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Creator:: Sheikh, Allah Ditta
Abstract:: Agricultural production in the Sahelian region of Africa is among the lowest in the world. Cyclical infestations of locusts and grasshoppers have contributed to this low productivity. The infestations appear to be triggered by heavy rainfall at the beginning of a crop season after extended drought. Because locusts and grasshoppers...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: program In Chad. It involved a crop yield comparison between sprayed and non-sprayed areas at 9 paired

Creator:: Asinjo, Robert
Abstract:: Smallholder farmers in Africa, who have long relied on rain-fed agriculture, are currently experiencing adverse impacts of climate change which is posing serious challenges to their ability to sustain their livelihoods (Morton 2007). This is the case for many other areas around the world, especially among indigenousor ruralcommunities who rely...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Local Perceptions of Climate Change, Coping and Adaptation

Creator:: Diebel, Penelope L., 1961-, Gow, Laura R., Walenta, Darrin L., 1968-, and Oregon State University. Agricultural Experiment Station
Abstract:: Published February 2009. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: Darrin L. Walenta Associate Professor Crop and Soil Science Department Oregon State University Union

Creator:: Wentworth, Andrew Michael
Abstract:: Surface water quality is a growing concern in the Willamette River Basin and elsewhere. The region's growing population is dependent on the availability of clean water for drinking water, irrigation, wastewater dilution, and wildlife habitat. Watershed management to produce economic goods and environmental services requires an understanding of basic hydrologic...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: model. Finally, we used Flow-Solute to explore how changing climate, land use, and crop choice

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