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Comparative Assessment of Standard Precipitation Index and Standard Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index as Drought Evaluation Tools in Coastal Winneba-Ghana

Johnson Ankrah · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2021

In coastal Winneba-Ghana, drought occurrence negatively affects the ecosystems and agriculture and threatens food security and socio-economic livelihoods. Nevertheless, there exist dearth of information on a detailed statistical evaluation of drought indices over this area. This...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i630292

Crop Simulation Models: A Tool for Future Agricultural Research and Climate Change

Asma Fayaz, Y. Rajit Kumar, Bilal Ahmad Lone, Sandeep Kumar, Z. A. Dar, Faisal Rasool, Ishfaq Abidi, Fouzea Nisar & Anil Kumar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

A crop simulation model is a computerized program which is used to describe the process of growth and developmental stages of crop in relation to weather data, crop conditions and soil conditions to solve the real-world problems. Crop simulation models plays an important role in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i630602

Common Beans and Abiotic Stress Challenges

Ajaz A. Lone, M. N. Khan, Audil Gul, Zahoor A. Dar, Asif M. Iqbal, Bilal A. Lone, Ashraf Ahangar, Faisul Ur Rasool, Mehfooza Habib Khan, G. Ali, Fouzea Nisar & Asma Fayaz · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2021

Legumes are well recognized for their nutritional and health benefits as well as for their impact in the sustainability of agricultural systems. The threatening scenario imposed by climate change highlights the need for concerted research approaches in order to develop crops that...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2021/v40i1431402

Geographic Distribution Shift of Invasive Plant Austroeupatorium inulifolium in the Future Climate Projection

Angga Yudaputra, Izu Andry Fijridiyanto, Inggit Puji Astuti, Rizmoon Nurul Zulkarnaen, Ade Yuswandi, Joko R. Witono & . Yuzammi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Aims: This study aims to predict the future geographic distribution shift of invasive plant species Austroeupathorium inulifolium as the impact of global climate change. Study Design: The rising temperature and precipitation change lead to the geographic distribution shift of org...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i530373

Assessment of Climate Change Awareness in the Kakamega-Nandi Forest Complex in the Western Region

Wabusya Moses Wetiba, Mugatsia Tsingalia, Njira Njira Pili & Vincent Kakembo · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

Aims: This study assessed the level of climate change awareness among the forest-adjacent communities in the Kakamega-Nandi forest ecosystem complex. Four locations were chosen for the study, Buyangu and Isecheno in the Kakamega forest, Kaptumo in Nandi South and Kipsamoite in Na...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2021/v15i130220

Action and Reaction of Plants to High Temperature: Improving Response of Wheat to Heat Stress

Lemma Abayneh Tumebo · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2021

All estimates suggest that by 2050, upto 50% increase in food production will be required to feed the world population. Wheat is the second most important crop after rice and by 2050, wheat production needs to be increased by 60% for socio-economic stability. However, the climate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2021/v40i1031359

Evaluating Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Livestock Value Chain Actors on Climate Smart Agriculture/Livestock (CSA/L) in Kajiado County, Kenya

Mary W. Thongoh, H. M. Mutembei, J. Mburu & B. E. Kathambi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2021

The livestock sector is a major contributor to food security and is mainly practiced by the rural poor but faces climate related threats. While there are many natural occurrences impacting the average global temperature and consequently livestock production, human activities in t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2021/v39i430568

Impact of Elevated CO2 and Temperature on Growth and Development of Helicoverpa armigera Hubner

D. V. Sravan Kumar, P. V. Krishnayya, M. Srinivasa Rao, P. Anil Kumar & V. Srinivasa Rao · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

Climate change is an imminent and inevitable circumstance largely driven by increase in CO2 and temperature. CO2 directly affects plants through positive effects on net photosynthetic rate. Higher temperature during the crop growth phase can diminish the yield, with a longer grow...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i330655

Changing Patterns of Temperature in Yobe State, North-Eastern Nigeria: An Evidence of Climate Change

O. Musa Kehinde, Bulama Lawan & A. Ahmad Umar · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2021

Air temperature is one of the fundamental indicators of Climate Change in any place on earth. Understanding the changing patterns of air temperature in Yobe State is instrumental in establishing the manifestation of Climate Change in the area and to enables the policy makers to d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2021/v4i130126

Impact of the Climate Change and the Recent Development of an Artificial Tropical Estuary on the Mobility and Distribution of Phosphorus: Case of Vridi Channel (Côte d'Ivoire)

N’DA Samuel, YAO Marcel Konan & TROKOUREY Albert · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2021

This study focused on the effects of the climate change and the recent modification of Vridi channel on the mobility and distribution of phosphorus (P) in its superficial sediments. To best estimate this fact, the annual mobility and distribution of P were followed and compared b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2021/v22i230384

Minor Cereal Crops Production and their Future Prospects in Bangladesh

Jatish C. Biswas, M. R. Islam, M. M. Haque & A. Hamid · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2021

Different kinds of cereals are the dominant carbohydrate source for the global population of which minor cereals, a group of neglected crops, play an important role in proving substitute of rice or wheat in the harsh environment of the globe. These crops have been replaced in man...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2021/v5i130101

Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Adaptation Strategies of Farmers against Climate Change in Lawra Municipality, Upper West Region, Ghana

Ransford Teng-viel Karbo & Aba Obrumah Crentsil · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2021

Climate-Change is real and has daunting effects on various economic sectors. Agriculture is one of the hardest hit. The sector is the main source of livelihood for rural areas and risk being endangered. Concrete steps are needed to adapt to the situation. Climate-Smart Agricultur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2021/v27i230355

Impact of Climate Change on Worlds Economy and Hydrological System

Sajid Ali & Inayatullah Jan · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

The Mediterranean region appears to be particularly responsive to global and climate change. The global mean temperature has increased by 0.8°C compared with preindustrial levels while Europe has warmed more than the global average, especially in the Mediterranean, the north-east...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i130342

Hydropower Potential in near Future Climate over Burundi (East Africa) : A Case study of Rwegura Catchment

C´elestin Manirakiza, Lawin Agnid´e Emmanuel, Lamboni Batablinl`e & Marc Niyongendako · Journal of Energy Research and Reviews · 2021

This paper assessed the near future projected hydropower potential over Rwegura catchment hosting, up to date, the biggest hydropower plant of Burundi. Observed and gridded data were considered over the period 1981

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jenrr/2021/v7i130184