Essays about: "importance of dry season"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words importance of dry season.

  1. 1. Modelling gross primary production in semi-arid regions: effects on carbon uptake of intensive agriculture in southern Kenya

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Malin Ahlbäck; [2020]
    Keywords : Physical Geography; Ecosystem Analysis; GPP; Africa; Kenya; Land cover changes; Cropland; Remote sensing; Sentinel-2; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Background and aim: Gross primary production (GPP) is the largest global carbon (C) flux and an important component for counteracting anthropogenic CO2 emissions, understanding vegetation dynamics, and sustaining universal human standards. Africa plays a prominent role in the global C cycle, though our understanding of GPP dynamics is largely hampered by a paucity of ground-based observations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Rainwater Infiltration Model of the Chocaya Basin using Hydrus-1D

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk geologi; Lunds universitet/Väg- och vattenbyggnad (CI)

    Author : Alexander Bergman; Mire Persmark; [2020]
    Keywords : Rainwater Infiltration; Alluvial Plain; Chocaya Basin; Hydraulic Conductivity; Double Ring Infiltrometer DRI ; Hydrus-1D; Electrical Resistivity Tomography ERT ; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The objective of this study was to assess the rainwater infiltration process in the unsaturated zone in an alluvial plain. Particularly, this study is focused on the Chocaya basin in central Bolivia. READ MORE

  4. 3. Observed hydro-climatic trends and local perceptions of water availability: a mixed-methods study in Marsyandi river basin, Nepal

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Hanna Ekström; [2020]
    Keywords : Physical Geography; Ecosystem Analysis; ETCCDI; climate indices; RHESSys; Himalaya; socio-hydrology; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : In the central Himalayas, water dynamics are expected to change due to multiple factors like climate change, hydro power development and shifting land use practices. This thesis looks at possible changes in water dynamics in Marsyandi river basin, Nepal, as well as causes to those changes and how they are perceived locally. READ MORE

  5. 4. Proteininnehåll i svensk spannmål -användning och betydelse för olika djurslag

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Matilda Johansson; [2016]
    Keywords : spannmål; råprotein; aminosyror; havre; vete; korn; rågvete; idisslare; enkelmagade; cereals; crude protein; amino acids; oats; wheat; barley; triticale; ruminants; monogastrics;

    Abstract : Spannmål utgör vanligen mellan 50 % och 80 % av kraftfodret till livsmedelsproducerande djur, det ses främst som ett energifodermedel men spannmålen tillför även en betydande del råprotein till foderstaten. Behovet av att använda importerat sojamjöl med dokumenterat negativa miljöeffekter kan minskas genom att använda inhemsk spannmål med hög råproteinhalt. READ MORE

  6. 5. Equity in rural water resource development and management : A case study of Kilombero Valley, Tanzania, and the investments delivered by a participatory and demand-driven NGO

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Charlotte Flodin; [2015]
    Keywords : Water resource development and management; demand versus supply driven approach; equity; health; land development and landcover;

    Abstract : The demand-driven and participatory approach to water resource development and management in Tanzania has been both praised and criticized; some see progress where others see increased inequalities. This study focuses on one progressive, demand-driven NGO which has a participatory approach to water resource development and management. READ MORE