Essays about: "humid tropical climate"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words humid tropical climate.

1. 1. Analysis of simulated functional diversity in tropical forests: Differences between cultivated and naturally grown secondary forests in Cambodia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Clarissa Graf; [2023]
   Keywords : physical geography; ecosystem analysis; functional diversity; plant functional traits; ecosystem modelling; secondary forest ecosystems; sustainable forest management; LPJ-GUESS; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Accelerated deforestation represents a major global environmental concern. Over the last decades Cambodia has experienced a drastic decrease in forest cover and measures to halt deforestation have not been as effective as planned. READ MORE

3. 2. Evaluation of Crop Water Use and Rice Yield Using Remote Sensing and AquaCrop Model for Three Irrigation Schemes in Sri Lanka

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Veronika Widengren; [2022]
   Keywords : WaPOR; remote sensing; evapotranspiration; crop water productivity; irrigation scheme; AquaCrop; Malwathu Oya; Sri Lanka; paddy rice; humid tropical climate; WaPOR; fjärranalys; evapotranspiration; vattenproduktivitet; bevattningssystem; AquaCrop; Malwathu Oya; Sri Lanka; ris; fuktigt tropiskt klimat;

   Abstract : With a changing climate and an increased competition over water resources for agricultural irrigation, the need to improve crop water productivity using time and cost-efficient methodologies have become critically important. The Malwathu Oya river basin in Sri Lanka is struggling with water scarcity, which threatens food security and the income of farmers. READ MORE

4. 3. Comparing C, N and P concentrations in soils in agricultural verus natural land, and across climates

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

   Author : Agnes Classon; [2016]
   Keywords : Nutrients; C; N; P; agriculture; soils;

   Abstract : How do concentrations of C, N and P vary between agricultural and natural land?How do C, N and P concentrations vary between climate zones? Soil organic carbon (SOC),total nitrogen (TN) and phosphorus (TP) as well as microbial C, N and P (MBC, MBN andMBP respectively) concentrations in soils were collected through a literature review, andstudied to analyze the differences between agricultural land-use and natural land, and betweendifferent climate zones. The minimum concentrations of SOC, TN, MBC, MBN and MBP werefound in the agricultural soils and the maximum concentrations in natural soils. READ MORE

5. 4. Animal welfare assessment of dual-purpose cattle in Mexico : with focus on health and behaviour

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Linnea Edstam; [2016]
   Keywords : djurvälfärd; Welfare Quality®; dual-purpose; hållbarhet; Mexiko; mjölkkor; nötkreatur; extensiva system; välfärdsbedömning; hälsa; beteende;

   Abstract : Chiapas is the poorest state of Mexico located southeast, with a hot and humid tropical climate and daily socio-economic challenges in rural conditions. The main cattle production system found is extensive dual-purpose production, producing both milk and meat. READ MORE

6. 5. Animal welfare in Mexican dual-purpose cattle herds in the tropics : with focus on feeding and housing

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Sofie Eriksson; [2016]
   Keywords : Dual-purpose; Welfare Quality®; assessment; body condition; sustainability; small-scale; Mexico; calf production; milk production;

   Abstract : Chiapas is a state in the southeast of Mexico where the climate is tropical, both humid and dry. The predominant cattle production system found is dual-purpose, which on every productive cycle produces both milk and meat. READ MORE