrating its effectiveness in achieving the optimal allocation of water and land resources. The model balances economic, environmental, and social benefits.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2024)
