Downscaling and validating GLDAS groundwater storage anomalies by integrating precipitation for recharge and actual evapotranspiration for discharge

Autor: Cindy Viviers, Michael van der Laan, Zaheed Gaffoor, Matthys Dippenaar

Publikováno v: Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies, Vol 54, Iss , Pp 101879- (2024)

Study region: The Steenkoppies Catchment is located approximately 75 km southwest from Pretoria, South Africa (RSA). Study focus: This study tested a framework for downscaling Global Land Data Assimilation System (GLDAS-2.2) groundwater storage anoma

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/a4e2b4cbf2454b1d968d0bd36a18ec29

Corrigendum to 'Development of a GIS-based knowledge hub for contaminants of emerging concern in South African water resources using open-source software: Lessons learnt' [Heliyon 9 (1) (January 2023) Article e13007]

Autor: Tarryn Lee Botha, Emomotimi Bamuza-Pemu, Ashira Roopnarain, Zibusiso Ncube, Gert De Nysschen, Busiswa Ndaba, Ntebogeng Mokgalaka, Maryam Bello-Akinosho, Rasheed Adeleke, Akani Mushwana, Michael van der Laan, Phedisho Mphahlele, Fanelesibonge Vilakazi, Penny Jaca, Eunice Ubomba-Jaswa

Publikováno v: Heliyon, Vol 9, Iss 3, Pp e14083- (2023)

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/218fd4d00af94ee189db833e8a121bd7

Can home gardening significantly reduce food insecurity in South Africa during times of economic distress?

Autor: Grant Carstens, Richard Hay, Michael van der Laan

Publikováno v: South African Journal of Science, Vol 117, Iss 9/10 (2021)

The novel coronavirus has revealed major impediments in South African food distribution. Existing challenges will be greatly exacerbated by an economic recession projected to be worse than the Great Depression. Home gardens are decidedly utilised to

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/2c27cc9337994f77ae847491ae21671f

Why do large-scale agricultural investments induce different socio-economic, food security, and environmental impacts? Evidence from Kenya, Madagascar, and Mozambique

Autor: Christoph Oberlack, Markus Giger, Ward Anseeuw, Camilla Adelle, Magalie Bourblanc, Perrine Burnod, Sandra Eckert, Wegayehu Fitawek, Eve Fouilleux, Sheryl L. Hendriks, Boniface Kiteme, Livhuwani Masola, Zaka Diana Mawoko, Sara Mercandalli, Aurélien Reys, Maya da Silva, Michael van der Laan, Julie G. Zaehringer, Peter Messerli

Publikováno v: Ecology and Society, Vol 26, Iss 4, p 18 (2021)

Large-scale agricultural investments (LAIs) transform land use systems worldwide. There is, however, limited understanding about how the common global drivers of land use change induce different forms of agricultural investment and produce different

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/bc323d2a78c64cfa83971e54010c642d

Are soybean models ready for climate change food impact assessments?

Autor: Kritika Kothari, Rafael Battisti, Kenneth J. Boote, Sotirios V. Archontoulis, Adriana Confalone, Julie Constantin, Santiago V. Cuadra, Philippe Debaeke, Babacar Faye, Brian Grant, Gerrit Hoogenboom, Qi Jing, Michael van der Laan, Fernando Antônio Macena da Silva, Fabio R. Marin, Alireza Nehbandani, Claas Nendel, Larry C. Purcell, Budong Qian, Alex C. Ruane, Céline Schoving, Evandro H.F.M. Silva, Ward Smith, Afshin Soltani, Amit Srivastava, Nilson A. Vieira, Stacey Slone, Montserrat Salmerón

Publikováno v: Repositório Institucional da EMBRAPA (Repository Open Access to Scientific Information from EMBRAPA-Alice)
Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)
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Repositório Institucional da USP (Biblioteca Digital da Produção Intelectual)
Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
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An accurate estimation of crop yield under climate change scenarios is essential to quantify our ability to feed a growing population and develop agronomic adaptations to meet future food demand. A coordinated evaluation of yield simulations from pro

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http://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/handle/doc/1140426