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View article: Assessment of agricultural drought disaster risk in Southwest China using fuzzy logic-based geospatial techniques
Assessment of agricultural drought disaster risk in Southwest China using fuzzy logic-based geospatial techniques Open
Agricultural drought disasters greatly threaten sustainable social development. Quantitative assessment of agricultural drought disaster risk (ADDR) is essential for improving drought management. This study developed a comprehensive framew…
View article: Modeling the impact of agricultural managed aquifer recharge (Ag-MAR) on soil water and nitrogen dynamics of the growing season
Modeling the impact of agricultural managed aquifer recharge (Ag-MAR) on soil water and nitrogen dynamics of the growing season Open
Agricultural managed aquifer recharge (Ag-MAR) is a practice aimed at sustaining groundwater reserves by utilizing farmland to recharge excess surface water into aquifers. Because fields are fertilized for crop production there are questio…
View article: Genetic algorithm optimization of ensemble learning approach for improved land cover and land use mapping: Application to Talassemtane National Park
Genetic algorithm optimization of ensemble learning approach for improved land cover and land use mapping: Application to Talassemtane National Park Open
Accurate Land Cover/Land Use (LCLU) mapping is critical for protected area management, yet previous studies of Talassemtane National Park (TNP) in Morocco have produced coarse maps with limited accuracy. This study proposes a Genetic Algor…
View article: Carbon–water coupling in California almond orchards: a multi-scale assessment of ecosystem water use efficiency using eddy covariance and remote sensing
Carbon–water coupling in California almond orchards: a multi-scale assessment of ecosystem water use efficiency using eddy covariance and remote sensing Open
Water use efficiency (WUE) at the ecosystem level is a critical ecophysiological indicator that integrates carbon-water coupling processes and provides essential insights for sustainable agriculture in water-limited environments. This stud…
View article: Evaluation of multimodel averaging approaches for ensembling evapotranspiration and yield simulations from maize models
Evaluation of multimodel averaging approaches for ensembling evapotranspiration and yield simulations from maize models Open
View article: A Numerical Study of the Agricultural Irrigation Effects on Summer Soil Moisture and Near-Surface Meteorology in California’s Central Valley
A Numerical Study of the Agricultural Irrigation Effects on Summer Soil Moisture and Near-Surface Meteorology in California’s Central Valley Open
California’s Central Valley (CV) is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, relying significantly on irrigation. This study explores the impacts of agricultural irrigation on soil moisture and near-surface meteorology…
View article: An optimization framework for multi-year planning of land and water allocation
An optimization framework for multi-year planning of land and water allocation Open
Multi-year planning of allocation of agricultural land and irrigation water remains a major challenge, which is exacerbated by decreasing arable land and increasing water scarcity in many regions. This paper presents a model-based framewor…
View article: Evaluation of the LI-710 evapotranspiration sensor in comparison to full eddy covariance for monitoring energy fluxes in perennial and annual crops
Evaluation of the LI-710 evapotranspiration sensor in comparison to full eddy covariance for monitoring energy fluxes in perennial and annual crops Open
View article: Field evaluation of data assimilation of LAI and model-based optimization of irrigation scheduling of processing tomatoes
Field evaluation of data assimilation of LAI and model-based optimization of irrigation scheduling of processing tomatoes Open
Climate change and public policies restricting freshwater use for agricultural irrigation are compelling farmers to maintain production with limited water. Advanced irrigation scheduling tools that combine data and computer simulations are…
View article: Advancing the Modeling of Future Climate and Innovation Impacts on Perennial Crops to Support Adaptation: A Case Study of California Almonds
Advancing the Modeling of Future Climate and Innovation Impacts on Perennial Crops to Support Adaptation: A Case Study of California Almonds Open
Perennial crops are vital to the global food supply, providing valuable nutrition and economic benefits, but are at risk of severe climate damages. Most climate research has focused on major annual crops like cereals and has focused on the…
View article: Climate Change Exposure of Agriculture Within Regulated Groundwater Basins of the Southwestern United States
Climate Change Exposure of Agriculture Within Regulated Groundwater Basins of the Southwestern United States Open
Agriculture is an important part of the economy of southwestern United States (Southwest). The production of food and fiber in the Southwest is supported by irrigation, much of which is sourced from groundwater. Climate projections suggest…
View article: Long-term effects of post-earthquake landslides on vegetation ecosystem net carbon
Long-term effects of post-earthquake landslides on vegetation ecosystem net carbon Open
Landslides significantly impact carbon dynamics across global regions, yet the long-term vegetation ecosystem net carbon effect from post-earthquake landslides remains unclear. To address this gap, this study focuses on the 2008 Wenchuan e…
View article: Advanced monitoring of almond orchard water status using machine learning and remote sensing
Advanced monitoring of almond orchard water status using machine learning and remote sensing Open
View article: Enhancing evapotranspiration estimates in composite terrain through the integration of satellite remote sensing and eddy covariance measurements
Enhancing evapotranspiration estimates in composite terrain through the integration of satellite remote sensing and eddy covariance measurements Open
Accurate evaluation of water resource systems is essential for informed planning and decision-making. Evapotranspiration (ET), a key component of water resource management, is often estimated using remote sensing techniques; however, such …
