Surface Freshwater Limitation Explains Worst Rice Production Anomaly in India in 2002

India is the second-most populous country and the second-most important producer of rice of the world. Most Indian rice production depends on monsoon timing and dynamics. In 2002, the lowest monsoon precipitation of the last 130+ years was observed. It coincided with the worst rice production anomal...

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Main Authors: Matteo Zampieri, Gema Carmona Garcia, Frank Dentener, Murali Krishna Gumma, Peter Salamon, Lorenzo Seguini, Andrea Toreti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-02-01
Series:Remote Sensing
Subjects:
SDI
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/10/2/244