Agrometeorology and water needs of crops

This paper aims to present some agrometeorological methods useful for water management in agriculture discussing the existing technology and giving some insights about research and development activities in this field. After a general discussion about the importance of water for plants and more gene...

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Main Authors: Luigi Mariani, Gabriele Cola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2010-09-01
Series:Italian Journal of Agronomy
Online Access:https://www.agronomy.it/index.php/agro/article/view/158
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spelling doaj-ae6d04ca825341b5b1bd8754384771642020-11-25T00:31:54ZengPAGEPress PublicationsItalian Journal of Agronomy1125-47182039-68052010-09-0113s10.4081/ija.2006.s3.587Agrometeorology and water needs of cropsLuigi MarianiGabriele ColaThis paper aims to present some agrometeorological methods useful for water management in agriculture discussing the existing technology and giving some insights about research and development activities in this field. After a general discussion about the importance of water for plants and more generally for the ecosystem the agrometerological aspects of water balance are discussed and opportunities of use of forecasts are also presented. Some effects of climatic change on water needs of crops are also discussed.https://www.agronomy.it/index.php/agro/article/view/158
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description This paper aims to present some agrometeorological methods useful for water management in agriculture discussing the existing technology and giving some insights about research and development activities in this field. After a general discussion about the importance of water for plants and more generally for the ecosystem the agrometerological aspects of water balance are discussed and opportunities of use of forecasts are also presented. Some effects of climatic change on water needs of crops are also discussed.
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