View article: Seasonal Dynamics of Wue, Gpp, and Et in Almond Orchards Evaluated Using Eddy Covariance and Remote Sensing
Seasonal Dynamics of Wue, Gpp, and Et in Almond Orchards Evaluated Using Eddy Covariance and Remote Sensing Open
View article: Ensemble Deep Learning Towards High-Resolution Soil-Moisture Mapping for Enhanced Water Management in California's Central Valley1
Ensemble Deep Learning Towards High-Resolution Soil-Moisture Mapping for Enhanced Water Management in California's Central Valley1 Open
View article: Impact of Recycled Water Irrigation with Varying Sodicity on Strawberry Growth, Yield, and Quality
Impact of Recycled Water Irrigation with Varying Sodicity on Strawberry Growth, Yield, and Quality Open
View article: Experimental Assessment of Agrivoltaics Systems in Processing Tomato Production
Experimental Assessment of Agrivoltaics Systems in Processing Tomato Production Open
View article: Enhancing Agricultural Water Management with Swmm: A Comparative Analysis of Gate Control Strategies in South Korea
Enhancing Agricultural Water Management with Swmm: A Comparative Analysis of Gate Control Strategies in South Korea Open
View article: Evaluation of the Li710 Evapotranspiration Sensor in Comparison to Full Eddy Covariance for Monitoring Energy Fluxes in Perennial and Annual Crop
Evaluation of the Li710 Evapotranspiration Sensor in Comparison to Full Eddy Covariance for Monitoring Energy Fluxes in Perennial and Annual Crop Open
View article: Comparative analysis of evapotranspiration (ET), crop water stress index (CWSI), and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) to delineate site-specific irrigation management zones in almond orchards
Comparative analysis of evapotranspiration (ET), crop water stress index (CWSI), and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) to delineate site-specific irrigation management zones in almond orchards Open
View article: Assessing the impact of recycled water reuse on infiltration and soil structure
Assessing the impact of recycled water reuse on infiltration and soil structure Open
Soil sodicity, salinity, clay dispersion, and clay soil cracking are significant issues for modern agriculture, especially in arid and semi-arid regions of the world. Sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) has traditionally been used to estimate po…
View article: Multisite evaluation of microtensiometer and osmotic cell stem water potential sensors in almond orchards
Multisite evaluation of microtensiometer and osmotic cell stem water potential sensors in almond orchards Open
View article: Assessing Nitrate Leaching During Drought and Extreme Precipitation: Exploring Deep Vadose‐Zone Monitoring, Groundwater Observations, and Field Mass Balance
Assessing Nitrate Leaching During Drought and Extreme Precipitation: Exploring Deep Vadose‐Zone Monitoring, Groundwater Observations, and Field Mass Balance Open
The increasing concern over agricultural practices' impact on groundwater quality necessitates comprehensive studies to evaluate and compare monitoring strategies for nitrate leaching. This work addresses this imperative by examining three…
View article: Organic soil amendment effects on soil hydrology in an almond orchard evaluated using time-lapse electrical resistivity tomography
Organic soil amendment effects on soil hydrology in an almond orchard evaluated using time-lapse electrical resistivity tomography Open
Adding organic amendments to soils in orchards has been suggested as a climate-smart agricultural practice that can increase resilience to extremes such as drought. The benefits of adding almond hulls and shells to soil include releasing p…
View article: Uncovering the gaps in managed aquifer recharge for sustainable groundwater management: A focus on hillslopes and mountains
Uncovering the gaps in managed aquifer recharge for sustainable groundwater management: A focus on hillslopes and mountains Open
Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) is a promising approach to enhance water supply resilience, but it faces significant challenges, such as limited space and time for recharge activities, as well as uncertain bio-geophysical processes, and com…
View article: Data, models, and outputs for an agent-based hydro-economic modeling study in an intensively irrigated region of the U.S. High Plains
Data, models, and outputs for an agent-based hydro-economic modeling study in an intensively irrigated region of the U.S. High Plains Open
In this dataset, we include all the models developed for the study "An integrated modeling approach to simulate human-crop-groundwater interactions in intensively irrigated regions", which is published in Environmental Modelling & Software…
View article: Evapotranspiration estimation using high-resolution aerial imagery and pySEBAL for processing tomatoes
Evapotranspiration estimation using high-resolution aerial imagery and pySEBAL for processing tomatoes Open
The use of high-resolution aerial imagery for assessing actual crop evapotranspiration $$ \left({ET}_{a}\right)$$ holds the potential to optimize the use of limited water resources in agriculture. Despite this potential, there is a shortag…
View article: Mapping almond stem water potential using machine learning and multispectral imagery
Mapping almond stem water potential using machine learning and multispectral imagery Open
Almonds are a major crop in California which produces 80% of all the world’s almonds. Widespread drought and strict groundwater regulations pose significant challenges to growers. Irrigation regimes based on observed crop water status can …
View article: Artificial intelligence (AI) inspired an innovative approach for real-time flow measurements – water distributions at outlets, in Punjab province Pakistan
Artificial intelligence (AI) inspired an innovative approach for real-time flow measurements – water distributions at outlets, in Punjab province Pakistan Open
Accurate water metering is essential for effective water management, especially for measured and equitable distribution of canal flows, most imperative in Pakistan. The inflows distributed through outlets must adhere to pre-designated leve…